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- ItemSelection and acquisition of grey literature in Kampala International University Library, Uganda(KIU Journal of Education, 2024) Igligli, Joseph Ungwugwaye; Obafemi, Ibukun-Oluwa Chidinma; Ugaba, Godwin Agim; Nicholas KamogaThe study investigates the selection and acquisition of grey literature in Kampala International University-Uganda. Four research objectives and questions were formulated to guide the study. The literature was reviewed accordingly. A survey research method was adopted for the study. The population used was fifty respondents consisting of all library staff in the KIU library. No sampling technique was used since the entire population was used (census approach). We handed out a questionnaire called "How We Choose and Get Grey Literature at Kampala International University (SAGLKIULQ)" to gather data. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted using simple percentages due to the nature of the variables involved in the study. The finding revealed among others that lack of funds to acquire materials, poor handling, and manpower. The research work recommends that more funds should be made available or allocated to the library to enable the acquire materials for their collections
- ItemThe Role of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Managing Malaria and HIV Co Infection(Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science, 2024) Rukundo Sande KibuukaMalaria and HIV co-infection presents a significant public health challenge, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where co-morbidity rates are highest.Conventional therapies, including antiretrovirals and antimalarial drugs, are expensive and often associated with side effects that lead to noncompliance. Traditional medicinal plants offer an affordable and culturally accepted alternative. This review explores various plants used historically in the treatment of both malaria and HIV, focusing on their phytochemical constituents, mechanisms of action, and clinical efficacy. Plants such as Catharanthus roseus, Adenia venenata, and Morinda lucida have demonstrated antimalarial and antiviral properties, often through bioactive compounds like alkaloids and flavonoids. Additionally, integrating these traditional medicines with modern healthcare systems faces regulatory challenges, but there is promising potential for synergies in treatment efficacy. Further research, clinical trials, and interdisciplinary collaboration are necessary to validate these medicinal plants and improve the management of malaria and HIV coinfection.
- ItemAdvances in Laboratory Diagnosis and Clinical Management ofGilbert Disease :A Comprehensive Review(IAA Journal of Scientific Research, 2024-06-01) Nkiruka R Ukibe; Chioma Theresa Onwe; C.E. Onah Ezinne G Ukibe; Blessing C.Ukibe; Victory Ezennia Ukibe; Emmanuel Ifeanyi ObeaguGilbert’s syndrome (GS) is an extensively mild condition characterized by periods of elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. The bilirubin is an orange yellowish tinted molecule which is produced when red blood cells are broken down and this substance is eliminated from the body only after it undergoes bio-transformation in the liver which converts unconjugated bilirubin to conjugated bilirubin. When the level of unconjugated bilirubin increases beyond a determined point, the bilirubin pigment starts to discolour the cornea of the eyes (making them to appear light yellow) and with higher levels the skin may also turn to yellow (jaundice). Gilbert’s syndrome also known as constitutional hepatic dysfunction and familial non haemolytic jaundice. People with Gilbert’s syndrome have an inherited abnormality that causes reduced production of an enzyme involved in processing of bilirubin. A
- ItemDistance Education and Human Resource Development in Nigeria(International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research :Distance Education and Human Resource Development in Nigeria, 2019-07-31) Menwo Ukechi Osigwe; Idoli, Nwachukwu Ben; Afam UzorkaThis paper looked at Distance Education and Human Resource Development in Nigeria. It examined the history of distance education in Nigeria and its features. It also examined the benefits of distance education as well as its problems. It suggested various ways in which distance education can be improved in Nigeria in order to achieve a large quantum of human resource development, then the conclusions.
- ItemIntegrating Skills into Higher Education in Subsaharan African(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2022) Anumaka Ijeoma Blessing; Afam Uzorka; Danson Musinguzi,; Richard TwinamatsikoHigher education in recent years has become complicated, because of the COVID19 pandemic making content delivering complex, and skills acquisition a bit difficult to learners. into all programs and courses in Sub-Saharan universities to improve economic development and increase employability. Teaching in higher education is a complex passing of knowledge and skills to learners. Unfortunately, universities in Sub-Saharan Africa teach mainly theories. The expected outcomes of higher education, are supposed to produce learned and productive individuals with skills that can manipulate, alter or change environment technically into a much better environment, in every aspect. The method of the study is constructivism, interpretative paradigm and knowledge claims; Xrays some of the difficulties in including skills in higher education and also suggests ways to map the higher education curriculum. Skills to be included range from Generic to Hard skills. With a methodology that employed critical analysis of research findings, conclusion is drawn that there is urgent need to include or integrate skills acquisition into all programs and courses in Sub-Saharan universities to improve economic development and increase employability.