KIU Publications

Research outputs, reports, policy briefs and knowledge products from KIU scholars and partners.

Scholarly Work

KIU publications archive

Search peer-reviewed articles, reports, books, policy briefs and other scholarly outputs by KIU researchers and collaborators.

Reset
5,563 results found Use the filters to narrow results by title, author, section, publication year or keyword.
2017 School of Pharmacy

Immunopotentiators in Modern Vaccines

• N. Woods1, • K. Niwasabutra1, • R. Acevedo2, • J. Igoli1, 3, • N.A. Altwaijry1, • J. Tusiimire • A.I. Gray • D.G. Watson, • V.A. Ferro

2017 | https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804019-5.00011-6 | Pp. Pages 211–229

Immunopotentiators derived from different natural sources are under investigation with varying success. This chapter gives an overview of developments from plants, fungi, marine organisms, and insects. Plant-derived immune stimulators consist of a diverse ran...

2017 School of Allied Health Sciences

Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolates from Japanese quails (Coturnixcoturnix japonica) in Kelantan, Malaysia

Samuel Mailafia, Desalini Nagappan; and Pwaveno Huladeino Bamaiyi

2017 | ISOI Journal Of Microbiology, Biotechnology And Food Science | 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 School of Allied Health Sciences

Health Education is a Key Pillar in Reducing Prevalence of Typhoid among Febrile Patients in Peri-Urban Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Benard Kiwungulo, Theophillus Pius, Saphurah Nabaasa, Ritah Kiconco, Geofrey Amanya, Christine Amongi, Tamale Andrew, Nathan Ruhinda, Yashim J S Blessing, Collins Atuheire

2017 | International Journal of Scientific Study | Pp. 130-135

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 School of Allied Health Sciences

Roof-Harvested Rainwater is a Potential Source of Bacteriaassociated Diarrhea in a Peri-Urban Southern Uganda Setting: Cross-Sectional Study

Collins Atuheire, Theophillus Pius, Saphurah Nabaasa, Ritah Kiconco, Bernard Kiwungulo, Geofrey Amanya, Winnie Akiteng, Joseph Erume, Tamale Andrew, Kyobutungi Victo, Yashim J.S Blessing and Nathan Ruhinda

2017 | International Journal of Development Research | 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...

2017 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Medicinal plants use in and around kalinzu central forest reserve, Western Uganda

Danson Musinguzi, Anne Tumushabe, Kassim Sekabira, Twaha A Basamba and Dominic Byarugaba

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 School of Allied Health Sciences

Seroprevalence of Brucellosis among Farmers and Veterinary Technical Staff in Peninsular Malaysia (Seroprevalens Bruselosis dalam Kalangan Peladang dan Kakitangan Teknikal Veterinar di Semenanjung Malaysia)

P.H. BAMAIYI, L. HASSAN, S. KHAIRANI-BEJO, M. ZAINALABIDIN, A. ADZHAR, N. MOKHTAR, M. RAMLAN, P. CHANDRAWATHANI, N. HAMIDAH, N. ABDULLAH, A.M. HUSNA MAIZURA & B.V. KHEBIR

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 School of Allied Health Sciences

Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolates from Japanese quails (Coturnixcoturnix japonica) in Kelantan, Malaysia

Samuel Mailafia, Desalini Nagappan; and Pwaveno Huladeino Bamaiyi

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 School of Allied Health Sciences

Health Education is a Key Pillar in Reducing Prevalence of Typhoid among Febrile Patients in Peri-Urban Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Benard Kiwungulo, Theophillus Pius, Saphurah Nabaasa, Ritah Kiconco, Geofrey Amanya, Christine Amongi, Tamale Andrew, Nathan Ruhinda, Yashim J S Blessing, Collins Atuheire

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 School of Allied Health Sciences

ROOF-HARVESTED RAINWATER IS A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF BACTERIAASSOCIATED DIARRHEA IN A PERI-URBAN SOUTHERN UGANDA SETTING: CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Collins Atuheire, Theophillus Pius, Saphurah Nabaasa, Ritah Kiconco, Bernard Kiwungulo, Geofrey Amanya, Winnie Akiteng, Joseph Erume, Tamale Andrew, Kyobutungi Victo, Yashim J.S Blessing and Nathan Ruhinda

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 Faculty of Science and Technology

Unintentional human insider threats mitigation measures in universities in Uganda

Businge Phelix Mbabazi, Jehopio Peterand, JWF Muwanga – Zake

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...