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“I don’t support It for my children”: perceptions of parents and guardians regarding the use of modern contraceptives by adolescents in Arua City, Uganda
(Hindawi, 2023-04-03)Despite the high rates of adolescent pregnancies, the utilization of modern contraceptives is still low among adolescents in Uganda which highlights a missed opportunity for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies among ... -
Smart investment in global childcare requires local solutions and a coordinated research agenda
(BMJ Glob Health, 2023-07-19)The COVID-19 pandemic has re-emphasised the critical role of accessible, affordable and quality childcare to reduce and redistribute the gender unequal distribution of unpaid care work as an investment towards the well-being ... -
Role of starch in one pot fabrication of mesoporous gamma-alumina with excellent fluoride sorption capacity
(Elsevier Ltd., 2023-08-28)Green synthesis of mesoporous γ-AƖ2O3, a cutting-edge material for sustainable application in medicine, engineering, energy, and water treatment, is still challenging. Our study used a one-pot strategy for facile synthesis ... -
Speech by the Hon. Minister of Education and Sports during the inaugural Prof. Christine Dranzoa Memorial Lecture and inaugural Muni University Research Dissemination Symposium held on 15th July 2023
([Muni University], 2023-07-15)This is a speech by the Hon. Minister of Education and Sports during the inaugural Prof. Christine Dranzoa Memorial Lecture and inaugural Muni University Research Dissemination Symposium held on 15th July 2023 -
Welcome remarks by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Associate Professor Simon Katrini Anguma during the inaugural memorial lecture in memory of the founding Vice Chancellor, the Late Prof. Christine Dranzoa held on 15th July 2023 in the Main Hall in Muni University
([Muni University], 2023-07-15)This is the welcome remarks by the Acting Vice Chancellor of Muni University, Associate Professor Simon Katrini Anguma during the inaugural Memorial Lecture for Professor Christine Dranzoa, the Founding Vice Chancellor of ... -
Speech by the Chairman Muni University Council during the inaugural Prof. Christine Dranzoa Memorial Lecture on 15th July 2023
([Muni University], 2023)This speech was delivered by the Chairman Muni University Council during the inaugural Prof. Christine Dranzoa Memorial Lecture held on 15th July 2023 in the Conference Hall at the Health Science Block. -
Facile synthesis and characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with hydroxyapatite from cattle horns for adsorptive removal of fluoride.
(Elsevier Ltd., 2023-03-09)Developing a new adsorbent for fluoride removal from cattle horn waste materials by a facile chemical method has shown great potential for fluoride removal. This paper reports the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes ... -
Association between atherogenic index of plasma and prehypertension or hypertension among normoglycemia subjects in a Japan population: a cross-sectional study
(Springer Nature, 2023-06-29)The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), consisting of triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, is applied to estimate the cardiovascular disease risk. The evidence regarding the association between AIP and ... -
Prognostic role of E2F1 gene expression in human cancer: a meta-analysis
(BioMed Central, 2023-06-05)E2F1 has been confirmed to be highly expressed in a variety of cancers. To better understand the prognostic value of E2F1 in cancer patients, this study was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the prognostic value of ... -
Implications of informal money transfer systems on Kenya’s financial sector
(AJPO Journals, 2023-07-01)In Kenya, the informal money transfer system is widely used by its citizens, allowing them to make quick and easy payments across long distances. This system has bridged the gap between those with limited access to formal ... -
The Impact of work-life balance on employee work quality improvement in Nigeria
(AJPO Journals, 2023-06-28)The challenge of achieving a healthy work-life balance (WLB) is a persistent concern in many organizations, with only a minority of businesses taking proactive measures to address it. Consequently, it is imperative to ... -
Knowledge storage and organizational performance: an empirical study of National Teachers Colleges (NTCS) in Uganda
(Polish Journal of Management Studies, 2023-06-22)The importance of knowledge as a critical factor in providing organizations with a competitive advantage has become increasingly crucial. Organizations need to adopt a knowledge-based approach to operate effectively in ... -
Effect of phosphorus-based fertilizer on groundnut yield and incidence of groundnut rosette disease in West Nile Region of Uganda
(African Journals Online, 2023)The objective of this study was to establish the effects of Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer micro-dosing on yields and the incidence of groundnut rosette disease (GRD) on five groundnut varieties in West Nile region ... -
The diagnostic and prognostic role of miR-27a in cancer
(Elsevier, 2023-05-22)MicroRNA-27a (miR-27a) has been reported to be abnormally expressed in patients with cancer, and it could play potential roles as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker of cancers. However, the diagnostic and prognostic ... -
Impact of financial inclusion on economic growth of African countries
(American Journal of Accounting, 2023-04-21)The main objective of this study was to understand the effect of financial inclusion on economic growth of Africa. Although Africa is the second-most populous continent in the world with a 3.17% growth rate, it has the ... -
Knowledge acquisition and organisational performance:
(Forum Scientiae Oeconomia, 2023-03-30)The role of knowledge as an essential source of competitive advantage in organisations has become critical. To operate effectively in today’s economy, it is necessary to become a knowledge-based organisation. The purpose ... -
Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) of Angiotensin-Converting Enzymes (ACE1 and ACE2):
(Sage Publishing, 2023-04-03)Background. Although it is common knowledge that the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) and other viral infections have an uneven impact globally, the reasons for this are still indistinct. The absence of equivalent ... -
High prevalence of malaria in pregnancy among women attending antenatal care at a large referral hospital in northwestern Uganda:
(PLOS One, 2023-04-05)Background Malaria in pregnancy contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality among women in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among women ... -
Factors associated with continuity of care in hypertension and type 2 diabetes among forcibly displaced persons in the Bidibidi refugee settlement in Uganda: Protocol for a cross-sectional, mixed-methods study
(Elsevier, 2023-03-02)Background: Non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings are generally under-researched, particularly in Africa and have been called a neglected crisis. Little is known about factors affecting access to and (dis)continuity ... -
The Impact of tax audit and tax investigation on tax compliance of businesses (a case study of Lagos State, Nigeria)
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2023-03)The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of tax audit and tax investigation on tax compliance of businesses using Lagos State as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were: to investigate the effect ...