Study on antifungal potency of Terminalia cattapa, Piper betle, Psidium guajava, and Andrographis peniculata on the growth of Aphanomyces in vitro by Sri Nuryati, . Rahman, . Taukhid

“…Scalding was performed in the water at 50°C. Concentration of leaf extracts tested was 0, 10, 20, 40 and 80 g/L.  …”
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Comparative studies on physicochemical properties, volatile flavor substances and microbial community of Mianning ham at different altitudes by Qianhui Zeng, Lili Ji, Wei Wang, Jiamin Zhang, Ting Bai, Ling Gan, Lin Chen

“…BackgroundThis study explores the impact of varying altitudes on the quality characteristics of Mianning ham.MethodsBy utilizing Solid-Phase Microextraction—Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) technology and high-throughput sequencing techniques, the physicochemical properties, volatile flavor compounds, and shifts in microbial communities of Mianning ham at different altitudes were investigated.ResultsHam’s water content, aw, pH, malondialdehyde content,and nitrite content at high altitudes were higher, while the salt content of ham at low altitudes was higher. 112 volatile compounds were identified in ham fermented for 0, 1, and 2 years at low altitude and high altitude, and the volatile compounds in ham at high altitude were more abundant than those in ham at low altitude. …”
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Hybrid energy harvesting enabled by a covalent organic framework membrane by Jiaming Yi, Zhuozhi Lai, Qing Guo, Zhiwei Xing, Qi Sun

“…The integration of water and thermal energy harvesting presents a promising solution to the intermittency issues associated with individual energy sources. …”
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Radish Seed Exerts Anti-Diabetic and Obesity-Reducing Effects in Mice by Promoting the Activation of Uncoupling Protein 1 and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-γ Coactivat... by Yao-Chien Wang MD, Yu-An Hsu PhD, Sheng-Chun Lin MD, Li-Shan Chien MS, Jamie Jiin Yi Chen MD, Ming Yen Wu MD, Hui-Ju Lin MD, PhD, Chih-Sheng Chen MD, PhD, Yi-Qi Huang MS, Yu-Chi Tsai PhD, Lei Wan PhD

“…We hypothesized that RSE inhibits obesity by stimulating adipocyte browning. Radish seeds were water-extracted, yielding a sulforaphene (SE) concentration of 1.381 ± 0.005 mg/g RSE. …”
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Solophenyl Navy Blue Dye Removal by Smectite Clay in a Porous Bed Column by Gilson L. da Silva, Valdinete L. Silva, Melissa G. A. Vieira, Meuris G. C. da Silva

“…In the methodology chosen, a solution of the navy blue dye Solophenyl, which is the main dye employed in such laundries, was prepared with the following composition: 0.75 g dye + 11.25 g sodium chloride in 1000 mℓ of water. The clay (0.2 g quantity) was used in two forms: the natural extracted material and product obtained after its calcination at 300 °C. …”
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Microwave Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal and Antimicrobial Studies of Some Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) Complexes Containing 2-Aminothiazole Moiety by A. P. Mishra, H. Purwar, Rajendra K. Jain, S. K. Gupta

“…The thermal behavior of metal complexes shows that the hydrated complexes loses water molecules of hydration in the first step; followed by decomposition of ligand molecules in the subsequent steps. …”
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Etracarpidium Conophorum Extract Exhibits Anti-Fatigue Activity in Rats Via Reduced Protein Catabolism, Increased Antioxidant Status and Delayed Lactate Elevation by Ugochukwu Vincent, Igbokwe, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Moses Dele, Adams, Karimah Mohammed, Rabiu, Iliya, Ezekiel, Prisca Ojochogu, Ajeka, Adam Moyosore, Afodun

“…Animals in the unadministered (control) group were placed on distilled water. Group 1M and Group 1F animals were administered 500 mg/kg body weight (b.w) of T. conophorum aqueous nut extract whereas animals in Group 2M and Group 2F were administered 750 mg/kg dosage of the extricate (0.5 ml) orally once daily for 32 days. …”
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Design and Fabrication of a Car Sports Rims. by Nsimbe Laban

“…The casted rim was then submerged in a pool of water, no bubbles were observed hence the rim was found to be air tight. …”
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Sustainability of Paddy Rice Farming in the Conservation of Birds in Uganda Amidst a Growing Expansion of the Rice farming Industry. by Sarah, Nachuha, Twagiramaria, Fortunate

“…The findings are contrary to the hypothesis; most probably because rice fields are artificial habitats that are attractive to water birds only when there are farming activities going on. …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…The social-economic contributions of the National Parks to the development of local communities were provision of employment opportunity, poverty reduction, carbon sequestration, water catchment areas, rainfall formation, community development and management of related land use activities. …”
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The Effect of Gender Inequality in Education on Rural Poverty: A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Akaruhanga, Jasper

“…Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, and recommendations were made such as the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty concerning gender inequality among women in Uganda, there should be awareness raising regarding gender-based violence, the gender inequality should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, for women to contribute in the development process their potential should be unfolded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with necessary knowledge to help them to be included in the development process and women should get access to economic assets like land and houses that can be used as collateral to secure soft loans…”
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Effect of Temperature on The Concentration of Ascorbic Acid in Three Selected Varieties of Cabbage Sold in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Bagambaki, Paul

“…The sample solutions were extracted from the cabbage varieties and the ascorbic acid concentration was analyzed in the raw cabbage samples and samples incubated for fifteen minutes at temperatures of 50 °C, 70 °C, and 100 °C using a water bath. The results obtained from the raw samples of cabbage varieties indicated that the concentration of ascorbic acid was in the order of red > green > white (94.62±0.42, 73.37±0.63, 58.71±1.10 mg/100 ml respectively). …”
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Hepatoprotective potential of Tamarindus indica following prenatal aluminum exposure in Wistar rat pups by Helen Ruth Yusuf a , Sunday Abraham Musa a , Abel Nosereme Agbon , Ejike Daniel Eze , Akeem Ayodeji Okesina , Ismail Onanuga , Theophilus Pius , Victor Archibong , Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz , Juma John Ochieng , Nicholas Kusiima , Bot Yakubu Sunday , Ibe Michael Usman

“…Pregnant rats were divided into 5 groups (n = 4); Group I rats were administered 2 ml kg− 1 of distilled water (negative control), Group II rats received only 200 mg kg− 1 aluminum chloride (positive control), Group III rats were administered 200 mg kg− 1 aluminum chloride and 400 mg kg− 1 EFTI, Group IV rats were administered 200 mg kg− 1 aluminum chloride and 800 mg kg− 1 EFTI, Group V rats were administered 200 mg kg− 1 aluminum chloride and 300 mg kg− 1 Vit E (comparative control). …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…The study concluded that climate change impacts, including increased frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones, rising sea levels, decreased crop yields, and water shortages during dry seasons, are already prevalent rather than future threats. …”
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Land Use and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study also found that sustainable land management practices, like crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, can enhance soil structure, fertility, and water retention. This was supported by 62% strongly agreeing, 28% agreeing, 27% disagreeing, and 11% strongly disagreeing. …”
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Impact of Flooding of River Nyamwamba on Community Development: A Case Study of Nyamwamba Sub-County Kasese District. by Bihamba, Juliet

“…Lastly, the study revealed effective disaster management, 23% of the respondents mentioned adaptation to climate change, 20% said early warning and community education, 17% of the respondents mentioned integrated and water resource management, 13% mentioned community involvement and stakeholder management, 10% mentioned flood modeling and simulation and geographical information system, 10% of the respondents mentioned zoning and land use planning and 07% of the respondents who participated in the study mentioned construction of flood barriers and levees. .…”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Ash–Lime Blend in the Stabilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Road Construction. by Byamugisha, Mark

“…The Methodology presents the materials including water, soil & wood ash, and methods which include; Liquid limit, Plasticity index, MDD, UCS, CBR that were undertaken to achieve the desired aims and objectives of the project.…”
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Design of a Solar Dryer for Tomatoes. by Bwire, Samlex Sibagaya

“…The optimum temperature of the dryer was 60 0C with a corresponding ambient temperature of 25 0C. The mass of water removal of 199.9g and 153.6g in cassava and plantain respectively using the solar dryer was achieved as against 156.8g and 125.3g in cassava and plantain respectively using the sun drying method and indicating 43.1g and 28.3g difference respectively, for ten slices of cassava and plantain dried over a particular day. …”
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Application of geographic information system in ecotourism: a global bibliometric analysis by Amadua, Festus O., Nhamob, Luxon, Benzougagh, Brahim, Turyasingura, Benson

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Evaluating the Elements of Vitality in Jahānshahr Walkway, Karaj City, Iran by Mina Heydari Tamrabadi, Habibollah Fasihi, Tajaddin Karami

“…Furthermore, there was a lack of sanitary facilities, such as toilets and clean drinking water. In conclusion, while Jahānshahr Walkway demonstrated areas of vitality and attractiveness, there could be clear opportunities for improvement. …”
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