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2023 | Elsevier ltd | Pp. 2-18
Terrestrial and extraterrestrial factors hinder the exploitation of solar power using a ground platform. This paper is concerned with the generation of solar power above ground level. This paper employs modeling and simulations coupled with experimentation to...
2023 | elsevier inc | Pp. 2-13
Advancement in technology demands the joining of het- erogeneous metals of low and high-carbon steel grades. In this investigation, AISI1018 low and AIS4340 medium car- bon steels were welded to form a heterogeneous thin metal joint using the Manual Metal Arc...
2023 | Research square | Pp. 1-9
Introduction: Secondary peritonitis is the second leading cause of sepsis worldwide. Drug-resistance to peritoneal cavity bacterial infection remains a public health threat especially in resource limited settings of Africa including Uganda. This study was aim...
2023 | Heliyon | Pp. 2-14
Background: Paediatric febrile illnesses pose diagnostic challenges in low-income countries. Western Uganda is endemic for both malaria and typhoid but the true prevalence of each individual disease, their co-infections and associated factors are poorly quant...
2023 | Dovepress | Pp. 1-12
Purpose: Rational drug use (RDU) promotes safe, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of medicines in hospital settings. The aim ofthis study was to assess rational drug use based on the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Network for Ra...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION | Pp. 1-8
This study was carried out to examine the effects of nutrition on pupils’ performance in selected primary schools in Muhororo Sub County, Kagadi District. The study objectives were; to establish the effects of nutrition on the academic performance of pupils i...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION | Pp. 68-80
The general objective of the study was to determine the effect of donor funding on the performance of localgovernments in Uganda. The specific objectives were; to determine the importance of donor funding on theperformance of WDLG, to determine the challenges...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 39-43
GDM pregnant women with anxiety and depression were more likely to have adverse outcomes in terms of bloodglucose during pregnancy, delivery mode, and maternal and infant outcomes. The diagnosis of gestational diabetesand various factors affecting pregnant wo...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 64-67
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is currently one of themost devastating health conditions affecting the health of millions of people throughout the world. HIV/AIDSaffects entire populations, societies, and count...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION | Pp. 51-67
There are many reasons why students use social media. The motives for using social media include meeting newpeople, entertainment, maintaining relationships, social events and media creation. These motives are among thecommon engagement of university students...