Faculty of Science: Recent submissions
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Trematode infection affects shell shape and size in Bulinus tropicus
(International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 18 (2022) 300–311, 2022)Trematodes can increase intraspecific variation in the phenotype of their intermediate snail host. However, the extent of such phenotypic changes remains unclear. We investigated the influence of trematode infection on the ... -
The fundamental solution of the one–dimensional elliptic operator and its application to solving the advection–diffusion equation
(Research gate, 2020)The advection–diffusion equation is first formulated as a boundary integral equation, suggesting the need for an appropriate fundamental solution to the elliptic operator. Once the fundamental solution is found, then a ... -
Phytochemical Variability and Antimicrobial Activity of Extracts of Citropsis Articulata Leaves from Three Tropical Forests in Uganda
(Science Heritage Journal, 2022)Empirical evidence of the presence of bioactive compounds in plants is indispensable, given that medicinal plants play a pivotal role in the quest for new antimicrobials. In this study, leaves of Citropsis articulata from ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda
(PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022)Introduction In Uganda, schistosomiasis (re)infections have continued to remain high despite the implementation of mass drug administration and sensitization campaigns aimed at controlling the disease. This could imply ... -
The Potential of CitizenDriven Monitoring of Freshwater Snails in Schistosomiasis Research
(Theory and Practice, 2021)Schistosomiasis is a tropical parasitic disease affecting more than 200 million people worldwide, predominantly in Africa. The World Health Organization recently highlighted the importance of targeted control of the ... -
Farmers’ Compliance with Standard Silvicultural Practices and its Impact on the Performance of Pinus Spp. Woodlots in Rubanda District, South-Western Uganda
(Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2021)This study investigated farmers’ compliance to standard silvicultural practices and its impacts on the performance of Pinus spp in plantations in Rubanda District, South-western Uganda. A total of 122 pine plantations were ... -
Review of Policies and Frameworks on Climate Change, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security in Eastern Africa
(Climate Research in Africa, 2022)This is a review of policies, strategies, and frameworks related to climate change, agriculture, food, and nutrition security in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The five focus countries have made tremendous ... -
Soil Mineral Status, Plant Ionome and Agro-Morphological Traits of Schkuhria Pinnata (L.), An Antimalarial Herb: Implications for Cultivation
(East African Science, 2022)Background: Schkuhria pinnata L., is an antimalarial plant that is highly threatened by the destructive harvesting methods and its collection largely relies on wild sources, that are also exposed to over-exploitation and ... -
The Physico-Chemical Quality of Streams and Channels Draining into River Rwizi, South Western Uganda.
(Journal of Water Resource and Protection,, 2018-09-04)There is an increased human population along the catchment area of river Rwizi who are engaged in various activities with potential to contaminate river Rwizi especially along the streams. Studies have been done to ... -
Speciation in Ancient Lakes 8 – Celebrating 25 years and moving towards the future
(Journal of Great Lakes Research, 2020)Hypotheses in evolutionary biology, ecology, climatology and geology are often tested in insular ecosystems. Ancient lakes, i.e. lakes that have existed since at least the Last Glacial Maximum and typically for longer ... -
Use of self-regulated learning strategies Among Teacher Education students: A latent profile analysis
(Elsevier Ltd., 2020)In the present study, we conducted a latent profile analysis to identify three clusters of Teacher Education students based on their reported use of self-regulated learning strategies. The sample comprised 527 undergraduate ... -
Harnessing the nutritional benefits of pineapple pulp fiber to enhance antioxidant potential of wheat flour
(Research square, 2022)Pineapple pulp fiber is highly palatable but is usually wasted during the processing of pineapple juice resulting in a loss in the pineapple value chain. It is known to contain both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, ... -
Nutritional and anti-nutritional physicochemical composition of cocoyam accessions grown under upland conditions
(Makerere University Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 2020)Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is commonly grown in wetlands, which are ecologically fragile ecosystems that should be conserved. The objective of this study, therefore, was to evaluate the effect of growing ... -
Prime indicators of current teaching methodologies and students’ perceptions in quantum physics
(International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE, 2022-09)With the growing revolution in the education system, imparting quality education has become a priority for instructors and students in any educational institution. The challenge grows high when it comes to teaching advanced ... -
Population Structure and Regeneration Status of Trichilia dregeana Sond. in Heavily and Less Disturbed Areas of Kalinzu Forest Reserve, South Western Uganda
(Open Journal of Forestry,, 2015)The population structure and regeneration status of Trichilia dregeana in heavily and less disturbed habitats of Kalinzu forest reserve were assessed in 2013. The species was used locally for medicines, fire wood and ... -
Perturbations in the interacting vacuum
(arXiv, 2022)In this study, we present the evolution of cosmological perturbations in a universe consisting of standard matter and interacting vacuum. We use the 1 + 3 covariant formalisms in perturbation framework and consider two ... -
Microbial contamination and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from sorghum and millet derived local beverage (Obushera) consumed in Mbarara City, Ugand
(Research square, 2022)The high consumption and unconventional manner in which locally derived sorghum and millet beverages (Obushera) are processed in Uganda prompted the need to establish microbial safety of the beverages. Microbial contamination ... -
Influence of Teaching Approaches on Students’ Performance in Mathematics: A meta-analysis of Quasi-Experimental Studies in Africa
(African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, 2021)There has been poor performance in national and international mathematics assessments among African students compared to the rest of the planet. Such consistent underperformance is attributed to factors like teaching ... -
Can citizen scientists provide a reliable geo-hydrological hazard inventory? An analysis of biases, sensitivity and precision for the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda
(Environmental Research Letters, 2022)Spatio-temporal inventory of natural hazards is a challenging task especially in rural or remote areas in the Global South where data collection at regional scale is difficult. Citizen science, i.e. involvement of no-experts ... -
Causes of losses and the economic loss estimates at post-harvest handling points along the beef value chain in Uganda
(Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2019-10)Uganda’s beef industry has been growing slowly and requires sustained monitoring of actors at post harvest handling points in order to decrease public health risks and losses. This study documented causes of losses and ...