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View article: What drives toilet cleanliness in urban schools? Roles of infrastructure, resources, and hygiene promotion in Kampala
What drives toilet cleanliness in urban schools? Roles of infrastructure, resources, and hygiene promotion in Kampala Open
Access to clean toilets in schools is essential for a conducive learning environment and safeguarding pupils' health. Urban schools often face sanitation challenges stemming from overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and differences in mana…
View article: Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design
Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design Open
The design and management of onsite sanitation containments for faecal sludge (FS) in informal settlements presents significant public health and environmental challenges, exacerbated by limited data on sludge accumulation and quality. Thi…
View article: Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design
Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design Open
The design and management of onsite sanitation containments for faecal sludge (FS) in informal settlements presents significant public health and environmental challenges, exacerbated by limited data on sludge accumulation and quality. Thi…
View article: Adsorptive removal of organics and nutrients from septic tank effluent using oak wood chip biochar: Kinetic analysis and numerical modeling
Adsorptive removal of organics and nutrients from septic tank effluent using oak wood chip biochar: Kinetic analysis and numerical modeling Open
Septic systems, though widely used, often fail, releasing contaminants into the environment. Cost-effective polishing techniques like biochar, a carbon-rich sorbent, can effectively treat septic effluent, protecting the environment and pub…
View article: Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala Schools
Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala Schools Open
This study explores the critical roles of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) in influencing sanitation service levels, as outlined by the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP), in schools across Kampala City. In consideration of access, technology, …
View article: Enhanced Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung with Wood and Faecal Sludge Biochar
Enhanced Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung with Wood and Faecal Sludge Biochar Open
View article: Enhanced biogas production from water hyacinth and cow dung with wood and faecal sludge biochar
Enhanced biogas production from water hyacinth and cow dung with wood and faecal sludge biochar Open
Water hyacinth (WH), known for its ecotoxicity and economic burden in tropical regions, can play an important role as a lignocellulosic biomass source for biogas production. Co-digesting WH with cow dung (CD) enhances biogas yield but pose…
View article: The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration
The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration Open
Achieving universal access to adequate and equitable sanitation is a major challenge in many parts of the world. In 2022, approximately 1.5 billion people lacked basic sanitation services, with 419 million practicing open defecation. The p…
View article: The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration
The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration Open
View article: Enhanced Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung with Wood and Faecal Sludge Biochar
Enhanced Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung with Wood and Faecal Sludge Biochar Open
View article: Biochar and Its Potential Application for the Improvement of the Anaerobic Digestion Process: A Critical Review
Biochar and Its Potential Application for the Improvement of the Anaerobic Digestion Process: A Critical Review Open
Poor management of organic waste is a key environmental and public health issue as it contributes to environmental contamination and the spread of diseases. Anaerobic digestion (AD) presents an efficient method for organic waste management…
View article: Impacts of climate and land use/cover change on mini-hydropower generation in River Kyambura watershed in South Western part of Uganda
Impacts of climate and land use/cover change on mini-hydropower generation in River Kyambura watershed in South Western part of Uganda Open
This study explored the combined impacts of climate and land-use change on mini-hydropower generation in the Kyambura watershed. The soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) was used as a hydrological model whereas the statistical downscaling…
View article: Biochar and Its Potential Application for the Improvement of the Anaerobic Digestion Process: A Critical Review
Biochar and Its Potential Application for the Improvement of the Anaerobic Digestion Process: A Critical Review Open
Poor management of organic waste is a key environmental and public health issue as it contributes to environmental contamination and the spread of diseases. Anaerobic digestion (AD) presents an efficient method for organic waste management…
View article: Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city
Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city Open
Introduction: Faecal sludge management (FSM) in urban areas of low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is not properly implemented due to inaccessibility of sanitation facilities and high faecal sludge (FS) emptying costs, amongst others. …
View article: Faecal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement initiatives
Faecal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement initiatives Open
The emptying and transport of faecal sludge (FS) is a fundamental aspect of the sanitation service chain and is mostly carried out by private operators who usually face a lot of challenges. Our review assessed how influencing factors and c…
View article: Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review
Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review Open
Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS) (e.g., septic tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing primary treatment for domestic wastewater, they don’t effect…
View article: Faecal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement initiatives
Faecal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement initiatives Open
The emptying and transport of faecal sludge (FS) is a fundamental aspect of the sanitation service chain and is mostly carried out by private operators who usually face a lot of challenges. Our review assessed how influencing factors and c…
View article: Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city
Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city Open
Introduction: Faecal sludge management (FSM) in urban areas of low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is not properly implemented due to inaccessibility of sanitation facilities and high faecal sludge (FS) emptying costs, amongst others. …
View article: Evaluation of Business Models for Fecal Sludge Emptying and Transport in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda
Evaluation of Business Models for Fecal Sludge Emptying and Transport in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda Open
Various business models for fecal sludge emptying and transport have been developed to address challenges and their advantages have been documented; however, their evaluation has not been investigated. This study developed an evaluation fr…
View article: Reducing Groundwater Contamination from On-Site Sanitation in Peri-Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: Reviewing Transition Management Attributes towards Implementation of Water Safety Plans
Reducing Groundwater Contamination from On-Site Sanitation in Peri-Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: Reviewing Transition Management Attributes towards Implementation of Water Safety Plans Open
High urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has resulted in increased peri-urban groundwater contamination by on-site sanitation. The World Health Organization introduced Water Safety Plans (WSP) towards the elimination of contamination …
View article: Cross-country analysis of faecal sludge dewatering
Cross-country analysis of faecal sludge dewatering Open
Dewatering of faecal sludge (FS) is indispensable for adequate FS management. However, comprehensive knowledge is lacking on FS dewatering performance. This study compared the dewatering performance of FS from different countries and onsit…
View article: Decentralized options for faecal sludge management in urban slum areas of Sub-Saharan Africa: A review of technologies, practices and end-uses
Decentralized options for faecal sludge management in urban slum areas of Sub-Saharan Africa: A review of technologies, practices and end-uses Open