The 1st Busitema University Science, Technology & Innovation Symposium :

Abstract

In the era of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); there is an increasing call for the role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to trigger and contribute to global development. Busitema University is founded on the principles that advance science, technology, and innovation (STI) and is a key player in developing relevant human resources, research, and innovations for development. Against this background, there is a need for an annual platform for accountability on STI and therefore, Busitema University Science, Technology and Innovation Symposium (BUSTIS) is organized cognizant of new measurement challenges that come from changes due to training, globalization, demography, and the environment, including the demand and supply for development solutions. This book presents the abstracts of the First Busitema University Annual Science, Technology and Innovation Symposium under the theme “Innovative Approaches for Health and Climate Change towards Community Empowerment”. The event had initially been planned to be blended virtual and face-to-face but due to the Covid19 pandemic and closure of universities in the country, the symposium will be only virtual held at Busitema University from 24th to 25th June 2021. More than 40 abstracts in four broad thematic areas have been processed herein. The symposium has attracted speakers and presenters, both in academia and industry in diverse fields, from various countries. The organizers of this conference are indebted to the University Council, the University Management Board, the Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and innovations, the Maritime Institute and the organizing Committee for their invaluable contribution towards the success of symposium.