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Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for char production from rice husks and its characterization as a precursor for production of activated carbon
(Springer, 2019-03-13)Response surface methodology was employed to optimize pyrolysis conditions for the production of char with maximum yield, fixed carbon content, and minimum ash content from Uganda’s New Rice for Africa (NERICA) 1 rice husk ... -
Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for production of rice husk-based bio-oil as an energy carrier
(Elsevier, 2023-11-09)Bio-oil is an eco-friendly energy source with potential to substitute fossil-derived fuels. This study optimized pyrolysis conditions for production of bio-oil from rice husks. Response surface methodology based on central ... -
Optimization of roughing filtration unit for a handwashing wastewater recirculation point-of-use system
(IWA PUBLISHING COMAPANY, 2022-11-22)A downward roughing filter unit consisting of silica sand as the filter medium was optimized for performance towards removal of turbidity and suspended solids from handwashing wastewater. Design-Expert software was employed ... -
Order of adjectives and adverbs in L2 English: evidence from L1 Acholi speakers of Ugandan English
(Studies in Linguistics, Culture and FLT, 2021-11)Abstract: L2 English are quintessentially characterized by cross-linguistic influence at all levels of linguistic analysis as a result of contact phenomena. This study examines the contribution of the syntax of a Ugandan ... -
Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccination among different adult age group populations in Northern Uganda. A cross-sectional study.
(Research squares, 2022-07-14)Introduction: Although COVID-19 first spread slowly in the African continent, confirmed virus cases have risen steadily since March 2020. The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 can be attributed to its numerous characteristics, ... -
Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine among different adult age group populations in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(Journal of Global Health Reports., 2022-07-28)Background: At the time when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, its spread in the African continent was slow. However, confirmed cases of the virus have since risen steadily over the years in the African ... -
Performance and cost-effectiveness of a pooled testing strategy for SARS-CoV-2 using real-time polymerase chain reaction in Uganda
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021-10-21)Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) remains the gold standard for detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). This study tested the performance of a pooled testing strategy for ... -
Performance perceptions among food supply chain members
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2016-03-03)Purpose – A good supply chain relationship quality (RQ) is a crucial precursor for any stable exchange relationship which ensures relationship continuity. Although empirical research suggests that strengthening RQ improves ... -
Policy Challenges in Establishing Institutional Repository:
(Consortium of Uganda University Libraries, Annual Conference Proceeding, 2023, 2023)While many universities are establishing institutional repositories to improve their online presence, there are policy challenges associated with the implementation of this innovation across universities in Uganda. The ... -
The potential of biochar in improving drainage, aeration and maize yields in heavy clay soils
(PLOS, 2018-05-11)Heavy clay soils are globally widespread but their poor drainage and poor aeration limit their use for agriculture. This study was designed to test the effect of the amendment of biochar (BC) from woody shrubs on ... -
Pre-exposure prophylaxis use among female sex workers in Gulu city, Uganda:
(Sage Publications, 2023-08-14)Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an important intervention for reducing the risk of HIV transmission among high-risk populations such as female sex workers in Africa, where HIV prevalence remains high. We ... -
Predictors of laboratory spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome in children with high-grade tumours in Uganda
(Sage, 2021)High-grade malignancy is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is prone to the spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome. However, data on spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome remain scanty in our setting. We sought to determine ... -
Predictors of laboratory spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome in children with high-grade tumours in Uganda
(Sage, 2021)High-grade malignancy is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is prone to the spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome. However, data on spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome remain scanty in our setting. We sought to determine ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of CD4+ T-Lymphocytopenia Among HIV-Negative Tuberculosis Patients in Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Purpose: CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia is a risk for tuberculosis (TB) infection, reactivation and severe disease. We sought to determine the prevalence and predictors of CD4 T-lymphocytopenia among HIV-negative patients with ... -
Prevalence and risk factor associated with Taenia solium cysticercosis among pig farmers in two districts (Amuru and Gulu) in Northern Uganda
(Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology, 11/30/2020)Taenia solium cysticercosis is a serious public health issue affecting humans in developing countries. The disease affects the rural economies due to the loss in productivity associated with human ill-health and condemnations ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for brucellosis in prolonged fever patients in post-conflict Northern Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2018-03-01)Background: Brucellosis is a disease with significant public and economic implications but strategies for controlling this disease remain problematic. Objectives: This study sought to determine the sero-prevalence of ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for brucellosis in prolonged fever patients in post-conflict Northern Uganda
(Africa Health Sciences, 2018)Background: Brucellosis is a disease with significant public and economic implications but strategies for controlling this disease remain problematic. Objectives: This study sought to determine the sero-prevalence of ... -
Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among people with pulmonary tuberculosis in Uganda
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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in active tuberculosis inAfrica: a systematic review and meta‑analysis
(Scientifc Reports, 2022-09-19)People with tuberculosis (TB) are at risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. We estimated the prevalence of cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors among people with active TB in Africa. This was a systematic review and ... -
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminth Coinfection in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Uganda
(Oxford University Press, 2022-10-08)Background. Although a third of people with tuberculosis (TB) are estimated to be coinfected with helminths, the prevalence is largely unknown among people with drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). We determined the prevalence of ...
