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2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-9
Effective household solid waste management is a critical challenge facing many urban centers in developingcountries like Uganda. The rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have led toa significant increase in solid waste gene...
2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 60-67
As part of the ongoing search for potent and resistance-free antibacterial medicinal plants, this study aimed toevaluate the antibacterial properties of the plant extract of Vernonia amygdalina, commonly known as bitter leaf.Standard procedures were used to p...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | Pp. 78-90
Non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a significant concern in HIV management, particularlyamong young adults. This study investigates the factors associated with non-adherence to ART among young adultsattending Jinja Regional Referral Hospita...
2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 54-59
Tablet formulation, a widely used dosage form, relies on excipients like diluents to ensure product quality. Thisstudy investigates the potential of Musa acuminata (matoke banana) starch as a diluent in paracetamol tablets.Starch was extracted from matoke ban...
2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 15-21
Herbal medicines, including Kabuuti cough syrup, have gained popularity in treating various ailments, yettheir safety and efficacy require scientific scrutiny. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological andbiochemical effects of Kabuuti herbal cough syrup...
2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 22-23
Ethnopharmacological information indicates that the leaves of Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex. Hiern are used inthe treatment of anemia in western and central Uganda. In this study, the aqueous leaf extract of Hibiscusacetosella Welw. ex. Hiern was tested for it...
2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-7
Environmental conservation is a pressing global concern, with Uganda experiencing its own challenges incombating environmental crimes. Despite recent developments in conservation laws, the effectiveness of thesemeasures remains uncertain. This article investi...
2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 38-48
Proper management of pharmaceutical waste is crucial for safeguarding public health and the environment. Thisstudy aimed to comprehensively assess pharmaceutical waste management practices in hospitals, pharmacies, andhouseholds within Bushenyi-Ishaka Municip...
2024 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 90-99
Anthrax is regarded as a zoonotic animal disease that tends to pose a threat not only to livestock but also to theglobal environment, economy, health and well-being of the general public. However, it suffices to state thatUganda has also had its fair share as...
2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 49-59
Public health continues to place a high priority on childhood vaccination, but successful immunisationprogrammes depend on an understanding of mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours (KAB) towardsvaccination. The purpose of this study was to evaluate th...