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2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Mobile Disinfectant Spraying Robot and its Implementation Components for Virus Outbreak (Case Study of COVID-19)

Eze Val Hyginus Udoka1,2*, Enerst Edozie1, Musika Davis1, Twijuke Dickens1, Wantimba Janat1, Okafor O. Wisdom3, Kalyankolo Umaru4, Ritah Nafuna4, Nansukusa Yudaya4

2023 | International Journal of Artificial Intelligence | Pp. 69-78

The virus pandemic COVID-19 outbreak brought a huge pressureto the public healthcare system worldwide, especially in developing Africancountries like Uganda. The Educational system and institutions were put on astandstill due to no quick countermeasures to ma...

2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Assessing Energy Policies, Legislation and Socio-Economic Impacts in the Quest for Sustainable Development

Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1*, Oparaocha Favour Uzoma1, John S. Tamball1, Nakitto Immaculate Sarah1, Oonyu Robert1, Okafor O. Wisdom2

2023 | International Journal of Education, Science, Technology and Engineering | Pp. 68-79

The energy sector in Africa, particularly in countries like Uganda,plays a pivotal role in shaping economic development, social progress, andenvironmental sustainability. This study delves into the nuanced interplaybetween energy policies, legislation, and th...

2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

A Review of Cross-Platform Document File Reader Using Speech Synthesis

Ogenyi Fabian Chukwudi1, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1, Ugwu Chinyere N1

2023 | International Journal of Artificial Intelligence | Pp. 104-111

Document files are files used to store documents on storagedevices primarily for computer use. Software is used to view these files,displaying their text content in a legible way. However, it is essential to haveprograms for transforming electronic files into...

2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

A Critical Assessment of Data Loggers for Farm Monitoring: Addressing Limitations and Advancing Towards Enhanced Weather Monitoring Systems

Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1,4*, Okafor O. Wisdom2, Jonathan Ikechukwu Odo3, Ugwu Chinyere N.4, Ogenyi Fabian Chukwudi4, Enerst Edozie1

2023 | International Journal of Education, Science, Technology and Engineering | Pp. 55-67

This comprehensive review examines thirty-nine data loggers andtheir associated literature, systematically critiquing their design andimplementation. The integration of data loggers in farm monitoring provescost-effective, enabling the simultaneous monitoring...

2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

A Comparative Analysis of Renewable Energy Policies and its Impact on Economic Growth: A Review

Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1,2,*, Enerst Edozie2, Okafor O. Wisdom3, Chikadibia Kalu Awa Uche4

2023 | International Journal of Education, Science, Technology and Engineering | Pp. 41-46

Renewable energy has been identified as a critical component ofglobal efforts to address climate change, enhance energy security, and fostersustainable economic growth. As a result, many countries have implementedrenewable energy policies to promote the devel...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Understanding the Impact of HIV-Associated Bone Marrow Alterations on Erythropoiesis

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Esther Ugo Alum3,4 and Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu4

2023 | INOSR Scientific Research | Pp. 1-11

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection presents a multifaceted challenge, extendingbeyond its primary impact on the immune system to affect various organ systems. Amongthese, the bone marrow, the primary site for hematopoiesis, undergoes substantialalte...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Prevention and Control of Infections in the University Community

Abdulrahman Abdulbasit Opeyemi1; *Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu2 and Abdulwasiu Oladele Hassan1

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 85-95

The pressing issue of infectious diseases in Nigerian university communities was examinedin this review, where unique challenges stemming from high-density interactions and diversecampus environments necessitate targeted infection prevention and control strat...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Persistent Immune Activation and Chronic Inflammation: Unraveling Their Impact on Anemia in HIV Infection

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Esther Ugo Alum3,4 and Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu4

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 73-84

Persistent immune activation and chronic inflammation represent pivotal facets of HumanImmunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, profoundly influencing disease progression andcomplications. This abstract synthesizes current knowledge to unravel the intricate in...

2023 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Nutritional Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exploring Pathways to Better Management

1,2Esther Ugo Alum* and 2Okechukwu P. C. Ugwu

2023 | INOSR Scientific Research | Pp. 18-26

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune illness that affects the entire body, with theinvolvement of the joints and gradual bone and cartilage loss. Environmental and geneticfactors contribute to the susceptibility to RA. A growing body of research in rece...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Navigating Disclosure Obstacles Encountered by Individuals with HIV at Kakomo Healing Centre IV in Kabale District

Ahimbisibwe Godfrey

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 23-37

HIV/AIDS remains a pressing global health concern, particularly impacting socio-economicdevelopment in various African nations, Uganda included. Revealing one's HIV-positivestatus to a family member or relative is crucial for adherence to effective antiretrov...