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2026 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Hypertension Awareness and Risk Reduction among Pregnant Women in West Africa A Review

Mugo Moses H.

2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 50-55

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, gestational hypertension, and chronic hypertension complicating pregnancy, are leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In West Africa, HDP contr...

2026 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Healthcare Policies for Children with Arthritis in Nigeria and Uganda

Ngugi Mwaura J.

2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 62-66

Childhood arthritis, primarily chronic rheumatic conditions such as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), poses significant challenges in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This review examines healthcare policies and service...

2026 Faculty of Business and Management

Green Architecture Aesthetics: Biophilic Design and Cultural Meaning across Contexts

Asiimwe Kyomugisha T.

2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 76-84

Biophilic design has emerged as a critical paradigm in contemporary architecture, seeking to reconnect the built environment with natural systems through aesthetic, sensory, and spatial strategies. This paper examines the aesthetic dimensions of biophilic des...

2026 Faculty of Business and Management

Generative AI as Co-Author in Creative Practice: Authorship, Originality, and Aesthetics (2020-Present)

Kato Nabirye H.

2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 65-75

Since 2020, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems have increasingly functioned as co-authors within creative practice, reshaping established understandings of authorship, originality, and aesthetics. This study critically examines the evolving ro...

2026 Faculty of Business and Management

Gamification in Cultural Institutions: Balancing Engagement and Commercialization

Kato Nabirye H.

2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 60-64

Gamification in cultural institutions has emerged as a transformative strategy for enhancing audience engagement while simultaneously raising critical concerns about commercialization and cultural integrity. By integrating game-like elements such as points, c...

2026 College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

Fashion as Political Communication: Protest Aesthetics and Identity Signaling

Kakungulu Samuel J.

2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 52-59

Fashion has emerged as a powerful medium of political communication, functioning as a visual and material language through which protest aesthetics and identity signaling are articulated. This study examines how clothing, accessories, and stylistic choices op...

2026 Faculty of Science and Technology

Evaluating the Success of Anemia Awareness Campaigns in Rural Uganda

Kibibi Muthoni L.

2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 76-80

Anemia remains a significant public health issue in rural Uganda, affecting a large portion of the population, particularly women of reproductive age and children under five. This review evaluates the effectiveness of anemia awareness campaigns implemented in...

2026 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Evaluating the Impact of Insecticide-Treated Nets on Malaria Transmission in Rural Uganda

Maina Mwaura F.

2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 98-102

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in rural Uganda, with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five and pregnant women. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been widely implemented as a primary intervention in mal...

2026 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Evaluating Access, Coverage, and Public Acceptance of Typhoid Vaccination Programs: A Comprehensive Review

Maina Mwaura F.

2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 93-97

Typhoid fever continues to be a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite the availability of effective vaccines. This comprehensive review aims to evaluate the factors influencing the success of typh...

2026 College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

Ethics of Exhibiting Human Remains and Sensitive Materials: A Global Policy Review

Nyiramukama Diana Kashaka

2026 | INOSR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 20-25

The ethics of exhibiting human remains and sensitive materials has become one of the most contested issues in contemporary museum studies, archaeology, anthropology, heritage management, and cultural policy. This review examines the global ethical, legal, and...