2023 Staff Publications

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

  1. Benson Oloya, Jane Namukobe, Matthias Heydenreich, Willy Ssengooba, Johannes Martin, Heiko Michael M¨oller, Bernd Schmidt, Robert Byamukama. (2023). Two new compounds and the anti-mycobacterial activity of the constituents from Zanthoxylum leprieurii root bark. Phytochemistry Letters 54 (2023), 107–113. doi:10.1016/j.phytol.2023.02.002.
  2. David Fred Okot, Jane Namukobe, Patrick Vudriko, Godwin Anywar, Matthias Heydenreich, Oyedeji Adebola Omowumi and Robert Byamukama. (2023). In Vitro Anti-Venom Potentials of Aqueous Extract and Oils of Toona ciliata M. Roem against Cobra Venom and Chemical Constituents of Oils. Molecules 2023, 28, 3089. https:/doi.org/10.3390/ molecules28073089.
  3. Edgar Tumwesigye; Chika Felicitas Nnadozie; Frank C Akamagwuna; Xavier Siwe Noundou; George William Nyakairu; Oghenekaro Nelson Odume (2023). Microplastics as vectors of chemical contaminants and biological agents in freshwater ecosystems: Current knowledge status and future perspectives. Environmental Pollution Volume 330, 1 August 2023, 121829 https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121829
  4. Egesa, D., Chuck, C. J., & Plucinski, P. (2023). Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of magnetically separated microalgae: effect of reaction conditions on bio-crude yield and composition. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-17
  5. Emmanuel Tebandeke, Irene O. Atuko, Betty Naziriwo, Reine Wallenberg, Ola F. Wendt, One pot synthesis of styrene carbonate from carbon dioxide and styrene in water catalyzed by nano-silver modified polyoxometalates, Sustain. Chem. Environ. (2023) 100016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scenv.2023.100016
  6. Esther Kinyua, George Nyakairu, Emmanuel Tebandeke, Nelson Odume, Photocatalytic Degradation of Microplastics: Parameters Affecting Degradation, Adv. Environ. Eng. Res. 05 (2023) 39. https:/doi.org/10.21926/aeer.2303039
  7. Florence Nantaba, John Wasswa, Henrik Kylin c,d , Hindrik Bouwman, Wolf-Ulrich Palm, Klaus Kümmerer, (2023) Spatial trends and ecotoxic risk assessment of selected pharmaceuticals in sediments from Lake Victoria, Uganda, East Africa, Science of The Total Environment, Volume 906, 1 January 2024, 167348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167348
  8. George William Atwoki Nyakairu; Job Kasule; Oris Ouma; Godfrey Bahati (2023). Origin and hydrogeochemical formation processes of geothermal fluids from the Kibiro area, Western Uganda. Applied Geochemistry Volume 152, May 2023, 105648.
  9. George William Atwoki Nyakairu; Pachris Muamba Kapanga; Ntale Muhammad; Séraphin Ntumba Lusamba; Raphael Muamba Tshimanga; Abdelhadi Ammari; Zaccheus Shehu (2024) “Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Zeolite/Bi2O3 Nanocomposite in Removal of Rhodamine B dye from Wastewater” Cleaner Water 2024-01 doi: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.clwat.2024.100004
  10. George William Nyakairu; Muhammad Ntale; Mariam Onize Usman (2023) Adsorption of Phosphate by Synthesized Silver/Calcium Oxide-Activated Carbon Nanocomposite. Adv Environ Eng Res 2023; 4(2):033
  11. Godwin Aturagaba, Dan Egesa, Edward Mubiru and Emmanuel Tebandeke, Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Water Hyacinth to form Biofuels Using Fe3O4/NiO Nanocomposite: Optimization of Reaction Conditions by Response Surface Metho-dology, (2023), Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, 13, 73-98. https:/doi.org/10.4236/jsbs.2023.133005
  12. Ibrahim Karume, Nature of support system and enzyme as key factors in immobilized biocatalyzed processes, Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2023, 4, 100048.
  13. Ibrahim Karume, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Alice Nabatanzi, Is’harq Z. T. Mukasa, and Solomon Yiga. One-pot removal of pharmaceuticals and toxic heavy metals from water using xerogel-immobilized quartz/banana peels-activated carbon, Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2023,16, 2238726. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2023.2238726
  14. Ibrahim Karume, Simon Bbumba, Simon Tewolde, Is’harq Z. T. Mukasa, and Muhammad Ntale, Impact of carbonization conditions and adsorbate nature on the performance of activated carbon in water treatment, BMC Chemistry, 2023, 17, 162. https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13065-023-01091-1
  15. Ibrahim Karume, Simon Bbumba, Simon Tewolde. How Medium Affects the Activity and Stereopreference of Thermoanaerobacter ethanolicus Secondary Alcohol Dehydrogenase Catalyzed Reduction of Ketones, Letters in Organic Chemistry, 2023, 20, 395-400. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1570178620666221021103540
  16. Kyarimpa, C., Nagawa. B.C., Omara, T., Odongo, S., Ssebugere, P., Lugasi, O.S. Ivan Gumula, I. (2023): Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Infertility and Improving Virility in the East African Community: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2023, 1-28. DOI: 10.1155/2023/6878852
  17. Manda, T., Omwoma, S., Barasa, O. G., Pembere M. A., Sifuna, D., Ochilo, L., Lagat, S., Ngeno, E., Ssebugere, P., Nagawa, B. C., Kyarimpa, C. (2024): Sorption Mechanisms and Enhancement of Selected Organochlorine Pollutants in Water on Zeolites. Journal of Chemistry 2024, 1-19.
  18. Moses Kigozi, Emmanuel Tebandeke, John Baptist Kirabira & Gabriel N. Kasozi (2023) Solvo/hydrothermal upcycling of polyethylene plastic-waste into carbon-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor application, Materials Science and Technology, DOI:10.1080/02670836.2023.2215646
  19. Moses Kigozi, Gabriel N. Kasozi, Emmanuel Tebandeke, Salluri Aswini, Tanarapu V. Anusha, P awan K. Jain, J ohn B. Kirabira, Electrochemical exfoliation and deposition of sodium-graphene oxide composite for high specific capacity cathode/anode for dual-carbon sodium ion battery application, Chem. Phys. Lett. 822 (2023) 140499. https:/doi.org/https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2023.140499
  20. Moses Kigozi, Gabriel N. Kasozi, Sachin Balaso Mohite, Sizwe Zamisa, Rajshekhar Karpoormath, John Baptist Kirabira and Emmanuel Tebandeke (2023) Non-emission hydrothermal low-temperature synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from poly (ethylene terephthalate) plastic waste for excellent supercapacitor applications, Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 16:1, DOI: 10.1080/17518253.2023.2173025
  21. Ngeno, E., Ongulu, R., Orata, F., Matovu, H., Shikuku, V., Onchiri, R., Mayaka, A., Majanga, E., Getenga, Z., Gichumbi, J., Ssebugere, P. (2023): Endocrine disrupting chemicals in wastewater treatment plants in Kenya, East Africa: Concentrations, removal efficiency, mass loading rates and ecological impacts. Environmental Research 237, Part 2, 117076.
  22. Nimusiima, D.; Byamugisha, D.; Omara, T.; Ntambi, E. Physicochemical and Microbial Quality of Water from the Ugandan Stretch of the Kagera Transboundary River. Limnol. Rev. 2023, 23, 157-176. https:/doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev23030010
  23. Okot, D. F., Namukobe, J., Vudriko, P., Anywar, G., Heydenreich, M., Omowumi, O. A., & Byamukama, R. (2023). In Vitro Anti-Venom Potentials of Aqueous Extract and Oils of Toona ciliata M. Roem against Cobra Venom and Chemical Constituents of Oils. Molecules, 28(7), 3089
  24. Oloya, B., Namukobe, J., Heydenreich, M., Ssengooba, W., Martin, J., Möller, H. M., … & Byamukama, R.(2023). Two new compounds and the anti-mycobacterial activity of the constituents from Zanthoxylum leprieurii root bark. Phytochemistry Letters, 54, 107-113
  25. Omara, T., Nagawa, B. C., Kyarimpa, C., Böhmdorfer, S., Rosenau, T., Lugasi, O. S., Matovu, H., Odongo, S., & Ssebugere, P. (2023): Lacustrine Cyanobacteria, Algal Blooms and Cyanotoxins in East Africa: Implications for Human and Ecological Health Protection. Phycology 3(1), 147-167
  26. Peter Sekandi, Jane Namukobe, Robert Byamukama, Christine Betty Nagawa, Stefano Barbini, Markus Bacher, Stefan Böhmdorfer, Thomas Rosenau. (2023) Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sun protection potential of the isolated compounds from Spermacoce princeae (K. schum). BMC. https:/doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04026-4
  27. Sekandi, P., Namukobe, J., Byamukama, R. et al. Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sun protection potential of the isolated compounds from Spermacoce princeae (K. Schum). BMC Complement Med Ther 23, 201 (2023). https:/doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04026-4
  28. Shehu , Z., Nyakairu , G. W. A., Tebandeke , E. and Odume, O. N. (2023) “Circular Economy Approach for Treatment of Water-Containing Diclofenac Using Recyclable Magnetic Fe3o4 Nanoparticles: A Case Study of Real Water Sample from Lake Victoria”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 35(22), pp. 66–81. doi: 10.9734/jpri/2023/v35i227417.
  29. Zaccheus Shehu and George. William Atwoki Nyakairu (2023) Advancing Circular Economy of Water and Wastewater Using Magnetic Nanomaterials. Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews 2023 Vol. 6 Issue 4 Pages 771-789. https:/journaljmsrr.com/index.php/JMSRR/article/view/287
  30. Zaccheus Shehu; Kalu Michael Kalu; Danbature Wilson Lamayi; Ayo Akinterinwa; Akawu Irimiya; Michael Emmanuel; Rome Kenneth; George William Atwoki Nyakairu (2023) “A Review of Global Occurrence of Emerging Pollutants in Wastewater: Present Status, Source/Pathway, Extraction and Detection Techniques” Asian Journal of Current Research, Volume 8, Issue 4, Page 24-61 DOI: 10.56557/ajocr/2023/v8i48441

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCES, MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

  1. “Jerome Kubiriba, Rockefeller Erima, Arthur Tugume, William Tinzaara, and Wilberforce Tushemereirwe. 2023. Changing dynamics in the spread and management of banana Xanthomonas wilt disease in Uganda over two decades. Phytobiomes Journal, https:/doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-06-22-0038-RVW”
  2. 2023 Rapid analysis of hydrogen cyanide in fresh cassavaroots using NIRSand machine learning algorithms: Meeting end user demand for low cyanogenic cassava. The Plant Genome, e20403. https:/doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20403
  3. Abdul Walusansa, Jamilu. E. Ssenku, Arthur. K. Tugume, Savina Asiimwe, Hussein. M. Kafeero, Dickson Aruhomukama , Jesca. L. Nakavuma , Esezah K. Kakudidi 2023 Global evidence on the potential of some Ugandan herbal medicines to mitigate antibiotic resistance: a meta-analysis across 2½ decades 41. Journal of Herbal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100698
  4. Akwongo Betty; Katuura Esther; Nsubuga Anthony M.; Tugume Patience; Andama Morgan; Anywar Godwin; Namaganda Mary; Asimwe Savina; Kakudidi Esezah Kyomugisha (2023). Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants utilized in the management of candidiasis in Northern Uganda. DOI: 10.1186/s41182-022-00471-y
  5. Alfred A. Ozimati, Williams Esuma, Francis Manze, Paula Iragaba, Michael Kanaabi, Chukwuka Ugochukwu Ano, Chiedozie Egesi, Robert S. Kawuki. 2023. Advances in Cassava Genomics, Genetics and Breeding
  6. Anywar G 2023 Agapanthus orientalis (Lily of the Nile) In: Exploring Poisonous Plants 1st Edition CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group. DOI: 10.1201/b23017-24nhttps:/www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/b23017-10/agapanthus-orientalis-lily-nile-godwin-anywar
  7. Anywar G and Tugume P. 2023. Toxicodendron succedaneum (Rhus or Wax Tree) In: Exploring Poisonous Plants
  8. Anywar G, Ssenku J, Tugume P 2023 Trigonella foenum-graceum (Fenugreek) and stressful conditions. CRC Press Taylor & Francis In: Latef, A.A.H.A. (Ed.). (2023). Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (1st ed.). CRC Press. https:/doi.org/10.1201/9781003242963
  9. Arthur Tugume, Deusdedith Rugaihukamu Mbanzibwa, Titus Alicai, Christopher Omongo, and Maruthi Midatharahally Narase Gowda. Endemism and reemergence potential of the ipomovirus Sweet potato mild mottle virus (family Potyviridae) in Eastern Africa: half a century of mystery. https:/doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-22-0031-RVW.
  10. Barahukwa, A., Chapman, C.A., Namaganda, M., Eilu, G., Omeja, P.A., Lawes, M.J. 2023. The effects of the invasive species, Lantana camara, on regeneration of an African rainforest. 61. African Journal of Ecology https:/doi.org/10.1111/aje.13133
  11. Bayiyana, I.; Bua, A.; Ozimati, A.; Mugisha, J.; Colvin, J.; Omongo, C.A. Insecticide Use by Small-Scale Ugandan Cassava Growers: An Economic Analysis. 2023 Insecticide Use by Small-Scale Ugandan Cassava Growers: An Economic Analysis 13 1043. Agricultural Food Consumption, Public Policy, and Farm Household Economics, MDPI. https:/doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13051043
  12. Cyprian Osinde, Islam S. Sobhy, David Wari, Son Truong Dinh, Yuko Hojo,Dandy A. Osibe, Tomonori Shinya, Arthur K. Tugume, Anthony M. Nsubuga & Ivan Galis. 2023. Comparative analysis of sorghum (C4) and rice (C3) plant headspace volatiles induced by artificial herbivory 18 1 Plant signaling and Behavior. DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2023.2243064
  13. Cyprian Osinde, Wataru Sakamoto, Hiromi Kajiya-Kanegae, Islam S. Sobhy, Arthur K. Tugume, Anthony M. Nsubuga & Ivan Galis 2023 “Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with sorghum susceptibility to Asian stem borer damage” 18 (1). Journal of Plant interactions https:/doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2153182
  14. Douglas O. Ochora, Caroline Murithi, Rael J. Masai, Farid Abdi, Agnes Cheruyiot, Esther Katuura, Savina Asiimwe, Alice Nabatanzi, Godwin Anywar, Hannington Oryem-Origa, Jane Namukobe, Esezah K. Kakudidi, Abiy Yenesew, Hoseah M. Akala, Edwin Kamau. 2023. Ex vivo and in vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity of Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) alston (Fabaceae). Journal of Pharmacology, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.117007
  15. Duncan Mutiso Chalo, Katrin Franke , Vaderament-A. Nchiozem-Ngnitedem , Esezah Kakudidi, Hannington Origa-Oryem, Jane Namukobe, Florian Kloss , Abiy Yenesew &Ludger A. Wessjohann 2023 Prenylated Isoflavanones with Antimicrobial Potential from the Root Bark of Dalbergia melanoxylon 13 Metabolites https:/doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060678
  16. Edema, R., Adjei, E.A., Ozimati, A.A. et al. 2023 Genetic Diversity of Cowpea Parental Lines Assembled for Breeding in Uganda 12 343 Plant Mol Biol, Springerlink https:/doi.org/10.1007/s11105-023-01394-6
  17. Gumoshabe M, Anywar G., Tugume P 2023 Access to provisioning services by local communities from Mpanga central forest reserve in central Uganda. 617033:44:00. Frontiers. For. Glob. Change. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1021664
  18. Kaggwa, B., Anywar, G., Munanura, EI., Wangalwa, R., Kyeyune, H., Okella, H. Kamba, P.F., Ogwang P E. 2023 Application of the herbal chemical marker ranking system (Herb MaRS) to the standardization of herbal raw materials: a case study. 23 348 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 1-25. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04178-3
  19. Kaggwa, B., Munanura, E.I., Kyeyune, H., Anywar, G., Okella, H., Ajayi, C.O., Wangalwa, R., Mulangwa, J., Sesaazi, C.D., Bagoloire, L.K. and Tolo, C.U. 2023. Evaluation of catechin, lupeol, and betulinic acid as markers for the chromatographic quality Control of Albizia coriaria raw materials; an experimental study. 17 5 Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. https://doi.org/10.5897/JMPR2022.7285
  20. Kaggwa, B., Nakayita, M.G., Ireeta, M.E., Kyeyune,H., Ajayi, C. O., Wangalwa, R., Walakira, D.P.,Anywar, G., Bagoloire, L.K., Kakazi, T., Ddamulira, G., Kamba, F.P., Ogwang, P.E. 2023 Chemometric Classification of Mangifera indica L. Leaf Cultivars, Based on Selected Phytochemical Parameters; Implications for Standardization of the Pharmaceutical Raw Materials” 2023 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI: 10.1155/2023/7245876
  21. Kalungi, F., Nsubuga, A. & Anywar, G. 2023 Network analysis and molecular docking studies of quercetin as a potential treatment for prostate cancer. 11 24 In Silico Pharmacology. https:/doi.org/10.1007/s40203-023-00162-4. Springer Nature.
  22. Kyolo S. K, Bbosa G. S., Odda J., Mwebaza N., Kibendelwa Z. T., Nakasujja N. and Katuura E. (2023). Indigenous knowledge and perceptions toward mental illnesses within Goma city in Democratic Republic of Congo. Translational Medicine: Open Access (TMOA).ISSN: 2993-5407 DOI: 10.33140/TMOA
  23. Kyolo, S. K., Bbosa, G. S., Nakasujja, N., Mwebaza, N., Kibendelwa, Z. T., Odda, J., & Katuura, E. (2023). Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Medicinal Plants Used in Management of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Goma City, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Open Journal of Depression, 12, 23-40. https://www.scirp.org/pdf/ojd_2023081415102208.pdf
  24. Lutoti S, Kaggwa B, Kamba PF, Mukonzo J, Sesaazi CD, Katuura E. (2023) Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in Breast Cancer Treatment by Traditional Health Practitioners in Central Uganda. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 16:635-651. DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S387256
  25. Lydia, N., Basamba, T. A., Nyakoojo, C., Mustafa, A. S., Saidi, N., Mutumba, G. M., & Ssenku, J. E. (2023). Ecological distribution and genetic diversity of Azolla in Uganda. BMC Plant Biology, 23(1), 131. https://bmcplantbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12870-023-04146-6
  26. Mustafa, A.S., Ssenku, J.E., Nyachwo, E.B., Ruto, CG., Bunani, N., Musimami G, Maseruka R., Anywar G 2023 Assessing knowledge and willingness to use genetically modified crops in Uganda. 12 28 BMC Agriculture & Food Security https:/doi.org/10.1186/s40066-023-00434-4
  27. Nyero, A., Achaye, I., Anywar Upoki, G., & Malinga, G. M. 2023. Inorganic nutrients and heavy metals in some wild edible plants consumed by rural communities in Northern Uganda: Implications for human health. Heliyon. https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18999
  28. Nyero, A., Anywar,G. U., Malinga, G.M. 2023. Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of some wild edible plants locally consumed by rural communities in northern Uganda. 10 (403).Frontiers in Nutrition. https:/doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1070031. DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1070031
  29. Obakiro, S. B., Kiyimba, K., Lukwago, T. W., Lulenzi, J., Owor, R. O., Andima, M., Hokello, J. F., Kawuma, C., Nantale, G., Kibuule, D., Anywar, G., Waako, P., & Gavamukulya Y. 2023. Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of diabetes mellitus in eastern Uganda. Phytomedicine. Plus, 100486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2023.100486
  30. Ochora DO, Murithi C, Masai RJ, Abdi F, Cheruyiot A, Katuura E, Asiimwe S, Nabatanzi A, Anywar G, Oryem-Origa H, Namukobe J, Kakudidi EK, Yenesew A, Akala HM, Kamau E.(2023). Ex vivo and in vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity of Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) alston (Fabaceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 5:117007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.117007
  31. Odoi, J. B., Adjei, E. A., Hendre, P, Nantogo, J.S, Ozimati A.A, Badji A, Nakabonge G, Edema R, Gwali S, Odong T.L, 2023 Genetic diversity and population structure among Ugandan shea tree (Vitellaria paradpxa subsp.nilotica) accessions based on DaRTSeq Markers. 1-13 Crop Science Society of America. DOI: 10.1002/csc2.21013. https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4182
  32. Okot DF, Namukobe J, Vudriko P, Anywar G, Heydenreich M, Omowumi OA, Byamukama R. 2023. In Vitro Anti-Venom Potentials of Aqueous Extract and Oils of Toona ciliata M. Roem against Cobra Venom and Chemical Constituents of Oils. 28 (7). Molecules. MDPI. https:/doi.org/10.3390/molecules28073089. DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073089
  33. Olatunde, A., Munir, N., Anywar, G., Hanif, M., Waqif, H., Tijjani, H., Sawicka, B. and Muhammad, A. 2023 Medicinal Herbs against Central Nervous System Disorders. In Phytochemical Drug Discovery for Central Nervous System Disorders (eds C. Egbuna and M. Rudrapal). Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119794127.ch15
  34. Romani, T., Mundry, R., Shaban, G. M., Konarzewski, M., Namaganda, M., Hobaiter, C., Gruber, T., & Hicks, T. C. 2023 Decay rates of arboreal and terrestrial nests of Eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, Uganda: Implications for population size estimates. 85. e23536 American Journal of Primatology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.23536
  35. Ssenku, J. E., Naziriwo, B., Kutesakwe, J., Mustafa, A. S., Kayeera, D. & Tebandeke, E. (2023). Mercury accumulation in food crops and phytoremediation potential of wild plants thriving in artisanal and small-scale gold mining areas in Uganda. Pollutants, 3(2), 181-196. https://doi.org/10.3390/pollutants3020014
  36. Ssenku, J. E., Tugume, P., & Anywar, G. 2023 3 Anethum graveolens and Stressful Conditions In: Latef, A.A.H.A. (Ed.). Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (1st ed.). CRC Press. https:/doi.org/10.1201/9781003242963
  37. Tabuti, J.R.S., Obakiro, S.B., Nabatanzi, A. Godwin Anywar, Cissy Nambejja, Michael R. Mutyaba, Timothy Omara, and Paul Waako. 2023. Medicinal plants used for the treatment of malaria by indigenous communities of Tororo District, Eastern Uganda. Trop Med Health 51, 34. https:/doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00526-8, PMCID: PMC10258082
  38. Tugume, P., Ssenku, J. E., & Anywar, G. 2023. 8 Cuminum cyminum and Stressful Conditions. In: Latef, A.A.H.A. (Ed.). Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (1st ed.). CRC Press. https:/doi.org/10.1201/9781003242963.
  39. Walusansa, A., Ssenku, J. E., Tugume, A. K., Asiimwe, S., Kafeero, H. M., Aruhomukama, D., … & Kakudidi, E. K. (2023). Global evidence on the potential of some Ugandan herbal medicines to mitigate antibiotic resistance: a meta-analysis across 2½ decades. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 41, 100698. https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100698
  40. Chalo, D. M., Franke, K., Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, V. A., Kakudidi, E., Origa-Oryem, H., Namukobe, J., … & Wessjohann, L. A. (2023). Prenylated Isoflavanones with Antimicrobial Potential from the Root Bark of Dalbergia melanoxylon. Metabolites, 13(6), 678. https:/doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060678

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND PETROLEUM STUDIES

  1. J.J. Pidho, A.G. Batte, M.J. Altammar, Y. Cheng, I.M. Ssewannyaga, C. Yan (2023). Inclusion of anisotropy in understanding rock deformation and inter-well fracture growth in layered formation through CZM based XFEM Geoenergy Science and Engineering, doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211863.
  2. J.J. Pidho, Y. Cheng, A.G. Batte, C. Yan, I.M. Ssewannyaga, (2023). Activation of Natural Fractures during Hydraulic Fracturing in Elastoplastic Jointed Rocks, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2023.10950.
  3. Joseph Kwadwo Asenso, Betty Nagudi and Kevin Aanyu, 2023. Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production in Emerging Markets and Developing economies: in The Economics of the Oil and Gas Industry Edited by Joshua Yindenaba Abor, Amin Karim, and Runa Brannlund, p30-42, Routledge, New York. Doi 10.4324/9781003315056.
  4. Kabir Shola Ahmed, Keyu Liu, Moussa Harouna , Jianliang Liu, Lauben Twinomujuni, Hamidou Ba Abdoul Aziz, Jia Kun, Hafizullah Abba Ahmed. Integrated 3D geological analysis of hydrocarbon maturation and migration in rift basins: Insights from the Niger Chad Basin. Journal of African Earth Sciences 210 (2024) 105157. DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2023.105157 
  5. Nakajigo, J., Kiberu, J. M., Johansen, T. A., Jensen, E. H., & Tiberindwa, J. V. (2023). Rock physics analysis of reservoir units of the Semliki basin, Albertine graben: A case study. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 200, 104876. DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2023.104876
  6. Nakajigo, J., Johansen, T. A., Kiberu, J. M., Jensen, E. H., & Tiberindwa, J. V. (2024). Prediction of reservoir properties using inverse rock physics modelling in Kanywataba Exploration area Albertine Graben. Petroleum Geoscience, petgeo2023-031. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/petgeo2023-031

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

  1. Arop, M.D., Kasumba, H., Kasozi, J., Berntsson, F. Optimal Actuator Placement For Control Of Vibrations Induced By Pedestrian-Bridge Interactions Mathematics in Applied Sciences and Engineering, 2023, 4(3), pp. 172–195
  2. Asaph Keikara Muhumuza, Karl Lundengård, Anatoliy Malyarenko, Sergei Silvestrov, John Magero Mango & Godwin Kakuba. The Wishart Distribution on Symmetric Cones.
  3. Batte, H., Ddamulira, M., Kasozi, J. and Luca, F._ On the exponential diophantine equation. _Ramanujan J (2024). https:/doi.org/10.1007/s11139-023-00818-x
  4. Bett, N., Kasozi, J., Ruturwa, D. Dependency Modeling Approach of Cause-Related Mortality and Longevity Risks: HIV/AIDS Risks, 2023, 11(2), 38
  5. Djinja, D., Silvestrov, S., & Tumwesigye, A. B. (2023). Representations of Polynomial Covariance Type Commutation Relations by Over Linear Measure Integral Spaces Operators on Lp. Stochastic Processes, Statistical Methods, and Engineering Mathematics: SPAS 2019, Västerås, Sweden, September 30–October 2, 408, 59
  6. Djinja, D., Silvestrov, S., & Tumwesigye, A. B. (2023). Some Algebraic Properties of Representations of Polynomial Covariance Commutation Relations. In Algebra without Borders–Classical and Constructive Nonassociative Algebraic Structures: Foundations and Applications (pp. 379-417). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
  7. Djinja, D., Silvestrov, S., Tumwesigye, A.B. (2023). Multiplication and Linear Integral Operators on Lp Spaces Representing Polynomial Covariant Type Commutation Relations. In: Silvestrov, S., Malyarenko, A. (eds) Non-commutative and Non-associative Algebra and Analysis Structures. SPAS 2019. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 426. Springer, Cham. https:/doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32009-5_9
  8. Djinja, D., Silvestrov, S., Tumwesigye, A.B. (2023). Representations of Polynomial Covariance Type Commutation Relations by Piecewise Function Multiplication and Composition Operators. In: Silvestrov, S., Malyarenko, A. (eds) Non-commutative and Non-associative Algebra and Analysis Structures. SPAS 2019. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 426. Springer, Cham. https:/doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32009-5_10
  9. Dukunde, A., Ntaganda, J.M., Kasozi, J., Nzabanita, J. Prediction of the Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Risk Factors in Rwanda Using Gibbs Sampling Method. Diseases, 2023, 11(2), 87
  10. Juma Kasozi, Erina Nanyonga, and Fred Mayambala. Prediction of the Stock Prices at Uganda Securities Exchange Using the Exponential Ornstein–Uhlenbeck Model. International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Volume 2023, Article ID 2377314, 8 pages. https:/doi.org/10.1155/2023/2377314.
  11. Kemboi Yego, N., Kasozi, J., Nkurunzinza, J. Optimizing Pension Participation in Kenya through Predictive Modeling: A Comparative Analysis of Tree-Based Machine Learning Algorithms and Logistic Regression Classifier Risks, 2023, 11(4), 77
  12. Kimuli P. I and Ssevviiri D, Characterization of regular modules, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 33,(2023), 54–76
  13. Kimuli P. I and Ssevviiri D, Weakly-morphic modules, Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo, II., 72, (2023), 1583–1598
  14. Kyomuhangi, Annet; Ssevviiri, David, Generalised reduced modules. Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo (2) 72 (2023), no. 1, 421–431.
  15. Martin Arop, Henry Kasumba, Juma Kasozi and Fredrik Berntsson. Optimal Actuator Placement for Control of Vibrations Induced by Pedestrian-Bridge Interactions. Mathematics in Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 3, 2023. 172-195. DOI: https:/doi.org/10.5206/mase/15949.
  16. Mirumbe, I., Nakakawa, J.N., Mango, J.M. On the Local Stability of a Certain Class of Polynomial Differential System Malaysian Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 2023, 17(2), pp. 179–189
  17. Nabiyonga, B. K.; Kitayimbwa, J.M.; Mugisha, J. Y. T. Modelling asthma development in a population with genetic risk and polluted environment Nonlinear Anal. Model. Control 28 (2023), no. 2, [308–325].
  18. Nanyondo, J., Kasumba, H. Analysis of heterogeneous vehicular traffic: Using proportional densities, Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2024, 633, 129387
  19. Nelson K. Yego, Joseph Nkurunziza, Juma Kasozi. Drivers of potential policyholders’ uptake of insurance in Kenya using Random Forest. Insurance Markets and Companies, 14(1), 22-34. doi:10.21511/ins.14(1).2023.03
  20. Nelson K. Yego, Joseph Nkurunziza, Juma Kasozi. Optimizing Pension Participation in Kenya through Predictive Modeling: A Comparative Analysis of Tree-Based Machine Learning Algorithms and Logistic Regression Classifier. Risks 2023, 11(4), 77; https:/doi.org/10.3390/risks11040077.
  21. Petsakos, A., Kozicka, M., Blomme, G., Nakakawa, J. N Ocimati, W., Gotor, E. The potential impact of banana Xanthomonas wilt on food systems in Africa: modeling scenarios of policy response and disease control measures. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023, 7, 1207913
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

  1. Amos Olanya, Denis Okello, Bosco Oruru, and Akisophel Kisolo (2023). Natural Radioactivity Levels and Radiogenic Heat Production in River Sediments from Gulu and Amuru Districts, Northern Uganda. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 70(1): 60-85
  2. Daniel N Katongole, Karidewa Nyeinga, Denis Okello, Daniel Mukiibi, James Mubiru and Yeeko Kisira. (2023).Spatial and Temporal Solar Potential Variation Analysis in Uganda Using Measured Data. Tanzania Journal of Science 49(1), DOI: https:/dx.doi.org/10.4314/tjs.v49i1.1
  3. Emmanuel Muhoozi, Gertrude Ayugi, Denis Muyimbwa, Bosco Oruru, Henry Kyagulanyi and Ruth Wabwile (2023). Heavy Metals and Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Distribution Risk Assessment in Wetlands in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 8(2): 35-41.
  4. Habakwiha V, Oruru B, and Ireeta WT (2023). Modeling Radionuclide Transfer from Pasture to Milk in Kisoro, South-Western Uganda. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 4(3): 115
  5. Jimmy Chaciga, Karidewa Nyeinga, Denis Okello, Ole J. Nydal. Design and Experimental Analysis on a Single Tank Energy Storage System Integrated with a Cooking Unit using Funnel System. 2024. Journal of Energy Storage, vol 79, https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110163
  6. Nzala, N. W., Ssebiyonga, N., Muyimbwa, D., & Ssenyonga, T. (2023). A Radial Basis Function Neural Network Algorithm for the Simultaneous Retrieval of Two Meteorological Parameters from Solar Radiation. Tanzania Journal of Science, 49(3), 603-615.
  7. Nzala, N., Muyimbwa, D., Ssenyonga, N., & Ssebiyonga, T. (2022). An inverse artificial neural network algorithm for retrieval of sunshine hours from ground-based global solar irradiation measurements. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 3(4).
  8. Swaleh Tusiime, Karidewa Nyeinga, Denis Okello and Ole J. Nydal. 2023. Thermal Performance of a Mechanical Thermostat for Charging an Energy Storage System. Tanzania Journal of Science. Vol. 49(2), DOI: https:/dx.doi.org/10.4314/tjs.v49i2.1
  9. Vianney Habakwiha, Bosco Oruru, and Winston Tumps Ireeta (2023). Estimation of Radiological Effects from Consumption of milk from Volcanic areas of Kisoro, South-western Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 8(1): 81-91.
  10. Vianney Habakwiha, Bosco Oruru, and Winston Tumps Ireeta (2023). Estimation of Radiological Effects from Consumption of milk from Volcanic areas of Kisoro, South-western Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 8(1): 81-91.
  11. Petja Dobreva and Nicholas Kwarikunda (2023) Assessment of the performance, payback and preferability of residential solar water heaters (SWHs)—A case study in Windhoek, Namibia, Cleaner Energy Systems, https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2023.100095
  12. Romain Schindelholz, David Notzon, Jimmy Chaciga, Olivia Julia, Chiara Ongaro,Juliette Dutheil, Luc Burnier, Krishna Manwani, Jeremy Fleury, Nicholas Kwarikunda, Andreas Schüler (2023), Performances studies of a basket-based solar cooker for humanitarian aid in Uganda, Solar Energy, https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112272

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND SPORTS SCIENCE

  1. Atiku SM, Kasozi D, Campbell K. (2023) Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) of Angiotensin-Converting
    Enzymes (ACE1 and ACE2): A Plausible Explanation for the Global Variation in COVID-19 Prevalence. J
    Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst. Apr 3;2023:9668008. doi: 10.1155/2023/9668008. eCollection 2023. PMID: 37051471
  2. Biryomumaisho Justus Murokore, Raphael Wangalwa, Alex Paul Wacoo Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Hannington Gumisiriza ,Agnes Nandutu Masawi Peter Vuzi California (2023.) “Aflatoxin Susceptible Food Consumption Frequency, Prevalence, and Levels in Household Foodstuffs in Southwestern Uganda,” Journal of Food Quality, vol. 2023, Article ID 4769432, 7 pages, https:/doi.org/10.1155/2023/4769432
  3. Namaste, S.M.L., Baingana, R. and Brindle, E. (In press). Hemoglobin measurement in venous blood versus single-drop and pooled capillary blood: A method-comparison study in a controlled and survey setting in Uganda among children and women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.025
  4. Nambala P, Mulindwa J, Noyes H, Alibu VP, Nerima B, Namulondo J, Nyangiri O, Matovu E, MacLeod A, Musaya J; TrypanoGEN+ Research Group as Members of the H3Africa Consortium (2023): Differences in gene expression profiles in early and late stage rhodesiense HAT individuals in Malawi. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. Dec 6;17(12):e0011803. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0011803
  5. Namulondo J, Nyangiri OA, Kimuda MP, Nambala P, Nassuuna J, Egesa M, Nerima B, Biryomumaisho S, Mugasa CM, Nabukenya I, Kato D, Elliott A, Noyes H, Tweyongyere R, Matovu E, Mulindwa J; TrypanoGEN+ research group of the H3Africa consortium. Transcriptome analysis of peripheral blood of Schistosoma mansoni infected children from the Albert Nile region in Uganda reveals genes implicated in fibrosis pathology. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023 Nov 15;17(11):e0011455. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011455. PMID: 37967122; PMCID: PMC10686515
  6. Nyangiri OA, Mulindwa J, Namulondo J, Kitibwa A, Nassuuna J, Elliott A, Kimuda MP, Boobo A, Nerima B, Adriko M, Dunton NJ, Madhan GK, Kristiansen M, Casacuberta-Partal M, Noyes H, Matovu E; TrypanoGEN+ Research group of the H3Africa consortium. Variants of IL6, IL10, FCN2, RNASE3, IL12B and IL17B loci are associated with Schistosoma mansoni worm burden in the Albert Nile region of Uganda. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023 Nov 30;17(11):e0011796. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011796. PMID: 38033168; PMCID: PMC10715658.
  7. Oscar Asanya Nyangiri, Julius Mulindwa, Joyce Namulondo, Anna Kitibwa, Jacent Nassuuna, Alison Elliott, Magambo Phillip Kimuda, Alex Boobo, Barbara Nerima, Moses Adriko, Nathan J Dunton, Gaganjit Kaur Madhan, Mark Kristiansen, Miriam Casacuberta-Partal, Harry Noyes, Enock Matovu; TrypanoGEN+ Research group of the H3Africa consortium. Variants of IL6, IL10, FCN2, RNASE3, IL12B and IL17B loci are associated with Schistosoma mansoni worm burden in the Albert Nile region of Uganda. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 Nov; 17(11): e0011796.
  8. Peter Nambala, Harry Noyes, Joyce Namulondo, Oscar Nyangiri, Enock Matovu, Vincent Pius Alibu, Barbara Nerima, Annette MacLeod, Janelisa Musaya, Julius Mulindwa, the TrypanoGEN+ Research Group as Members of the H3Africa Consortium. Transcriptome profiles of T. b. rhodesiense in Malawi reveal focus specific gene expression Profiles associated with pathology, July 2023. doi: https:/doi.org/10.1101/2023.07.11.548495