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2023 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Integrating Medicinal Plant Diversity in Post-COVID Uganda for Holistic Healthcare Management

*1Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima, 1Alum Esther Ugo, 1Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi, 2Shanthi Subbarayan and 2Vidya Sankarapandiyan

2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 32-41

The exploration of medicinal plant diversity in Uganda and across Africa holds substantialimportance in the realms of ethnobotany, traditional medicine, and modern healthcare. Thisdiversity, deeply rooted in indigenous communities, forms the foundation of tra...

2023 Faculty of Education

Impact of Learning Environment on Academic Performances

Okello Immaculate Kate

2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 38-42

Education remains the bedrock of development but in Nigeria, however, there is consensus about the fallingeducational standards. Learning environment which include classroom spaces planning, administrative placesplanning, circulation spaces planning, spaces f...

2023 School of Allied Health Sciences

Immunomodulatory Effects of Transfusions on Maternal Immunity in Pregnancy

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu3, Frances Ugonne Ogunnaya4, Anthonia Onyinye Ngwoke5 and Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu6

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 1-8

Pregnancy represents a unique immunological state where maternal immune adaptations play a pivotal role insupporting fetal development while maintaining tolerance to the semi-allogeneic fetus. Blood transfusions, oftennecessary during pregnancy for various me...

2023 School of Allied Health Sciences

Hematologic Support in HIV Patients: Blood Transfusion Strategies and Immunological Considerations

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu3, Frances Ugonne Ogunnaya4, Anthonia Onyinye Ngwoke5, Obioma Raluchukwu Emeka-Obi6 and Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu7

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 9-15

HIV infection presents multifaceted challenges, particularly in managing hematologic complications thatsignificantly impact patient well-being and prognosis. Hematologic manifestations such as anemia,thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathies are prevalent in indiv...

2023 Faculty of Education

Government Interventions and Household Poverty in Uganda:A Comprehensive Review and Critical Analysis

1Muhwezi Amosi Kahara, 1Edaku Charles, 1,2Asaba Richard Bagonza, 1Grace Lubaale, 3Eze Chidinma Esther, 4Mutebi Joel and 5Val Hyginus Udoka Eze*

2023 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-19

This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted impact of government interventionson household poverty in Uganda, a nation grappling with socio-economic challenges.Through an in-depth analysis of diverse policies and programs implemented by theUgandan gov...

2023 Faculty of Business and Management

Factors influencing Nigeria's use of e-commerce

Ezeani Thomas Izuchukwu

2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 29-33

E-commerce has revolutionized the Nigerian economy by creating job opportunities, expanding consumermarkets, enhancing production and system efficiency, and enhancing value addition to services. It has alsofacilitated global commercial development and widened...

2023 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Exploring Indigenous Medicinal Plants for Managing Diabetes Mellitus in Uganda: Ethnobotanical Insights, Pharmacotherapeutic Strategies, and National Development Alignment

Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima, 2Kungu Erisa, 2Inyangat Raphael, 1Obeagu Emmanuel I., 1Alum Esther Ugo, 1Okon Michael B., 3Shanthi Subbarayan and 3Vidya Sankarapandiyan

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 214-224

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) stands as a pressing global health concern, particularly in Uganda,where its prevalence mirrors global trends driven by urbanization, lifestyle changes, andgenetic predispositions. This study delves into Uganda's rich heritage of medici...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Evaluation of the Public Perception Regarding Malaria during Pregnancy among Expectant Mothers at Bitereko Health Center III in Mitooma District

Ahimbisibwe Annah

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Pp. 29-37

The study aimed to evaluate how pregnant mothers at Bitereko Health Center III in Mitoomadistrict perceive malaria during pregnancy and propose preventive interventions. Employinga descriptive cross-sectional design encompassing qualitative and quantitative m...

2023 Faculty of Business and Management

Evaluation of the Influence of Defense Expenses on the Economy of Nigeria

Kelvin Onoja Patrick

2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 19-22

Defense spending can have both positive and negative impacts on an economy. On the positive side, it can stimulateeconomic growth by increasing demand and enhancing security. However, it can also have negative consequencesby displacing investment. In countrie...

2023 Faculty of Education

Enhancing E-Learning in Higher Education: A Ghana- Centric Approach

Adeyemi K. M. P.

2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 9-13

E-learning, also known as open learning, technology-mediated learning, online learning, and virtual campus, is apromising tool for expanding access to quality education and training, reducing costs, and improvingcommunication. Ghana has begun promoting e-lear...