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2023 | INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 17-25
Mushrooms, as macro-fungi capable of thriving above and below ground, are a rich source ofnutrients and can be successfully cultivated within well-ventilated structures using organicsubstrates. China is the global leader in Oyster mushroom production, account...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 1-8
Malaria remains a significant global health threat, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths annually. Understandingthe host's protective mechanisms against this parasitic infection is crucial for developing effective prevention andtreatment strategies. Hepcid...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-8
Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, remains a global health challenge.Understanding the intricate dynamics between the host's iron regulation and the survival strategies of the parasitesis crucial for the development of innovat...
2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 263-273
As of 2020, the global HIV burden affected approximately 37.7 million people, with 36.0million being adults, including 1.5 million new infections in 2020. By June 2021, about28.2 million individuals were accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART), representingapp...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 72-78
The economic significance of mushroom cultivation cannot be overstated, contributing to revenue generation andpossessing notable nutritional and medicinal attributes. However, global production has been suboptimal,registering only 3,414,392 tons in 2007 with...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 18-24
This research work evaluated the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) schemes involvingChinese Investment in FCT Projects, Research objective which guided this work was to compare Chinese investments and PPPschemes as methods...
2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 85-108
This research delved into the assessment of the proficiency of science educators informulating and executing online lessons within secondary schools in Uganda. Employing aquantitative methodology with a cross-sectional survey design, the study developed aques...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 16-27
There are lots of building materials that can be sourced locally for building construction purpose. Material is a major componentof construction cost and a reduction in the cost of material can also result to reduction in overall construction cost. The cost o...
2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 185-196
Puerperal sepsis remains a significant health concern in regions with limited access toquality healthcare, contributing to elevated maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Ugandais no exception, where cases of puerperal sepsis lead to higher-than-average perc...
2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 226-239
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors of malnutrition inpregnancy among pregnant women receiving antenatal care (ANC) at Fort Portal RegionalReferral Hospital (FRRH). Specific objectives included assessing the prevalence ofmaln...