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Pesticide residues in vegetables produced in rural south-western Uganda
(Elsevier, 2021)This study investigated seven pesticides in vegetables produced in rural South-western Uganda to determine their suitability for human consumption. Pesticide residue concentrations (ppm) were determined using QuEChERS method, ... -
Modeling and analysis of taeniasis and cysticercosis transmission dynamics in humans, pigs and cattle
(Springer, 2021)Taeniasis and cysticercosis pose a significant challenge to food safety and public health. Cysticercosis reduces the market value for pigs and cattle by making pork and beef unsafe for consumption. In this paper, a ... -
Pesticide use in vegetable production in rural Uganda - A case study of Kabale District, South western Uganda
(Academic Journals, 2020)A study to investigate commonly grown vegetables, commonly used pesticides, and pesticide use practices was conducted in Kabale District, in South-western Uganda. This is because indiscriminate pesticide use and poor ... -
Foraging Behaviour of the Black-Headed Heron at Kibimba Rice Scheme, Eastern Uganda
(Advances in Research, 2020)Variations in the factors affecting prey availability directly impact on the spatial dispersion of foraging birds. The feeding success and efficiency of the Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) was examined in the ... -
A Survey of Avian Fauna in Kabale Municipality, South Western Uganda
(Advances in Research, 2020)Collection of data on avifaunal diversity is a crucial component for monitoring the effects of habitat changes on biodiversity. A rapid cross sectional survey to document common bird species present in Kabale municipality ... -
On the structure of quasi-Keplerian accretion discs surrounding millisecond X-ray pulsars
(Indian Academy of Sciences, 2020)In this study, we investigated the time-independent dynamics (disc structure, forces and torques) of a quasi-Keplerian disc around a millisecond pulsar (MSP) with an internal dynamo. We considered the disc around a MSP ... -
Mathematical Modelling of Growth Dynamics of Infant Financial Markets
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2020)Developing financial markets are sensitive in many ways. Even some seemingly insignificant factors can impact their growth or failure. In this paper, we examine the major compartments of an infant financial market and ... -
Experimental investigation of a cooking unit integrated with thermal energy storage system
(Journal of Energy Storage, 2020)The thermal performance of a newly developed cooking unit integrated with a thermal energy storage (TES) system suitable for solar thermal applications has been tested and analysed. The experimental set-up consisted of a ... -
Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ( Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster
(Research Note, 2019)Objective: The purpose of the study was to generate information on the safety of probiotics, thus the study objectives were to evaluate the effects of Yoba ® on basic physiochemical properties. The study assessed male ... -
Linear analysis of bump on tail instability with non-Maxwellian distribution function
(IOP Publishing, 2020)The growth rate of bump on tail instability propagating in unmagnetized plasma has been derived. The dispersion relation has been characterized for (r, q) distribution function with spectral indices r and q which ultimately ... -
Modeling The Role Of Wild Birds and Environment in the Dynamics of Newcastle Disease in Village Chicken.
(Science Asia, 2018)Newcastle disease is common viral poultry disease which leads to a massive killing of chicken if preventive measures are not well taken. In this paper, we develop and analyze a deterministic model to investigate the role ... -
Mass transfer approach and the designing of horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland systems treating waste stabilisation pond effluent
(IWA Publishing, 2018)Pilot-scale constructed wetlands (CWs) that allowed wastewater to flow with high interstitial velocities in a controlled environment were used to evaluate the possibility of using mass transfer approach to design horizontal ... -
Analysis of Bacteriological Quality of Domestic Water Sources in Kabale Municipality, Western Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2019)In the present study, we assessed the bacteriological quality of water of drinking water sources in Kabale Municipality. A total of 28 water samples were collected from 14 water springs during the dry and wet season and ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake and Sustainable Use of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Bubaare Micro-Catchment, Kabale District, South Western Uganda
(OMMEGA PUBLISHERS, 2019)Soil erosion and declining soil productivity still continue to manifest in most of the agricultural systems found in Sub-Sahara Africa. As a consequence, this has threatened the agricultural productivity, biodiversity, ... -
Improved estimates for extinction probabilities and times to extinction for populations of tsetse (Glossina spp)
(PLOS, 2019)A published study used a stochastic branching process to derive equations for the mean and variance of the probability of, and time to, extinction in population of tsetse flies (Glossina spp) as a function of adult and ... -
Farmers’ Perception of the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Food Security in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda
(OMMEGA Publishers, 2018)Climate variability adversely impacts crop production and imposes a major constraint on farming planning, mostly under rain fed conditions across developing countries. Considering the recent advances in climate science, ... -
Household Water Treatment Technologies for Microbial Removal in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda
(OMMEGA Publishers, 2016)Health problems associated with the consumption of untreated drinking water is one of the greatest concerns in Kabale District in spite of government’s efforts to provide safe drinking water to the people. The objective ... -
Restoration of Degraded Agricultural Land
(Ommega Publishers, 2018-09-26)Restoration of agricultural land is important for sustainability of agriculture and environment. Land is under immense pressure due to ever increasing population thereby ensuing growing demand for food, fiber and shelter. ... -
Performance of Household Water Treatment Methods for Microbial Removal under Household Conditions in Kabale District, Uganda
(Omega Publishers, 2016)Despite the Ugandan government efforts to improve access to safe water sources, the rate at which diseases spread as a result of unsafe drinking water is absolutely high. The purpose the study was to assess the performance ... -
Mercury and its Associated Impacts on Environment and Human Health: A Review
(Omega Publishers, 2018)Mercury exists naturally and as a man-made contaminant. The release of processed mercury can lead to a progressive increase in the amount of atmospheric mercury, which enters the atmospheric-soil-water distribution cycles ...
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