Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology: Recent submissions

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    • Unveiling the vision: exploring the potential of image analysis in Africa 

      Rahmoon, Mai Atef; Simegn, Gizeaddis Lamesgin; William, Wasswa; . Reiche, Michael A (Nature Methods, 2023)
      Here we discuss the prospects of bioimage analysis in the context of the African research landscape as well as challenges faced in the development of bioimage analysis in countries on the continent. We also speculate about ...

    • Automated innovation and impact 

      Wasswa, William (Science, 2024)
      In 2015, my grandmother succumbed to cervical cancer, which was linked to a late-stage diagnosis. This incident puzzled me because she had previously undergone cervical cancer screening, and the results had turned out to ...

    • Ethical and regulatory challenges of large language models in medicine 

      Ong, Jasmine Chiat Ling; Chang, Shelley Yin-Hsi; William, Wasswa; Butte, Atul J; Shah, Nigam H; Chew, Lita Sui Tjien; Liu, Nan; Doshi-Velez, Finale; Lu, Wei; Savulescu, Julian; Ting, Daniel Shu Wei (The Lancet Digital Health, 2024)
      With the rapid growth of interest in and use of large language models (LLMs) across various industries, we are facing some crucial and profound ethical concerns, especially in the medical field. The unique technical ...

    • Optimization of Interleukin-10 incorporation for dendritic cells embedded in Poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels 

      Bulondo, Fredrick; Babensee, Julia E. (Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2024)
      Translational research in biomaterials and immune engineering is leading to the development of novel advanced therapeutics to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, and viral infections. Dendritic cells (DCs) are at ...

    • Ambient PM2.5 Temporal Variation and Source Apportionment in Mbarara, Uganda 

      Onyango, Silver; North, Crystal M.; Ellaithy, Hatem A.; Tumwesigye, Paul; Kang, Choong-Min; Matthaios, Vasileios; Mukama, Martin; Nambogo, Nuriat; Wolfson, J. Mikhail; Ferguson, Stephen; Asiimwe, Stephen; Atuyambe, Lynn; Santorino, Data; Christiani, David C.; Koutrakis, Petros (Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 2024)
      Air pollution is the leading environmental cause of death globally, and most mortality occurs in resource-limited settings such as sub-Saharan Africa. The African continent experiences some of the worst ambient air pollution ...

    • Looking towards the future of MRI in Africa 

      Anazodo, Udunna; Kwikima, Ugumba; Obungoloch, Johnes (nature communications, 2024)
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a crucial diagnostic tool within modern healthcare, yet its availability remains largely confined to high income nations. The imperative to extend MRI accessibility to lower income countries ...

    • Low-field MRI: A report on the 2022 ISMRM workshop 

      Campbell-Washburn, Adrienne E.; Keenan, Kathryn E.; Hu, Peng; Mugler III, John P.; Nayak, Krishna S.; Webb, Andrew G.; Obungoloch, Johnes; Sheth, Kevin N.; Hennig, Jürgen; Rosen, Matthew S.; Salameh, Najat; Sodickson, Daniel K.; Stein, Joel M.; Marques, José P.; Simonetti, Orlando P. (Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 2023)
      In March 2022, the first ISMRM Workshop on Low-Field MRI was held virtually. The goals of this workshop were to discuss recent low field MRI technology including hardware and software developments, novel methodology, new ...

    • Effects of wind speed and tropospheric height on solar power generation: Energy exploration above ground level 

      Nnamchi, Stephen Ndubuisi; Natukunda, Faith; Wanambwa, Silagi; Musiime, Enos Bahati; Tukamuhebwa, Richard; Wanazusi, Titus; Ogwal, Emmanuel (Energy Reports, 2023)
      Terrestrial and extraterrestrial factors hinder the exploitation of solar power using a ground platform. This paper is concerned with the generation of solar power above ground level. This paper employs modeling and ...

    • Dam breach analysis of Kibimba Dam in Uganda using HEC‑RAS and HEC‑GeoRAS 

      Kiwanuka, Moses; Chelangat, Cyrus; Mubialiwo, Ambrose; Lay, Francis Joel; Mugisha, Ayubu; Mbujje, Joel Webster; Mutanda, Hosea Eridadi (Environmental Systems Research, 2023)
      Dam failures have severe consequences on human life and property. In the case of an earth filled Kibimba Dam located in Eastern Uganda, the occurrence of a flood equal to or larger than the probable maximum food (PMF) could ...

    • Reflecting on a community of practice for engineering education research capacity in Africa: who are we and where are we going? 

      Matemba, Esther; Smith, Lelanie; Wolff, Karin; Inglis, Helen; Mogashana, Disaapele; Jansen, Lauren; Gwynne-Evans, Alison; Campbell, Anita L.; Kwuimye, Cedrick; Nassar, Shamim; Magara, Irene; Kloot, Bruce; Hattingh, Teresa; Raji, Atanda; Musa, Tagwa; Nyamapfene, Abel (Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 2023)
      The Engineering Education Research Network in Africa (EERN-Africa) was created to enable connections between practitioners and researchers with a shared interest in African engineering education contexts. Recognising the ...

    • Assessment of suitability of drinking water from the springs in Urban slums of Kampala 

      Kiwanuka, Moses; Mutanda, Hosea Eridadi; Niyomukiza, John Bosco; Nakasagga, Erinah (Environmental Challenges, 2023)
      Any water source used for domestic purposes should meet World Health Organization water quality standards. In most slums of developing nations, water sources such as springs are critical to the residents. Although spring ...

    • A framework for advancing sustainable magnetic resonance imaging access in Africa 

      Anazodo, Udunna C.; Ng, Jinggang J.; Ehiogu, Boaz; Obungoloch, Johnes; Fatade, Abiodun; Mutsaerts, Henk J. M. M.; Secca, Mario Forjaz; Diop, Mamadou; Opadele, Abayomi; Alexander, Daniel C.; Dada, Michael O.; on behalf ofthe Consortium for Advancement of MRI Education and Research in Africa (CAMERA) (NMR in Biomedicine, 2023)
      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology has profoundly transformed current healthcare systems globally, owing to advances in hardware and software research innovations. Despite these advances, MRI remains largely ...

    • Bringing MRI to Low- and Middle- Income Countries: Directions, Challenges and Potential Solutions 

      Adeleke, Sola; Murali, Sanjana; Ding, Hao; Adedeji, Fope; Qin, Cathy; Obungoloch, Johnes; Sirkis, Tamir; Asllani, Iris; Ntusi, Ntobeko A. B.; Mammen, Regina; Anazodo, Udunna; Niendorf, Thoralf (NMR in Biomedicine, 2023)
      The global disparity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a well-known problem but often under-reported with many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) experiencing limited access to MRI. Reasons for limited access ...

    • Evaluating 3D human face reconstruction from a frontal 2D image, focusing on facial regions associated with foetal alcohol syndrome 

      Atuhaire, Felix; Egger, Bernhard; Mutsvangwa, Tinashe (South African Journal of Science, 2023)
      Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a preventable condition caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The FAS facial phenotype is an important factor for diagnosis, alongside central nervous system impairments ...

    • Five steps to make MRI scanners more affordable to the world 

      Webb, Andrew; Obungoloch, Johnes (Nature, 2023)
      Fifty years since the basis of magnetic resonance imaging was published, MRI scanners remain expensive — and impractical in many countries. Here’s how we are making them smaller and less costly.

    • Moving towards vertically integrated artificial intelligence development 

      Zhang, Joe; Budhdeo, Sanjay; William, Wasswa; Cerrato, Paul; Shuaib, Haris; Sood, Harpreet; Ashrafian, Hutan; Halamka, John; Teo, James T. (NPJ digital medicine, 2022)
      Substantial interest and investment in clinical artificial intelligence (AI) research has not resulted in widespread translation to deployed AI solutions. Current attention has focused on bias and explainability in AI ...

    • Use of waste glass powder in improving the properties of expansive clay soils 

      J.B., Niyomukiza; A., Eisazadeh; J., Akamumpa; M., Kiwanuka; A., Lukwago; P., Tiboti (Global NEST Journal, 2023)
      Expansive soils pose a danger to the foundations of engineering structures due to their poor engineering properties. These soils are usually treated using mechanical techniques, and chemical stabilizers. However, the ...

    • Experimental investigation of the effect of drill pipe rotation on improving hole cleaning using water-based mud enriched with polypropylene beads in vertical and horizontal wellbores 

      Heshamudin, Nursyafiqah S.; Katende, Allan; Rashid, Halimatun A.; Ismail, Issham; Sagala, Farad; Samsuri, Ariffin (Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2019)
      Field experience has shown that the inefficient transport of small cuttings is a main factor contributing to excessive drag and torque during the drilling of a deviated hole; however, very little is known about the transport ...

    • An Unmatched Radio Frequency Chain for Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

      Harper, Joshua R.; Zárate, Cristhian; Krauch, Federico; Muhumuza, Ivan; Molina, Jorge; Obungoloch, Johnes; Schiff, Steven J. (Frontiers in Physics, 2022-02-09)
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe and versatile diagnostic tool for intracranial imaging, however it is also one of the most expensive and specialized making it scarce in low- to middle-income countries (LMIC). ...

    • A critical review of low salinity water flooding: Mechanism, laboratory and field application 

      Katende, Allan; Sagala, Farad (Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2019)
      Low-salinity water flooding (LSW) is a promising new technique for enhancing oil recovery (EOR) in both sandstone and carbonate reservoirs. The potential of LSW has drawn the attention of the oil industry in the past decade. ...