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Antimicrobial activity of cotton and silk fabrics dyed with Datura stramonium (Jimson weed) plant leaf extracts
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2019-11)
Functional finishes are agents that are applied to fabrics to make them suitable for specific uses and
contribute a specific attribute to a fabric without altering its appearance. In this context, the present
study reveals ...
Phytochemical-based evidence of the health benefits of bidens pilosa extracts and cytotoxicity
(Chemistry Africa, 2023-03)
Purpose
Bidens pilosa L. is traditionally used as a flavouring agent in foods, in the treatment of diseases, in agriculture as
a biopesticide and herbicide, and in the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy ...
Ineffectiveness of Nakivubo wetland in filtering out heavy metals from untreated Kampala urban effluent prior to discharge into Lake Victoria, Uganda
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2010-12)
The population of the Ugandan capital city of Kampala has dramatically increased since the political
turmoil of the 1970s and with it a considerable rise in industrialisation. Few manufacturing plants,
however, have ...
Factors influencing non-compliance to occupational safety and health practices in the informal non-food manufacturing sector in Kampala city, Uganda
(Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2020-02)
The informal non-food manufacturing sector is an engine of growth and development in both developed and developing countries. It’s unregulated and unregistered in official government statistics. However, this particular ...
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 ...
Antibacterial and anticancer activities of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles using Photinia glabra fruit extract
(Nanomedicine, 2023-08)
Aims: We prepared Photinia glabra (PG) aqueous fruit extract, utilized it to synthesize silver nanoparticles (PG-Ag NPs) and evaluated the antibacterial and anticancer activities of the nanoparticles (NPs). Materials & ...
Medicinal plants used in the management of sexual dysfunction, infertility and improving virility in the east African community: a systematic review
(Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2023)
Sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction (ED), sterility, and sexual inappetence represent some of the complex reproductive
challenges that require addressing the underlying causes. Te aim of this paper was to ...
Role of Starch in One Pot Fabrication of Mesoporous gamma-alumina with Excellent Fluoride Sorption Capacity
(Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2023-08)
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 ...
Role of starch in one pot fabrication of mesoporous gamma-alumina with excellent fluoride sorption capacity
(Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2023-08)
Green synthesis of mesoporous γ-AƖ2O3, a cutting-edge material for sustainable application in medicine, engi-
neering, energy, and water treatment, is still challenging. Our study used a one-pot strategy for facile synthesis ...
Compliance and implementation of municipal solid waste management laws and regulations in Mukono district, Uganda
(Archives of Current Research International, 2023-09)
Consumption and production of resources leads to generation of wastes that may be undesirable
in the environment. Solid waste management laws are put in place aimed at ensuring proper and
effective control and management ...