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Citrus Fruit Farmers’ Adaptation Capacities to Climate Variability in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda.
(Kabale University, 2022)Over the past three decades the government of Uganda prioritized fruits growing in Teso sub-region as a means to promote socioeconomic development. However, climate variability threatens the realization of this initiative ... -
Antiplasmodial Compounds from Millettia Dura.
(Kabale University, 2022)Malaria still poses a big challenge to the health care of many tropical countries. The plasmodium resistance to the conventional drugs is the major hitch in its treatment. Higher plants have produced single line antimalarials ... -
The Suzuki−Miyaura Cross-Coupling−Claisen Rearrangement−Cross-Metathesis Approach to Prenylated Isoflavones
(American Chemical Society, 2022)Isoflavones were synthesized via Suzuki−Miyaura coupling of 3-iodochromones and para-methoxybenzene- and para- phenolboronic acid. In our hands, conditions commonly used for similar cross couplings turned out to be ... -
In vitro propagation of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. using apical shoot segments and phytochemical assessments of the maternal and regenerated plants
(BMC Plant Biology, 2023)Background Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. is a medicinal plant traditionally used in China, Korea, and Japan to treat many diseases including poor gastrointestinal function, low immunity, gastric ulcers, and chronic ... -
Transcriptome analysis and cytochrome P450 monooxygenase reveal the molecular mechanism of Bisphenol A degradation by Pseudomonas putida strain YC-AE1
(BMC Microbiology, 2022)Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a rapid spreading organic pollutant that widely used in many industries espe‑ cially as a plasticizer in polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. BPA reported as a prominent endocrine ... -
Estimation of Radiological Effects from Consumption of milk from Volcanic areas of Kisoro, South-western Uganda.
(Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications An International Journal, 2023-01-01)Abstract: Determination of activity concentrations of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in foodstuffs and Radiological Effects from consumption such foodstuffs is very important in assessing internal radiation hazards ... -
Temporal and Spatial Seasonal Variations in Quality of Gravity Flow Water in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2017)The study was designed to investigate temporal and spatial seasonal variations in quality properties of gravity flow water samples collected from Kigata, Kacuro, Kihanga, Kitibya and Kanjobe located in Kyanamira Sub-County, ... -
Effects of Seasonal Variations in Physical Parameters on Quality of Gravity Flow Water in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016)The effect of seasonal variations in physical parameters on quality of gravity flow water was investigated in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda. The seasonal variations in the physical parameters (pH, ... -
Citrus fruit farmers’ adaptation capacities to climate variability in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda
(Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), 2022)Over the past three decades the government of Uganda prioritized fruits growing in Teso sub-region as a means to promote socioeconomic development. However, climate variability threatens the realization of this initiative ... -
Pesticide application and water quality in Doho and Kibimba rice irrigation schemes, eastern Uganda
(Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), 2022)The number and amount of agrochemicals used has increased dramatically world over and their toxic nature has raised concern about environmental impact and effects on human health. Considering that agriculture is a major ... -
Application of Discrete-time semi-Markov Model to the Stochastic forecasting of Capital assests as stock.
(Far East Journal of theoretical Statistics, 2021)In this paper, we developed and applied a stochastic model based on Discrete-time Semi Markov chain approach and its generalizations to study the high frequency price dynamics of traded stocks. Semi Markov is a stochastic ... -
Optimal control analysis of Taenia saginata bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis
(Elsevier, 2022)Bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis are neglected food-borne diseases that pose challenge to food safety, human health and livelihood of rural livestock farmers. In this paper, we have formulated and analyzed a ... -
Manufacturing Export Performance: A Trend Analysis Approach
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS, 2021)The study examined the export performance using a trend analysis approach. A graphical demonstration showing the trend of export performance in Nigeria over time was displayed. It also identifies the major determinants of ... -
Optimal control and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Taeniasis and Cysticercois in Humans, Pigs and Cattle.
(Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci, 2021)Taeniasis and cysticercosis are neglected food-borne diseases that pose challenge to food safety, human health and livelihood of rural livestock farmers. In this paper, an optimal control problem for the dynamics and control ... -
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 ...
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