Background: DNA extraction is the process by which the DNA is extracted and purified from the living or dead cells or tissues. There are many different kits commercially available for DNA extraction, with varying protocols. This study aimed at determining the optimal conditions f...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i430274
Introduction: Schistosomiasis is one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) targeted for elimination in Uganda by 2025 through Mass Drug Administration (MDA) using praziquantel. To achieve this, WHO estimates indicate that MDA coverage and uptake of 75% is required. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i31393
Background: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin widely distributed in nature, mostly rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. The amount of Vitamin C in a given food depends on soil condition, climate in their area of growth, storage condition after harvest, and methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121276
Background: Microbial contaminations and their toxins have a lead role in food-borne outbreaks (FBOs) through food poisoning, spoilage, and intoxications. In Africa, it’s approximated that 92 million people fall ill from consuming contaminated foods, resulting in 137,000 deaths e...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11681
Education systems have been grossly negatively impacted by COVID-19 globally. Education Institutions including universities, colleges, and elementary schools were closed to prevent the disease from spreading. Lockdown and social distancing are some of the disease preventive measu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2023/v42i2913
Objective: The objective of this was to establish a relationship between school external factors and teacher effectiveness in promoting learners’ academic achievement in government-aided secondary schools in Lira District, Uganda. Background: Teacher effectiveness centers on the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2023/v45i1974
Background: Teacher effectiveness is referred to as a teacher's ability to produce higher-than-expected gains in students' standardized test scores. Teachers are expected to become effective and display high job performance in terms of learners' academic achievement and growth. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2023/v40i1865
Elastus Ssemwanga, Priscillah N. Mulungi, Jazira Tumusiime, Willy Dhihume, Bruce Arinaitwe, Frank Ssedyabane, Simon Peter Rugera, Clement Olusoji Ajayi & Denis Omara·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Background: The use of herbal medicines for food poisoning in inadequate resource countries has greatly increased with the limited establishment of antibacterial activity. This study aimed at establishing the antibacterial activity of the aqueous Allium sativum extract against St...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11677