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Fatty acids, heavy metal concentration, and characteristics of selected oil seeds grown in west Nile, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)
In this study vegetable oils extracted from three types of oil seeds namely; sunflower (helianthus annus), sesame (sesamum indicum) and peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) grown in west nile sub-region were investigated. Fatty acid ...
Organochlorine pesticide residues in Uganda’s honey as a bioindicator of environmental contamination and reproductive health implications to consumers
(Elsevier, 2021)
Honey has multifaceted nutritional and medicinal values; however, its quality is hinged on the floral origin of the nectar. Taking advantage of the large areas that they cover; honeybees are often used as bioindicators of ...
Determination of radiological hazard levels of gammma rays from radionuclides in water from selected boreholes in Moroto district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)
This study was designed to identify gamma ray emitting radionuclides using the GDM 20 NaI(Tl) detector and to determine and compare the activity concentrations, absorbed dose rates, annual effective dose equivalent and the ...
Determinants of children’s participation in organised physical activities: a case of Kawempe division-Kampala Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)
The study aimed at establishing determinants of participation in Organised Physical Activities among primary school age going children (7-15 years) in Kawempe Division using descriptive cross sectional design. A sample ...
Challenges of Aquaponics technologies and their performance in the Albertine region, Western Uganda
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021-03)
Overfishing is a challenge that has caused the extinction of endemic fish species and decreasing
fish stocks in Lake Albert. This study focuses on the performance of aquaponics technology as a
farming alternative in Hoima ...
Injury occurrence among rugby players in secondary schools in central Uganda in the year 2019 rugby league
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)
Sport is a leisure activity in which humans find amusing or entertaining. Sports like soccer, rugby, basketball are continuously growing and becoming popular. The increase in popularity has raised participation in form of ...
Dietary diversity and nutritional status of learners in secondary schools of Kampala city, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)
Introduction: The diet one takes is very fundamental for boosting and sustaining one’s health and nutrition’s needs especially when it is a balanced diet. Dietary diversity is vital for exposing the learners to different ...
Anthropometric characterisation of male soccer players in northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)
The study purpose was to assess anthropometric characterisation of male soccer players in Northern Uganda. One hundred ninety-two players aged between 16 and 36years were sampled taking into account their playing positions ...