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Aeronautics and space science bureau
(2023-09-29)The presentation introduced space science in Uganda and EO services industry trends -
Analysis of Global Ionosphere Maps from CODE
(2023-09-29)The presentation analyses the Global Ionosphere Maps from Center for Orbit Determination in Europe (CODE) -
Antecedents of the theory of planned behaviour as correlates of math anxiety among students in rural Secondary Schools in Western Uganda.
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2020)Mathematical abilities have been linked to positive outcomes and well-being in adults, although secondary school students in Western Uganda still exhibit math anxiety. Thus, the purpose of the study was to investigate the ... -
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), ... -
Antimycobacterial activity, acute toxicity, and characterisation of compounds from selected medicinal plants used in the treatment of Tuberculosis in Uganda
(Natural Product Research Network for East and Central Africa (NAPRECA), 2021-11-25)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 (WHO, 2020). Subsequently, it is crucial to explore new, effective and safe anti-TB ... -
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 ... -
Application of a modified Poisson model in identifying factors associated with prevalence of pregnancy termination among women aged 15 – 49 years in Uganda
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2022-10-27)Abortion in Uganda is illegal, only permitted when it places the pregnant mother at risk. This study aimed to apply the modified Poisson model in identifying factors associated with the prevalence of pregnancy termination ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Basics of Matlab Programming
(Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2023-09-29)The presentation provides basic guide to usage of MATLAB programming software -
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 ... -
Causes of losses and the economic loss estimates at post-harvest handling points along the beef value chain in Uganda
(Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2019)Uganda’s beef industry has been growing slowly and requires sustained monitoring of actors at postharvest handling points in order to decrease public health risks and losses. This study documented causes of losses and ... -
The challenges of reconstructing tropical biodiversity with sedimentary ancient DNA: a 2200-year-long metagenomic record from Bwindi impenetrable forest, Uganda
(Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2020-07-10)Sedimentary ancient DNA has been proposed as a key methodology for reconstructing biodiversity over time. Yet, despite the concentration of Earth’s biodiversity in the tropics, this method has rarely been applied in this ... -
Characterizations of regular modules
(International Electronic Journal of Algebra, 2022-12-14)Different and distinct notions of regularity for modules exist in the literature. When these notions are restricted to commutative rings, they all coincide with the well-known von-Neumann regularity for rings. We give new ... -
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. ... -
Compliance to riverbank regulation guidelines and its impact on the quality of River Enyau in Arua Municipality, Uganda
(International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, 2019)This study documented the human activities carried out in the protected zones of river Enyau (within 30 m of river’s bank) and their influence on the quality of the river. Human activities in the protected bank of river ... -
The cyanogenic potential of certain cassava varieties in Uganda and their fermentation-based detoxification
(IntechOpen, 2023-04-04)Cassava is the leading staple food in the developing world, providing an essential diet for about half a billion individuals. However, cassava contains significantly toxic compounds, the cyanogenic glycosides. Ingestion ... -
Cyanogenic potential of selected cassava varieties in Zombo District, Uganda
(International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2017)Both improved and local cassava varieties are widely grown and also, consumed in Zombo district as well as West Nile Sub region and Uganda as a whole. However, all cassava varieties contain cyanogenic glycosides which are ... -
Detoxification of Nyar-Udota cassava variety in Zombo district by fermentation
(2017)Fermentation is capable of detoxifying cassava cultivars. Cassava is one of the most important food crops in the world and in Uganda it is the second most consumed food crop after bananas. However, cassava has some toxic ...