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Adsorption of Lead (II) and Copper (II) Ions from Mono Synthetic Aqueous Solutions Using Bio-Char from Ficus natalensis Fruits
(Journal of Encapsulation and Adsorption Sciences, 2020-11-27)Many science-based institutions in most developing countries use heavy metal containing salts in practical teaching sessions. The commonly used chemicals are the salts of lead (II) and copper (II) and the wastes generated ... -
Aflatoxin Contamination of Cattle’s Concentrate Feeds; A Case Study in Dar Es Salaam-tanzania
(Research square, 2022-07-08)Abstract Background Aflatoxicosis associated with the consumption of aflatoxin contaminated maize and maize products has been reported in the central part of Tanzania (Chemba, Kondoa, and Kiteto), however little is known ... -
Aflatoxins in cattle concentrate feed and potential carry‑over of aflatoxin B1 into milk in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Discover Agriculture, 2024)Aflatoxin contamination of animal feed threatens livestock production and can harm human health when aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is carried over as aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) into milk for human consumption; therefore, aflatoxins in ... -
Analysis for Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Honey from Kabale District, South-Western Uganda
(American Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2019-10-23)This study was motivated by the reported accumulation of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) residues in the various environmental matrices within Uganda, resulting from their use in agriculture and health sectors. This raised ... -
Anthocyanin Profile and Antioxidant Property of Anti-asthma Flowers of Cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth (Agavaceae)
(Natural Product Communications, 2020)is suggestive of anthocyanins. The purpose of this study was to characterize and determine the antioxidant property of anthocyanins from C. terminalis purple flowers. Five anthocyanins, cyanidin 3,5-di- O- β-glucopyranoside ... -
Assessment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by ultrasonic-assisted extraction and GC-MS in Mgeni and Msunduzi river sediments, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Environ Sci Pollut Res, 2017-06-27)The occurrence of eight pharmaceuticals was monitored during four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) along a 250-km stretch of the Msunduzi and Mgeni rivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This paper describes ... -
Assessment of Seasonal Variation in Water Quality in River Rwizi Using Multivariate Statistical Techniques, Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
(Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2017-01-25)Assessment of seasonal variations in surface water quality characteristics is essential aspect for evaluating water pollution due to both natural and anthropogenic influences on water resources. In this study, temporal ... -
Characterization of urinary metabolites associated with malaria infection using infra‑red spectroscopy and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry in South Western Uganda
(Discover Applied Sciences, 2024)Early malaria diagnosis improves outcomes during malaria treatment; routine diagnostic techniques rely on blood samples obtained invasively. Therefore, this study used infra-red (IR) spectroscopy coupled with Principle ... -
Deposition, Dietary Exposure and Human Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Mechanically Milled Maize Flours in Mbarara City, Uganda
(Journal of Xenobiotics, 2023)Consumption of maize and maize-based products contributes a significant percentage to the total food energy intake in Uganda. However, the production of maize-derived foodstuffs is performed traditionally or by small- and ... -
Detection and quantification of acidic drug residues in South African surface water using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
(Chemosphere, 2016-10-26)A method was optimized for derivation, separation, detection and quantification of salicylic acid, acetylsalicylic acid, nalidixic acid, ibuprofen, phenacetin, naproxen, ketoprofen, meclofenamic acid and diclofenac in ... -
Determination of cyanobacterial cyclic peptide hepatotoxins in drinking water using CE
(Electrophoresis, 2009-03-23)Four cyanobacteria hepatotoxins microcystin LR, microcystin RR, microcystin YR, and nodularin were simultaneously determined in drinking water using CZE and MEKC coupled with UV detection. The toxins were satisfactorily ... -
Detoxification of Nyar-Udota Cassava Variety in Zombo District by Fermentation
(International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2017-03-09)Fermentation is capable of detoxifying cassava cultivars. Cassava is one of the most important food crops in the world and in Uganda it is the second most consumed food crop after bananas. However, cassava has some toxic ... -
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites in house dust, soil and selected food crops from indoor residual sprayed areas of Apac and Oyam Districts, Uganda
(African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2022)Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) levels and its metabolites are reported in 75 soil and 75 vegetable samples from the vicinity of homesteads sprayed with DDT during indoor residual spraying (IRS) pilot exercise, ... -
Effects of Seasonal Variations in Physical Parameters on Quality of Gravity Flow Water in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda
(Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2016-12-23)The effect of seasonal variations in physical parameters on quality of gravity flow water was investigated in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda. The seasonal variations in the physical parameters (pH, temperature, ... -
Effects of sewage sludge bio solid amendments on the potential of maize (Zeamays L.) in phytoremediation of trace metals in chromated copper arsenate contaminated soils
(French-ukrainian journal of chemistry, 2020)The effect of sewage sludge amendment (5-25% w/w) on the potential of maize (MM3 variety) to phytoextract trace metals from chromated copper arsenate (CCA) contaminated soils was investigated. The metal content of fresh ... -
Enrichment, Bioaccumulation and Health Risks of Trace Metals in Soils and Leafy Vegetables Grown on the Banks of the Ugandan Lifeline River, River Rwizi
(World, 2024)Urban vegetable farming in wetlands and riverbanks are common features of Ugandan cities. However, urbanization has led to various anthropogenic activities that can lead to the pollution of water resources, enrichment of ... -
Ethnomedicinal plants used for malaria treatment in Rukungiri District, Western Uganda
(Tropical Medicine and Health, 2023)Background: Malaria remains a major global health challenge and a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in sub- Saharan Africa. In Uganda, limited access to medical facilities has perpetuated the reliance of indigenous ... -
Evaluation of organochlorinated pesticide (OCP) residues in soil, sediment and water from the Msunduzi River in South Africa
(Environmental Earth Sciences, 2019-03-06)Organochlorinated pesticide (OCP) concentrations were evaluated in sediment, soil and surface water of the Msunduzi River as well as the influent, effluent and bio solids from the Darville wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) ... -
Evaluation of persistent organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in Umgeni River bank soil, KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa
(Water SA, 2019-09-23)This study investigated the presence and distribution of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in soil collected along the banks of the Umgeni River, one of the largest rivers in the province ... -
Exposure and Health Risks Posed by Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils of Metal Fabrication Workshops in Mbarara City, Uganda
(2024-01-30)Metal fabrication workshops (MFWs) are common businesses in Ugandan cities, and especially those producing metallic security gates, window and door frames (burglar-proof), and balcony and staircase rails. The objective of ...
