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Determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban Uganda, a qualitative study
(Cambridge University Press: British Journal of Nutrition., 2020-10-01)
To explore determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age.
Design:
Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGD). The FGD guide was based on a modified theoretical ...
Health risks associated with heavy metal exposure in geophagic products (Emumbwa) consumed during pregnancy
(Kyambogo University, 2021-06)
Geophagic products (Emumbwa) consumed by some pregnant women in Uganda may be a source of heavy metal poisoning. However, there is paucity of information regarding the composition, safety and consumption patterns of these ...
Xanthomonas bacteriophages: a review of their biology and biocontrol applications in agriculture
(BMC Microbiology, 2021-10-25)
Phytopathogenic bacteria are economically important because they affect crop yields and threaten the livelihoods of farmers worldwide. The genus Xanthomonas is particularly significant because it is associated with some ...
Probiotic, starter culture and antimicrobal properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Ugandan traditional ghee
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-08)
Ghee is one of the major fermented foods consumed in Uganda despite the fact that it is largely
produced traditionally raising issues of quality control and assurance. This study investigated the
bacterial diversity of ...
Facile synthesis and characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with hydroxyapatite from cattle horns for adsorptive removal of fluoride
(Heliyon Open access, 2023-03-08)
Developing a new adsorbent for fluoride removal from cattle horn waste materials by a facile chemical method has shown great potential for fluoride removal. This paper reports the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes ...
Potential of push-pull technology options for managing fall armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) in Maize
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)
Fall armyworm is a key insect pest of maize. Without proper management, the
pest can cause maize yield losses in the range of 8-21 million tones. It has been
through application of synthetic pesticides, use of natural ...
Assessment of the impacts of land use and land cover changes on soil erosion in Ogwapoke micro-catchment, Northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)
Several land use/cover changes have been observed in Ogwapoke micro catchment. Population
increase, poverty, intensified and unsustainable farming practices and deforestation have been
cited as the major drivers of land ...
The effect of refugee population influx on plant diversity of Bugoma forest, Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)
Refugee population is one of the causes of land and environmental degradation in refugee
hosting countries. However, the relationship between forest plant diversity and refugee
population influx is not well documented. ...
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 ...
School practice supervision and performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda : empirical evidence from Kyambogo University and Ndejje University
(Journal of Education and Entrepreneurship., 2020-12-05)
This study examined the impact of school practice supervision on performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda. Purposive and random samplings were used to select respondents from the two ...