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  • Existing capacity to manage pharmaceuticals and related commodities in East Africa: an assessment with specific reference to antiretroviral therapy 
    Waako, Paul J.; Odoi-adome, Richard; Obua, Celestino; Owino, Erisa; Tumwikirize, Winnie; Ogwal-okeng, Jasper; Anokbonggo, Willy W.; Matowe, Lloyd; Aupont, Onesky (BMC, 2009)
    Background: East African countries have in the recent past experienced a tremendous increase in the volume of antiretroviral drugs. Capacity to manage these medicines in the region remains limited. Makerere University, ...
  • Exosome secretion affects social motility in Trypanosoma brucei 
    Eliaz, Dror; Kannan, Sriram; Shaked, Hadassa; Arvatz, Gil; Tkacz, Itai Dov; Binder, Lior; Waldman Ben-Asher, Hiba; Okalang, Uthman; Chikne, Vaibhav; Cohen-Chalamish, Smadar; Michaeli, Shulamit (Public Library of Science, 2017)
    Extracellular vesicles (EV) secreted by pathogens function in a variety of biological processes. Here, we demonstrate that in the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei, exosome secretion is induced by stress that affects ...
  • Efficacy of hot water immersion on lime (Citrus auranifolia, Swingle cv. Paan) fruit packed with ethanol vapor in delaying chlorophyll catabolism 
    Opio, Peter; Jitareerat, Ongphen; Pongprasert, Nutthachai; Wongs-Aree, Chalermachai; Suzuki, Yusao; Srilaonga, Varit (2017)
    Postharvest quality deterioration in lime (C.aurantifolia Swingle cv.Paan) fruit is indicated by loss of green color as a result of chlorophyll degradation. The effect of hot water immersion on lime fruit packed with ethanol ...
  • Facile Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Lantana trifolia Aqueous Extracts and Their Antibacterial Activity 
    Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya; Kareru, Patrick Gachoki; Gachanja, Anthony Ngure; Mugo, Samuel Mutuura; Makhanu, David Sujee; Gavamukulya, Yahaya (Springer, 2019)
    Synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using secondary metabolites present in plant extracts has attracted attention. In this study, Lantana trifolia aqueous extracts were used to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) which ...
  • Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda 
    Mukunya, David; Tumwine, James K.; Nankabirwa, Victoria; Ndeezi, Grace; Odongo, Isaac; Tumuhamye, Josephine; Tongun, Justin Bruno; Kizito, Samuel; Napyo, Agnes; Achora, Vincentina; Odongkara, Beatrice; Tylleskar, Thorkild (Taylor & Francis Open, 2017)
    Background: Initiation of breastfeeding later than 1 hour after birth is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation ...
  • Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda 
    Mukunya, David; Tumwine, James K.; Nankabirwa, Victoria; Ndeezi, Grace; Odongo, Isaac; Tumuhamye, Josephine; Tongun, Justin Bruno; Kizito, Samuel; Napyo, Agnes; Achora, Vincentina; Odongkara, Beatrice; Tylleskar, Thorkild (Taylor & Francis Open, 2019)
    Background: Initiation of breastfeeding later than 1 hour after birth is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation ...
  • Factors associated with preterm births among postnatal mothers at Soroti regional referral hospital, eastern Uganda. 
    Adongo, Pamella Rosset (Busitema University, 2019)
    BACKGROUND: Globally, prematurity is the leading cause of death in neonates and a contributor to the under 5-year mortality. In Uganda, there is limited data outside of the capital city Kampala appraising occurrence and ...
  • Factors associated with teenage pregnancy and its effects in Kibuku Town Council, Kibuku District, Eastern Uganda: A cross sectional study 
    Manzi, Fred; Ogwang, Joshua; Akankwatsa, Allen; Wokali, Oliver Caroline; Obba, Francis; Bumba, Ahmed; Nekaka, Rebecca; Gavamukulya, Yahaya (OMICS International, 2018)
    The prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Kibuku District was reported to be 35.8% in 2016, higher than the average rate for rural areas in Uganda estimated at 27%. This study aimed at determining the factors associated with ...
  • Factors governing flower visitation patterns and quality of pollination services delivered by social and solitary bee species to coffee in central Uganda 
    Munyuli, Théodore (Wiley, 2011)
    In Uganda, information on visitation frequency of pollinator species visiting coffee flowers is absent, although such information is critical for the stability of coffee yield through the enhancement of pollination services. ...
  • Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda 
    Ocan, Moses; Bbosa, Godfrey S; Waako, Paul J.; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Obua, Celestino (BMC, 2014)
    Background: Medicines are kept in households Worldwide for first aid, treatment of chronic or acute disease conditions. This promotes inappropriate use of medicines and hence the associated risks. The study explored ...
  • Factors related to teenage pregnancy during the COVID‑19 pandemic : 
    Batiibwe, Marjorie Sarah Kabuye; Nannyonga, Betty K.; Nalule, Rebecca M.; Mbabazi, Fulgensia K.; Kyomuhangi, Annet; Mbabazi, Doreen S.; Namusoke, Sylvia S.; Namugaya, Jalira; Taliba, Caroline; Nakakawa, Juliet N. (Springer Nature, 2023)
    The COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures had considerable consequences on teenagers’ sexual activity, thus increasing teenage pregnancy. This study aimed to establish factors related to teenage pregnancy in selected ...
  • Faculty’s perspectives of/on cultural diversity management in a multicultural classroom: 
    Kaweesi, Muhamadi; Ayebare, Justin; Atibuni, Dennis Zami; Olema, David Kani (Journal of African High Education, 2023)
    Higher education institutions are changing fast in terms of the inclusion of international students. Consequently, faculty are expected to provide enabling learning environments and experiences for education in diversity. ...
  • Faculty’s perspectives of/on cultural diversity management in a multicultural classroom: 
    Kaweesi, Muhamadi; Ayebare, Justin; Atibuni, Dennis Zami; Olema, David Kani (International Journal of African Higher Education, 2023)
    Higher education institutions are changing fast in terms of the inclusion of international students. Consequently, faculty are expected to provide enabling learning environments and experiences for education in diversity. ...
  • Farmers’ selection cues in cowpea for vegetable use in eastern Uganda. 
    Kizito, E. B.; Kyebalyenda, T.; Nakanwagi, M. J.; Sseremba, G.; Kabod, P. N.; Odeke, V.; Amayo, R.; Runyararo, J. R.; Egeru, A.; Falk, T. (African Scholarly Science Communications Trust., 2022-06)
    A participatory cowpea varietal selection was carried out in Eastern Uganda in Kumi district among farmers (n=30) in the sub-Counties of: Ongino, Kumi and Kanyum. A range of opinions were collected to identify farmers’ ...
  • Farmers’ selection cues in cowpea for vegetable use in eastern Uganda. 
    Kizito, E. B.; Kyebalyenda, T.; Nakanwagi, M. J.; Sseremba, G.; Kabod, P. N.; Odeke, V.; Amayo, R.; Runyararo, J. R.; Egeru, A.; Falk, T. (African Scholarly Science Communications Trust., 2022-06)
    A participatory cowpea varietal selection was carried out in Eastern Uganda in Kumi district among farmers (n=30) in the sub-Counties of: Ongino, Kumi and Kanyum. A range of opinions were collected to identify farmers’ ...
  • Fatty acid profile of wild edible and cultivated mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus, Amanita spp and Termitomyces microcarpus) 
    Ogwok, Patrick; Muyinda, Robert; Nakisozi, H. (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2017)
    The aim of this paper is to investigate fat content and fatty acid profile of cultivated (Pleurotus ostreatus) and wild edible mushrooms (Amanita spp and Termitomyces microcarpus). Design/methodology/approach Pleurotus ...
  • Fear of covid-19 and the media influence on herbal medication use in Uganda : 
    Musoke, Phillip; Nantaayi, Brandy; Ndawula, Rodney Kato; Wannyana, Babrah; Ssewante, Nelson; Wekha, Godfrey; Olum, Ronald; Nakyagaba, Lourita; Nassozi, Dianah Rhoda; Nabukeera, Germinah (Dove press., 2021-09)
    Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created fear in people around the world. This has led to the widespread use of various herbal remedies in its prevention and treatment regardless of the ...
  • Female Physicists in Ugandan Universities 
    D’ujanga, Florence M.; Ssentongo, Grace Spencer; Ayugi, Gertrude; Akoba, Rashida; Biira, Saphina (Busitema University ; AIP publishing, 2015)
    For a long time, only one public university in Uganda had a department of physics. Several women graduated from this department, but not many showed much interest in pursuing higher degrees in physics. Currently, there are ...
  • Fertilizer Micro-dosing and Timing of Weeding for Enhancing Finger-Millet Production in Eastern Uganda 
    Ekwangu, J; Anguira, P.; Andiku, C.; Tenywa, J. S.; Bisikwa, J.; Wanyera, N.; Ugen, M. A. (Busitema University ; Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2020-10-15)
    Finger-millet response to micro-dosing with N and P fertilizer in the Semi-Arid areas of eastern Uganda is not fully known. Consequently, we conducted a field study at Kuju in eastern Uganda in 2016 long and short rains. ...
  • Finite element analysis of orthogonal metal machining. 
    Watmon, Titus Bitek; Xiao, David; Peter, Okello-Obeli (IJSRIT ; Busitema University., 2016-02)
    This paper presents simulation result of a study on the process of orthogonal metal machining with the finite element method using AdvantEdgeTM software. The software is a validated CAE software solution for the optimization ...

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