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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An accident waiting to happen? Exposing the potential of urogenital schistosomiasis transmission in the Lake Albert region, Uganda
(Parasites & Vectors, 2023)Background: Urogenital schistosomiasis caused by the parasitic blood fluke Schistosoma haematobium is the most common form of that constitutes a majority of over 240 million schistosomiasis cases. The enigmatic absence of ... -
An accident waiting to happen? Exposing the potential of urogenital schistosomiasis transmission in the Lake Albert region, Uganda
(Parasites & Vectors, 2023)Background: Urogenital schistosomiasis caused by the parasitic blood fluke Schistosoma haematobium is the most common form of that constitutes a majority of over 240 million schistosomiasis cases. The enigmatic absence of ... -
Adjusting to and thriving in a new school: Role of students’ expectations, educational attitudes, and resilience during secondary school transition
(International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2023)For some students, the transition from primary to secondary school is a difficult and stressful event that can have potential negative effects on their psychological wellbeing, social adaptability, and academic achievement. ... -
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 ... -
The advent of universal primary education (UPE) in Uganda:
(Journal of Educational Research and Studies, 2015-01)The starting of universal primary education (UPE) in Uganda was not a smooth affair. There was politicization of primary education to the extent that politicians had taken center-stage in policy formulation and monitoring. ... -
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 ... -
Africa’s earliest bananas?
(Journal of Archaeological Science, 2005-06-28)The recent discovery of banana phytoliths dating to the first millennium BC in Cameroon has ignited debate about the timing ofthe introduction of this important food crop to Africa. This paper presents new phytolith evidence ... -
AI Based Wireless Traffic Light Detector using Image Classification in Machine Learning to Reduce Road Traffic Accidents: A Case Study of Uganda’s Road Traffic
(International Journal of Electronics Communication and Computer Engineering, 2021)Road traffic accidents in Uganda have led to many deaths. This unfortunately occurs to pedestrians, users of private and public means of transportations. Many solutions have however focused on for example: sensitization, ... -
Alcohol Consumption and its Socio-demographic Correlates among Secondary School Teachers in Uganda
(Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies, 2021)Alcohol consumption among teachers is becoming an issue of concern in Uganda. Markedly, alcohol consumption among teachers varies by socio-demographic characteristics. This study establishes the relationship between ... -
Alpine grassland palaeoecology of the Virunga Volcanoes, East Africa: A new phytolith record from Mt. Muhavura
(Quaternary International, 2016)This study presents a first attempt at using phytoliths from a high-altitude crater lake as a palaeoecological tool at a tropical montane site. Mt. Muhavura (4127 m asl) at the border of Uganda and Rwanda is part of the ... -
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 ...
