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Artificial Intelligence: A Layman’s Introduction

Francisca Oladipo, Mariam Basajja

2020 | Scribd Online | Pp. 1-7

It is sometimes hard making sense of a concept like machine intelligence that has a place in both abstract and applications domains and spans both Engineering and Science. There has been a lot of curious inquiries on the most basic definition and explanations...

2020 School of Allied Health Sciences

Contaminants of Domestic Rural Spring Water Sources in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Western Uganda

Solomon Adomi Mbina, Galimaka Wilson, Ejike Daniel Eze, Theophilus Pius, Ssebuufu Robinson, Adam Moyosore Afodun, Iliya Ezekiel

2020 | Journal of Health and Environmental Research 2020; 6(3): 51-60

Globally, water-borne diseases have continued to challenge the health conditions of both developed and developing countries. In Uganda, most water-borne diseases are known to be the leading causes of serious health burden among the inhabitants. The study obje...

2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Right thyroid lobed cyst in a middle-aged woman: A case report

Afodun AM, Quadri KK , Okesina AA , Ojewale AO , Bakare AA , Eze ED , Ojuolape SG , Odoma S

2020 | Journal of Biomedical Sciences 2020 7(1). Nepal Health Research Society, Bahundhara -6, Gokarnesowor Municipality, Kathmandu, Nepal | Pp. 4-10

Background:Â Thyroidal ultrasound has been used to detect neck lesions and nodules for decades. However, cystic thyroid disease is rare with few reported series. Different consensus exists concerning availability of medical treatment and the limited role of s...

2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Community Drivers Affecting Adherence to WHO Guidelines Against COVID-19 Amongst Rural Ugandan Market Vendors

Ibe Michael Usman, Fred Ssempijja, Robinson Ssebuufu, Ann Monima Lemuel, Victor Bassey Archibong, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Joshua Ojodale Aruwa, Stelamaris Kembabazi, Eric Simidi Kegoye, John Tabakwot Ayuba, Olatayo Segun Okeniran, Isaac Echoru, Azeez Adeoye, Regan Mujinya, Viola Nankya and Keneth Iceland Kasozi

2020 | Frontiers in Public Health | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00340 | Pp. 1-13

Background:Â Market vendors occupy a strategic position in the fight against the spread of SARS CoV-2 in rural Uganda. To successfully contain the spread of the virus, special attention needs to be given to this set of people by assessing the type of informat...

2020 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation of a Smart Hand Sanitizer Dispenser with Door Controller using ATMEGA328P

Enerst Edozie, Wantimba Janat, Zaina Kalyankolo

2020 | International Journal of Engineering and Information Systems | Pp. 14-18

In this covid-19 pandemic period which is a global outbreak, hand hygiene is the core preventive measure in the spread of the disease as advised by WHO (World Health Organization) which includes washing hands with water and soap regularly, hand sanitizing usi...

2020 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation Of Bar (Solid) Soap Shaver Dispenser without Electronic Circuit

Enerst Edozie, Wantimba Janat, Zaina Kalyankolo

2020 | International Journal of Academic Engineering Research | Pp. 5-8

Hygiene refers to the practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease especially through cleanliness such as washing hands, coughing in the elbow, etc. During the Covid-19 pandemic, hand washing is a core preventive measure in the spread of...

2020 Faculty of Education

Rewards and Work Engagement of Non-Academic Staff: A Case of a Public University in Uganda

Wilson Mugizi, Abeera Odetha Katuramu, Augustina Ogaga Dafiewhare, John Kanyesigye

2020 | East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences EAJESS April- June 2020, Vol. 1, No. 1 | Pp. 79-88

This study examined the relationship between employee rewards on work engagement of non-academic staff in a public University in Uganda. Specifically, the study analyzed relationship between intrinsic rewards and extrinsic rewards with work engagement of the...

2020 Faculty of Education

Talent development practices and work engagement of in-service teachers at a private university in Western Uganda

Wilson Mugizi, Augustina Ogaga Dafiewhare, Michael Manyange, Dinensio Kiyundo Zikanga

2020 | Journal of Educational Research and Reviews Vol. 8(4) | Pp. 57-66

 Work engagement is the positive fulfilling work-related state of mind that is characterised by vigour, dedication and absorption. This study investigated factors that promote work engagement of teachers in schools looking at talent management practices. The...

2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Consumption of Raw Herbal Medicines Is Associated with Major Public Health Risks amongst Ugandans

Fred Ssempijja, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ejike Daniel Eze, Andrew Tamale, Sylvia Anurika Ewuzie, Kevin Matama,6 Justine Ekou, Paul Bogere, Regan Mujinya, Grace Henry Musoke, Jovile Kasande Atusiimirwe, Gerald Zirintunda, Muhamudu Kalange, Joel Lyada, Ritah Kiconco, Theophilus Pius, Christopher Nandala, Roland Mugisha Kamugisha,Yunusu Hamira, Edgar Mario Fernandez, and Simon Peter Musinguzi

2020 | Hindawi Journal of Environmental and Public Health Volume 2020 | Pp. 1-10

Background. Community consumption of herbal plants in developing countries is a common practice, however, scarcity of information on their physiochemical composition is a major public health concern. In Uganda, Vernonia amygdalina is of interest in rural comm...

2020 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Analysis of a Lab IP Spy Camera and Alarm System using Raspberry Pi and ATMEGA328P

Enerst Edozie, Wantimba Janat, Zaina Kalyankolo, Ibrahim Adabara, Dr. Kelechi John Ukagwu

2020 | International Journal of Academic Information Systems Research | Pp. 16-20

Security is a very important thing to be concerned in our day-to-day life. Everyone wants to be secured as much as possible. Knowing our home or office is secure provides us peace of mind. With the increasing concern over better protection of people and asset...