Publication 2025

Laura Nabukalu, Elisha Kayongo, Vianney Andrew Yiga and Michael Lubwama: Characteristics of agro-residue reinforced plastic ceiling board composites from rice husks and polyethylene terephthalate.  Published: 9th October 2025, Volume 4, Article number 45, (2025).

Godfrey Mario Wangi, Peter Wilberforce Olupot and Robinah Kulabako: Optimization of natural zeolite powder milling parameters to enhance surface area and improve heavy metal adsorption from water. Published: 14th October 2025, Volume 7, Article number 1208, (2025).

    Mugala, S. N., Serugunda, J.,&Okello, D. K. (2025). Low Complexity CS/CB Techniques for Aerial Assisted Cellular Network With Imperfect CSI. IEEE Access. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3532384

    Mayega, R. W., Okello, D., Muhumuza, C., Tumuhamye, N., Ssentongo, J., Mulerwa, A. K., Kwesiga, B., Nyabigambo, A., Ssebagereka, A., &Bazeyo, W. (2025). Understanding the Benefits, Costs, and Challenges of the National Identification System in Uganda. Digital Society. Springer. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44206-025-00177-8

    Muoghalu, C., Kaboggoza, H. C., Semiyaga, S., Lebu, S., et al. (2025). Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and genes (ARGs) in urban wastewater treatment plants: Influencing factors, mechanisms, and removal efficiency. Environmental Pollution. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126851

    Kulabako, R. N., Semiyaga, S., Tumwesige, R. S., Irumba, C., et al. (2025). Enhanced biogas production from water hyacinth and cow dung with wood and faecal sludge biochar. Energy Nexus. Elsevier. Access the full article (PDF)

    Byansi, J. Z., Semiyaga, S., Kansiime, F., & Kulabako, R. N. (2025). Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala schools. BMC Public Health. Springer

    Muoghalu, C., Kaboggoza, H. C., Semiyaga, S., & Manga, M. (2025). Adsorptive removal of organics and nutrients from septic tank effluent using oak wood chip biochar: Kinetic analysis and numerical modeling. Cleaner Water. Elsevier.

    Kulabako, R., Semiyaga, S., Niwagaba, C., & Gwenzi, W. (2025). Biochars for the removal of toxic gaseous contaminants: State-of-the-art and future directions. In Biochar for Environmental Management (Elsevier).

    Manga, M., Kaboggoza, H. C., Semiyaga, S., & Gwenzi, W. (2025). Biochar for remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, sediments, and sludge. In Biochar for Environmental Management. Elsevier.

    Ocakacon, S., Nyenje, P. M., Kalibbala, H. M., Kulabako, R. N., & Gwenzi, W. (2025). Spatiotemporal dynamics of microplastics in Nakivubo catchment: Implications for the pollution of Lake Victoria. Microplastics, 4(2), Article 21. MDPI

    Byansi, J. Z., Semiyaga, S., Kansiime, F., & Kulabako, R. N. (2025). Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala schools. BMC Public Health. Springer.

    Ssemuddu, J. B., Olupot, P. W., Kirabira, J. B., Okure, M., & Gwenzi, W. (2025). Strengthening occupational safety, health, and environment risk assessments in cement manufacturing under stochastic production pressure using hybrid predictive models. Discover Applied Sciences. Springer.

    Buyondo, A. K., Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., & Yusuf, A. A. (2025). Integration of fillers in paint formulation: Comprehensive insights into methods, properties, and performance. Results in Engineering, 26, 105543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105543

    Bongole, M., Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., & Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Characterization of scaling and corrosion potential of Lake Katwe brine. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 11(3), Article 83. Springer.

    Kimuli, I., & Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Research perspectives for improving regulation and policy development for energy efficiency and sustainable mobility in Uganda. iScience, 28(10), Article 112877. Cell Press

    Kimuli, I., & Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Research perspectives for improving regulation and policy development for energy efficiency and sustainable mobility in Uganda. iScience, 28(10), Article 112877. Cell Press

    Kiwumulo, H. F., Muwonge, H., Lubwama, M., & others. (2025). Iron oxide nanoparticles in leukemia: Design, diagnostic applications, and therapeutic strategies. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute. Springer

    Buyondo, A. K., Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., & Yusuf, A. A. (2025). Integration of fillers in paint formulation: Comprehensive insights into methods, properties, and performance. Results in Engineering, Elsevier.

    Kimuli, I., Kirabira, J. B., Nkambwe, I., & Nakyejwe, S. L. K. (2025). Multimodal transportation: Planning for sustainability in urban Africa. Results in Engineering, 4(3), Article 100220. Elsevier

    Kimuli, I., Kirabira, J. B., & Lubwama, M. (2025). Sustainable transportation planning in Uganda: Integrating climate change mitigation strategies under SDGs and the Paris Agreement. Academia.edu.

    Ayaa, F., Oyedotun, K., Lubwama, M., Iwarere, S. A., & Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Production and characterization of densified briquettes from nanocomposite biochar-cellulose nanocrystal (Biochar-CNC) reinforced with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Waste and Biomass Valorization, 16, 2075–2095. Springer.

    Kimuli, I., Kirabira, J. B., Nkambwe, I., Nakyejwe, S. L. K., & Lubwama, M. (2025). Sustainable urban transportation planning: Integrating an electrified metro system into Kampala metropolis. Multimodal Transportation, 4, Article 100220. Elsevier.

    Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., & Olupot, P. W. (2025). Alkali modification and pyrolysis of rice husks for bioenergy potential: A kinetics study. Energy Science & Engineering. Wiley Online Library.

    Ssemuddu, J. B., Olupot, P. W., Kirabira, J. B., &Okure, M. (2025). Strengthening occupational safety, health, and environment risk assessments in cement manufacturing under stochastic production pressure using hybrid predictive models. Discover Applied Sciences. Springer

    Atidi, J., Kasedde, H., Menya, E., & Olupot, P. W. (2025). Optimization of physical and mechanical properties of porcelain tiles from coffee parchment husk ash. Results in Engineering, Elsevier.

    Wesonga, R., Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., & others. (2025). Assessment of thermal comfort and its potential for energy efficiency in low-income tropical buildings: A review. Sustainable Energy Research, Springer.

    Buyondo, A. K., Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., & Yusuf, A. A. (2025). Integration of fillers in paint formulation: Comprehensive insights into methods, properties, and performance. Results in Engineering, 26, 105543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105543.

    Kayiwa, R., Kigozi, M., Kasedde, H., &Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Excipient properties of alkalized Manihotesculenta peel. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 114(8), 103887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xphs.2025.103887

    Bongole, M., Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., & Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Characterization of scaling and corrosion potential of Lake Katwe brine. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 11(3), Article 83. Springer.

    Maphane, P., Cleophas, A., Kiprop, A., Kasedde, H., & others. (2025). Renewable energy villages roadmap development for Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Botswana nations. Next Energy, Elsevier.

    Buyondo, A. K., Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., & Yusuf, A. A. (2025). Integration of fillers in paint formulation: Comprehensive insights into methods, properties, and performance. Results in Engineering, Elsevier

    Atidi, J., Kasedde, H., Menya, E., & Olupot, P. W. (2025). Optimization of physical and mechanical properties of porcelain tiles from coffee parchment husk ash. Journal of Engineering Research, Elsevier.

    Wesonga, R., Ssemuddu, J. B., Mugwanya, R., &Kasedde, H. (2025). Impact of natural ventilation on the subjective thermal comfort in low-income tropical housing. Next Research, Elsevier.

    Niwagaba, C. B., Batte, A., Majara, D., &Katukiza, A. Y. (2025). Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: Insights for facilities design. Discover Sustainability, Springer

    Sakaya, R., Niwagaba, C. B., &Katukiza, A. Y. (2025). Influence of national government and development partners on Uganda’s water, sanitation, and solid waste services delivery: A review. World Water Policy, Wiley Online Library

    Semiyaga, S., Lebu, S., Lui, C., & Niwagaba, C. (2025). Antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and genes (ARGs) in urban wastewater treatment plants: Influencing factors, mechanisms, and removal efficiency. Environmental Pollution, Elsevier

    Farine, C., Lüthi, C., Niwagaba, C. B., & Morgenroth, E. (2025). Interlinkages and indicators: novel assessment of water, sanitation and solid waste services in schools in two Ugandan towns. Frontiers in Water, 7, Article 1544779.

    Wettlauffer, A., de Korne-Elenbaas, J., Niwagaba, C. B., & others. (2025). Importance of a heat snap in RT-PCR quantification of rotavirus double-stranded RNA in wastewater. bioRxiv.

    Kulabako, R., Semiyaga, S., & Niwagaba, C. (2020). Biochars for the removal of toxic gaseous contaminants: State-of-the-art and future directions. Makerere University Research Repository.

    Abdalla, T. A., Alahmari, T. S., & Namakula, H. (2025). Repurposed waste linear low‐density polyethylene plastic and waste glass in cement‐less composite blocks for construction applications. Advances in Civil Engineering. Wiley Online Library.

    Yiga, V. A., Lubwama, M., & Olupot, P. W. (2025). Alkali modification and pyrolysis of rice husks for bioenergy potential: A kinetics study. Energy Science & Engineering. Wiley Online Library.

    Bwambale, Y., Yiga, V. A., & Lubwama, M. (2025). Utilization of agricultural residues in ceramic tiles: A review. Open Ceramics. Elsevier.

    Yiga, V. A., Bwambale, Y., & Lubwama, M. (2025). Mechanical, thermal and microstructural characterization of ceramic floor tiles developed with plastic waste and rice husks. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions. Springer.

    Bwambale, Y., Yiga, V. A., & Lubwama, M. (2025). Utilization of agricultural residues in ceramic tiles: A review. Open Ceramics. Elsevier.

    Ssembajwe, R., Mulinde, C., Ddumba, S. D., Kagezi, G. H., Opio, R., Kobusinge, J., Mugagga, F., Bamutaze, Y., Gidudu, A., Arinaitwe, G., & Voda, M. (2025). Dynamics and associations of selected agrometeorological variables in Robusta growing regions of Uganda. Agricultural Water Management, 307, 109257

    Anthony, G., Gregg, H., & Tshilidzi, M. (2007). Image classification using SVMs: One-against-one vs one-against-all [arXiv preprint arXiv:0711.2914]. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/0711.2914

    Ainomugisha, S., Kibwami, N., & Racheal, W. (2025). Effect of sugarcane bagasse ash on eco-friendly blended cement production: Physicochemical, mechanical, and microstructure properties. International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials. SpringerOpen.

    Kibwami, N.,NoroozinejadFarsangi, E., Mukasa, T. J., & Najjuma, L. (2025). Standardization of reporting carbon in construction projects: An illustrated example. In E. N. Farsangi, M. Noori, T. Y. Yang, V. Sarhosis, S. Mirjalili, & M. J. Skibniewski (Eds.), Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: Sustainability, Resilience, and Data-Centric Engineering (pp. 223–256). Woodhead Publishing

    Moyo, S., &Kibwami, N. (2025). Remedies for the negative effects of the construction industry on environmental sustainability: A case of Uganda. In M. J. Skibniewski, E. N. Farsangi, & V. Sarhosis (Eds.), Building the Future: Sustainability and Resilience in Construction (pp. 685–702). Springer. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-99204-9_42

    Nakiwala, M. (2025). Enhancing mortgage accessibility in developing economies: Insights from bank credit professionals in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Uganda Journal of Sustainable Cities and Built Environments, 3(1).

    Nakiwala, M., Elias, H., Charles, W., Haruna, A. C., &Kiggundu, T. A. (2025). Overcoming challenges in domesticating Agenda 2063: Pathways to sustainable development and economic growth in Africa. International Journal of Scientific and Management Research, 8(2), 215–230. https://ijsmr.in/doc/ijsmr08_19.pdf

    Ndandiko, L. M. K., Oryema, L., &Kitasala, R. (2025). How effective is mediation as an alternative dispute resolution tool? A case study of Zirobwe Sub County, Luweero District, Uganda. African Journal on Land Governance and Policy, 2(1).

    Turyamusiima, M., Mutua, F. N., Andrew, A., & Lubwama, M. (2025). Carbonized and non-carbonized composite briquettes developed from cow dung and coffee husks agricultural wastes. Energy Reports. Wiley Online Library.

    Ssembajwe, R., Mulinde, C., Ddumba, S. D., Kagezi, G. H., Opio, R., Kobusinge, J., Mugagga, F., Bamutaze, Y., Gidudu, A., Arinaitwe, G., & Voda, M. (2025). Dynamics and associations of selected agrometeorological variables in Robusta growing regions of Uganda. Agricultural Water Management, 277, 108123. https://library.kab.ac.ug/Record/doaj-art-b114b9105dcf4b8290abd901da9e9650/Details

    Manga, M., Kayondo, L. M., Nabende, J., & Gidudu, A. (2025). Prospects of remote sensing for monitoring plastic litter in freshwater environments: A systematic review. Scientific African, 17, e01831. Available via DOAJ

    Mezafack, K. L., Kagezi, G. H., &Gidudu, A. (2025). Spatiotemporal dynamics and drivers of agricultural droughts in the agroecological zones of Cameroon. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 140, 104581. Available on X-MOL

    Irumba, D. R., Gidudu, A., & Kayondo, L. M. (2025). Analysis of spatial-temporal patterns of wildfire susceptibility in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), Uganda. South African Journal of Geomatics, 14(1), 1–18. Available on AJOL

    Erima, G., Bamutaze, Y., Gidudu, A.,&Egeru, A. (2025). Dimensions and drivers of social vulnerability to flood risk in Manafwa catchment, Eastern Uganda. Cogent Social Sciences, 11(1). Taylor & Francis.

    Deus, D., Nyalali, O. G., &Gidudu, A. (2025). Developing a climate-smart Web GIS app for multi-hazard early warning against climate-based disaster risks. International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-4/W16-2025, 59–66.

    Manga, M., Kayondo, L. M., Nabende, J.,&Gidudu, A. (2025). Prospects of remote sensing for monitoring plastic litter in freshwater environments: A systematic review. Scientific African, 29, e02833. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02833

    Naturinda, E., Kemigyisha, F., Gidudu, A.,&Kabenge, I. (2025). Quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock using remote sensing & artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences, 6(2), 100147.

    Ssemwogerere, K. (2025). Student experiences in institutions of higher learning: A case study of Uganda’s leading architecture programme. Uganda Higher Education Review, 1(2), 45–60.

    Radoine, H., Oyugi, M., Mugisha, J., Musana, A., & others. (2025). Backcasting antifragility in East African cities: A comparative analysis of urban challenges and spatial planning strategies. SSRN. https://papers.ssrn.com

    Kajjoba, D., Wesonga, R., Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., Olupot, P. W., &Kirabira, J. B. (2025). Assessment of thermal comfort and its potential for energy efficiency in low-income tropical buildings: A review. Sustainable Energy Research, 12, Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40807-025-00169-9