Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effectiveness of preoperative bath using chloroxylenol antiseptic soap on the incidence of post emergency cesarean section surgical site infection at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital, Uganda: a randomized controlled trial
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2022)Introduction: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) constitute 15%-45% of hospital acquired infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Cesarean section (CS) increases the risk of developing sepsis by 5-20 times and is highest when the ... -
Environmental DNA barcoding reveals general biodiversity patterns in the large tropical rift Lake Albert
(Science of the Total Environment, 2024)Lake Albert, Africa’s seventh-largest lake and a biodiversity hotspot, faces significant environmental challenges, including unregulated anthropogenic pressure and a lack of comprehensive biological studies. To address the ... -
Design and simulation of a smart master switch system based on multi‑input XOR logic gate
(Discover Electronics, 2024)Mechanical switches have been the conventional way of controlling electrical energy in different electrical systems such as: lighting systems, socket systems, and circuit breakers, especially in domestic, hospital, and ... -
Perceived Human Resource Management Practices and Job Satisfaction of Teachers in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Mbarara City, Uganda
(Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 2024)The study evaluated teachers' perceptions of Human Resource Management procedures and their level of job satisfaction in Mbarara City's government-aided secondary schools. Government policies formed the basis of Human ... -
Readiness to manage Ebola Virus Disease among emergency healthcare workers in Uganda: a nationwide multicenter survey
(BMC Health Services Research, 2024)Background: Emerging infectious diseases like the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) pose significant global public health threats. Uganda has experienced multiple EVD outbreaks, the latest occurring in 2022. Frontline healthcare ... -
Iatrogenic Female Genitourinary Fistula in Uganda: Etiology, Twelve-Year Trends, and Risk Factors for Development Following Cesarean Section
(International Journal of Women's Health, 2024)Purpose: To describe the magnitude and trend of the iatrogenic genitourinary fistula in Uganda, and the risk factors for development following the Cesarean Section (CS). Methods: A retrospective review of charts of women ... -
Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Uropathogens Isolated from Refugees with Urinary Tract Infections in Nakivale Refugee Settlement Camp, Southwestern Uganda
(International STD Research & Reviews, 2024)The World Health Organization estimates one in four individuals has had at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) episode requiring treatment with an antimicrobial agent. At Nakivale refugee camp, the overwhelming number ... -
Investigating Security Awareness and Incident Reporting levels at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS), 2024)Higher learning institutions confront heightened cyber threats due to the value of their data, necessitating a robust security culture. In addition to cyber threats, various security incidents cause danger to devices and ... -
Didactic Conditions for the Organization of Self-study and Self Assessment of Students in the Study of Biology
(EDUTEC: Journal of Education And Technology, 2024)Organizing self-study is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many teachers and students are faced with the problems of remote learning of educational material. Therefore, it is advisable to create and highlight those ... -
Antibiotic resistance of E. coli isolates from different water sources in Mbarara, Uganda
(Journal of Water and Health, 2024)Escherichia coli is widely used as an indicator of recent faecal pollution of water. Most E. coli strains are commensals; however, isolates in water samples have been shown to carry antibiotic resistance determinants. In ... -
Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury and Associated Mortality among Individuals with Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis in Uganda
(Kidney360, 2024)Background: Although tuberculosis (TB) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity, its impact on kidney function is not well understood and is often attributed to anti-TB drugs. We aimed to assess the incidence ... -
Intersecting social and environmental determinants of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections in East Africa beyond antibiotic use
(Nature Communications, 2024)The global health crisis of antibacterial resistance (ABR) poses a particular threat in low-resource settings like East Africa. Interventions for ABR typically target antibiotic use, overlooking the wider set of factors ... -
First Photographic Evidence of the Central African Oyan in Uganda
(African Journal of Ecology, 2024)Arboreal camera trap photographs were captured of the Central African Oyan Poiana richardsonii in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. In total, 10 photographs were obtained from three sites in the park in 2019. This ... -
Protective effects of Sphaeranthus indicus floral extract against BPS induced testicular damage in rats occurs through downregulation of RIPK1/3-MLK-driven necroptosis and Fas-FasL-mediated apoptosis
(Advances in Traditional Medicine, 2024)Bisphenol S (BPS) is one of the monomers preferred in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastics. Unfortunately, its estrogenic and genotoxic effects are similar to those of bisphenol A. The protective effects of Sphaeranthus ... -
Quality Assurance Policy Implementation and Effective performance management in Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries
(ISAR Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024)Effective performance management in higher education institutions requires institutions to administratively adapt and implement quality assurance policy. Quality assurance is an education reform policy aimed to enhance the ... -
Determinants of quality antenatal care use in Kenya: Insights from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2024)Provision of quality antenatal care (ANC) is important to reduce maternal and newborn fatalities worldwide. However, the use of quality ANC by women of reproductive age and associated factors remain unclear in many developing ... -
A call to bridge the diagnostic gap: diagnostic solutions for neonatal sepsis in low- and middle- income countries
(BMJ global health, 2024)The first month of life is the most critical period for an infant’s survival, yet the most neglected for the provision of quality care. Each year, an estimated 2.3 million neonates die in their first month of life.1 Sepsis ... -
Absence of a National Policy- ICT Incorporation in Uganda’s Higher Education Institutions
(In Higher Education ICT Integration in Africa, 2025)Uganda’s higher education (HE) system has massively expanded since its liberalization in 1993 (Saphina, 2017) with the introduction of neoliberal policies allowing both the private sector and the state to participate in ... -
Safety and Efficacy of Jenacid® Herbal Product Against Indomethacin-Induced Ulcers in Albino Wistar Rats
(Cureus, 2024)Background: Jenacid Herbal Product (JHP) used for treating peptic ulcer disease in Uganda, sold over the counter, is approved by the National Drug Authority as a Traditional Herbal Product number THP 482. There have been ... -
Optimizing Vital Sign Monitoring in Resource-Constrained Maternal Care: AnRL-Based Restless Bandit Approach
(arXiv, 2024)Maternal mortality remains a significant global public health challenge. One promising approach to reducing maternal deaths occurring during facility-based childbirth is through early warning systems, which require the ...
