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2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Effects of Lepidium sativum Seed on Reproductive Characteristics in Rabbit Bucks

Imade Oluwatosin Victoria, Smith Olusiji Fedrick, Gazal Oladele, Adekunle Ezekiel Oluwafemi, Beshel Justin Atiang

2020 | The Journal of Phytopharmacology | Pp. 89-95

Lepidium sativum (LS) has been documented to possess numerous properties but little is known as regards its mechanism on male reproductive features which the study aimed to clarify by evaluating its effects on luteinizing hormone, testosterone, sperm characte...

2020 School of Allied Health Sciences

Assessment of Factors Associated with Caesarean Section Among Women Attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study

Theophilus Pius, Namiwanda Joaniter, Solomon Mbina, Saphurah Nabaasa, Susan Nabukeera, Ibrahim Ntulume, Robinson Ssebuufu, Ejike Daniel Eze

2020 | International Journal of Case Studies in Clinical Research | Pp. 8-11

The rate of caesarean section has continue to increase worldwide and the lack of harmony on its indications and the associated shortand long-term risks has been a cause of concern among health professionals and the public at large. A retrospective study was d...

2020 School of Allied Health Sciences

SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AMONG PRECLINICAL STUDENTS OF KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WESTERN CAMPUS UGANDA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Theophilus Pius, Blessing Jacob Yashim, Maniga Josephat

2020 | International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) | Pp. 83-88

The prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among medical professionals is of great concern and this was due to increase in risky activities during clinical training such as needle stick injury, frequent contact with blood and other body fluids; and risky b...

2020 School of Pharmacy

Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of the aqueous leaf extract of Erlangea tomentosa (Asteraceae) in rats and mice

Isaac MUHWANA, Samuel Baker OBAKIRO, Ivan IBANDA, Pender Gift CRUCIFIX, Adam Moyosore AFODUN and Saidi ODOMA

2020 | Journal Pharmacy & Bioresources 17(1) | Pp. 19-23

Erlangea tomentosa (Asteraceae) is used traditionally in the preparation of herbal remedies for management of several diseases including pain and inflammation. However, its efficacy and safety have not been scientifically validated. The aim of this study was...

2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism inDrosophila melanogaster

Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Josephine Kasolo, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ejike Daniel Eze, Abass Safiriyu, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Kennedy Kiyimba, Jackline Namulema, Edward Jjesero, Fred Ssempijja, Ibrahim Semuyaba, Daniel Chans Mwandah, Kyobe Ronald Kimanje, Muhamudu Kalange, Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi3, Mir

2020 | Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, alter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston | Pp. 1-9

Background: The Phosphatase and tensin-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1B9) mutant for Drosophila melanogaster is a key tool that has been used in assessing the pathology of Parkinsonism and its possible remedy. This research was targeted toward determining th...

2020 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Secure Cloud-Based Academic Enterprise Resource Planning (Caerp) Model For A Higher Institution

Ibrahim Adabara, Sanni Shamsudeen, Margaret Kareyo, Ajiboye Priscilla Oyeladun, Faseun Yusuf Olusola

2020 | International Journal of Engineering and Information Systems | Pp. 37-44

Academic Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are meant to integrate the separate activities, processes, and functions within a higher institution to help streamline the process and to provide real-time, on-demand information needs. The volume of data p...

2020 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Android Platform Based Smart Grid Hybrid Load Control System

Ginabel Otiang Okoth, Ibrahim Adabara, Mufana Masisani William, Emalu Mark, Kalulu Mathias, Faseun Yusuf Olusola

2020 | International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science | Pp. 12-17

The android platform based smart grid hybrid load control system is a cost-effective, reliable, effective, pollution-free and environment friendly system that uses solar and wind energy sources to generate electricity. The system consists of solar panel and w...

2020 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Electrical Smart Grid Resilience Based on GSM Technology

Emalu Mark, Ibrahim Adabara, Kalulu Mathias, Mufana Masisani William, Ginabel Otiang Okoth, Faseun Yusuf Olusola

2020 | International Journal of Academic Engineering Research | Pp. 36-49

This paper is about a smart grid resilience three-phase power selector, voltage regulator, and overload protection system based on a GSM technology present three-phase power supply, solar mains and generator sources to supply electrical energy to the load cen...

2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Antimalarial combination therapies increase gastric ulcers through an imbalance of basic antioxidative-oxidative enzymes in male Wistar rats

Muhamudu Kalange, Miriam Nansunga, Keneth Iceland Kasozi , Josephine Kasolo, Jackline Namulema, Jovile Kasande Atusiimirwe, Emanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Fred Ssempijja, Edson Ireeta Munanura, Kevin Matama, Ibrahim Semuyaba, Gerald Zirintunda and Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi

2020 | BMC Research Notes | Pp. 1-6

Objective: Antimalarials are globally used against plasmodium infections, however, information on the safety of new antimalarial combination therapies on the gastric mucosa is scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Artesunate-Amodiaqu...

2020 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Aqueous Extracts of Vernonia Amygdalina and Ocimum Gratissimum Protect Against Electrolyte Derangement in Salt-Loaded Rats

Ugochukwu Vincent Igbokwe, Ejike Daniel Eze, Moses Dele Adams and Chidimma Felicia Chukwuegbo

2020 | International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 11(4) | Pp. 1889-1897

The study aimed at checking the effects of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum gratissimum on the electrolyte level of saltloaded rats. 25 male rats weighing 160-220g were shared into 5 groups of 5 rats. Group 1 animals that were fed standard f...