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2017 | Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies | Pp. 44-49
This study assessed medicinal use, diversity, and conservation techniques for plant species used in the treatment of various ailments among the local communities living around Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve in Western Uganda. The objectives of the study were:...
2017 | http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2017-4606-13 | Pp. 933–943
A study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis in farmers, veterinary technical staff and other volunteers in Peninsular Malaysia using the One Health concept. A cross sectional study design was employed to...
2017 | ISOI Journal Of Microbiology, Biotechnology And Food Science ISSN: 2395-6887 | Pp. 01-08
This study was conducted to characterize E. coli isolates in Coturnixcoturnix japonica (Japanese quails). A total sample of 80 cloacal swabs was collected (40 from 2 months old quails and 40 from 3 weeks old quails). The isolates were confirmed using cul...
2017 | International Journal of Scientific Study ISSN 2321-6379
Introduction: Typhoid has remained a public health burden leading to several morbidities and despite many attempts. Health education targeted to patients receiving care in health centers may significantly reduce burden of typhoid among febrile patients in Uga...
2017 | International Journal of Development Research ISSN: 2230-9926. http://www.journalijdr.com | Pp. 16494-16498
Background: In 2011, 41 countries experienced water stress with approximately 24% of them depleting their freshwater supply. They had to rely on alternative water sources such as roof harvested rain water (RHRW) with uncertainty about its bacterial safety for...
2016 | International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Online ISSN: 2349-5979 | Pp. 59-65
The purpose of this research paper to indentify the unintentional human insider threats and assess the various unintentional Human Insider threats mitigation measures currently used in universities in Uganda. It also intends to know the mitigation measures a...
2016 | Global journal of engineering science and researches ISSN 2348 – 8034
used in the universities in Uganda. The data was collected using survey method. Sampling from ICT Staff members and heads of Departments in charge of handling institutional data. The questionnaires were distributed to 212 respondents purposively selected re...
2016 | Journal of pharmacy and bioresources | Pp. 155-162
The tubers of Chlorophytum alismifolium Baker (Family: Liliaceae) are used in Herbal Medicine for the management of various ailments including diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, abdominal pains and inflammatory conditions. Despite its wide usage for man...
2016 | DOI: 10.1111/and.12658 Wiley
This study evaluated the protective effects of 6-gingerol-richfraction (6-GRF)fromZingiber officinale on carbendazim (CBZ)-inducedreproductive toxicity in rats. Adultmale rats were treated with either CBZ (50 mg/kg) alone or in combination with 6-GRF(50, 100...
2016 | wiley andrologia | Pp. 1-11
Previous investigations demonstrated that 6-gingerol-richfraction (6-GRF)preventedtesticular toxicity via inhibition of oxidative stress and endocrine disruption in CBZ-treatedrats. The influence of 6-GRFon alterations in histomorphometry and markerenzymes of...