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Genetic diversity in Trypanosoma (Trypanozoon) brucei isolates from mainland and Lake Victoria island populations in south-eastern Uganda: epidemiological and control implications.

J. C. K. Enyaru • E. Matovu • M. Odiit • L. A. Okedi • A. J. J. Rwendeire • Jamie R. Stevens (Annals of tropical medicine and parasitology • 1997)
Preliminary surveys of outdoor and indoor aeromycobiota in Uganda.

M. A. Ismail • S. K. Chebon • Rebecca Nakamya (Mycopathologia • 1999)

This investigation was conducted during the period of March through June 1998 to trap, enumerate and identify the different airborne fungi in a variety of microhabitats of outdoor and indoor environments in different ...
Fermentation characteristics and nutrient composition of browses ensiled with maize fodder

H Kato • F. B. Bareeba • C Ebong • E.N. Sabiiti (African Crop Science Journal • 2005)

Browses are important sources of feed and are widely used for animal nutrition to enhance productivity. They are commonly ensiled with other forages such as maize ( Zea mays ). However, the fermentation pattern and chemical ...
International guidelines and the inclusion of disabled people. The Ugandan story

H. Millward • V. P. Ojwang • J. A. Carter • Sally Hartley (Disability & Society • 2005)

Uganda has made much progress towards including disabled people in its mainstream development, particularly in the political agenda. The exact process by which this has been achieved and the relationship between this and ...
How do carers of disabled children cope? The Ugandan perspective.

Sally Hartley • P. Ojwang • A. Baguwemu • M. Ddamulira • A. Chavuta (Child: care, health and development • 2005)

Background: Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) was recommended by the World Health Organization in 1989 as the strategy for improving the quality of life of disabled people and their families, which should be built on ...
Comparison of Test Results From a Compacted Fill

M.N. Twesigye-omwe (Proceedings from the International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology • 2006)

The plate loading test (PLT) is an important field test used to determine in-situ properties of soils. In some cases, such as hard rock, plate tests are sometimes the best means of determining the necessary design parameters. ...
Considerations in Vertical Extension of Reinforced Concrete Structures

M. Kyakula • S. Kapasa • E.A. Opus (Proceedings from the International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology • 2006)

ABSTRACT There has been an increasing tendency to undertake vertical extensions in a number of structures being renovated or improved. This development usually involves change and improvement of function of the structure. ...
Status and impact of rural aquaculture practice on Lake Victoria basin wetlands

Wilson Waiswa Mwanja • A. M. Akol • Laila Abubaker • Matthew Tenywa Mwanja • Scot Batman Msuku • Fred Bugenyi (African Journal of Ecology • 2006)

Rural aquaculture in Lake Victoria basin is a fast increasing nontraditional farming activity which if not appropriately practised will lead to degradation of the wetlands. As part of a study to develop appropriate guidelines ...
Comparative Analysis of Hollow Clay Blocks and Solid Reinforced Concrete Slabs

M. Kyakula • N. Behangana • B. Pariyo (Proceedings from the International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology • 2006)

ABSTRACT Over 99% of multi storey structures in Uganda are of reinforced concrete framing. Steel and brick structures account for less than 1%. Of the reinforced concrete structures currently under construction, 75% use ...
Particle Size and the Mechanical Properties of Uganda Clay

Sam Kinyera Obwoya • Timothy J. Baker • Wole Soboyejo (Materials and Manufacturing Processes • 2007)

This paper describes a study of the effects of particle size on the porosity, microstructure, and mechanical properties of compacts fabricated under uniaxial compression with a rectangular die. Four ranges of different ...
Gender mainstreaming and community participation in plant resource conservation in Buzaya county, Kamuli district, Uganda

Buyinza Mukadasi • Muhammod Nabalegwa (African Journal of Ecology • 2007)

The distribution of property rights to land and natural resources underlies the differential control of men and women over productive resources. This article investigates the role played by women in conservation of plant ...
People Attitude Toward Promotion of Agroforestry Practices in Buffer Zone Area of Mt. Elgon National Park, Uganda

Buyinza Mukadasi • Nabalegwa Muhamud Wambede (2007)

Agroforestry is a historical practice in Uganda where people raised trees, crops and animals together traditionally on the same unit of farmland. This study was conducted to assess the attitude of people regarding the ...
The Impact of a One-Year Teacher Training Programme in Uganda

Habib Kato • Lawrence Eron • John Maani • Aron Y. Otto • Daniel Okot • Santo Auma-Okumo • Sarah Bunoti • Andrew Cula (Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning • 2007)

Education for all, life-long learning, and other associated developments are placing great pressure on Uganda to provide enhanced access for education to its schoolage and adult populations. This requires innovation in the ...
Agroforestry practices in the buffer zone area of Mt Elgon National Park, eastern Uganda

Buyinza Mukadasi • John R.S. Kaboggoza • Muhammod Nabalegwa (African Journal of Ecology • 2007)

In this study, we investigated the attitude of local people towards the contribution of agroforestry practices to socio-economic development in the buffer zone area of Mt Elgon National Park, Uganda. Primary data were ...
Engineering lecturers' competencies and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) at Kyambogo University

James R.K. Kagaari • John C. Munene (Journal of European Industrial Training • 2007)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish the relevant competencies possessed by engineering lecturers and the relationship between those competencies and the exhibited organisational citizenship behaviours ...
Evaluation of the effects of vocational choice and practical training on students' employability

James R.K. Kagaari (Journal of European Industrial Training • 2007)

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the need for Kyambogo to pay special attention to students' vocational choices, university based training and employability.Design/methodology/approach – The sample ...
Analysis of the 24-h microfilarial periodicity of Mansonella perstans

null Santa Maria Asio • Paul E. Simonsen • Ambrose W. Onapa (Parasitology research • 2008)

The Mansonella perstans microfilarial (mf) periodicity in peripheral blood was analysed in a group of 32 healthy individuals from an endemic community in Uganda. The majority of individuals had maximum mf intensity during ...
Intestinal helminths in Luweero district, Uganda.

Robinah Dumba • John B Kaddu • Fred Wabwire Mangen (African health sciences • 2008)

Background: Intestinal helminthiasis is a debilitating parasitic disease found in many parts of Uganda including Luweero district. In the district, the disease causes as high as 9% morbidity in children below five years. ...
A randomised, double-blind field trial of ivermectin alone and in combination with albendazole for the treatment of Mansonella perstans infections in Uganda

null Santa Maria Asio • Paul E. Simonsen • Ambrose W. Onapa (Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene • 2008)

Summary The effect of a single dose of ivermectin alone (150–200 μg/kg body weight) or in combination with albendazole (total of 400 mg) in Mansonella perstans infection was assessed in a randomised, double-blind field ...
Mansonella perstans filariasis in Uganda: patterns of microfilaraemia and clinical manifestations in two endemic communities.

null Santa Maria Asio • Paul E. Simonsen • Ambrose W. Onapa (Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene • 2008)

Summary Surveys for Mansonella perstans infection and potentially related clinical manifestations were undertaken in two endemic communities in Mukono and Luwero districts of Uganda where no other human filarial infections ...

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