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Assessment of Cadmium and Lead in dried sewage sludge from Lubigi feacal sludge and wastewater treatment plant in Uganda
(Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2019)Sludge contains organic and inorganic compounds including traces of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) and others. These metals restrict the use of sludge in agriculture ... -
Evaluation of productivity of Chloris Gayana under soils of varying composition in South Western Uganda.
(International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, 2019)This study therefore evaluated the productivity of Chloris gayana under varying soils in South Western Uganda. The productivity of Chloris gayana in selected districts in South Western Uganda (Kiruhura, Ibanda, Mbarara, ... -
The biological integrity of streams and channels draining into the Rwizi River system in Western Uganda
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2019)Rwizi River, often called the life-line river, supports over five million people in Western Uganda and is a major contributor of freshwater to Lake Victoria. Surrounded by a large and rapidly growing population, the river ... -
Ethno-varieties and Distribution of jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in Uganda: implications for trade, food security and germplasm conservation.
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2019)Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. is a fruit tree crop largely grown in tropical regions for its edible fruits. Though listed among underutilized crops, the demand for jackfruit in Uganda has increased. Amidst the increase in ... -
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 ... -
Functional genetics in ascomycetes pseudocercospora fijiensis (synonym mycosphaerella fijiensis) the pathogen of black sigatoka disease in banana
(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 ... -
Birth intervals and associated factors among women attending young child clinic in Yumbe hospital , Uganda.
(International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2020-01-04)Evidence suggests that both short and long birth intervals are associated with poor maternal and child health outcomes. However, current studies suggest that a number of births still occur at short intervals. The aim of ... -
Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under five years old in Pader District, northern Uganda
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020-01-13)Background: Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa. Of the three East African countries, Uganda has the worst mortality rate in children < 5 years, with ... -
Operational challenges of providing library services to distance education learners in a higher education system in Uganda
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2019-03-15)This study investigatedoperational challenges of providing library services to long distance learners at higher education institutions in Uganda. The study adopted a survey research design, and the population ... -
SWOT analysis of blended learning in public universities of Uganda: a case study of Muni University
(MDPI AG, 2019-07-15)With the fusion of information communication technology (ICT) in higher institutions of learning, new teaching and learning practices have developed—often called blended learning—allowing students and teachers to interact ... -
Muni University human resource manual
(Muni University, 2017-02-26)Muni University is the 6th public university established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Establishment of Muni University) Instrument No. 31 of 2013 as a model University to provide quality higher ... -
Muni University Newsletter, February 2019 Issue
(Muni University, 2019)In this Issue, the details of the e-Courseware workshop organised by Muni University, Visit by Miss Camilla Gry Temmesen a Lecturer at University College Absalon-Denmark to Mun University and a student's narrative on why ... -
Muni University Newsletter, January 2019 Issue
(Muni University, 2019)This Issue features details of Muni University Students who were selected to present their Undergraduate Research in Germany, visit by the ED of AfriChild NGO to Muni University for a possible partnership, and a welcome ... -
Muni University Newsletter, April 2019 Issue
(Muni University, 2019)This Issue covers details of the upcoming Uganda-Germany Symposium which is to be hosted by Muni University, the inauguration of New Guild Council, Stakeholders Workshop for Curriculum review of the Bachelor of Medicine ... -
Muni University Newsletter, March 2019 Issue
(Muni University, 2019)This Issue features several launches at Muni University: The second phase of construction of the Multipurpose Health Science block; Nature Uganda Muni University branch; Cultural Gala and West Nile Education Symposium. -
Financial accessibility and poverty reduction in Northern Uganda, Lango Sub-Region
(Research Publish, 2019-04-01)Access to a well-functioning financial system can economically and socially empower individuals and in particular poor people, allowing them to better integrate into the economy of their countries and to actively contribute ... -
Potential application of lactic acid starters in the reduction of aflatoxin contamination in fermented sorghum-millet beverages
(International Journal of Food Contamination, 2019)Background: Aflatoxin contamination in traditionally fermented cereal-based beverages is a serious food safety challenge considering that commercialization of these products is rising. The challenge is aggravated by the ... -
Agricultural Cooperative marketing and credit policy reform in Uganda: An opportunity for poverty reduction
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2019)Academics and development practitioners increasingly view cooperatives as the cornerstone for agricultural transformation and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa. Cooperatives play a crucial role in promoting bulk ... -
The role of University Libraries in Uganda in achieving the UN 2030 Agenda
(2018)The full title of ‘The UN 2030 Agenda’ is, “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” (United Nations, 2015). The Agenda has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets that seek to ... -
Improving health and wealth by introduction of an affordable bacterial starter culture for probiotic yoghurt production in Uganda
(Challenges, 2019)In rural Africa, income generating activities of many households heavily depend on agricultural activities. In this paper, we present the results of a multi-year intervention whereby dairy farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs ...