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Is waterbird distribution within rice paddies of eastern Uganda affected by the different stages of rice growing?
(2008)Rice paddies are becoming a common feature of Uganda’s landscapes. This study aimed to establish the effect of the different stages of rice growing on the distribution of waterbirds in rice fields in eastern Uganda. Spatial ... -
First record of the Wattled Crane Grus carunculatus in Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2009)On the afternoon of Saturday 2 May 2009, SNK had accompanied students to Kibimba rice scheme, eastern Uganda, for fieldwork when she observed one individual Wattled Crane Grus carunculatus among 30 individual Grey Crowned ... -
The Greater Flamingo Pheonicopterus roseus and other birds at the Kibimba rice scheme, eastern Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2011)Kibimba rice scheme in eastern Uganda was started in 1974, with an initial area of 650 ha but now covers an area of 1 040 ha and is under the management of Tilda Uganda Ltd, a privately owned company. Kibimba wetland ... -
Assessment of Knowledge about Schistosomiasis among Paddy Rice Farmers in Doho and Kibimba, Eastern Uganda
(2014)Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in April 2014 in Doho and Kibimba rice schemes, eastern Uganda. Methodology: Unequal number of respondents was interviewed and these were selected purposively. ... -
Is the fulvous whistling-duck a threat to the rice crop at Kibimba scheme, Eastern Uganda?
(The Institute for Bird Populations, 2014)The effect of the Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna bicolour; FWD) on the crop at Kibimba rice scheme, eastern Uganda, was investigated using both field methods and diet composition. Data were collected from 31 plots ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosomiasis in Adjacent Human Communities along the River Kochi, West Nile Region of Uganda
(International Journal of tropical Disease & Health, 2014)Aim: To assess the prevalence of Schistosomiasis in adjacent human communities along the River Kochi, West Nile region of Uganda in relation to the presence of infected Biomphalaria snails Study Design: A combination ... -
The Role of Ciconiiformes in Controlling Pests in Rice Paddies of Kibimba, Eastern Uganda
(Advances in Research, 2014)Aim: The study examined the diversity and abundance of Ciconiiforme birds and their potential role in provision of environmental services to control potential pests in rice paddies. Study Design: A cross sectional study ... -
Environmental Parameters and Biomphalaria Snail Distribution along River Kochi, West Nile Region, Uganda
(Advances in Research, 2014)Aims: To explore the abundance and distribution of the common fresh water mollusks in River Kochi, with a special focus on Biomphalaria species, a vector responsible for transmitting Schistosoma mansoni to humans. Study ... -
Observations on the trend of the Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens at breeding colonies, eastern Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2014)The Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens occurs in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar and the southern Red Sea (del Hoyo et al. 1992). It has an extremely large range with a relatively stable population, making its conservation ... -
Temporal variation of colonial nesting waterbirds in eastern Uganda.
(The Institute for Bird Populations, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate temporal variations in the populations of tree nesting colonial waterbirds in eastern Uganda. Counts of breeding pairs were made during a six year period: 2005 and 2008 to 2012. ... -
Alternative aeration to improve on the rate of aerobic decomposition of organic fraction of municipal solid waste
(2014)With increasing population and urbanization in the world over, there is increasing generation of Municipal Solid Wastes. Uganda is one of such areas in the world facing such a challenge. The current Windrow method employed ... -
Grey Crowned Cranes Balearica regulorum in urban areas of Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2015)The greatest threat to birds in tropical Africa is habitat change; often a result of unsustainable agricultural practices (BirdLife International 2013a) and this certainly applies to Grey Crowned Cranes Balearica regulorum, ... -
The challenges of adopting biogas technology as an alternative energy source in Chema and Tegeres sub-counties, Kapchorwa district
(2015)This study focused on the root causes for low adoption of Biogas technology as an alternative source of renewable energy in forested areas of Uganda. The study was conducted in Kapchorwa District in Mount Elgon Region, ... -
Local Community Adaptation to Climate Change: A Case Study of Bushika Sub County; Bududa District. April, 2015.
(2015)World over, it has been acknowledged that climate change is occurring and accompanied by devastating effects on people livelihoods. This change in climate patterns has resulted into crops failure, landslide, flooding, and ... -
Community Adaptation to Diminishing Wood Fuel Resources in Chema Sub County, Kapchorwa District, Uganda.
(2015)The study was carried out to assess community adaptation to diminishing wood fuel resources in Chema Subcounty; the research was carried out with aim of assessing Community adaptation to diminishing wood fuel resources in ... -
The Occurence of Waterborne diseases in drinking water in Nakaloke Sub-County, Mbale District Uganda
(2015)Waterborne Diseases Are The Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases In Developing Countries Especially In The Rural Areas. This Is Primarily Due Lack Of Access To Safe Drinking Water, Inadequate Sanitation And Poor Hygiene. ... -
Effects of Industrial Waste on Phytoplankton in Kirinya Bay, Lake Victoria
(Islamic Universiy In Uganda, 2015)This study investigated effect of industrial waste discharge on phytoplankton diversity and composition. This was done through the analysis of selected physico-chemical parameters of the water and phytoplankton diversity. ... -
Utilization, Physiochemical and Antibacterial activity of Medicinal Plants used in the Management of Hiv/Aids Opportunistic Infections in Njeru Sub County, Buikwe District.
(2015)HIV/AIDS pandemic is currently the largest socio-economic challenge that faces Eastern Africa including Uganda as it affects mostly the young and the most economically productive population. The majority of the people ... -
The Occurance of Controphic species on Mosquito Larval Population in Selected Habitats in Mbale Municipality, Uganda.
(2015)The study assessed the occurrence of controphic species diversity and abundance on mosquito larval population in five categories of habitat in Mbale Municipality. The goal of this study was to determine the diversity and ... -
Occurrence of Urinary tract Infection (Uti) Among the Student Hostels at Islamic University in Uganda, Main Campus
(2015)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary tract and caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli. The objective of the study was to assess the incidence of urinary tract infection among the students at ...