Analysis of Monetary Policy Objectives as Applied to Uganda’s Economy: The Dream to Achieve the Middle-Income Status in 2020 is Gone by George Stanley, Kinyata, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun

“…However, in economic growth, it is number 4, after Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya respectively. This questions the ability of the country to achieve the middle-income status by 2020 as had been predicted. …”
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Longitudinal Survey of Astrovirus infection in different bat species in Zimbabwe: Evidence of high genetic Astrovirus diversity by Chidoti, Vimbiso, De Nys, Hélène, Abdi, Malika, Mashura, Getrude, Pinarello, Valérie, Chiweshe, Ngoni, Matope, Gift, Guerrini, Laure, Pfukenyi, Davies, Cappelle, Julien, Mwandiringana, Ellen, Missé, Dorothée, Gori, Elizabeth, Bourgarel, Mathieu, Liégeois, Florian

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Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis by Aznamariam Ayres, Yawkal Tsega, Abel Endawkie, Shimels Derso Kebede, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare, Amare Muche, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Mastewal Arefaynie, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Awoke Keleb, Kaleab Mesfin Abera, Natnael Kebede, Endalkachew Mesfin Gebeyehu

“…Results The current study revealed that the burden of composite index of anthropometric failure (CIAF) in under-5 children were 40.69%, 22.04%, 34.06%, 31.99%, and 33.27% in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania respectively. The residence-based differences in CIAF were 25.49%, 11.38%, 27%, 22.15%, and 20.55% in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania respectively. …”
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Utilization of Sanitized Human Excreta and Wood Ash for Establishing Multipurpose <i>Ficus Thonningii</i> Blume in a Degraded Tantalum Technosol by D. Neina

“…Hardwood cuttings of ficus from homesteads in  Western Rwanda were planted in 20.4 × 19 cm diameter pots containing 5 kg forest soil (FS) and 6 kg Technosol. …”
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Innovative laboratory techniques shaping cancer diagnosis and treatment in developing countries by Azeez Okikiola Lawal, Tolutope Joseph Ogunniyi, Oriire Idunnuoluwa Oludele, Oluwaloseyi Ayomipo Olorunfemi, Olalekan John Okesanya, Jerico Bautista Ogaya, Emery Manirambona, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno

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Assessing the ecological resilience of Ebola virus in Africa and potential influencing factors based on a synthesized model. by Li Shen, Jiawei Song, Yibo Zhou, Xiaojie Yuan, Samuel Seery, Ting Fu, Xihao Liu, Yihong Liu, Zhongjun Shao, Rui Li, Kun Liu

“…Countries presently unaffected by Ebola but at increasing risk include Ethiopia, Tanzania, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Rwanda. In addition, among the thirteen key influencing factors, temperature seasonality and population density were identified as significantly influencing the ecological adaptability of Ebola. …”
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Utilization of Sanitized Human Excreta and Wood Ash for Establishing Multipurpose <i>Ficus Thonningii</i> Blume in a Degraded Tantalum Technosol by D. Neina

“…Hardwood cuttings of ficus from homesteads in  Western Rwanda were planted in 20.4 × 19 cm diameter pots containing 5 kg forest soil (FS) and 6 kg Technosol. …”
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Welfare effects and gender dimensions of adoption of climate smart agriculture practices: Evidence from Kenyan small-scale farmers by Boscow Okumu, Maren Radeny, Laura Cramer

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Who is Responsible for Instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo? by G. M. Sidorova

“…The impediment is unsettled relations with neighbouring countries - Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi which for tens of years exploit illegally natural resources of the DRC and try to lay hold of frontier Congolese territories.…”
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Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review by Benjamin MWALUGENI, Jacob KIHILA, Alphonce KYESSI

“…However, some countries within the region, such as South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda, have enacted regulatory frameworks for e-waste management, which have enabled them to facilitate the adoption of e-waste recycling practices in their countries. …”
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Any better? A follow-up content analysis of adolescent sexual and reproductive health inclusion in Global Financing Facility country planning documents by Ulla Walmisley, Mary V. Kinney, Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo, Yamba Kafando, Asha S. George

“…Methods Content analysis was conducted on publicly available GFF planning documents for Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Vietnam. …”
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Microfinance and Socio-Economic Development in Byumba Sector. A case Study of Reseau Interdiocesain De Micro Finance (Rim S.A) by Fraterne, Nzeyimana

“…However further research should be carried out on The Impact of Microfinance on the Small Scale Industry in Rwanda; The Possibilities of Providing Asset Loans Rather than Cash loans for some Beneficiaries; Financial Accessibility and Poverty Eradication, Education and Performance of Small Scale Business Enterprises.…”
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Effects of 15th January 2010 Annular Solar Eclipse on Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances and Equatorial Plasma Bubbles over Low Latitude Regions of East Africa by Davis Odhiambo Athwart, Boniface Ndinya, Paul Baki

“…The GNSS receivers are stationed at Nairobi (RCMN), Malindi (MAL2), and Eldoret (MOIU) in Kenya; Mbarara (MBAR) in Uganda; Kigali (NURK) in Rwanda; and Mtwara (MTWA) in Tanzania. The study period ranges from 12th to 18th January 2010, three days before and after the 15th January 2010 annular solar eclipse. …”
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Efficacy of single dose praziquantel against Schistosoma mansoni in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Miseganaw Sisay, Tadesse Hailu, Destaw Damtie, Kindu Geta, Lamesgen Zelalem, Degisew Misganaw

“…In subgroup analysis, the efficacy of PZQ against S. mansoni was 90.4% in Ethiopia, 71.2% in Kenya, 97.9% in Rwanda, 75.4% in Tanzania, and 68.4% in Uganda. Its heterogeneity was high (I2 = 94.8), and the there is no publication bias between studies. …”
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The socioeconomic impact of kidney disease on African families: a scoping review by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Komolafe Babajide Ayodeji, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ifeanyichukwu Muogbo, Alabi Badrudeen Olalekan, Aarushi Venkatraman, Oluwaseun Oyewo

“…The cost of traveling to treatment facilities, as observed in Rwanda and Sudan, also imposes financial and social burdens. …”
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PFAS contamination in tap water: Target and suspect screening of zwitterionic, cationic, and anionic species across Canada and beyond by Termeh Teymoorian, Gabriel Munoz, Sébastien Sauvé

“…Between 2021–2023, an expanded list of 76 target PFAS was screened in tap water samples mainly from Canada, but also including tap water samples from the Eastern United States, Mexico, South America (Argentina), the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Cuba), Africa (Algeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Morocco, Rwanda, Tunisia), Europe (France, Greece, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) and Asia (Japan, Vietnam, Iran, and Türkiye). …”
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The Impact of Digitization on Legal Systems in Developing Countries by Ikhtiyor Djuraev, Azim Baratov, Shokhjakhon Khujayev, Iroda Yakubova, Mokhichekhra Rakhmonova, Bobur Mukumov, Nodirakhon Abdurakhmanova

“…By exploring case studies from India, Kenya, Brazil, Rwanda, South Africa, the Philippines, and Ghana, the research highlights how digital adoption enhances legal infrastructure, expands access to justice, and drives regulatory evolution. …”
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The implications of the ongoing war on Gaza for food sustainability by Abdo Hassoun, Ahmed Hamad, Dalal Iriqat, Mohammed Nijim, Yamina Bouchikh, Mohamed Buheji, Tahani Z. Aldahdouh

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Community Participation and Performance of Uganda Revenue Authority in Kabale District, Uganda. by Moses Owino, Wanjala

“…Community under this study were individuals, private enterprises and institutions that are living along the border of Rwanda and Uganda and also those at the border posts of Katuna and Kamwezi, all in Kabale District; they contribute in one way or another in tax administration, and tax payments. …”
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Development of indicators to measure health system capacity for quality abortion care in 10 countries: a rapid assessment of a measurement framework and indicators by Leopold Ouedraogo, Katy Footman, Fahdi Dkhimi, Bela Ganatra, Mohamed Ali, Antonella Lavelanet, Souleymane Zan, Shikha Bansal, Karima Gholbzouri, Eman Aly, Nilmini Hemachandra, Laurence Läser, Ulrika Rehnstrom Loi, Dina Gbenou, Yelmali Hien, Asmani Chilanga, Hayfa Elamin, Priya Karna, Laurence Codjia, Heidi Bart Johnston, Ghislaine Glitho Alinsato, Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo, Lisa Hedman, Md Khurshid Alam Hyder, Theopista John, Amrita Kansal, Belete Mihretu, Pamela Amaka Onyiah, Sikander Qais, Ellen Thom, Meera Upadhyay, Qudsia Uzma

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