Content and dynamics of nutrients in the surface water of shallow Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, South–western Uganda by Saturday, Alex, Kangume , Susan, Bamwerinde, Wilson

“…We collected 54 water samples from nine sampling stations between the wet season (March–May 2020 and dry season (June–August 2020). Nutrients; ammonia–nitrogen (NH4–N), nitrate–nitrogen (NO3–N), nitrite–nitrogen (NO2–N), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP) and soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) were investigated in accordance with APHA 2017 standard procedures. …”
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Content and dynamics of nutrients in the surface water of shallow Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, South–western Uganda by Saturday Alex · Kangume Susan · Bamwerinde Wilson

“…We collected 54 water samples from nine sampling stations between the wet season (March–May 2020 and dry season (June–August 2020). Nutrients; ammonia–nitrogen (NH4–N), nitrate–nitrogen (NO3–N), nitrite–nitrogen (NO2–N), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP) and soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) were investigated in accordance with APHA 2017 standard procedures. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Rosemary on Tomato Preservation. by Nanyanzi,Teopista

“…This study investigated the efficacy of rosemary extract in preserving tomatoes, aiming to assess its impact and evaluate varying concentrations on tomato shelf life. Fresh tomatoes were randomly sourced from local markets, and crude extracts were prepared from rosemary leaves using cold maceration. …”
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Post Covid-19 Strategies and Pupils' Academic Performance in Rubuguri Town Council Kisoro District. by Twesigye, Posiano

“…The effectiveness of these strategies was evaluated through quantitative and qualitative analyses, revealing varying degrees of success and areas for improvement. …”
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Effect of Tea Growing on Food Security in Mpungu Sub-County Kanungu District Uganda. by Natukunda, Cathbert

“…Sustainable farming methods can enhance the productivity and resilience of agricultural systems, ultimately contributing to improved food security.…”
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Assessment of Variability in Physicochemical Water Parameters of Lake Nyabihoko, Western Uganda. by Abraham, Atuhaire

“…Seasonally, WQI varied, with the wet season having a higher WQI value (81.0) than the dry season (76.8). …”
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Information and Communication Technology Application and the Provision of Reference Services in Selected University Libraries in Western Uganda. by Nabukenya, Judith

“…The findings revealed that these findings indicated the varying usage of different ICT platforms by librarians for reference services across the three universities. …”
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Assessing the Hydraulic Performance of Ntungamo Town Piped Water Distribution System. by Ahimbisibwe, James

“…The area was selected due to recurring issues such as water scarcity and low pressure affecting different parts of the town. The study involved simulating the pipe and junction network system to analyze its behavior under varying input conditions using EPANET 2.0. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Charcoal Dust as Partial Replacement for Cement in Plain Concrete. by Akankunda, Lindah

“…Tests conducted included slump tests, compressive strength, durability (water absorption), and fresh density at varying WCD percentages. The findings indicated that the maximum compressive strength was achieved with a 5% WCD substitution. …”
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Role of Women Empowerment Programs in Accelerating Violence Against Men in Bushenyi District Uganda: A Case Study of Igara East Kyeizooba Sub-County. by Twinomujuni, Eliab

“…The research found that men’s experiences of violence are varied and influenced by traditional gender roles, with significant implications for support systems and community responses. …”
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Sources of Students Strikes in Secondary Schools in Kisoro Municipality Kisoro District. by Tumukunde, Moses Jack

“…The impact of strikes varied among stakeholders. While many respondents noted negative effects on students' academic performance and well-being, some saw strikes as a means of raising awareness and prompting improvements. …”
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Design and Modellingof a Pneumatic Vice Machine by Talemwa, Prosper

“…The design for different major components was carried out while others were just selected. Stress analysis and simulations were also performed to study the behavior of the jaws.…”
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Impact of Family Background on Pupil’s Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Kabale Central Municipality. by Turyasingura, Emily

“…Findings revealed that while many respondents recognized the positive role of parental involvement in academic success, there were varied perspectives on its significance. …”
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Information and Communication Technology Adoption and the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises in Uganda: Empirical Evidence from Kampala City Council Authority by Eton, Marus, Constant, Okello Obura, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Mary, Ejang, Francis, Ongia

“…ICT adoption was mostly marked with establishment of separate IT department, use of bulk SMS, printers, scanners and photocopiers. …”
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Citrus fruit farmers’ adaptation capacities to climate variability in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda by Simon Peter, Achuu, Sarah, Nachuha, Joweria, Nakizito, Henry Musoke, Semakula, Hosea Enos, Opedes

“…Average annual temperatures in the same period varied between 23.8ºC and 25.7ºC. These variations contributed to a drop in orange fruit yields from 90% in 2015 to below 54% in 2016. …”
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Citrus Fruit Farmers’ Adaptation Capacities to Climate Variability in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda. by Achuu, Simon Peter, Nachuha, Sarah, Nakizito, Joweria, Musoke, Semakula Henry, Opedes, Hosea Enos

“…Average annual temperatures in the same period varied between 23.8ºC and 25.7ºC. These variations contributed to a drop in orange fruit yields from 90% in 2015 to below 54% in 2016. …”
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Hurricanes and the Harvesting Decisions by Fritz Roka, Robert Rouse, Steve Futch, Ron Muraro

“…While the hurricanes of 2004 motivated this paper, the analysis is applicable to any situation arising from natural disasters, pest infestations, or collapsing market prices. …”
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Choosing an Infant Carrier and Car Seat by Donna Davis

“…“When bringing your new baby home from the hospital or birthing center, one of the items you can’t leave without is an infant car seat.” …”
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Editorial by Lindsay B. Flynn

“…The pandemic comes on top of an already bad set of conditions: expensive housing and stagnant wages, potential for intergenerational conflict due to the privatisation of risk and the different needs of cohorts at different life stages, and increasing income and wealth inequality that continues to limit the varying opportunities of young people as they try to establish themselves in the housing market. …”
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Sixth-Month Perinatal Outcomes of Anemic Pregnancies by Emel Kıyak Çağlayan, Öznur Küçük, Ayşe Yeşim Göçmen, Levent Seçkin, Ayla Aktulay, Yaprak Engin Üstün

“…No difference in terms of birth weight and height was detected among the babies of mothers of the two groups, but the head circumference of the babies from anemic mothers were determined to be significantly lower (p= 0.0001). …”
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