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Implementation of the Uganda Support for Municipal Infrastructural Development for a Smart Municipality: A Survey of Hoima Municipality
(Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, 2018)The vision of attaining smart Cities and/or smart Municipalities as a mission towards sustainable development has gained much momentum in recent years. With a growing urban citizenry, the need for urban centres that have ... -
The implications of COVID 19 on the publication of library and information science literature in Africa: A bibliographic study
(2022)In almost a blink of an eye COVID 19 pandemic has surprised the world with devastating effects witnessed across the globe. There was urgent need to establish whether COVID 19 has taken hold of the publishing industry based ... -
Improvement of resistance to Fusarium root rot through gene pyramiding and validation of SSR PVBR87 marker in common bean
(Makerere University, 2011)Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium solani f. sp. phaseoli is among the most serious diseases of the common bean in Uganda causing total crop loss in susceptible cultivars. Studies have indicated that 2-9 genes located ... -
IMPROVEMENT OF RESISTANCE TO FUSARIUM ROOT ROT THROUGH GENE PYRAMIDING IN COMMON BEAN
(African Crop Science Journal, 2012)Fusarium root rot (FRR), caused by Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli, is one of the most serious root rot diseases of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) throughout the world. Yield losses of up to 84% have been attributed ... -
Improving the accuracy of heart failure diagnosis in low-resource settings through task sharing and decentralization
(Global Health Action, 2019)Background: Task sharing of TTE may improve capacity for heart failure diagnosis and management in patients in remote, low-resource settings but the impact on diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes has not been ... -
Incidence of male breast carcinoma in North Uganda A survey at Lacor Hospital, Gulu, during 2009–2016
(Advance online publication, 2021)BACKGROUND:Little information is available on male breast cancer (MBC) incidence from sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE:This is a retrospective study on MBC in rural North Uganda, based on the pathology records of a private, ... -
Incidental cholecystocolonic fistula in obstructive jaundice
(Wiley, 2021)Cholecystocolonic fistula is a rare condition often diagnosed intraoperatively, requiring an adequate set of knowledge and skills to allow safe intraoperative change of prior planned surgery and alleviate significant morbidity. -
Incomplete reversal of genotypic resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine after a decade of change in malaria treatment policy in Uganda
(Reports in Parasitology, 2016)Background: The potential re-emergence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites sensitive to chloroquine provides an opportunity for the reintroduction of the drug in patient care. With the recent discovery and spread of artemisinin ... -
Increased expression of GLUT-4 and hexokinase in rat epitrochlearis muscles exposed to AICAR in vitro
(J. Appl. Physiol., 2000)Increased expression of GLUT-4 and hexokinase in rat epitrochlearis muscles exposed to AICAR in vitro. J. Appl. Physiol. 88: 1072–1075, 2000.—Exercise acutely stimulates muscle glucose transport and also brings about ... -
Induction of HIV-specific functional immune responses by a multiclade HIV-1 DNA vaccine candidate in healthy Ugandans
(Vaccine, 2007)A phase I randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the immunogenicity of a multiclade HIV-1 DNA plasmid vaccine was conducted in 31 HIV-1-negative Ugandans. Following immunization with DNA at 0, 1, ... -
Infection Prevention and Control at Lira University Hospital, Uganda: More Needs to Be Done
(Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2021)Globally, 5–15% of hospitalized patients acquire infections (often caused by antimicrobialresistant microbes) due to inadequate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. We used the World Health Organization’s ... -
Influence of efavirenz pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics on neuropsychological disorders in Ugandan HIV-positive patients with or without tuberculosis: a prospective cohort study
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2013)Background: HIV infection, anti-tuberculosis and efavirenz therapy are associated with neuropsychological effects. We evaluated the influence of rifampicin cotreatment, efavirenz pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics ... -
The influence of internship training experience on Kenyan and Ugandan doctors’ career intentions and decisions: a qualitative study
(Global Health Action, 2024)Background: Medical internship is a key period for doctors’ individual career planning and also a transition period for the broader labour market. Objectives: We aimed to understand the complex set of factors influencing ... -
The Influence of Social Factors on the Performance of Elected Leaders to the Council: A Case of Lira District Local Government Councilors
(International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2023)Purpose: The study assessed the influence of social factors on the performance of local government councilors in Lira District Council. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of selected social factors (gender, age ... -
Information and Communication Technology Adoption and the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises in Uganda: Empirical Evidence from Kampala City Council Authority
(2019)The study used cross sectional study design and data were collected from business owners operating within the divisions of Kampala Capital City Authority. The study found out that the level of ICT adoption in Kampala ... -
Integrated policy formulation processes in local governments: A case study in mid-western Uganda
(Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2021)Purpose: This study set out to assess the level of policy formulation in Hoima district local government for effective service delivery in Uganda. Research methodology: A quantitative case study design was embraced, aiming ... -
Integration of HIV and cervical cancer screening perceptions of healthcare providers and policy makers in Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2014)Background: HIV-positive women have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer (CC) compared to the HIV-negative women. Despite this, HIV and CC screening programs in many developing countries have remained disintegrated. ... -
Intellectual stimulation and employee performance: Reflections on mid-level healthcare workers in Lira district, Uganda
(International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD), 2021)The study sought to determine the influence of intellectual stimulation on the performance of middle level healthcare workers in Lira District Local Government. The objectives of the study were; to determine the level ... -
Interest And Achievements In Natural Science Subjects Students In Secondary School In Western Uganda
(Researchjournali’s Journal of Education, 2020)Interest in natural science subjects remains an important issue because it is related to achievement and the intention to pursue studies or careers in science-related areas. This study envisioned to determine the correlation ... -
Intermittent increases in cytosolic Ca2 stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 283, 2002)Intermittent increases in cytosolic Ca2 stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 283: E1040–E1045, 2002. First published July 24, 2002; 10.1152/ajpendo.00242.2002.—Muscle contractions ...