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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 ... -
Cloning of gonadotropin Gph-alpha, FSH-beta and LH-beta subunits and seasonal profiles of steroid hormones in wild-caught Nile perch, Lates niloticus
(Elsevier, 2022-04-05)The Nile perch (np; Lates niloticus) is a freshwater teleost species with a potential for aquaculture in freshwater surroundings. However, wild-caught breeders have persistently failed to spawn spontaneously in captivity. ... -
The role of density perturbation on planet formation by pebble accretion
(arXiv preprint, 2022-01-28)Protoplanetary discs exhibit a diversity of gaps and rings of dust material, believed to be a manifestation of pressure maxima commonly associated with an ongoing planet formation and several other physical processes. ... -
Application of Classical Kalman filtering technique in assimilation of multiple data types to NeQuick model
(EDP Sciences, 2022-03-03)This study attempts to improve estimation of ionospheric electron density profiles over Korea and adjacent areas by employing classical Kalman filtering technique to assimilate Total Electron Content (TEC) data from various ... -
Projected land use change in an oil-rich landscape in Uganda: A participatory modelling approach
(Elsevier, 2022-03-13)The discovery of oil in the North Albertine Rift Landscape of Uganda has increased pressure on land and heightened the potential for resource use conflict. In this article, we focus on changing land use dynamics as oil ... -
Planet population synthesis: The role of stellar encounters
(Royal Astronomical Society, 2022-02-28)Depending on the stellar densities, protoplanetary discs in stellar clusters undergo: background heating; disc truncation-driven by stellar encounter; and photo-evaporation. Disc truncation leads to reduced characteristic ... -
Phytochemical screening, antimycobacterial activity and acute toxicity of crude extracts of selected medicinal plant species used locally in the treatment of tuberculosis in Uganda
(Springer Nature, 2022-02-17)Background Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death globally, and the rise in drug-resistant forms of TB has become a significant threat. Subsequently, it is crucial to explore new, effective and safe anti-TB ... -
Role of termitesin nutrient recycling and productivity of beans: a case study of Muni village, Oluko Sub-County, Arua District, Uganda
(Online Student Journal of the University of Oldenburg, 2021)This study examined the role of termites in nutrient recycling and productivity of beans in Muni village. Soil pH and nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous) were established using standard methods. The productivity of beans ... -
Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda.
(Springer Nature, 2021-11-29)African trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a serious parasitic disease of humans and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution, feeding preference and ... -
Efficient conditions for in vitro establishment and regeneration of disease-free Ugandan farmer-preferred cassava genotypes
(African Journal of Biotechnology, 2021-08-18)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is majorly devastated by two viral diseases, cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD), resulting in 100% yield loss. Being a clonal plant, nodal cuttings (NC) ... -
Effects of gamma irradiation and ethyl methane sulphonate on morphometric traits and prevalence of common viral diseases and whiteflies in cassava.
(African Journals Online, 2021-08-23)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important staple and food security crop for millions of people in Africa. However, its nutritional value is limited; yet its productivity is constrained by several pests and diseases. ... -
Hydrochemistry and fluoride contamination in Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes, Albertine Graben: assessment based on multivariate statistical approach and human health risk.
(Elsevier, 2021-08-08)Hydrochemistry of crater lakes (n = 15) in the Ndali-Kasenda cluster was deciphered using standard methods of the American Public Health Association to understand the major ion chemistry; spatial distribution, occurrence, ... -
Antimycobacterial Activity of the Extract and Isolated Compounds From the Stem Bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. and Perr.
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-24)Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. and Perr. (Rutaceae) stem bark is used locally in Uganda for treating tuberculosis (TB) and cough-related infections. Lupeol (1), sesamin (2), trans-fagaramide (3), arnottianamide (4), ... -
Effect of supply-chain sourcing and delivery of liquid nitrogen and frozen semen on the quality of public animal breeding services in the selected cattle corridor Districts of Uganda
(Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems, 2020-08-18)The study focused on the effect of supply-chain sourcing and delivery of liquid nitrogen and frozen semen on the public animal breeding services in selected cattle corridor districts (Mbarara, Mubende, Luwero & Soroti) of ... -
An ethnobotanical study of plants used for the treatment of malaria in Budondo sub-county, Eastern Uganda
(Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 2020-01-30)Background: Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most developing countries, and in Uganda over 95% of the country is endemic with malaria. Given the increasing widespread resistance to current drugs, ... -
Device architecture for visible and near-infrared photodetectors based on two-dimensional SnSe2 and MoS2: a review
(Micromachines, 2020-07-31)While band gap and absorption coefficients are intrinsic properties of a material and determine its spectral range, response time is mainly controlled by the architecture of the device and electron/hole mobility. Further, ... -
Evaluation of radionuclide concentrations and average annual committed effective dose due to medicinal plants and soils commonly consumed by pregnant women in Osukuru, Tororo (Uganda).
(Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2020-11-17)The intention of the study was to establish the activity concentrations and the annual committed effective dose due to ingestion of medicinal plants and soils by pregnant women and their probable effects to infants. The ... -
Effects of low-dose γ-irradiation on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of fluorine-doped tin oxide thin films
(Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2020-07-1)This paper presents the effects of low-dose γ-irradiation on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of Fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) thin films for application as a passive thermal control coating in future ... -
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 ...
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