Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection based on msp‑1, msp‑2, glurp and microsatellite genetic markers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and... by Mwesigwa, Alex, Ocan, Moses, Musinguzi, Benson, Nante, Rachel Wangi, Nankabirwa, Joaniter I., Kiwuwa, Steven M., Kinengyere, Alison Annet, Castelnuovo, Barbara, Karamagi, Charles, Obuku, Ekwaro A., Nsobya, Samuel L., Mbulaiteye, Sam M., Byakika‐Kibwika, Pauline

“…Two reviewers conducted article screening, assessed the risk of bias (RoB), and performed data abstraction. …”
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Contribution of Cash Management practices on Performance of Ankole Farmers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization Rubindi Branch-Mbarara District. by Akankwasa, Alex, Akakikunda, Teddy, Ntirandekura, Moses, Masiko, Caroline Murezi, Nyesigire, Jolly

“…The employees can facilitate further training in customer care management, loan appraisal, monitoring and assessment, and also financial management to assist the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in realizing their goals and objectives.…”
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Utilization of Educational School Facilities Among Students in a Selected Tertiary Institution in South East Nigeria. by Okoro, Amarachukwu Doris, Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Menkiti, Ifeoma Oluchukwu, Egbuna, Maryann Chioma, Munezero, Tamu John Bosco, Mandera, Immaculate, Okoro, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem

“…Despite the importance of these educational facilities in increasing the performance of students, studies assessing their utilization are scarce. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the utilization of educational school facilities among students of a Nursing training institution in South East Nigeria. …”
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A 5-year Retrospective Review of the Presentation Pattern and Management outcomes of Uterine Fibroids in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. by Madunatu, Chimezie Michael, Okoro, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem, Onyejiaka, Chukwudubem Chinagorom, Enechukwu, Chukwunonso Isaiah, Ofojebe, Chukwuemeka Jude, Ani, Vincent Chinedu, Eleje, George Uchenna, Mbachu, Ikechukwu Innocent, Okafor, Chigozie Geoffrey, Okoro, Amarachukwu Doris, Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Oguejiofor, Charlotte Blanche, Eze, Stephen Chijioke

“…Conclusion: Uterine fibroid prevalence in this review of 10.66% is high and so also are the associated complications. The symptoms correlate with delayed presentations common in our locality. …”
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Impact of Essential Newborn Care education on Knowledge and Practice of New-Born Care among Nurses in Rural Primary Health Centres in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. by Eze, Clementina N., Elusoji, Christiana I., Okafor, Christiana N., Emeh, Augusta N., Obi, Ihuoma A., Odira, Chika C. H., Onyeabor, Juliana O., Nwafor, Amuchechukwu V., Ohanme, Eugene O.

“…A neonatal care knowledge and practice assessment (NCKPA) questionnaire tested for validity and reliability, with a Spearman’s correlation coefficient of 0.81, was used for data collection among the (48) available nurses (All-female). …”
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Education of nurses in Rural Primary Health Cares to Improve Vital Care of Newborns: A Community-Based Research in Nigeria. by Eze, Nkiru Clementina, Elusoji, Christiana I., Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Emeh, Augusta Nkechi, Nwafor, Amuchechukwu Veronica, Obi, Ihuoma A., Onyeabor, Juliana Odinakachukwu, Ohanme, Eugene Ohams

“…A Neonatal care Knowledge and Practice Assessment (NCKPA) Questionnaire tested for validity and reliability, with a Spearman’s correlation coefficient of 0.81, was used for data collection among the (96) available nurses (All-female). …”
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Operationalization of the Decentralized Policy Framework in Uganda: An Examination of the Key Milestones and Challenges. by Mugavu, George, Mucunguzi, Abel

“…In this paper we attempt to review and assess the governance of the decentralization policy in Uganda concentrating on the key milestones and failures.…”
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Influence of Human Activities on the Rate of Soil Erosion in Ihunga Hill Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Tugumenawe, Dancun

“…This study assessed the influence of human activities on the rate of soil erosion in Ihunga Hill Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District. …”
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The Taxonomy Mobile Learning Applications in Higher Institutions of Learning in Ugandan Universities: A Case of Kabale University, Uganda. by Muhaise, Hussein, Businge,Phelix Mbabazi, Ssemaluulu, Paul, Muhoza, Gloria

“…Using a sophisticated statistical technique, the feedback from the experiment and survey was then utilized to assess and validate the prototype application in terms of high, average, or low usability. …”
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A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care. by Muhoza, B. Gloria, Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…The situation worsens with the lack of an effective coordinated platform for males sharing their experience in taking part in ANC and this has affected the process of antenatal care service delivery. Objective. To assess the role of mobile technology in improving male involvement in antenatal care by developing a mobile-based technology which sends SMS reminders to male partners encouraging them to escort their pregnant wives for antenatal care services. …”
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Comparison of Deep Learning Techniques in Detection of Sickle Cell Disease. by Mabirizi, Vicent, Kawuma, Simon, Kyarisiima, Addah, Bamutura, David, Atwiine, Barnabas, Nanjebe, Deborah, Oyesigye, Adolf Mukama

“…Thus, in this research study, we carried out a comparative investigation and evaluated predominate pre-trained models used to detect SCD using the same dataset to ascertain which one has the best accuracy. We used a secondary dataset obtained from an online dataset. …”
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Electronic Records Management and Office Organization: A Case Study of Rugarama Hospital. by Nimusiima, Talent

“…The study investigated an assessment of records management practices at Uganda college of Commerce Kabale. …”
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Distribution and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Oropharyngeal Candida Species Isolated from People Living with HIV in the Era of Universal Test and Treat Policy in Uganda. by Musinguzi, Benson, Turyamuhika, Laban, Mwesigwa, Alex, Nalumaga, Pauline Petra, Kabajulizi, Immaculate, Njovu, Israel Kiiza, Mwebesa, Edson, Luggya, Tonny, Ocheng, Francis, Kateete, David Patrick, Itabangi, Herbert, Mboowa, Gerald, Obondo, James Sande, Achan, Beatrice

“…Oropharyngeal candidiasis was significantly associated with low CD4 T cell count and high viral load. …”
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Effects of Universal Primary Education on Completion Rates of Pupils in Primary Schools in Isingiro District. by Ngabirano, Ziporah, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Ocan, Johnson

“…Document analysis was done, data from articles reports, and research done by different scholars was collected to identify and examine relevant themes associated with the effect of UPE on completion rates in primary schools of the Isingiro district. …”
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Water Service Delivery Issues and Challenges for the Urban Poor Zones in Southwestern Uganda. by Muhamya, Horace, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The article aims to examine the issues and challenges associated with providing water services to urban impoverished areas in Southwestern Uganda. …”
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Teachers' Competence as an Avenue for "Learning Through Play Pedagogy" in Preschools: A Case of Makindye Ssabagabo Division. by Ngalonsa, Luciana, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…Specifically, the objectives of the study were to; examine how teachers' knowledge of the strand matter influences the use of learning through play in preschools, to establish whether teachers' knowledge about learners influences the implementation of learning through play in preschool, and to assess teachers' pedagogical knowledge needed on the use of learning through play in pre-schools. …”
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The Impact of Academic Staff Appraisals on Job performance in Rwanda's Private Universities. by Ngirabakunzi, Felicien, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…Its objectives were to assess the types of appraisals conducted in private universities, evaluate job performance in a selected university, and determine the impact of staff appraisal on job performance. …”
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Exploring the Root Causes of Low Household Income among Smallholder Farmers in Kamuli District, Busoga Region, Uganda. by Lubaale, Ronald Gideon, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…Possible strategies to address these challenges were identified, including the adoption of modern agricultural practices, investment in training and extension services, infrastructure improvements, access to credit, and establishment of farmer cooperative associations. These strategies aimed to enhance agricultural productivity, market access, and resilience to environmental shocks. …”
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INSPIRE Datahub: A Pan-African Integrated Suite of Services For Harmonising Longitudinal Population Health Data Using OHDSI Tools. by Bhattacharjee, Tathagata, Kiwuwa-Muyingo, Sylvia, Kanjala, Chifundo, Maoyi, Molulaqhooa L., Amadi, David, Ochola, Michael, Kadengye, Damazo, Gregory, Arofan, Kiragga, Agnes, Amelia, Taylor, Greenfield, Jay, Slaymaker, Emma, Todd, Jim, INSPIRE Network8

“…Leveraging OHDSI tools, the datahub performs quality assessment and analysis of the transformed data. It ensures FAIR data by establishing metadata flows, capturing provenance throughout the ETL processes, and providing accessible metadata for potential users. …”
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Library Website as a Tool for Information Dissemination for Students At Mbarara University Of Science And Technology. by Kyomugisha, Adrine

“…To address these challenges, respondents suggested collaborating with the university's IT department to improve internet connectivity across campus, including establishing Wi-Fi hotspots in key areas. Additionally, assigning staff members to update website content regularly, providing training to ensure proficiency in the content management system, and emphasizing the importance of current information were recommended. …”
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