Effect of Education Investment on Citizen Democratic Satisfaction and Living Conditions in Africa: A National Survey for Uganda. by Sekiwu, Denis, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Romm, Norma RA

“…The results show that there is a general lack of satisfaction with the investment made in education, particularly among less educated and rural communities. …”
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Determinants of Shea Nut Marketing Arrangements in Northern Uganda. by Akatwetaba, Deborah, Okello Daniel, Micheal, Kasharu, Apollo, Egeru, Anthony, Mugonola, Basil

“…The shea nut actors in this study were composed of 78% collectors, 16% traders, and 7% processors. …”
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Linkages with Practice for Higher-Education Curriculum Innovation. by Nampala, Paul, Kalule, Stephen W., Mshenga, Patience M., Okello, Daniel M., Egeru, Anthony, Ekwamu, Adipala

“…This article demonstrates how university actors’ collaboration can be exploited for curriculum (re)design, review, and up-dating for (a) enhanced relevance of universities to community needs and employability of graduates; and (b) improvements in the research uptake pathways that facilitate research-into-use for desired impacts at community level.…”
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Determining Bandgap of Thermochromic Phosphor Films via Reflectance Measurements under Controlled Heating by Katashaya, Steven Rwabona

“…We estimate the bandgap to be between 1.1 eV and 1.9 eV and find an activation energy of 46.67 ±1.6 kJ/mol. …”
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Antibacterial Properties of Phytochemicals Isolated from Leaves of Alstonia boonei and Aerial Parts of Ipomoea cairica. by Gumula, Ivan, Kyarimpa, Christine, Nanyonga, Sarah Kiwanuka, Kwesiga, George, Busulwa, George, Opio, Boniface, Heydenreich, Mathias, Omara, Timothy

“…Trans-fagaramide was identified for the first time in the Alstonia genus while friedelin was identified for the first time in I. cairica. The isolated compounds demonstrated antibacterial activity, with trans-fagaramide showing a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 125 μg/mL against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 250 μg/mL against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli. …”
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Experiences and Perceptions on Community Client-Led ART Delivery (CCLADS) Model of Antiretroviral (ART) Delivery: Patients’ and Providers’ Perspectives in South Western Uganda. by Kasande, Meble, Tusimiirwe, Happiness, Taremwa, Michael, Lamulatu, Kabiite, Amanyire, Mark, Nakidde, Gladys, Kabami, Jane

“…We conducted in-depth interviews (IDI) to get a deeper understanding of the patient and providers’ perspectives regarding the model. …”
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Adherence to Viral Load Testing Guidelines, Barriers, and Associated Factors Among Persons Living with HIV on ART in Southwestern Uganda: a Mixed-Methods Study. by Lubega, Polly, Nalugya, Sylivia Juliet, Kimuli, Angella Namyalo, Twinokusiima, Majoreen, Khasalamwa, Mercy, Kyomugisa, Richard, Kabami, Jane, Owaraganise, Asiphas

“…Receiving care at a hospital (aOR=2.20; 95%CI 1.30–3.70; p=0.002) and increasing patient age (aOR=1.02; 95%CI 1.02–1.06; p=0.020) were the factors associated with adhering to VL testing guidelines. …”
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Experiences of HIV Positive Serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partner Among Individuals in Discordant Couples in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda. by Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Nakidd, Gladys, Tweheyo, Otwine Anne, Kabami, Jane

“…Key emerging themes as experienced benefits of HIV serostatus disclosure included: 1) social support and care; 2) decisions regarding health, fertility, and childbearing; 3) sharing information on HIV prevention and protection measures; 4) positive living; and 5) ease of HIV serostatus disclosure. …”
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Factors Associated with Healthcare-Seeking Behavior among Health Profession Students in Selected Universities in Southwestern Uganda. by Wamaani, Hannington Gamukama, Olum, Ronald, Ajuna, Noble, Atwijukire, Humphrey, Kabami, Jane, Asiimwe, John Baptist

“…The lower academic years 1 & 2 (OR = 0.453, P < 0.001, 95% CI = 0.296 - 0.695) and easy access to the health facility (OR = 0.447 P < 0.001, 95% CI = 0.287 - 0.696) were predictors of formal HSB, being too busy (OR = 1.620, P = 0.049, 95% CI = 1.002 - 2.621) and having a minor illness (OR = 2.465, P< 0.001, 95% CI = 1.597 - 3.803) were predictors of informal healthcare seeking behavior. …”
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An Evaluation of the Causes and Effects of Soil Erosion in Kabale District. A case Study of Ikumba Sub-County. by Immaculate, Kebirungi

“…Among the effects of soil erosion in Ikumba sub county, 26.8% of the respondents revealed that soil erosion leads to loss of soil fertility, 32.3% of the respondents said that soil erosion leads to famine, 16.1% of respondents revealed that soil erosion results into destruction of human settlement and swamps as reported by 10.7% of the respondents and 6.4% of the respondents reported disease outbreak from eroded waste material.…”
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Enrollment and Retention of Female Sex Workers in HIV Care in Health Facilities in Mbarara City. by Arinaitwe, Bridget, Ariho, Philbert, Naturinda, Christine Hilda, Byoleko, Brian, Base, Anitah, Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Matavu, Hariat, Kabami, Jane, Obua, Celestine, Wakida, Edith K., Otwine, Anne

“…Methods: We conducted a qualitative study among 30 FSWs and 21 healthcare workers (HCWs) working in antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics at the selected three primary health facilities in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda. …”
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Effect of Inflation on Export Earnings in Uganda (1990-2022). by Eyanu, Daniel

“…Regarding the main objective, the study concluded that Inflation had a significant negative effect on Export Earnings hence necessitating the control of the level of Inflation in the Country to ensure improvement in efficiency of the Export sector in Uganda. …”
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Assessment of Variability in Physicochemical Water Parameters of Lake Nyabihoko, Western Uganda. by Abraham, Atuhaire

“…The lake’s Water Quality Index (WQI) values ranged from 82.9 to 88.8, with an overall mean value of 86.1, which belongs to the “very poor” class of drinking water quality based on the WQI classification. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Among Communities of Rubanda DistrictUganda. by Ahabwe, John Brighton

“…Through continuing to support and develop both sectors, Rubanda District can maintain its unique identity and attract more visitors, fostering a vibrant and resilient community. …”
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Role of Social Economic Factors in Promoting Alcoholism in Southern Division Kabale District. by Ainembabazi, Ritah

“…The research found that 24% of respondents cited psychological factors as the main reason for alcoholism, while only 10% pointed to marketing and media influence. …”
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Impact of Tourism Accommodation Development Towards the Social Cultural Aspects in Kisoro District. by Aineryoona, Alex

“…The study also established a positive relationship between accommodation facilities and socio-cultural aspects, with a beta value of .543, indicating that a 54.3% improvement in accommodation could lead to enhanced socio-cultural aspects. …”
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Role of Political Leaders in Promoting Effective Service Delivery in Central Division Kabale Municipality. by Akampurira, Allan

“…Regarding the impact of political leadership on ensuring quality services, the study found that corruption is a major obstacle to effective service delivery. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Solar Thermal Dryer for Fruits. by Amanya, Sylus

“…The write-up presented in this report focused on the design and manufacture of a solar thermal dryer for fruits that dries 5Kg of fruit slices, 5mm thick per batch, and can be used for small-scale farmers that grow fruits in western Uganda following a challenge they face like pests and disease infestation during open sun drying, nutrient loss and among others. …”
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Numerical Investigation on the Effects of Embedding PVC Pipes in Reinforced Concrete Beams. by Ampaire, Comboni

“…This study focused on how embedded PVC pipes affected the way reinforced concrete (RC) beams behaved. One of the six 300x300x3500mm beams that were modeled in Abaqus was solid, and the other five (B-25.4mm, B-50.8mm, B-76.2mm, B-101.6E50mm, and B-127E100mm) had different pipe sizes and locations. …”
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Operator Theory on Hilbert Spaces. by Ampeire, Anitah

“…Functional analysis, particularly the study of Operator theory on Hilbert spaces, plays a pivotal role in mathematics and its applications across various disciplines. …”
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