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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 ...
3 - Advanced biopolymer-based green composites: their processing and damage mechanism
(ScienceDirect, 2021-09)
Composites are constructions of lightweight bearing high toughness and custom-made properties for precise use, globally. In addition, bio-based composites are constructions made from natural and/or synthetic fibers and ...
Risk assessment for the occurrence of escherichia coli 0157:H7 in indigenous fermented milk (lee naga a agbora) produced in Uganda
(AJOL: Animal Production Research Advances., 2009)
Different types of indigenous fermented milks are widely consumed in pastoralist communities of Africa, including Uganda. Local processing of milk generally takes place under uncontrolled hygienic conditions. Lee naga a ...
Assessment of the effects of land use/cover changes on surface water quality and treatment costs in river Malaba Catchment, eastern Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)
Changing land use and cover (LULC) is a major contributor to water quality degradation in various
regions of the world. Unfortunately, there are not enough data on how LULC change affects water
quality and prices in ...
Mycotoxins’ toxicological mechanisms involving humans, livestock and their associated health concerns: a review
(Toxins : MDPI, 2022-02-24)
Mycotoxins are well established toxic metabolic entities produced when fungi invade agricultural/farm produce, and this happens especially when the conditions are favourable. Exposure to mycotoxins can directly take place ...
Comparison of Kyambogo and Makerere university physical education teacher training programmes and perceived competence of their physical education teacher graduates
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)
Background: The study compared the perceived competence of secondary school Physical Education (PE) teachers who graduated from public intuitions in Uganda -A case of Kyambogo and Makerere University.
Methods: the study ...
The potential role of Ugandan indigenous chicken in poverty alleviation
(The Uganda Journal., 2004-12)
This paper describes the existing production characteristics of the Ugandan indigenous chickens, highlights their potential, and suggests strategies for improvement and use in poverty alleviation programmes, emphasizing ...
Physical activity, nutritional patterns and body weight status of members of the 9th parliament of Uganda
((Kyambogo University (unpublished work),, 2017-12)
Physical activity (PA) and nutritional patterns are major factors that determine body
weight status which in turn affects one's health status. The purpose of the study was to
assess the PA, nutritional patterns and body ...
Relationship between profiles and managerial competencies of selected soccer club managers in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2011-10)
Over the past three decades, the level of soccer performance in Uganda has been on the decline.
Several _fact?rs have been advanced for this trend, including the poor management practices of
the soccer administrators, ...
Composition of Oil from selected Traditional and improved Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea) and Oyster nuts (Telfairia pedata) grown in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-02)
Groundnuts and oyster nuts are important sources of edible oil, protein and micronutrients. Chemical composition of these nuts is affected by genetic and environmental factors as well as thermal treatment. The study ...