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Systematics of the Thirteen-scaled Green Snake Philothamnus carinatus (Squamata: Colubridae), with the description of a cryptic new species from Central and East Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2023-11)Abstract Recent molecular phylogenies of African Green Snakes suggested the geographically widespread species Philothamnus carinatus includes at least two distinct lineages. We utilised an integrative taxonomic approach ... -
Evaluation of precipitation simulations in CMIP6 models over Uganda
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2021-07)Abstract This study employed 15 CMIP6 GCMs and evaluated their ability to simulate rainfall over Uganda during 1981–2014. The models and the ensemble mean were assessed based on the ability to reproduce the annual ... -
Who are the elephants living in the hybridization zone? How genetics may guide conservation to better protect endangered elephants
(Elsevier B.V, 2021-12)Abstract After a long-standing debate, African elephants are now considered by the IUCN as two distinct species: savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana), listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, ... -
Pollution from cooking in rural and poor urban households of Africa: A methodological review
(AOSIS, 2022-12)The article examines the effect of cooking food in kitchens on the health of women, as women and children are at a greater risk to indoor air pollution (IAP). It is important to study the cooking practices and prevalent ... -
Topographic influence on landslides characteristics and implication for risk management in upper Manafwa catchment, Mt Elgon Uganda
(Springer International Publishing, 2020-09)Abstract Abstract This study aimed to characterize the topographic effect on landslides attributes and explore the implications on risk management in a tropical mountainous environment. A database was constructed based ... -
Bioecology of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), its management and potential patterns of seasonal spread in Africa.
(Public Library of Science, 2021-06)Abstract Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) has rapidly spread in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and has emerged as a major pest of maize and sorghum in the continent. For effective monitoring and a better ... -
Do Trees on Farms Improve Household Well-Being? Evidence From National Panel Data in Uganda
(Frontiers Media, 2020-09)Trees on farms provide livelihood benefits to households across Africa. To date, however, evidence on how such trees affect household well-being over time remains lacking. Evidence is especially sparse at the national ... -
Three spatially separate records confirm the presence of and provide a range extension for the giant pangolin Smutsia gigantea in Kenya
(Cambridge University Press, 2022-07-04)Abstract Abstract Pangolins are some of the most overexploited but least studied mammals. The giant pangolin Smutsia gigantea is the largest of the eight pangolin species, measuring up to 180 cm in length and weighing up ... -
My life among the apes
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc, 2021-06)I have spent over 40 years studying the behavior of our closest living relatives, the apes. In this paper, I review my research on the spacing, mating, and vocal behavior of gibbons and orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) and ... -
Associations between exposure to landscape fire smoke and child mortality in low-income and middle-income countries: a matched case-control study
(Elsevier Ltd, 2021-09)BACKGROUND The prevalence of landscape fires has increased, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to assess the impact of exposure to landscape fire smoke (LFS) on the health of children. ... -
Social innovations and drivers in flood early warning systems: A community-based transboundary perspective from Elegu flood plain in Northern Uganda
(2023-06)Early warning systems play significant roles in disaster risk reduction and management. However, a global picture of how they function on the ground, especially in developing countries, is lacking. This study assessed ... -
Drivers of Solid Waste Segregation and Recycling in Kampala Slums, Uganda: A Qualitative Exploration Using the Behavior Centered Design Model
(MDPI AG, 2022-09-02)Abstract Solid-waste management is a challenge in many cities, especially in low-income countries, including Uganda. Simple and inexpensive strategies such as solid-waste segregation and recycling have the potential to ... -
Genetic Analyses and Genomic Predictions of Root Rot Resistance in Common Bean Across Trials and Populations
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-03)Root rot in common bean is a disease that causes serious damage to grain production, particularly in the upland areas of Eastern and Central Africa where significant losses occur in susceptible bean varieties. Pythium spp. ... -
Contextualising environmental and climate change migration in Uganda
(Routledge, 2023-01-18)ABSTRACT The complex linkage between environment, climate change and migration is increasingly capturing global debate. Uganda faces widespread environmental degradation and high vulnerability to climate change impacts ... -
Bucerotidae from the early Miocene of Napak, Uganda (East Africa): the earliest hornbill with a modern-type beak
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc, 2021-03-04)Hornbills (Bucorvidae and Bucerotidae) are among the most recognizable groups of birds. Their large, curved beak topped by a casque is their most obvious feature. Here, we describe the earliest fossil of a hornbill, and ... -
Ecological distribution and genetic diversity of Azolla in Uganda
(BMC, 2023-03-08)Abstract Background Azolla is an important aquatic fern whose agronomic potential has not been fully exploited in Uganda. This study aimed at determining the genetic variation in the Azolla species existing in Uganda and ... -
Adoption Patterns and Intensity for Multiple BananaTechnologies in Uganda
(MDPI AG, 2022-12)The adoption of improved technologies is widely recognized as key to improving agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study analyzes adoption patterns and intensity of multiple banana technologies in Uganda ... -
Can Domestic Food Production Provide Future Urban Populations with Food and Nutrition Security?—Insights from Bangladesh, Kenya and Uganda
(MDPI AG, 2023-06-02)Abstract: Population growth and urbanization increasingly put pressure on our planet’s availability of areas needed for food production. The dependencies on domestically produced food are increasingly judged favourable, ... -
A Review of Adsorption Techniques for Removal of Phosphates from Wastewater
(Water Science & Technology, 2022)Phosphate is considered the main cause of eutrophication and has received considerable attention recently. Several methods have been used for removal of phosphates in water and these include biological treatment, membrane ... -
Toxicological evaluation of the aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae)
(Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2012)Ethnopharmacological relevance: The rapid increase in consumption of herbal remedies worldwide has been stimulated by several factors, including the notion that all herbal products are safe and effective. However, over ...
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