Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 59
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(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-08)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 ...
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(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)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 ...
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(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)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 ...
Community perceptions and practices towards waste management and effects on water quality in landing sites along lake Albert: a case of Kitebere landing site, Kagadi district
(Kyambogo University, 2021-02)
This study sought to find out Kitebere residents‘ perceptions and practices towards waste management (WM) and investigates the effects of the practices on water quality. To achieve this aim, the study‘s main objective was ...
Silicone elastomer composites fabricated with MgO and MgO-multi-wall carbon nanotubes with improved thermal conductivity
(MDPI: Nanomaterials, 2021-12-16)
The effect of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the thermal conductivity of MWCNTs and MgO-reinforced silicone rubber was studied. The increment of thermal conductivity was found to be linear ...