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2022 Research Publications

The List below shows some of the Publications by staff in the College;

  1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2022.100284
  2. Adeleye, B.M., Ssemwogerere, K., Mukwaya, I.P., Kiggundu A. T., Omolo, F. and Kayondo, L.M. (2022), Modeling the Implication of Household Off-grid energy consumption in Suleja LGA of Niger State, Conference paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA), 7-10th December 2022, Protea Hotel, Kampala
  3. Ahabwe G. Z., Batega D.W, Ssewaya, A., Niwagaba, B. C., 2022. Governance conundrum in pursuit of the human right to water and sanitation: tracking the progress of the leave-no-one-behind principle in Uganda. Journal of Water and Climate Change 13(1), 83-95.
  4. Arineitwe, F., Serugunda, J., & Okello, D. (2022, January). Development of the Protocol for Inter-Autonomous Systems Routing in Software Defined Networks. In 2022 IEEE 11th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC) (pp. 0414-0422). IEEE.
  5. Avan de Vossenberg, J., Hoiting, Y., Kamara, A. K., Tetteh, M. K., Simaika, J. P., Lutterodt, G., … & Foppen, J. W. (2022). Double-Stranded DNA Virus Assemblages in Groundwater in Three Informal Urban Settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa Differ from Each Other. ACS ES&T Water, 1(9), 1992-2000.
  6. B. Andrew, K. A. Buyondo, H. Kasedde, J.B. Kirabira, P. W. Olupot, A. A. Yusuf, Investigation on the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement along with steel fibers in concrete Case Studies in Construction Materials 17 (2022) e01356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01356.
  7. Bamweyana, I., Musinguzi, M. and Kayondo, L. (2022) Evaluation of CHIRPS Satellite Gridded Dataset as an Alternative Rainfall Estimate for Localized Modelling over Uganda. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 11, 797-811. doi: 10.4236/acs.2022.114046.
  8. Bamweyana, I., Musinguzi, M., & Kayondo, L. M. (2022). Evaluation of CHIRPS Satellite Gridded Dataset as an Alternative Rainfall Estimate for Localized Modelling over Uganda. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 11(4), 797-811
  9. Beardsley, R., Cronk, R., Tracy, W., Fleming, L., Ng’ambi, M., Tidwell, J. B., & Manga, M. (2022). Factors associated with safe child feces disposal in Ethiopia, India, and Zambia. International journal of hygiene and environmental health, 237, 113832.
  10. Blanford, J. I., Bowlick, F., Gidudu, A., Gould, M., Griffin, A. L., Kar, B., … & Unwin, D. (2022). Lockdown lessons: an international conversation on resilient GI science teaching. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1-13.
  11. Byagaba, E., & Mukiibi, S. (2022). The Relationship between Public Transport and the Location of Shanty Settlements in Kampala City. East African Journal of Business and Economics, 3(1), 130-146. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajbe.3.1.365
  12. Chikafalimani, S. H., Kibwami, N., & Moyo, S. (2022). Management of Facilities at Public Universities in Africa: Current Challenges and the Way Forward. Real Estate Management and Valuation, 29(1), 21-29
  13. Chikafalimani, S. H., Kibwami, N., & Moyo, S. (2022). Perceptions of academics on real estate topics in Africa. Real Estate Management and Valuation, 29(1), 30-40.
  14. Fenekansi Kiwumulo, H., Muwonge, H., Ibingira, C., Kirabira, J. B., & Tamale Ssekitoleko, R. (2022). A systematic review of modeling and simulation approaches in designing targeted treatment technologies for Leukemia Cancer in low and middle income countries.
  15. Gidudu, A., Letaru, L., & Kulabako, R. N. (2022). Empirical modeling of chlorophyll a from MODIS satellite imagery for trophic status monitoring of Lake Victoria in East Africa. Journal of Great Lakes Research.
  16. Jjagwe, J., Olupot, P. W., Menya, E., & Kalibbala, H. M. (2022). Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts.
  17. Kayiwa, R., Kasedde, H., Lubwama, M., & Kirabira, J. B. (2022). Mesoporous activated carbon yielded from pre-leached cassava peels
  18. Kayiwa, R., Kasedde, H., Lubwama, M., & Kirabira, J. B. (2022). Mesoporous activated carbon yielded from pre-leached cassava peels.
  19. Kibwami, N., Wesonga, R., Manga, M., & Mukasa, T. (2022). Strategies for Improving Quantity Surveyors’ Education Training in Uganda. International Education Studies, 14(2), 33-43
  20. Kigozi, M., Koech, R. K., Orisekeh, K., Kali, R., Kamoga, O. L., Padya, B., … & Dzade, N. Y. (2022). Cobs Porous Carbon-Based Materials With High Energy And Excellent Cycle Stability For Supercapacitor Applications.
  21. Lubwama, M., Yiga, V. A., Ssempijja, I., & Lubwama, H. N. (2022). Thermal and mechanical characteristics of local firewood species and resulting charcoal produced by slow pyrolysis. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-16.
  22. Lubwama, M., Yiga, V. A., Wanambwa, S., Bbosa, D., & Lubwama, H. N. (2022). Pyrolysis kinetics and combustion characteristics of local firewood species and charcoal produced by slow pyrolysis. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-10.
  23. Lukanga, R., Ayebare, G. K., Najjuuko, C., Mugume, E., & Okello, D. (2022, May). Leveraging TV White Spaces for Rural Broadband Connectivity. In 2022 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
  24. Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., Shemi, A., & Ndlovu, S. (2022). Process Design and Economic Evaluation for the Recovery of Halite and Co-products from Lake Katwe Brine. Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 1-16
  25. M. Turyasingura, J. Wakatuntu, M. Lubwama, J. Jjagwe, O. Hensel, P.W. Olupot, Makabayi, B., Musinguzi, M. and Otukei, J. (2022) Estimation of Ground Deformation in Landslide Prone Areas Using GPS: A Case Study of Bududa, Uganda. International Journal of Geosciences, 12, 213-232. doi: 10.4236/ijg.2022.123013.
  26. Manga, M., Camargo-Valero, M. A., Anthonj, C., & Evans, B. E. (2022). Fate of faecal pathogen indicators during faecal sludge composting with different bulking agents in tropical climate. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 232, 113670.
  27. Manga, M., Ngobi, T. G., Okeny, L., Acheng, P., Namakula, H., Kyaterekera, E., … & Kibwami, N. (2022). The effect of household storage tanks/vessels and user practices on the quality of water: a systematic review of literature. Environmental Systems Research, 10(1), 1-26.
  28. Manga, M., Ngobi, T. G., Okeny, L., Acheng, P., Namakula, H., Kyaterekera, E., … & Kibwami, N. (2022). The effect of household storage tanks/vessels and user practices on the quality of water: a systematic review of literature. Environmental Systems Research, 10(1), 1-26.
  29. Manga, M., Okeny, L. O., Ngobi, T. G., Pamela, A. O., Namakula, H., Kyaterekera, E., … & Kibwami, N. (2022). Impacts of storage tanks under the indirect cold water supply system on household water quality: a case of Wakiso District, Uganda. Water Supply.
  30. Mazimwe, A., Hammouda, I., & Gidudu, A. (2022). Implementation of FAIR Principles for Ontologies in the Disaster Domain: A Systematic Literature Review. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10(5), 324.
  31. McConville, J.R., Kvarnström, E., Ahlström, M., Niwagaba, B. C., 2022. Possibilities for changing to resource recovery in Kampala’s on-site sanitation regime. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 181, Article 106275; Pp 1-12.
  32. Mugala, S., Okello, D., & Serugunda, J. (2022, May). Coverage and Rate Analysis of a UAV Enabled Heterogeneous Network. In 2022 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa) (pp. 1-10). IEEE.
  33. Mukiibi, S. (2022) Fostering Urban Growth Through Green Growth Practices in Secondary Cities; A case study of Uganda, Africa Habitat Review Journal, Vol.16, No.1, September 2022, PP2519-7851
  34. Mukiibi, S., & Machyo, J. N. (2022). Housing Transformation in Kampala, Uganda: Causes and Opportunities. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 3(1), 1 7. https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajenr/article/view/266
  35. Musinguzi, M., Enemark, S., & Mwesigye, S. P. (2022). Fit for Purpose Land Administration: Country Implementation Strategy for Addressing Uganda’s Land Tenure Security Problems. Land, 10(6)
  36. Musinguzi, M., Enemark, S., & Mwesigye, S. P. (2022). Fit for Purpose Land Administration: Country Implementation Strategy for Addressing Uganda’s Land Tenure Security Problems. Land, 10(6), 629
  37. Musinguzi, M., Huber, T., Kirumira, D., & Drate, P. (2022). Assessment of the land inventory approach for securing tenure of lawful and bona fide occupants on private Mailo land in Uganda. Land Use Policy, 110, 104562
  38. Najjuuko, C., Ayebare, G. K., Lukanga, R., Mugume, E., & Okello, D. (2022, May). A Survey of 5G for Rural Broadband Connectivity. In 2022 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa) (pp. 1-10). IEEE.
  39. Nakiwala, M., Mukiibi, S. and Kiggundu, A. T. (2022) ‘Mortgage Financing: Access, Knowledge, Attitudes and Challenges Experienced by Urban Housing Developers;, International Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 1, Issue 1. 2022, PP.47-56
  40. Naturinda, D. N. (2022). Practical Application of Natural Pozzolans and Lime for Cost Optimisation in Low-Cost Housing. In Collaboration and Integration in Construction, Engineering, Management and Technology (pp. 279-283). Springer, Cham.
  41. Nawangwe, B. (2022). Africa’s Destiny and Higher Education Transformation. In The Promise of Higher Education (pp. 215-219). Springer, Cham.
  42. Nawangwe, B., Muwagga, A. M., Buyinza, M., & Masagazi, F. M. (2022). Reflections on University Education in Uganda and the COVID-19 Pandemic Shock: Responses and Lessons Learned. Alliance for African Partnership Perspectives, 1(1), 17-25.
  43. Nayebare, J. G., Owor, M. M., Kulabako, R., & Taylor, R. G. (2022). Faecal contamination pathways of shallow groundwater in low-income urban areas: implications for water resource planning and management. Water Practice and Technology.
  44. Ngobi, T. G., Manga, M., Kibwami, N., & Tutesigensi, A. (2022, September). Construction occupational safety and health incident reporting, recording, monitoring and management in Uganda. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ARCOM Conference (pp. 269-278). Association of Researchers in Construction Management.
  45. Niwagaba B. C., Lukas, B., Regula, M., Ouma, H., Wanyama, K., 2022. Gravity-driven Membrane Filtration for the Supply of Safely Managed Water in Rural Areas of Uganda. The Engineer 1(2), 41-44. ISSN: 2790-5047.
  46. Ochen, W., D’ujanga, F. M., Oruru, B., & Olupot, P. W. (2022). Physical and Mechanical Properties of Porcelain Tiles made from Raw Materials in Uganda. Results in Materials, 100195.
  47. Odongtoo, G., Ssebuggwawo, D., & Lating, P. O. (2022). Water Resource Management Frameworks in Water-Related Adaptation to Climate Change. In African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation (pp. 993-1006). Springer, Cham.
  48. Ogwang, G., Olupot, P. W., Kasedde, H., Menya, E., Storz, H., & Kiros, Y. (2022). Experimental evaluation of rice husk ash for applications in geopolymer mortars. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts.
  49. Ogwang, G., Olupot, P. W., Kasedde, H., Menya, E., Storz, H., & Kiros, Y. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts.
  50. Ogwang, I., Kasedde, H., Nabuuma, B., Kirabira, J. B., & Lwanyaga, J. D. (2022). Characterization of Biogas Digestate for Solid Biofuel Production in Uganda. Scientific African, 12, e00735
  51. Olupot, P. W., Menya, E., Jjagwe, J., Wakatuntu, J., Kavuma, T., Wabwire, A., … & Kalibbala, H. M. (2022). Development and appraisal of handwashwastewater treatment system for water recycling as a resilient response to COVID-19. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(5), 106113. Optimisation of eggshell-zeolite composite as a potential surfactant adsorbent for hand-
  52. P. W. Olupot, E. Menya, F. Lubwama, L. Ssekaluvu, B. Nabuuma, J. Wakatuntu. Effects of sawdust and adhesive type on the properties of rice husk particleboards. Results in Engineering 16 (2022) 100775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2022.100775.
  53. P. W. Olupot, E. Menya, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, F. Román and O. Hensel.Optimization of roughing filtration unit for a handwashing wastewater recirculation point-of-use system. Water Sci Technol (2022) 86 (10): 2528–2544. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2022.358
  54. Semiyaga, S., Nakagiri, A., Niwagaba, C.B., Manga, M., 2022. Application of Anaerobic Digestion in Decentralized Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants. In: Meghvansi, M.K., Goel, A.K. (eds) Anaerobic Biodigesters for Human Waste Treatment, pp 263–281. Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology.
    Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4921-0_14. ISBN 978-981-19-4920-3.
  55. Sempewo, J. I., Kisaakye, P., Mushomi, J., Tumutungire, M. D., & Ekyalimpa, R. (2022). Assessing willingness to pay for water during the COVID-19 crisis in Ugandan households. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 4(1), 100230.
  56. Sempewo, J. I., Mushomi, J., Tumutungire, M. D., Ekyalimpa, R., & Kisaakye, P. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 on households’ water use in Uganda. Water Supply.
  57. Sorensen, J. P., Nayebare, J., Carr, A. F., Lyness, R., Campos, L. C., Ciric, L., … & Taylor, R. G. (2022). In-situ fluorescence spectroscopy is a more rapid and resilient indicator of faecal contamination risk in drinking water than faecal indicator organisms. Water Research, 206, 117734. https://doi. org/10.1016/j.watres.2022.117734
  58. Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D. K., Kato, C. D., Wampande, E. M., Ejobi, F., Nakavuma, J. L., … & Kirabira, J. B. (2022). Green Strategy–Based Synthesis
    of Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications. Frontiers in Nanotechnology, 59
  59. Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D. K., Wampande, E. M., Moja, T. N., Nxumalo, E., Maaza, M., … & Kirabira, J. B. (2022). Isolation and characterization of
    chitosan from Ugandan edible mushrooms, Nile perch scales and banana weevils for biomedical applications. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-14.
  60. Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D., Kato, C., Wampande, E., Ejobi, F., Nakavuma, J., … & Kirabira, J. (2022). Physiochemical properties and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles green synthesized by Camellia sinensis and Prunus africana extracts.
  61. Tibesigwa, T., Olupot, P. W., & Kirabira, J. B. (2022). The critical techno-economic aspects for production of B10 biodiesel from second generation feedstocks: a review. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 1-21
  62. Tutesigensi, A., Kibwami, N., & Matege, S. B. (2022). The Status of Value Management Practice on Construction Projects in Uganda and Strategies for Improvement. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 251-267
  63. Twinomucunguzi, F. R., Nyenje, P. M., Kulabako, R. N., Semiyaga, S., Foppen, J. W., & Kansiime, F. (2022). Emerging organic contaminants in shallow groundwater underlying two contrasting peri-urban areas in Uganda. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193(4), 1-25.
  64. V.A. Yiga, M. Lubwama, P.W. Olupot. Thermal and alkali modification of kaolin for potential utilization as filler material in fiberreinforced polylactic acid composites. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11379-4
  65. V.A. Yiga, M. Lubwama, P.W. Olupot. Thermal stability of unmodified and alkalimodified rice husks for flame retardant fiberreinforced PLA composites. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11311-w
  66. Ward, B.J., Nguyen, M.T., Sam, S.B., Korir, N., Niwagaba, C.B., Morgenroth, E., Strande, L., 2023. Particle size as a driver of dewatering performance and its relationship to stabilization in fecal sludge. Journal of Environmental Management, 326, 116801, Pp 1-12. washing wastewater, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (2023),
  67. Were, A. G., Mukiibi, S., Nawangwe, B., Mukwaya, P. I., Nakangu, B., Nambatya, J., & Kisitu, D. (2022). A Spontaneous Location Theory and How Street Vendors Acquire Spaces (Case Study: Kampala City–Uganda). International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development.
  68. Wesonga, R., Kasedde, H., Kibwami, N., & Manga, M. (2022). A Comparative Analysis of Thermal Performance, Annual Energy Use, and Life Cycle Costs of Low-cost Houses Made with Mud Bricks and Earthbag Wall Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Energy and Built Environment.
  69. Wesonga, Racheal, et al. “A Comparative Analysis of Thermal Performance, Annual Energy Use, and Life Cycle Costs of Low-cost Houses Made with Mud Bricks and Earthbag Wall Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Energy and Built Environment (2022)
  70. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., & Olupot, P. W. (2020). Investigation on Char Residues and Mean Reactivity of Compression Molded Rice And Coffee
    Husks Bio-Char Reinforced Polypropylene. In ASTFE Digital Library. Begel House Inc.
  71. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., & Olupot, P. W. (2022). Characterization of Rice Husks as Potential Reinforcement for Polymer Composites. Materials Circular Economy, 3(1), 1-8.
  72. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., & Olupot, P. W. (2022). Characterization of Rice Husks as Potential Reinforcement for Polymer Composites. Materials Circular Economy, 3(1), 1-8.
  73. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., & Olupot, P. W. (2022). Effect of Alkaline Surface Modification and Carbonization on Biochemical Properties of Rice and Coffee Husks for Use in Briquettes and Fiber-Reinforced Plastics. Journal of Natural Fibers, 18(4), 620-629.
  74. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., Pagel, S., Benz, J., Olupot, P. W., & Bonten, C. (2022). Flame retardancy and thermal stability of agricultural residue fiberreinforced polylactic acid: A Review. Polymer Composites, 42(1), 15-44.
  75. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., Pagel, S., Benz, J., Olupot, P. W., & Bonten, C. (2022). Flame retardancy and thermal stability of agricultural residue fiber reinforced polylactic acid: A Review. Polymer Composites, 42(1), 15-44.
  76. Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., Pagel, S., Olupot, P. W., Benz, J., & Bonten, C. (2022). Optimization of tensile strength of PLA/clay/rice husk composites using Box-Behnken design. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-27.
  77. Yiga, V. A., Pagel, S., Lubwama, M., Epple, S., Olupot, P. W., & Bonten, C. (2020). Development of fiber-reinforced polypropylene with NaOH.