Faculty of Science: Recent submissions
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Aquatic ecosystem changes in a global biodiversity hotspot: Evidence from the Albertine Rift, central Africa
(Journal of Biogeograhy, 2019-05-15)Aim: Determine the extent to which remote, high‐altitude (Afroalpine) aquatic ecosystems in tropical Africa have been impacted by global and regional‐scale environmental change processes. Location: Two volcanic crater ... -
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, ... -
Application of metabolomics to drug discovery and understanding the mechanisms of action of medicinal plants with anti‑tuberculosis activity
(Clinical and Translational Medicine, 2018-10-01)Human tuberculosis (TB) is amongst the oldest and deadliest human bacterial diseases that pose major health, social and economic burden at a global level. Current regimens for TB treatment are lengthy, expensive and ... -
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 ... -
Antibacterial activity of plant parts selectively consumed by chimpanzees
(Academia Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2019-11-07)This study was conducted to determine the antibacterial properties of plant parts selectively eaten by chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest. Plant part samples obtained were freeze dried and dry samples were used for extraction ... -
Medicinal Plants Used to Treat ‘African’ Diseases by the Local Communities of Bwambara Sub-county in Rukungiri District, Western Uganda
(Journal Pre-proof, 2020-11-09)Ethnopharmacological relevance: In Africa, traditional medicine encompasses a diverse range of practices, including herbalism and spiritualism, where some diseases are believed to be “African” since they can only be ... -
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 ... -
Anthelminthic potential of Phytolaccadodecandra and Albizia antihelminticain calves
(Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, 2015-07-06)Using herbal de-wormers in livestock has attracted much research attention in the recent past. Considerable research has been done in developed countries but there is paucity of information in Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) ... -
Ways School Leaders Support the Teaching of Chemistry
(African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, 2020)The study aims to reinforce the effective teaching of chemistry in secondary schools through the support of the school leadership in the implementation of the competence-based curriculum (CBC). Interviews were organised ... -
Medicinal Plants used in Gynecological Procedures in Uganda
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2020-01-02)Distress and pains among other gynecological challenges mothers go through during childbirth result in mortality. This has compelled people particularly in developing countries to use traditional medicine to induce birth ... -
Detection and Quantification of Emerging Organic Pollutants in the Umgeni and Msunduzi Rivers
(Water Research Commission, 2016-12)BACKGROUND Globally, there is a strong interest and extensive research activities on emerging organic contaminants and there is an increasing need to monitor these compounds in order to understand the risks posed to human ... -
Use of self-regulated learning strategies Among Teacher Education students:
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020-06-05)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 ... -
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 ... -
Traumatic Experiences and PTSD Among Adolescent Congolese Refugees in Uganda:
(Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2014-05-01)The study examined experienced traumatic events and the related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) amongst a sample of 89 adolescent Congolese refugees (56 females and 33 males) at a refugee camp in Uganda. Data was ... -
The Influence of School Inspection to Quality Teaching/Learning of Children in Primary Schools
(Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2018-06-25)The study assessed the influence of school Inspection towards quality teaching/learning in Primary Schools. The study had an overall population of 140 respondents selected from ten (10) schools an ... -
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 ... -
The Relationship between Motivation for, and Interest in, Learning Physics among Lower Secondary School Students in Uganda
(African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020-11-23)Motivation and interest affect students’ learning especially in Physics, a subject learners perceive as abstract. The present study was guided by three objectives: (a) to adapt and validate the Science Motivation ... -
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. ... -
Uganda Cultural Institutions:
(한국아프리카학회지, 2007)Ugandan kingdoms are ancient institutions which trace their establishment from the Bunyoro-Kitara- the first kingdom. Bunyoro-Kitara kingdom was a cattle-based economy, ruled by the cattle-keeping Babito aristocracy ... -
Changing Trends of Natural Resources Degradation in Kagera Basin: Case Study of Kagera Sub-Basin, Uganda
(Scientific Research, 2012-06-04)In many respects, river basins are extremely convenient natural resources management units and hence calls for an inte- grated approach in case of transboundary nature. Environmental resources in Kagera basin are under ...