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2025 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Exosomes in Autoimmunity: Mediators of Autoantigen Presentation and Targets for Therapeutic Intervention in Autoimmune Diseases

Hailah M. Almohaimeed, Amany I. Almars, Wajnat A. Tounsi, Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh, Rajashree Panigrahi, Indu Singh, Surbhi Singh, Bikram Dhara & Daniel Ejim Uti

2025 | Journal of Clinical Immunology | Pp. 1-44

Exosomes, as integral mediators of cellular communication, have emerged as crucial players in the pathogenesis and potential treatment of autoimmune diseases. This review explores the dual role of exosomes in mediating autoantigen presentation and their impac...

2025 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Endocrine disruption rewards: bisphenol-A induced reproductive toxicity and the precision ameliorative potential of flavonoids in preclinical studies. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Okon M B,Fasongbon I V,Swase D, Dangana R S, Makena W, Ojiakor V O, Etukudo EM, Chebet J, Musyoka AM, Ifie SE, Mbyemeire H, Mbina SA, Ugwu OP-C, Oviosun A, Usman IM, Ifie JE, Rangasamy L, Olorunnisola OS, Mounmbegna P, Noreen S and Aja PM

2025 | Frontiers in Toxicology | Pp. 1-18

Introduction: Bisphenol A (BPA), a pervasive endocrine-disrupting chemical,impairs male reproductive health via oxidative stress, hormonal dysregulation,and hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis disruption. Flavonoids,widely present in plant-derived foods...

2025 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Empirical modeling of combined factors and their impact on solar power generation in Eastern Uganda

O. Living, S. N. Nnamchi, M. M. Mundu, A. uzorka, A. A. Fashina and M. Bawa

2025 | Discover Energy | Pp. 1-15

The growth of solar energy infrastructure in Eastern Uganda has not consistently produced optimal levels of solar power because of a complex interplay of environmental and physical factors.In order to quantify the combined effects of crucial factors on solar...

2025 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Effects of NaOH and KOH activator agents on the aluminization process

Bashiru Abdullahi, Isah Bala Yabo and Zainab Abubakar Dogondaji

2025 | Advanced Metamaterials | Pp. 1-17

This study investigates the role of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) as alkali activators for modifying agro-marine residue ash used as reinforcement in aluminum matrix composites (AMMCs). The core challenge addressed is the inconsistent...

2025 Faculty of Business and Management

Does Board Accountability Influence non-performing loans of commercial banks? Empirical Evidence from Commercial Banks in Western Uganda

Sewanyina Muniru, Nyambane David, Ongesa Tom and Manyange Michaelakar

2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (NIJCRHSS) | Pp. 43-50

Non-performing loans have been an issue that affects the performance of commercial banks across the globe. Using Agency theory to examine the influence of board accountability and Non-performing Loans of commercial banks in Western Uganda. A mixed method appr...

2025 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Development of sustainable sandcrete bricks using industrial and agricultural waste

Bamidele Charles Olaiya, Mustapha Muhammad Lawan, Kolawole Adisa Olonade & Sani Aliyu Abub

2025 | Scientific Reports | Pp. 1-21

The search for sustainable construction materials has initiated the investigation of alternative binders to partially substitute cement in sandcrete brick manufacturing. This research examines how Saw Dust Ash (SDA) and Banana Leaf Ash (BLA) can partially rep...

2025 Faculty of Business and Management

Determining the Relationship between Financial Reporting and Financial Accountability in Bushenyi District Local Government, Uganda

Matovu Juma, Nyambane David and Manyange Michael

2025 | Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting | Pp. 300-308

In recent years, the implementation of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems in terms of financial reporting has become critical for promoting transparency, enhancing financial oversight, and improving resource management in government sectors w...

2025 Faculty of Business and Management

Determining the Latent Correlation of Financial Disclosure and Non-Performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Western Uganda using Structural Equation Modelling

Sewanyina Muniru, Nyambane David, Manyange Michael & Tom Ongesa

2025 | Research Journal of Finance and Accounting | Pp. 26-38

Non-performing loans have been an issue that has hampered the functioning of commercial banks across the world. Using the liability management theory to evaluate the impact of financial transparency on non-performing loans of commercial banks in Western Ugand...

2025 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABLE STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE USING RECYCLED PET AS AGGREGATES

Chikadibia Kalu Awa Uche, Sani Aliyu Abubakar, Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchi, Valentine Hyginus Udoka Eze

2025 | F1000 Research | Pp. 922

BackgroundThe accumulation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste poses environmental and sustainability challenges due to its nonbiodegradable nature and limited disposal options. Repurposing PET as aggregates in structural lightweight concrete (S...

2025 Faculty of Business and Management

Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies and Reporting Practices in the Banking Sector

Tanvir M. Hussein, Aruwaji A. Michael, Anumolu Goparaju & Namungo Hamzah

2025 | Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Security for Environmental and Business Sustainability Volume 1 | Pp. 587–604

This research examines how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) models influence CSRreporting practices and the quality of CSR disclosures by deposit money banks in Nigeria.The study adopts a descriptive and Ex Post Facto research approach, covering all list...