Kampala International University

Innovative development of an advanced machine learning modeling for predicting compressive strength of graphene-infused concrete: a SHAP and PDP approach

The quasi-brittle response of cementitious materials continues to limit their structural efficiency, necessitating advanced reinforcement strategies. While conventional fibers improve mechanical performance, the emergence of graphene-based nanomaterials offers new opportunities t...

Oxidative Stress Modulation and Organ Protection by Mondia whitei: Phytochemistry, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential

<ns5:p> <ns5:italic>Mondia whitei</ns5:italic> (Hook.f.) Skeels is an indigenous African medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional medicine for the management of reproductive disorders, gastrointestinal ailments, inflammation, and general health promotion. Increasing scienti...

Cross-Border Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Systematic Review of Health Security Capacities, Gaps, and Priorities

<ns5:p>Background Recurrent Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to pose substantial cross-border health security risks to neighbouring countries, particularly Uganda. Although numerous preparedness initiatives have been imple...

Artificial intelligence-assisted design and optimization of radiation shielding materials for medical applications

The increasing use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, and interventional procedures has intensified the need for lightweight, effective, and clinically reliable shielding materials. This systematic and critical review evaluates the role o...

Guns, governance and green futures in West Africa: empirical evidence from fixed effects and quantile models

This paper investigates the impact of institutions, militarisation, and economic growth on environmental pressures in West Africa between 1996 and 2024 with fixed effects and Driscoll-Kraay standard errors and methods-of-moments quantile regression. The study employs CO2 emission...