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Development of sequence-based markers for seed protein content in pigeonpea
(Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 2019)Pigeonpea is an important source of dietary protein to over a billion people globally, but genetic enhancement of seed protein content (SPC) in the crop has received limited attention for a long time. Use of genomics-assisted ... -
Characterization and mapping of Dt1 locus which co‑segregates with CcTFL1 for growth habit in pigeonpea
(Theor Appl Genet, 2017)Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is one of the most important legume crops grown in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. It is characterized with few unique features compared with other legume species, such as Lotus, ... -
A perspective on the relationship between partnership and sustainability of child-care organisations in Uganda
(Journal of Advanced Sociology, 2022)Purpose: This study aimed to discuss the relationship between partnership and sustainability of child care organisations in Uganda. This was largely so because it has become clearer that modern day child-care organisations ... -
Workplace bullying and its consequence to employee productivity in civil society organisations in Lira City, Uganda
(Human Resource and Leadership Journal, 2022)Purpose: This study sought to investigate the consequence of workplace bullying on employee productivity in CSOs in Uganda. Consequently, three questions were answered, namely: what is the consequence of workplace bullying ... -
Predictors of Unintended Pregnancy Among Adolescent Girls During the Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic in Oyam District in Northern Uganda
(Open Access Journal of Contraception, 2023)Background: In Uganda, unintended pregnancies are responsible for one in three births with detrimental consequences, a situation that worsened during COVID-19. Thus, the present examined unplanned pregnancy and its ... -
Prevalence of workplace bullying and its consequence to employee productivity among civil society organizations in Lira City, Uganda
(Human Resource and Leadership Journal, 2022)Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the prevalence of workplace bullying on employee productivity of CSOs in Lira City by focussing on three aspects, viz. workplace bullying and employee attendance, ... -
Deconstructing the Relationship between COVID-19 Lock-down and Primary Education among Pupils in Lira City, Uganda
(International Journal of Sociological Research, 2022)Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 lockdown and formal education system of primary school pupils in Lira city west division. Methodology: The study was guided by a case study research ... -
Faith Based Organisations Strategies and the welfare of street children in Lango sub-region: Evidence from Lira City, Uganda
(International Journal of Culture and Religious Studies, 2022)Purpose: The study aimed to examine the relationship between Faith Based Organisations Strategies (FBOS) and Welfare of Street Children (WSC) in Lira City, specifically focusing on the effect of FBOS in terms of preventive ... -
Achieving a pro-poor local government budget process in Dokolo district, Uganda: The role of civil society organizations
(American Journal of Strategic Studies, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the role of civil society organizations in pro-poor local government budget processes, with Dokolo District as a case study. The specific objectives of the study are (i) To examine the ... -
Strengthening Faith-Based Organisational Strategies to enhance the welfare of street children in Uganda
(International Journal of Culture and Religious Studies, 2022)Purpose: The study aimed to unpack the effectiveness of FBOS in enhancing the WSC in Uganda. Methodology: This study took a literature review of available an obtainable source namely books, peer-reviewed journals, annual ... -
The contribution of Civil Society Organizations in pro-poor budgeting processes: A review on Local Governments in Uganda
(American Journal of Strategic Studies, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed to analyse the contribution of CSOs in pro-poor local government budget processes, with Dokolo District as a case study. The study addressed four questions, namely; (i) what is the extent to which ... -
Relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda
(Journal of Advanced Sociology, 2022)Purpose: This study assessed the relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda. Specifically, three objectives guided the study, namely; to examine ... -
Role of calcium and AMP kinase in the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis and GLUT4 levels in muscle
(Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2004)Contractile activity induces mitochondrial biogenesis and increases glucose transport capacity in muscle. There has been much research on the mechanisms responsible for these adaptations. The present paper reviews the ... -
Uric acid and transforming growth factor in fructose-induced production of reactive oxygen species in skeletal muscle
(Oxford University Press, 2016)The consumption of fructose, a major constituent of the modern diet, has raised increasing concern about the effects of fructose on health. Research suggests that excessive intake of fructose (>50 g/d) causes hyperuricemia, ... -
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 ... -
CaMK activation during exercise is required for histone hyperacetylation and MEF2A binding at the MEF2 site on the Glut4 gene
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 295, 2007)CaMK activation during exercise is required for histone hyperacetylation and MEF2A binding at the MEF2 site on the Glut4 gene. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 295: E698 –E704, 2008. First published July 22, 2008; ... -
Regulation of GLUT4 biogenesis in muscle: evidence for involvement of AMPK and Ca2+
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 282, 2002)Regulation of GLUT4 biogenesis in muscle: evidence for involvement of AMPK and Ca2 . Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 282: E1008–E1013, 2002; 10.1152/ ajpendo.00512.2001.—There is evidence suggesting that adaptive increases ... -
Molecular mapping of seed protein content in pigeonpea – a drought tolerant crop of the semi-arid tropics
(: InterDrought, 2017)Pigeonpea is a uniquely drought and heat tolerant crop that provides a major source of dietary protein to nearly a billion people in the tropical and semi-arid tropics of the world. Despite its importance as a source of ... -
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 ... -
Exercise and CaMK activation both increase the binding of MEF2A to the Glut4 promoter in skeletal muscle in vivo
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 292, 2006)Exercise and CaMK activation both increase the binding of MEF2A to the Glut4 promoter in skeletal muscle in vivo. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 292: E413–E420, 2007. First published September 19, 2006; doi:10.1152/ajp ...