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Physicochemical assessment of the quality of Albendazole tablets on the Ugandan market
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)Albendazole tablets are listed by World Health Organization as essential medicines effective for treatment for parasitic worm infections and are indeed widely used in many public deworming campaigns in Uganda. “Albendazole ... -
Characterization of glucose syrup and ethanol from starch extracted from selected cassava and maize varieties grown in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)The research aimed to extract starch from the selected cassava and maize varieties, evaluate enzymatic and acid hydrolysis processes for glucose syrup production, and assess ethanol production. Characterization of the ... -
Role of starch in one pot fabrication of mesoporous gamma-alumina with excellent fluoride sorption capacity
(Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2023-09-23)Green synthesis of mesoporous γ-AƖ2O3, a cutting-edge material for sustainable application in medicine, engineering, energy, and water treatment, is still challenging. Our study used a one-pot strategy for facile synthesis ... -
Country profile: sport policy in Uganda
(International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 2022-07-01)Explicitly tracing the current sport system structure, status and policy framework, this article is set out to review and provide a broad understanding of Uganda’s sports policies. It examines historical overview, government ... -
From the Asia-Pacific to Africa: the involvement of stakeholders in the novel esports societies in the digital sport era
(Sport in Society, 2024-06-17)Esport is steadily evolving yet gaining recognition and critical mass although still in its infancy. Since it is a relatively new phenomenon, new potential stakeholders emerge. However, esports stakeholder panoramas in ... -
Genetic diversity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L. 1758) in native and introduced populations in East Africa
(Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, 2024-04-03)Freshwater fish in East African Lakes are under severe threat due to the recently discovered oil and gas in the Albertine Region and overfishing across the entire East African Region. The threats, primarily caused by ... -
Historical Review of Professional Football Migration Trends from Uganda in the Era of Liberalized Sport Labour Migration, 1964-2022
(The International Journal of the History of Sport, 2023-12-15)Elite football migration from Africa has drawn much scholarly attention. The social value attached to the ostensibly fortunate players crossing borders has grown expansively in the continent. Still, little empirical research ... -
Assessment of the cold storage capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Ugandan cities{fr}Évaluation de la capacité d'entreposage frigorifique utilisée pour la manutention en vrac de produits agricoles périssables dans les villes ougandaises
(International Journal of Refrigeration, 2024-06-08)Investment in the food cold chain has been reportedly identified as a solution to extensive postharvest losses worldwide. However, cold chain investment in the Ugandan food value chain is largely unknown. This study located, ... -
Exact solutions for the Cahn–Hilliard equation in terms of Weierstrass‑elliptic and Jacobi‑elliptic functions
(Scientific Reports, 2024-05)Despite the historical position of the F‑expansion method as a method for acquiring exact solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs), this study highlights its superiority over alternative auxiliary ... -
Calculation algorithm for electromagnetic wave processes in multi-wire intersystem ETL
(Discover Electronics, 2024-06-10)The nature of the transient process and the magnitude of the overvoltages are determined by a large number of factors in the HV/EHV AC transmission networks. The paper presents the study of mathematical modelling of ... -
Ethnomedicinal uses and nutritional composition of yams (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) In Kitholhu, Kasese District, Uganda
(Springer, 2024-05)Yams (Dioscorea species) are traditionally valued as famine foods and medicinal lianas in countries such as Uganda, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Thailand and Singapore. However, little information exists on the traditional ... -
Mathematical Modelling of Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C Coinfection Dynamics with No Intervention
(Journal of Mathematics, 2024-05)In this study, a deterministic tuberculosis (TB)-hepatitis C (HCV) coinfection mathematical model with no intervention is analysed purposely to examine the dynamics of TB-HCV coinfection so as to find conditions for reducing ... -
Co-sensitization effect of chlorophyll and anthocyanin on optical absorption properties and power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells
(Springer, 2024-04)In this article, the chemical structure, optical absorption and photoluminescence properties of un/adsorbed dyes of hibiscus flower (H), pumpkin leaf (P), sweet potato leaf (S) and their composites (H: P & H: S) have been ... -
A Critical Review of Biomonitoring in East African Rivers: Fostering Community-based Collaboration for Environmental Change Observation
(2024-05)The contribution of citizen scientists in environmental monitoring is notably increasing significantly. Governments worldwide establish Water Users Associations (WUAs) as a good practice model, to implement Integrated Water ... -
Sorption mechanisms and enhancement of selected organochlorine pollutants in water on zeolites
(Journal of Chemistry, 2024-01)Tis study investigates the adsorption capacities of selected organochlorines on zeolites, focusing on hexachlorobenzene (HCB), hexachlorotetradecane (HCTD), hexachlorodecane (HCD), hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), ... -
Shelf life of the preheated and ready-to-eat long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens Serville
(Brill, 2023-09)Ruspolia differens is an edible insect delicacy in sub-Saharan Africa, majorly harvested from the wild, with a very short shelf life (24 hours depending on the handling conditions). Combinations of preheating, roasting ... -
Food waste supply and behaviour towards its alternative uses in Kampala city, Uganda
(Springer, 2023-10)Solid waste management is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa in general and its food waste component is high and increasing with the rapidly increasing population. Survey data (class p1) collected from households, ... -
Assessment of the cold chain capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)High food post-harvest losses negate the efforts geared towards improving food security and livelihoods of the population. There has been increased interest in addressing challenges associated with food post-harvest losses ... -
Investigation of mechanical properties of ceramic tiles developed from selected clay deposits in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In this study the characteristics of Buwambo kaolin, Lunya feldspar, Ntawo ball clay and Liddo beach sand were determined. The Modulus of Rapture (MOR) and Compressive Strength (CS) of the tiles produced using kaolin:feldspar ... -
Proximate, mineral, fatty acid composition and quality of the oil obtained from landrace and improved sesame (sesamum indicum) seeds grown in northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Uganda is the seventh sesame-producing country in Africa and ninth in the world. Sesame is a non-traditional cash crop with tremendous export potential. Data on composition of sesame in Uganda is scarce, making the planning ...