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2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Anthropometric Comparison of Cephalic Indices Between Fulani and Hausa Ethnic Groups in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State Nigeria

Mikail Isyaku Umar1,2, Muhammad Ummusalma Lawal1, Usman Ismail Hassan1, Saadatu Garba Magaga1, Aisha Shettima Uthman1, Abdullahi Gudaji3, Musa Abubakar3 and Emmanue Ifeanyi Obeagu4

2024 | Elite Journal of Medicine | Pp. 41-47

The Fulani and Hausa are two prominent ethnic groups in West Africa, each with distinct cultural and historical backgrounds. The aim of this study is to compare the cephalic index between two ethnic groups Hausa and Fulani in order to gain a better understand...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Anaemia and Plasmodiasis among children below five years attending OPD at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Bushenyi District

Anslem O. Ajugwo1,2, Yakubu Sunday Bot1, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1 and Moses Mugabiza1

2024 | Elite Journal of Haematology | Pp. 34-45

Anaemia impacts on the quality of life of people by inducing such symptoms as loss of stamina, rapid heart rate and shortness of breath. This work was carried out to determine the risk factors and prevalence of anaemia in malaria positive children below five...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Addressing Myths and Stigmas: Breaking Barriers in Adolescent Sickle Cell Disease Education

*Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1 and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2

2024 | Elite Journal of Health Scie | Pp. 7-15

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) poses unique challenges for adolescents, encompassing both physical and psychosocial dimensions. Despite its prevalence, pervasive myths and stigmas surrounding SCD persist, contributing to healthcare disparities and impeding proper...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Women Participation in Informal Sector and Poverty Reduction in Bushenyi District Local Council of Uganda

Ainebyoona Christine

2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 1

This study examines informal sector and poverty reduction in Bushenyi local council of Uganda. The study wasguided by correlational research design which was used to establish the relationship between women participationin informal sector and poverty reductio...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Parental Stress and Stigma in Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Low-Resource Settings

Mugisha Samuel, Edward Bantu, and Faith Nakalema

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 56-60

The burden on parents raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is escalating globally, particularlyin middle and low-income countries, where access to resources and support is limited. This study aimed toinvestigate the levels of stress, stigma, a...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Role of the Press in Free and Fair Elections in Uganda: A Case Study of Daily Monitor News Paper

Jarada Mariam and Joel Isabirye

2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 7

The media is an essential component of any democratic election. This is illustrated in a way that keeps votersinformed about the policies and agendas of different political parties and contenders. Until voters are aware of eachcandidate's position on every is...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Media's Influence on Uganda's Security Sector Reforms: An Analysis of a Few Broadcast and Print Media Stations in Kampala

Nalunkuma Jemimah Ruth and Isabirye Joel

2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT

The goal of this study was to investigate how the media and other external variables influenced Uganda'ssecurity sector reform. The study especially looked at the several ways that Uganda's media shaped thecountry's security sector reforms, noted the difficul...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Influence of Social Media on traditional Journalism in Uganda. A case study of Capital Radio

Katushabe Patriaciah and Joel Isabirye

2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES

This study examines how social media and traditional journalism interact dynamically within the framework of Uganda'sCapital Radio. The research uses a case study technique and focuses on how social media affects news creation, audienceinteraction, and the po...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Impact of Modern Information and Communication Technology on Ugandan Radio Broadcasting: A Case Study of Capital Radio

Anshemeza Constance and Joel Isabirye

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH | Pp. 25-43

Media organizations in Uganda are not exempt from the media industry's ongoing efforts to digitize its operations,particularly in developing nations. Global change is effectively sparked by the advancements in new mediatechnologies. The method, precision, and...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Risk factors associated with severe malaria in children under five years of age at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.

Henry Sosolyo

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 25-38

Malaria is among the world's most common and life-threatening tropical diseases. Malaria is caused byPlasmodium parasites, which are transmitted through the female Anopheles mosquito's bite, which occurs mainlybetween dusk and dawn. Children are mostly affect...