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Solar wind, IMF data analysis and interpretation
(2023-09-29)This presentation introduced concepts on the solar wind, interplanetary magnetic field, coordinate systems based on the Sun-Earth line, data sources, analysis and interpretation. -
Space weather and its impacts on technological systems
(2023-09-29)The presentation introduced Space Weather, Coronal Mass Ejections, Solar activity, Pipeline Corrosion due to GICs, etc. -
Spatial distribution of tsetse flies and trypanosome infection status in a vector genetic transition zone in northern Uganda
(Journal of Parasitology Research, 2022-06-01)Background. Tsetse flies are vectors of the genus Trypanosoma that cause African trypanosomiasis, a serious parasitic disease of people and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution and the trypanosome species they ... -
Spatial variation in physicochemical surface water quality in River Rwizi, Western Uganda
(Journal of Water Resource and Protection,, 2019)River Rwizi originates from the Buhweju hills. It is a major source of water for the inhabitants of Mbarara Municipality and surrounding environment. In this study, spatial variation of water quality in River Rwizi section ... -
The Status of space science and astrophysics education in Uganda
(2023-09-29)The presentation reports on human resource development space science, and astrophysics in Uganda -
Studies on the utilization and proximate composition of wild Aframomum anguistifolium (sonn.) K. Schum fruits in Nakaseke district, Uganda.
(African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development, 2019)Nakaseke district is located in the central region of Uganda and has high abundance of edible Aframomum anguistifolium (wild cardamom) fruit, locally known as “Amatuunguru’’. The fruit is consumed by only few ... -
The study of Equatorial Electrojets
(2023-09-29)The presentation introduced the concept of Currents in Equatorial Ionosphere, Historical Perspective, Cowling Conductivity, Geomagnetic Field Components, Temporal and Spatial Variations of EEJ, Equatorial Electrojet ... -
Swarm satellite mission and the data sets for space weather and ionospheric studies
(2023-09-29)This presentation introduced the ESA Swarm Mission and reviewed Ionosphere science with swarm. -
Synthesis and characterization of hematite biocomposite using cassava starch template for aqueous phase removal of fluoride
(Elsevier, 2022-08-24)In this study, facile synthesis of α-Fe2O3 biocomposite was mediated by cassava starch as a soft template. Batch mode evaluated its sorption behavior for fluoride removal from aqueous media. Characterization studies using ... -
Techniques for observing solar phenomena
(2023-09-29)This presentation introduced the Sun, techniques to look at the Sun, and Space missions observing the Sun -
Two new compounds and the anti-mycobacterial activity of the constituents from Zanthoxylum leprieurii root bark
(Elsevier Ltd., 2023-02-08)The emergence of resistance to the existing TB drugs necessitated a search for new anti-mycobacterial compounds from Z. leprieurii root bark, which is used locally for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) in Uganda. Two new ... -
Variation of cyanogenic potential of selected cassava varieties with age in Zombo district, Uganda
(Scholars World-International Refereed Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce,, 2018)Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for around 500 million people. In Uganda, it is currently one of the most important food crops and ranks second to bananas in terms of ... -
Which stars can form planets: Planetesimal formation at low metallicities
(EDP Sciences, 2024-01-26)The diversity of exoplanets has been linked to the disc environment in which they form, where the host star metallicity and the formation pathways play a crucial role. In the context of the core accretion paradigm, the ...