Abdullah Ali Halage
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View article: Arms Positioning Effect on Dose Distribution in Target and Organs at Risk in Breast Radiotherapy after Breast-Conserving Surgery
Arms Positioning Effect on Dose Distribution in Target and Organs at Risk in Breast Radiotherapy after Breast-Conserving Surgery Open
Purpose: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the patient’s arm positioning on dose distribution in Planning Target Volume (PTV) and Organs At Risk (OARs) in radiotherapy after …
View article: Sosialisasi Panduan Penulisan Artikel Ilmiah Menggunakan Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif
Sosialisasi Panduan Penulisan Artikel Ilmiah Menggunakan Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif Open
This study aims to enhance students' understanding of writing scientific articles based on quantitative research methods. The socialization was conducted online via Zoom Meeting, supported by Google Classroom for further discussions. The e…
View article: Delineating leachate-groundwater interaction at Gyadi-Gyadi dumpsite, Kano, using natural electromagnetic (EM) field detector and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES)
Delineating leachate-groundwater interaction at Gyadi-Gyadi dumpsite, Kano, using natural electromagnetic (EM) field detector and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) Open
Geophysical investigations are mostly used for hydrogeological studies, mining, geotechnical investigation and environmental surveys. Geophysical investigation of groundwater within the dumpsite is highly critical because the extent of int…
View article: AREAL AND DEPTH ESTIMATION OF SUBSURFACE ANOMALOUS STRUCTURES OF OYANDEGA AND ENVIRONS, PART OF THE ANAMBRA BASIN USING 2D MODELLING OF MAGNETIC DATA
AREAL AND DEPTH ESTIMATION OF SUBSURFACE ANOMALOUS STRUCTURES OF OYANDEGA AND ENVIRONS, PART OF THE ANAMBRA BASIN USING 2D MODELLING OF MAGNETIC DATA Open
This study employed spectral analysis, Source Parameter Imaging (SPI), and Euler deconvulation techniques on two aeoromagnetic data sheets (Illushi 286 and Nsukka 287) to assess the depth to sub-surface structures and estimate the depth to…
View article: TECTONOSTRATIGRAPHIC RESPONSE TO FAULTING IN RED BED ENVIRONMENT USING LIDAR DATA: THE ABU ZENIMA FORMATION SINAI
TECTONOSTRATIGRAPHIC RESPONSE TO FAULTING IN RED BED ENVIRONMENT USING LIDAR DATA: THE ABU ZENIMA FORMATION SINAI Open
This study investigates the tectono-stratigraphic response of the continental red beds of Abu Zenima Formation, Sinai using digital outcrop modelling to the evolution of the intra-block Nukhul fault zone during the Oligo-Miocene initial ri…
View article: Assessment of Sedimentry Thickness and Structural Paramaters of Binji and Its Environs, Part of Sokoto Basin North-west Nigeria, Using Satellite Gravity and Aeromagnetic Data Analysis
Assessment of Sedimentry Thickness and Structural Paramaters of Binji and Its Environs, Part of Sokoto Basin North-west Nigeria, Using Satellite Gravity and Aeromagnetic Data Analysis Open
In this study, we assessed depth to basement (Sedimentary thickness) and structural parameters of Binji and its environs, part of Sokoto Basin using an integrated analysis of aeromagnetic and satellite gravity data, to ascertain the viabil…
View article: Investigating the mineralogical and geochemical composition of fluvial sediments of Watari river system, Kano, Nigeria
Investigating the mineralogical and geochemical composition of fluvial sediments of Watari river system, Kano, Nigeria Open
A key objective of this research is to conduct a mineralogical and geochemical screening of the fluvial sediments in Watari river. Data collected from this study can be used to further enhance scientific understanding of the fluvial proces…
View article: Molecular dynamics and energy distribution of methane gas adsorption in shales
Molecular dynamics and energy distribution of methane gas adsorption in shales Open
This study uses simulations to explore the energy distributions involved in the adsorption of methane gas in shales. Molecular mechanics calculations were carried out using the Forcite module in BIOVIA material studio software. The critica…
View article: PETROGRAPHY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF METASEDIMENTS FROM BUGAJI, PART OF MALUMFASHI SHEET 79 NE, KANO STATE, NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA
PETROGRAPHY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF METASEDIMENTS FROM BUGAJI, PART OF MALUMFASHI SHEET 79 NE, KANO STATE, NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA Open
This research is aimed at determining the protolith of metasediments that underpin the geology of Bugaji region of Kano State. The study area was mapped systematically and the lithologies encountered include phyllite, undifferentiated schi…
View article: Using the sanitation safety planning tool to improve the occupational health and safety of de-sludging operators in Uganda: a protocol for a controlled before and after study
Using the sanitation safety planning tool to improve the occupational health and safety of de-sludging operators in Uganda: a protocol for a controlled before and after study Open
Background De-sludging operators play a critical role in ensuring access to safe sanitation services. De-sludging activities, however, increase the operators’ risk of exposure to physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychological, and biological…
View article: Retraction notice to “Interactions of ferro-nanoparticles (hematite and magnetite) with reservoir sandstone: Implications for surface adsorption and interfacial tension reduction”[Petrol. Sci 17 (2020) 1037–1055]
Retraction notice to “Interactions of ferro-nanoparticles (hematite and magnetite) with reservoir sandstone: Implications for surface adsorption and interfacial tension reduction”[Petrol. Sci 17 (2020) 1037–1055] Open
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal). The Editor-in-Chief has retracted this article because the authors did not have th…
View article: Contested notions of challenges affecting Community Health Workers in low- and middle-income countries informed by the Silences Framework
Contested notions of challenges affecting Community Health Workers in low- and middle-income countries informed by the Silences Framework Open
View article: Promotion of Effective COVID-19 Response Interventions among Health Workforce in Virika Hospital, Kabarole District-Uganda
Promotion of Effective COVID-19 Response Interventions among Health Workforce in Virika Hospital, Kabarole District-Uganda Open
Introduction: The Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV2 virus was first identified and reported in 2019 by the people’s Republic of China in Wuhan and declared a pandemic disease in march 2020. Since then, the disease h…
View article: Latrine characteristics and maintenance practices associated with pit latrine lifetime in an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda
Latrine characteristics and maintenance practices associated with pit latrine lifetime in an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda Open
This study assessed latrine characteristics and maintenance practices associated with an extended pit latrine lifetime in an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda. Data were obtained from 306 respondents on sociodemographic characteristic…
View article: Factors associated with health facility deliveries among mothers living in hospital catchment areas in Rukungiri and Kanungu districts, Uganda
Factors associated with health facility deliveries among mothers living in hospital catchment areas in Rukungiri and Kanungu districts, Uganda Open
Background Health facility deliveries are generally associated with improved maternal and child health outcomes. However, in Uganda, little is known about factors that influence use of health facilities for delivery especially in rural are…
View article: Quartz dissolution in a single phase-high pH Berea sandstone via alkaline injection
Quartz dissolution in a single phase-high pH Berea sandstone via alkaline injection Open
A common assertion is that alkaline solution aids oil mobilization by generating in situ soap, or by lowering interfacial tension (IFT) to ultra-low values in synergy with surfactants. This study takes a different approach that involves th…
View article: Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices of Electronic Waste Management among Consumers in Kampala, Uganda
Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices of Electronic Waste Management among Consumers in Kampala, Uganda Open
Background. Although proper management of electronic waste (e-waste) is key to preventing disease and protecting the environment, there is no clear mechanism for its management in Uganda. This study assessed knowledge, perceptions, and pra…
View article: Preparedness of health care systems for Ebola outbreak response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Preparedness of health care systems for Ebola outbreak response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
View article: Factors Influencing Choice of Delivery Place among Mothers in Rukungiri and Kanungu Districts, South Western Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study
Factors Influencing Choice of Delivery Place among Mothers in Rukungiri and Kanungu Districts, South Western Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Child birth in health facilities is generally associated with lower risk of maternal and neonatal mortality. However, in Uganda, little is known about factors that influence use of health facilities for delivery especially in r…
View article: Photon-magnon response to fluid variability and saturation levels in sandstone reservoirs
Photon-magnon response to fluid variability and saturation levels in sandstone reservoirs Open
The need to recover high viscosity heavy oil from the residual phase of reservoirs has raised interest in the use of electromagnetics (EM) for enhanced oil recovery. However, the transformation of EM wave properties must be taken into cons…
View article: Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as demonstrated by the West African Ebola ou…
View article: Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda                               
Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as demonstrated by the West African Ebola ou…
View article: Effect of a Community-Led Total Sanitation Intervention on Sanitation and Hygiene in Pallisa District, Uganda
Effect of a Community-Led Total Sanitation Intervention on Sanitation and Hygiene in Pallisa District, Uganda Open
We conducted a comparative cross-sectional study to examine the potential effects of a community-led total sanitation (CLTS) intervention on sanitation and hygiene in Pallisa district in Uganda. Quantitative data were collected from househ…
View article: Statistical Review of Microstructure-Property Correlation of Stainless Steel: Implication for Pre- and Post-Weld Treatment
Statistical Review of Microstructure-Property Correlation of Stainless Steel: Implication for Pre- and Post-Weld Treatment Open
For the past three centuries, there has been a very high demand for stainless steel for different applications, due to its corrosion resistance coupled with the good strength and low cost of the metal. Several welding techniques have been …
View article: Molecular simulation and microtextural characterization of quartz dissolution in sodium hydroxide
Molecular simulation and microtextural characterization of quartz dissolution in sodium hydroxide Open
This study uses empirical experimental evidence and Material Studio simulations to explain the interaction of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with quartz. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were carried out using the Cambridge Serial Tot…
View article: Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
Background The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as demonstrated by the West African Ebola out…
View article: Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda
Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda Open
Background . Only a third of the total waste generated in slum communities in Kampala is collected and disposed of to the landfill every month. This study assessed the status of household solid waste management and associated factors in a …
View article: A socio-ecological perspective of the facilitators and barriers to uptake of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in a slum setting in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative study
A socio-ecological perspective of the facilitators and barriers to uptake of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in a slum setting in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative study Open
We explored the facilitators and barriers to uptake of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions among slum dwellers in Kampala, Uganda using a socio-ecological perspective. This qualitative exploration used focus group discussion…
View article: Characteristics of sanitation and hygiene facilities in a slum community in Kampala, Uganda
Characteristics of sanitation and hygiene facilities in a slum community in Kampala, Uganda Open
Background This study assessed characteristics of sanitation and hygiene facilities in a slum community in Kampala, Uganda. Methods We conducted a household-based cross-sectional study among 395 households in Kasubi slum using a semi-struc…
View article: Spectroscopic analysis of the adsorption of carbon based nanoparticles on reservoir sandstones
Spectroscopic analysis of the adsorption of carbon based nanoparticles on reservoir sandstones Open
The development of effective recovery techniques that can resolve the complexities of high interfacial tension (IFT), high viscosity and wettability in petroleum reservoirs will aid efforts to meet the world’s growing energy demands. Nanop…