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2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Undernutrition among HIV-positive Children of age 1-5 Years attending the ART Clinic in Bushenyi Health Centre IV Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality, Bushenyi District

Ssesanga Godfrey

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 78-86

Worldwide, more than 3.4 million children under the age of 5 are infected with HIV. Both acute and chronicmalnutrition are major problems for HIV-positive children living in resource-limited settings. In Uganda, the datafrom ART clinics revealed that up to 23...

2024 Faculty of Education

The Intersection of Traditional African Matriarchy, Neo-Colonialism, and Gender Equality: A Decolonizing Perspective and Collaborative Approach for Societal Transformation

Adamu Mohammed Yari

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 15-18

This research explores the enduring influence of colonialism in the form of neo-colonialism, particularly itsdisproportionate impact on women, constituting a dual tragedy. Focusing on indigenous perspectives, thestudy emphasizes the decolonization of gender a...

2024 Faculty of Education

The Influence of Human Activity and Environmental Factors on Gully Erosion

Arikpo Jacintha Jackie

2024 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 80-85

Gully erosion, far from confined to specific terrains like badlands or mountainous areas, stands as a global issuecontributing significantly to land degradation across various soil types susceptible to crusting or piping. Evenafter initial triggers cease, for...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

The Impact of Interactive Mass Media in Voters' Education for the 2023 General Election in Nigeria: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Informed Decision- Making

Makata Jacinta Chigbo

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 10-14

This paper explores the significant role of mass media in voters' education, focusing on its potential impact on theupcoming 2023 general election in Nigeria. Drawing on the Agenda Setting Theory and the capabilities ofinteractive communication, the study exa...

2024 College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

The Impact of Experiential Learning on Students’ Academic Achievements a Case of Lukaya Town Council in Kalungu District

Nakitiibwa Caroline and Gwokyalya Edith Baagala

2024 | IAA Journal of Education | Pp. 37-46

This experimental study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of experiential learning strategies in influencingstudents learning. This study was undertaken in the form of a naturalistic inquiry. A naturalistic inquiry is one thatis conducted in a natura...

2024 Faculty of Education

The Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns on Women's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Uganda's Kampala District

Victoria A. Nyineizooba and Joel Isabirye

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 32-47

In Uganda, breast cancer affects 116 out of every 100,000 women. Worldwide, the yearly incidence rate of breastcancer (BRCA) is more than 1 million cases and more than 411,000 deaths. In underdeveloped nations, the survivalrate is less than 50%, while in indu...

2024 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Effects of Freezing on the Nutritional Composition of Fish

1,2Ugwu Chinyere Nneoma*, 1,3Okon, Michael Ben and 1Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima

2024 | INOSR Experimental Science | Pp. 61-65

The degradation of fish in the storage condition of the freezer is influenced by several factors which include thefishing species, the rate at which the fish is frozen, the temperature at which it is stored, the duration of storage, thetype of freezing applie...

2024 College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

The Effectiveness of Brainstorming in Developing Students’ Creative and Critical Thinking. A Case of Kakungulu Memorial School Kibuli in Makindye Division Kampala District

Namagembe Rehema and Taligoola Deborah

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 34-41

This qualitative study was conducted at Kakungulu Memorial School-Kibuli in Makindye Division, Kampala District,to assess the effectiveness of brainstorming in developing learners’ critical and creative thinking. The targetpopulation was all students from gra...

2024 College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

The Effect of Climate Change on Food Security in Gedo, Jubaland, Somalia

Ahmed Mohamed Isse

2024 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 44-60

Climate change is a global phenomenon that has far-reaching consequences for various sectors, including agricultureand food security. It is widely acknowledged that the impacts of climate change pose a significant threat to foodproduction systems and the live...

2024 Faculty of Education

Stagecraft in Crisis: Theatre's Role as a Catalyst for Societal Healing and Change amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic

James Ashaba T.

2024 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 38-43

This study examines the multifaceted role of theatre in a Covid-19-affected society, focusing on its functions ineducation, entertainment, and social change. It explores theatre's capacity for raising awareness, disseminatingcritical health information, and p...