Facilities management and quality of teaching and learning at a multi- campus public university in Uganda by Eden, Akategeka, Denis, Sekiwu, Frederick, Ssempala

“…The findings are that the quality of teaching and learning was good (M = 47.5 and SD = 7.45). Second, facilities management in the University was also good (M = 40.3 and SD = 6.72). …”
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Investigating the relationship between school attendance and academic performance in universal primary education. by Denis, Sekiwu, Frederick, Ssempala, Frances, Naluwemba

“…The regular school attendees perform differently from the chronic absentees. There is also a positive relationship between school attendance and academic performance (R = 0.365), although school attendance explains only 11.8% variations in academic performance while 88.2% is explained by other factors affecting academic performance. …”
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Philosophical Identities in Market for University Education by Denis, Sekiwu, Nicholas, Itaaga, Anthony Mugagga, Muwagga

“…using grounded theory to filter the voices of 12 participants, the first phase of study, which was qualitative, revealed that a rival (contestable) market of University education in Uganda.…”
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Linear analysis of bump on tail instability with non-Maxwellian distribution function by Noreen, N, Shiekh, A, Habumugisha, I, Zaheer, S, AShah, H

“…The dispersion relation has been characterized for (r, q) distribution function with spectral indices r and q which ultimately contributes towards tails and shoulder of distribution function. …”
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Implementation of the Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response guidelines: Lessons from annual health system strengthening interventions in the Rwenzori Sub-Region, Western Uganda by Enos Mirembe, Masereka, Amelia, Naturinda, Alex, Tumusiime, Clement, Munguiko

“…Results: We found a health facility-based perinatal mortality rate of 17.3 deaths per 1,000 live births. …”
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Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District by Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Siraje, Kaaya, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Edward, Ahabwe

“…The study recommended that there is need for businesses to align their operations to national standards and also train their staff in internal control activities that ensure adherence to principles of accounting and financial records. Government has a role to play in protecting nationals against consumption of goods and services that do not measure to national or international standards…”
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Awareness and Use of Electronic Resources by Undergraduate Students at Kabale University, Uganda by Iroroeavwo Edwin, Achugbue, Benjamin, Ahimbisibwe

Subjects: “…Academic Libraries; E-Resources; Library Use; User Awareness…”
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Effective Application of 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies During Engineering Research and Teaching in Ugandan Universities by Isaac, Ndawula, Dianah, Asiimwe, Samuel, S. Mushakangoma, Pascal Musaazi, Senkindu

Subjects: “…4th Industrial Revolution Technologies; Application; Knowledge; Perception; Teaching, Research; Community Service; Education; Engineering, Teaching Staff, Academicians…”
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Extending measurement range for three-dimensional structured light imaging with digital exponential fringe pattern by Abel, Kamagara

Subjects: “…Digital structured-light, 3D Measurement; Phase measurement profilometry…”
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Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ( Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Aisha, Bukenya, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Josephine, Kasolo, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Fred, Ssempijja, Joy, Suubo, Andrew, Tamale, Isaac, Echoru, Ibrahim, Ntulume, Sarah Kemuma, Onkoba, Lisa Nkatha, Micheni, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua, Oscar Hilary, Asiimwe, Muhamudu, Kalange

“…The study assessed male w1118 Drosophila melanogaster which were provided food supplemented with Yoba ® at 1%, 3%, 6%, and 12% on motor function, total protein, catalase activity, and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity and lifespan. …”
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Prevalence and management of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda by Olive, Tusiime, Eunice, Kateshumbwa, Frederick, Ssempala

“…The study established that the common injuries were ligament sprain or strains (56.6%) and re-injuries (55.1%). Dry and hard grounds, joint instability, bad playing field conditions, inadequate treatment/ rehabilitation from previous injury, exercise overload/ over training, poor skill execution, poor training techniques and player neglect caused the injuries. …”
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The “Miss Curvy Uganda” pageant: representation, commodification and exploitation of women’s bodies by Francis Akena, Adyanga

“…In early February 2019, Godfrey Kiwanda, a Uganda Junior Minister of Tourism proposed a beauty pageant dubbed, “Miss Curvy Uganda,” to publicly showcase voluptuous Ugandan women as means of attracting foreign tourists to generate more foreign currency earnings. …”
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Utilization of Information Communication Technologies in Effective Administration of Secondary Schools in Mitooma District of Uganda by Irene, Aheisibwe, Muramuzi Sprito, Byamukama

“…Data was collected using a closed ended questionnaire developed by Özdemir et al. (2014) and an interview guide. …”
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Addressing Curriculum Gaps to Enhance Research Engagement Among Postgraduate Students in Low Resource Settings by Frederick, Ssempala

“…Unfortunately, most post-graduate students in developing countries face a lot of challenges that limit their ability to engage in original research that should be published in refereed journals and to acquire necessary patents accordingly. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Standard of Care Recovery for Emergency Cesarean Deliveries at Mbarara Hospital, Uganda by Moris, Baluku, Francis, Bajunirwe, Joseph, Ngonzi, Joseph, Kiwanuka, Stephen, Ttendo

“…There was a statistically significant shorter length of stay for the ERAS arm compared to SOC, with a difference of −18.5 hours (P < .001, 95% confidence interval [CI], −23.67, −13.34). …”
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Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Hand Washing with Soap among Mothers and Caregivers of Children under Five years in Ntungamo District, Uganda by Topher, Byamukama

“…Whereas whose who washed their hands while handling food were77%, but out of 77% only 28% used soap There was no diarrhea reported among respondents that had A-level education and only 20% of those that had post-secondary education reported having diarrhea episodes among the under-five compared to 64% that reported diarrhea among the under-fives for those that had incomplete primary level of education, 57% among the households of functional adult learning graduates and 49% for those that completed primary level of education.…”
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Carpolobia lutea methanol root extract reinstates androgenesis and testicular function in cadmiumchallenged rats by Ejike, Daniel Eze, Okpa Precious, Nwaka, Ugochukwu Vincent, Igbokwe, Moses, Dele Adams, Mohammed Rabiu, Karimah, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua

Subjects: “…Carpolobia lutea, polygalaceae, cadmium, 17 beta-hydrosteroid dehydrogenase, testicular function.…”
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Factors Influencing Solid Waste Management in Nansana Municipal Division Council- Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District-Uganda by Evan, Nuwamanya, Topher, Byamukama

“…While 14.8% (40/272) had low knowledge on proper solid waste management. 73.5% (200/272) of the waste is generated in form of food remains while solid waste in form of plastics and raw vegetables compose 52.2% (142/272). 84.2% (229/272) store waste before disposing it off but only 40.2% (92/229) of them store it in refuse bins. …”
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Factors Influencing the Timing of the First HIV Virological Test for HIV Exposed Infants; A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study of HIV Positive Breastfeeding Mothers and their Infants in 10 Selected High-Volume Health Facilities in a Rural District in Western Uganda by Enos Mirembe, Masereka, Edson Musungu, Bwambale, Edson, Katsomyo, Clement, Munguiko

“…Due to this, we sought to determine the factors affecting uptake of first Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test among HEIs to inform the selection of strategies to strengthen Early Infant…”
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Gender differences in response to warrelated trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder – a study among the Congolese refugees in Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani, Thomas, Elbert, David Kani, Olema, Tobias, Hecker

“…Methods: In total, 325 (n=143males, n = 182 females) Congolese refugees who lived in Nakivale, a refugee settlement in the Southwestern part of Uganda were interviewed within a year after their arrival. …”
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