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1 + 3 covariant perturbations in power-law f(R) gravity
(The European Physical Journal C, 2021)We applied the 1+3 covariant approach around the Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker (FLRW) background, together with the equivalence between f (R) gravity and scalar-tensor theory to study cosmological perturbations. We ... -
A 10-Year Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Patients with Severe Mental Illness at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
(BioMed Research International, 2020-07-24)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients with severe mental illness (SMI) are at a higher risk for developing CVD and have a higher risk for harboring factors related ... -
The 2006 refugees act at 15 in Uganda- an Appraisal
(19 ISIL YB Int'l Human. & Refugee L., 18, 220., 2018)The Refugees Act was passed in 2006. It has been praised as a progressive law that meets international protection standards. However, after fifteen years, a number of gaps still exist. These gaps have existed since its ... -
24 h mortality and its predictors among road traffic accident victims in a resource limited setting; a multicenter cohort study
(BMC surgery, 2023)Introduction: The incidence of road traffic accidents (RTAs) is on the rise contributing to the global burden of mortality as a major global health threat. It has been estimated that 93% of RTAs and more than 90% of the ... -
3D approximation of scapula bone shape from 2D X-ray images using landmark-constrained statistical shape model fitting
(University of Cape Town, 2016)Two-dimensional X-ray imaging is the dominant imaging modality in low-resource countries despite the existence of three-dimensional (3D) imaging modalities. This is because fewer hospitals in low-resource countries can ... -
Abdominal Injury at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2008)Background: Trauma poses a major public health challenge in Africa. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence, patterns and predisposing factors of abdominal injury in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). Methods: ... -
Abdominal pregnancy with a live newborn in a low-resource setting: A case report
(A case report. Case Reports in Women's Health, 2023)Abdominal pregnancy is defined as pregnancy anywhere within the peritoneal cavity, exclusive of tubal, ovarian, or broad ligament locations. It is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy with high morbidity and mortality for both ... -
Abell 1430: A merging cluster with exceptional diffuse radio emission
(Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2021)Context. Di_use radio emission has been found in many galaxy clusters, predominantly in massive systems which are in the state of merging. The radio emission can usually be classified as relic or halo emission, which are ... -
Ability of HIV-1 Nef to downregulate CD4 and HLA class I differs among viral subtypes
(Retrovirology, 2013)Background: The highly genetically diverse HIV-1 group M subtypes may differ in their biological properties. Nef is an important mediator of viral pathogenicity; however, to date, a comprehensive inter-subtype comparison ... -
Abnormal obstetric shock index and associated factors among immediate postpartum women following vaginal delivery at a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(Research square, 2022-12-30)Background Early recognition of haemodynamic instability after birth and prompt interventions are necessary to reduce adverse maternal outcomes due to postpartum haemorrhage. Obstetric shock Index (OSI) has been recommended ... -
ABO and Rh Antigen Distribution Among Pregnant Women in South Western Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2022-06-22)Introduction: ABO and Rh are the major blood group systems in Transfusion Medicine, the ABO system based on two red cell antigens (A, B) while the Rh has about 50 antigens of which five are highly clinically significant ... -
ABO and Rhesus (D) blood group distribution among blood donors in rural south western Uganda:
(BMC Res Notes, 2016)Background: In Uganda, geographical distribution of blood groups and Rhesus (D) factor varies across the country. The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of these groups among voluntary blood donors in rural ... -
Absconding among admitted patients with bipolar affective disorder diagnosis in Uganda
(BMC Psychiatry, 2023)Background: Hospitalization is often necessary for individuals with Bipolar affective Disorder (BAD) during severe manic or depressive episodes, as well as for stabilizing treatment regimens. However, a significant proportion ... -
Abundance of megalin and Dab2 is reduced in syncytiotrophoblast during placental malaria, which may contribute to low birth weight
(Scientific Reports, 2016)Placental malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum contributes to ~200,000 child deaths annually, mainly due to low birth weight (LBW). Parasitized erythrocyte sequestration and consequent inflammation in the placenta are ... -
Abundance, Distribution, Utilisation and Conservation of Sinarundinaria alpinain Bwindi and Mgahinga Forest National Parks, South West Uganda
(.ethnobotanyjournal.org/vol3/, 2005)Sinarundinaria alpina (Schumann) C.S. Chao & Renvoise, a tropical African montane bamboo, is heavily used by lo-cal communities for household items such as granaries, baskets, ropes and trays. This article presents ... -
Abundanceand impact of Parthenium hysterophorus L., an alien invasive herb on plant species diversity in invaded areas of Queen Elizabeth NationalPark, Uganda
(African Journal of Plant Science, 2020-09-18)Parthenium hysterophorus is an alien annual herb that aggressively threatens biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) in Uganda. Occurrence, abundance and impact of P. hysterophorus on plant species diversity ... -
Academic Performance, Causal Attributions and Hope to Complete Studies among University Students
(PUB Scientific publication, 2015-01)The study examined academic performance, causal attributions, and hope to complete university studies among undergraduate students of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). The sample comprised of 163 ... -
Academic stress: its causes and results at a Ugandan University
(AJOTE, 2013)The study examined academic stress, study habits and academic performance of 196 (113 males and 83 females) undergraduates of Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda using a cross-sectional survey research ... -
Accent and Ugandan Students’ Comprehension of Mathematical Concepts and Terms: An Experimental Study.
(African Journal of Teacher Education, 2020)The embrace of diversity and multiculturalism in education facilitates the broadening of students’ Experiences as they engage with teachers and classmates from backgrounds different than their own. However, while the ... -
Acceptability and feasibility of a mobile health application for blood pressure monitoring in rural Uganda.
(JAMIA Open, 2020-11-20)Background: Mobile technologies to improve blood pressure control in resource-limited settings are needed. We adapted and evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of Positive Links, a mobile phone application for ...
