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Impact of papyrus wetland encroachment on spatial and temporal variabilities of stream flow and sediment export from wet tropical catchments by Ryken, N, Vanmaercke, M, Wanyama, J, Isabirye, M, Vanonckelen, S, Deckers, J, Poesen, J

“…During the past decades, land use change in the Lake Victoria basin has significantly increased the sediment fluxes to the lake. These sediments as well as…”
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Prediction of soil erosion in a Lake Victoria basin catchment using a GIS-based Universal Soil Loss model by Lufafa, A, Tenywa, M.M, Isabirye, M, Majaliwa, M.J.G, Woomer, P.L

“…Soil erosion patterns in watersheds are patchy, heterogeneous and therefore difficult to assess. The problem can be overcome by using predictive models…”
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Effectiveness of tropical grass species as sediment filters in the riparian zone of Lake Victoria by WANYAMA, J., HERREMANS, K., MAETENS, W., ISABIRYE, M., KAHIMBA, F., KIMARO, D., POESEN, J., DECKERS, J.

“…The effectiveness of tropical grass species in strips of different length in trapping sediment from cropland was assessed, and the influence of filter length…”
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Remembering Jerry Lwanga: A Perspective from His Colleagues by Goldberg, Tony L., Angedakin, Samuel, Basuta, Gilbert M. Isabirye, Brown, Michelle, Butynski, Thomas M., Chapman, Colin A., Chapman, Lauren, Gunter, Sholly, Kato, Innocent, Krief, Jean-Michel, Krief, Sabrina, Lambert, Joanna E., Langergraber, Kevin E., Mitani, John C., Muller, Martin N., Nelson, Sherry V., Omeja, Patrick, Otali, Emily, Potts, Kevin B., Ross, Elizabeth A., Rothman, Jessica M., Rowney, Carolyn, Sande, Eric, Struhsaker, Thomas T., Twinomugisha, Dennis, Watts, David P., Weny, Geoffrey, Wrangham, Richard W.

“…The untimely death of Dr. Jeremiah Lwanga has cast a pall over the research community of Kibale National Park, Uganda. He was Director of the Makerere…”
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Soil losses due to cassava and sweet potato harvesting: A case study from low input traditional agriculture by Isabirye, M., Ruysschaert, G., Van linden, L., Poesen, J., Magunda, M.K., Deckers, J.

“…Soil loss due to crop harvesting (SLCH) has been established as an important soil erosion process that has significantly contributed to soil degradation in…”
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Tree density and biomass assessment in agricultural systems around Lake Victoria, Uganda by Isabirye, M, Verbist, B, Magunda, M.K, Poesen, J, Deckers, J

“…Soil erosion caused by low vegetation cover associated with agricultural land use in the catchment is blamed for the eutrophication of Lake Victoria…”
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Impact of landslides on soil characteristics: Implications for estimating their age by Van Eynde, E., Dondeyne, S., Isabirye, M., Deckers, J., Poesen, J.

“…The slopes of Mount Elgon, a complex volcano at the border between Uganda and Kenya, are frequently affected by landslides with disastrous effects on the…”
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Hydrology and reservoir characteristics of three geothermal systems in western Uganda by Bahati, Godfrey, Pang, Zhonghe, Ármannsson, Halldór, Isabirye, Edward M., Kato, Vicent

“…Several sampling surveys have been carried out in three geothermal areas in western Uganda, known as Katwe-Kikorongo (Katwe), Buranga, and Kibiro. Sixty-three…”
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Trend of soil salinization in Africa and implications for agro-chemical use in semi-arid croplands by Omuto, C.T., Kome, G.K., Ramakhanna, S.J., Muzira, N.M., Ruley, J.A., Jayeoba, O.J., Raharimanana, V., Owusu Ansah, A., Khamis, N.A., Mathafeng, K.K., Elmobarak, A.A., Vargas, R.R., Koetlisi, A.K., Dembele, D., Diawara, M., Mbaikoubou, M., Maria, R.M., Adam Boukary, I., Malatji, A., Amin, T.M., Kabore, D., Mapeshoane, B.E., Sichinga, S., Kuleile, N.R., Mwango, S.B., Wiese, L.D., Andich, K., Isabirye, M., BGM, Samuel, Walleh, M.E., Nsharwasi, N.L., Musana, S.B., Kamara, A., Jobe, A.R., Oussou Cossi, T.B., Nyamai, M.

“…Soil salinization is a gradual degradation process that begins as a minor problem and grows to become a significant economic loss if no control action is…”
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UNICEF launches the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative by Kyenkya-Isabirye, M

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Soil erosion rates in tropical villages: A case study from Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda by De Meyer, A., Poesen, J., Isabirye, M., Deckers, J., Raes, D.

“…In an effort to pinpoint the sources of sediment pollution in Lake Victoria, the contribution of sediment from compounds, landing sites, unpaved roads and…”
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Primate Populations and Their Interactions with Changing Habitats by Isabirye-Basuta, Gilbert M., Lwanga, Jeremiah S.

“…Given that 90% of nonhuman primates depend on tropical forests, the most effective way to conserve them must emphasize the conservation of tropical forest…”
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The mothers' support group role in the health care system by Kyenkya-Isabirye, M, Magalheas, R

“…Women have a need for one-to-one information and support from the health care system about breastfeeding and often they do not get it. Many experienced…”
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Sediment Production from Settlements and Farmlands within Lake Victoria Shoreline Zone in Uganda and Tanzania by Isabirye, M., Kimaro, D., Semalulu, O.

“…In spite of the general acceptance that the current land use changes are unlikely to yield a sustainable environment, the source of sediment that causes…”
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Picturing Adoption of Below-Ground Biodiversity Technologies among Smallholder Farmers around Mabira Forest, Uganda by Isabirye, BE, Isabirye, M., Akol, AM

“…Faced with a multitude of soil and water amendment technologies, farmers have the task of choosing the technologies to adopt for ensuring subsistence and…”
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Effect of topography on soil erodibility in Kakuuto micro-catchment, Uganda by Majaliwa, MJG, Magunda, MK, Tenywa, MM, Isabirye, M

“…No Abstract AvailableE. Afr. Agric. For. J. 2003 69(1), 19-27…”
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Effect of topography on soil erodibility in Kakuuto microcatchment, Uganda by Majaliwa, MJG, Magunda, M K, Tenywa, M M, Isabirye, M

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Effect of Topography on Soil Eredibility in Kakuuto Micro-Catchment, Uganda by Majaliwa, M. J. G., Magunda, M. K., Tenywa, M. M., Isabirye, M.

“…Soil erodibility is a property that determines the vulnerability of a soil to erosion processes. Interrill erodibility of 7 soil types, haplic Luvisols, haplic…”
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Mercenaries in international law by Isabirye, David M

“…The recruitment, training and use of mercenaries in armed conflict, although not a new phenomenon, has become in recent years and issue of great importance to…”
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