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    • First report of banana bunchy top disease caused by Banana bunchy top virus in Uganda 

      Ocimati, Walter; Tazuba, A.F.; Tushemereirwe, Wilberforce Kateera; Tugume, Joab; Omondi, Bonaventure Aman; Acema, Dan; Were, E.; Onyilo, Francis; Ssekamate, A.M.; Namanya, P.; Kubiriba, J.; Erima, R.; Okurut, A.W.; Kutunga, D.; Blomme, G. (Wiley, 2021-11-16)
      In August 2020, banana plants with characteristic symptoms of banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) caused by the Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) were observed on two different banana (Musa sp.) mats in backyard gardens in Arua ...

    • Food system innovation platforms as a pathway towards regenerative inclusive food systems 

      Froebrich, Jochen; Groot, Annemarie; Adokorach, Molly; Aranguiz, Adolfo Alvarez; Andeweg, Karin; Omedo, Bockline Bebe; Beekman, Gonne; Bennink, Viola; Berecha, Gezahegn; Alho, Carlos Brazao Vieira; Brummelhuis, Amber; Kajobe, Robert; Langi, Sandra; Malingumu, Richard; Nabulime, Maureen Norah (Wageningen University & Research, 2023)
      Food systems in East Africa are under pressure. Climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource depletion, and declining soil health are having an impact. Hunger continues to grow. Recent developments, such as the ...

    • Forecasting inputs demands on the quality of animal breeding public services in Uganda : a supply chain perspective 

      Lagu, Charles; Kugonza, Sylvester; Nagitta, Oluka Pross; Andama, Morgan (Journal of Agriculture Food and Development, 2020-09-29)
      The study focused on supply chain forecasts for inputs on the quality of animal breeding public services in selected cattle corridor districts (Mbarara, Mubende, Luwero and Soroti) of Uganda. The key question was, what ...

    • A framework for e-Health information management in Ugandan hospitals: a case of Kampala and Arua. 

      Ajidiru, Hope Sally; Nkamwesiga, Lawrence; Nakakawa, Agnes (IEEE, 2021-10-26)
      The study aims at developing a framework for guiding the establishment of an e-health information management solution in a developing country including Uganda focusing on: the challenges faced and the requirements to address ...

    • Framework for e-learning in higher institutions of learning in developing countries: a systematic review of literature 

      Nkamwesiga, Lawrence (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017-12-12)
      The concept of e-learning is a new phenomenon emerging in developing countries, an understanding of e-learning as a pedagogical process is crucial especially with the global proliferation of Information and Communication ...

    • From principles to practice: 

      Gassner, Anja; Bande, Marlito; Harrison, Rhett D.; Mercado, Agustin; Miccolis, Andrew; Mukuralinda, Athanase; Neidel, J. David; Okia, Clement Akias; Somarriba, Eduardo; Thorne, Peter (Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR); World Agroforestry (ICRAF), 2022-09)
      When applying the three principles of agroforestry design (farmer-centredness; aptness to place, people and purpose; and synergy), it is important to recognize that each landscape is unique and should therefore have its ...

    • Functional genetics in ascomycetes pseudocercospora fijiensis (synonym mycosphaerella fijiensis) the pathogen of black sigatoka disease in banana 

      Onyilo, Francis (Makerere University, 2019-07)
      Pseudocercospora fijiensis (P. fijiensis), causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) on banana, has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 in all the banana and plantain growing areas across the globe. It ...

    • Functioning and control of phagocytosis 

      Turyamuhika, Laban; Agaba, Bosco; Asiimwe, Moses; Musinguzi, Benson; Okek, Erick (IntechOpen, 2023-04-24)
      Phagocytosis is a very complex and versatile process that contributes to immunity through a series of events that is it’s sometimes referred to the Come and Eat me process. Due to the recognition ingestion and digestion ...

    • Gastrointestinal helminths of semi - domesticated helmeted guinea fowl ( Numida meleagris ) under different management systems in Arua district , Uganda. 

      Sente, Celsus; Kabasa, David John; Dranzoa, Christine; Gwabali, Damba Andrew; Tushabe, Josephine (African Journal of Poultry Farming, 2016)
      Multi-stage and purposive sampling designs were undertaken to identify the smallest unit for extraction of samples to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths of the guinea fowls in the free-range management ...

    • Gender based violence and public health consequences among refugees in Uganda 

      Nalunga, Joyce; Rukanyangira, Nazarious; Kiyingi, Pio Frank (AJPO Journals, 2024-03-20)
      The current study was undertaken to establish the influence of gender based violence on public health consequences among refugees in Uganda. The main objective was to ascertain the influence of gender based violence on ...

    • Genomic characterization of SARS-CoV-2 from Uganda using MinION nanopore sequencing 

      Kia, Praiscillia; Katagirya, Eric; Kakembo, Fredrick Elishama; Adera, Doreen Ato; Nsubuga, Moses Luutu; Yiga, Fahim; Aloyo, Sharley Melissa; Aujat, Brendah Ronah; Anguyo, Denis Foe; Katabazi, Fred Ashaba; Kigozi, Edgar; Joloba, Moses L.; Kateete, David Patrick (Springer Nature, 2023-11-22)
      SARS-CoV-2 undergoes frequent mutations, affecting COVID-19 diagnostics, transmission and vaccine efficacy. Here, we describe the genetic diversity of 49 SARS-CoV-2 samples from Uganda, collected during the COVID-19 waves ...

    • Genomic Landscape of Epstein-Barr Virus in Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma 

      Legason, Ismail Draguma; Burns, Adam; Ridout, Kate; Jennings, Daisy; Ogwang, Martin D; Otim, Isaac; Nabalende, Hadijah; Achola, Caroline; Ayitewala, Alisen; Sseruyange, Julius; Chamba, Clara C; Josephat, Emmanuel; Christopher, Heavenlight; Mawalla, William F; Mkwizu, Elifurah; Mremi, Alex; Mwamtemi, Hadija; Dreau, Helene; Mouden, Claire El; Vavoulis, Dimitris; Leung, Carol Sze; Schuh, Anna (Elsevier, 2023-11-29)
      Introduction: Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) is a fast-growing B-cell malignancy strongly linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, a member of the herpes virus family. The virus is widespread, infecting 95% of the ...

    • Geomagnetic indices: Kp, Dst, Ap, SymH and AE data analysis and interpretation 

      Abiriga, Faustine (2023-09-29)
      The presentation introduced magnetic indices and data analysis and interpretation of Kp, Dst, Ap, SymH and AE data

    • Global cultural and public health challenges: the impact of conflict on health care in the Rhino camp refugee settlements in Uganda 

      Kagabo, Robert; Frost, Caren J.; Case, Brynley; Porter, Meagan; Adaku, Alex; Alumai, Alfred (Sci Forschen, 2018-03-13)
      The African continent has experienced much political instability for the last few decades. The instabilities have led to unending wars. These wars cause huge numbers in a population to flee for their safety, thus creating ...

    • Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) radio occultation data analysis and interpretation 

      Mungufeni, Patrick (2023-09-29)
      This presentation introduced the importance of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite missions in Ionospheric studies, Ionospheric Data obtained from LEO satellite missions, Data of the Challenging MiniPay load (CHAMP) satellite ...

    • Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) - SCINDA data. 

      Scintillation Decision Aid (SCINDA) project (2011)
      This dataset contains processed amplitude Scintillation intensity index (S4).

    • GNSS for Ionospheric studies 

      Andima, Geoffrey (2023-09-29)
      This presentation provides a perspective on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) signal propagation.

    • Grain hermetic storage adoption in Northern Uganda: awareness, use, and the constraints to technology adoption 

      Okori, Francis; Cherotich, Sam; Abaca, Alex; Baidhe, Emmanuel; Adibaku, Francis; Onyinge, James Denis (Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-09-15)
      Post-harvest storage losses (PHLs) remain significant in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to several factors mainly insect pests and molds. Hermetic storage technologies (HSTs) are being promoted to address these storage losses. ...

    • Green tea silver nanoparticles improve physiological motor and cognitive function in BALB/c mice during inflammation 

      Ninsiima, Herbert Izo; Eze, Ejike Daniel; Ssekatawa, Kenneth; Nalugo, Halima; Asekenye, Caroline; Onanyang, David; Munanura, Edson Ireeta; Ariong, Moses; Matama, Kevin; Zirintunda, Gerald; Mbiydzenyuy, Ngala Elvis; Ssempijja, Fred; Afodun, Adam Moyosore; Mujinya, Regan; Usman, Ibe Michael; Asiimwe, Oscar Hilary; Tibyangye, Julius; Kasozi, Keneth Iceland (Elsevier, 2023-02-21)
      Information on the basic changes associated with green tea small molecules in acute inflammation is deficient. The purpose of the study was to characterize and establish the effects of green tea silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) ...

    • Headteachers’ leadership styles and teachers’ job satisfaction in government aided secondary schools in Arua city-Uganda. 

      Drateru, Hellen Droma (Muni University, 2024-02-02)
      The study aimed to investigate the relationship between head teacher’s leadership style and teachers’ job satisfaction in government aided secondary schools in Arua City. The objectives of the study were to examine the ...