Explore our collection of academic publications on Indigenous Knowledge Systems, traditional practices, and cultural heritage.
Martine C.E. van der Zeijst, Wim Veling, Elliot Mqansa Makhathini, Sisanda Mtshemla, Ndukuzakhe D. Mbatha, Sinethemba S. Shabalala, Ida Susser, Jonathan K. Burns, Ezra Susser, Hans W. Hoek
A quantitative study published in Transcultural Psychiatry (Vol. 58(4), pp. 486-498) examining psychopathology among apprentice traditional health practitioners in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A collaborative study between institutions from Netherlands, South Africa, USA, and UK.
Ntokozo Mthembu
A comprehensive chapter (pp. 127-153) in "Ethical Research Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge Education" exploring the prospects of incorporating Indigenous African Knowledge Systems into post-colonial curriculum development. Research conducted at the University of South Africa.
Xolani Mathews Shange
A detailed analysis (pp. 24-58) in "Ethical Research Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge Education" examining ethics in South African academic institutions through the lens of colonial experience. Research conducted at the University of South Africa.
Shenelle J Lottering, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano Lottering
Published in the Journal of Asian and African Studies (Vol. 56(2), pp. 267-289), this study examines drought impacts and adaptation strategies among small-scale farmers in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal. Research conducted at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Stanley Sharaunga, Maxwell Mudhara
Published in the Journal of International Development (Vol. 33, pp. 127-150), this research analyzes strategies for poverty reduction among rural women's households in KwaZulu-Natal. DOI: 10.1002/jid.3516
Salmon A. Adebayo, Stephen O. Amoo, Salmina N. Mokgehle, Adeyemi O. Aremu
Published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Vol. 266, pp. 113459-113472), this comprehensive study examines the ethnomedicinal uses, biological activities, and conservation of African Ginger. A collaborative study between multiple South African institutions.
Stewart Lee Kugara, Tsetselelani Decide Mdhluli, Thizwilondi Joanbeth Daswa, Pfarelo Eva Matshidze, Ndidzulafhi Esther Ramavhunga
A chapter (pp. 83-109) in "Ethical Research Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge Education" exploring multicultural methodologies in African Indigenous Knowledge research. Collaborative research between the University of Venda and University of Limpopo.
Rendani Tshifhumulo, Faith F. Musvipwa, Tshimangadzo Justice Makhanikhe, Livhuwani Daphney Tshikukuvhe
A chapter (pp. 155-177) in "Ethical Research Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge Education" proposing an African-centered model of learning. Research conducted at the University of Venda.
Francis Omujal, Kibira Irene Tenda, Stephen Lutoti, Irene Kirabo, Simon Dembe Kasango, Kyeyune Grace Nambatya
Published in Scientific African (Vol. 9, e00484), this study examines the phytochemistry and anti-inflammatory properties of Vepris Nobilis. A collaborative study between AIIKS nodes including Makerere University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Mballow AE, Kahwa I, Abdelgadir AA, Adelina T, Ogwang PE
A study examining traditional approaches and medicinal plants used in treating epilepsy across West and East Africa. Published with Vol. 5, pp. 121-130.
Mercy Gladys Tenywa, Amon Agaba, Patrick Engeu Ogwang, Casim Umba Tolo, Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Esther Katuura
Published in The Journal of Medicinal Plants Research (Vol. 14, pp. 185-194), this study documents medicinal plants used in gynecological procedures in Uganda. A collaborative study between AIIKS nodes including Makerere University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Lina S. Mathew, Andrew G. Mtewa, Clement O. Ajayi, Serawit Deyno, Anke Weisheit, Casim Umba Tolo, Arop L. Denge, Patrick Engeu Ogwang
Published in East Africa Science (Vol. 2, pp. 22-28), this review examines the ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, and phytochemistry of Aristolochia bracteolata, focusing on its antimalarial properties.
Deyno, S., Abebe, A., Tola, M.A., Hymete, A, Bazira, J., Makonnen, E., Alele, P.E
Published in BMC Complementary Medicine Therapies (Vol. 20, pp. 1-11), this study investigates the toxicity of Echinops Kebericho decoction in rats. A collaborative study between institutions in Uganda and Ethiopia.
P. Sithole & M. Chundu
Published in Open Journal of Social Sciences (Vol. 8, pp. 35-45), this study examines indigenous knowledge systems for rainfall prediction and their potential for disaster preparedness in Zimbabwe.
Tenson Muyambo & Soul Shava
Published in International Journal of Well-being (Vol. 27, pp. 1-12), this study explores indigenous crop production practices in South-Eastern Zimbabwe, focusing on Uninga cultivation.
Pindai M. Sithole
Published in The African Journal on Conflict Resolution (Vol. 20(2), pp. 115-134), this study examines the Nhimbe practice in Zimbabwe as both a socio-economic assistance method and a mechanism for conflict prevention.
Moses Chundu
Published in American Journal of Industrial and Business Management (Vol. 10, pp. 1271-1290), this study analyzes the sectoral dynamics affecting MSME growth in Zimbabwe.
Pindai M. Sithole & Beatrice Maupa Bondai
Published in International Journal of Curriculum Development and Learning Measurement (Vol. 1(2), pp. 53-65), this study explores the role of taboos and storytelling in education and curriculum decolonization in Zimbabwe.
Pindai M. Sithole
Published in Southern African Journal of Environmental Education (Vol. 36, pp. 21-32), this study examines the application of indigenous knowledge systems in agricultural practices in Zimbabwe.
Nailoke P. Kadhila, M. Sekhoacha, M. Tselanyane, Kazhila C. Chinsembu and Duduzile M. Molefe-Khamanga
Published in SN Applied Sciences (Vol. 2, pp. 1328-1335), this study investigates the antiplasmodial properties and cytotoxicity of a Namibian plant species.
Kazhila C. Chinsembu and Wana W. Chinsembu
A study examining the legal framework governing access to biological and genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in Namibia.
Fimanekeni N. Shivute
Published in African Journal of Agricultural Research (Vol. 16, pp. 1582-1586), this study examines the cultivation of edible mushrooms in Namibia.
Komeine K.M. Nantanga and Theopolina Amakali
Published in Journal of Arid Environments (Vol. 177, pp. 104-148), this study explores the diversification of edible Mopane caterpillars.
Iwanette du Preez, Carsten Grundemann, Davis R. Mumbengegwi and Roman Huber
Published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Vol. 254, pp. 112683-112694), examining immunomodulatory effects of Namibian medicinal plants.
Iwanette du Preez, Stefan Louw and Davis R. Mumbengegwi
Published in ACS publications, African Natural Plant Products, Vol. III (pp. 153-170), studying antimalarial properties of Guibourtia coleosperma.
Iwanette du Preez, Whitney Shingenge and Davis R. Mumbengegwi
Published in ACS publications (pp. 45-66), documenting Namibian plants used in malaria treatment.
Lydia Horn and Hussein Shimelis
Published in Annals of Agricultural Sciences (Vol. 65, pp. 83-91), addressing cowpea breeding for drought resistance.
Natascha Cheikhyoussef, MarthaKandawa-Schulz, Ronnie Bock and Ahmad Cheikhyoussef
Published by Academic Press (pp. 467-475), studying cold-pressed Moringa oleifera seed oil properties.
Evans Kenanda Okemwa, Koskei Kipkoech Silvanuss
Published in World Journal of Applied Chemistry (Vol. 5(2), pp. 13-19), studying fertilizer effects on green tea properties.
Githukia, CM, Drexler SS, Obiero KO, Nyawanda BO, Odhiambo JA, Chesoli JW, and Manyala JO
Published in African Journal of Agricultural Research (Vol. 16(5), pp. 732-745), examining gender roles in aquaculture.
J. Akullo, Bernard Obaa, James Okwi, Acai, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Jacob Godfrey Agea
Published in Journal of Insects as Food and Feed (Vol. 3(2), pp. 1-10), studying edible insects in Northern Uganda.
Geoffrey Ssepuuya, Francis Ssengendo, Catherine Ndagire, J. Karungi, K.K.M. Fiaboe, J. Efitre, & Dorothy Nakimbugwe
Published in Journal of Insects as Food and Feed (Vol. 7(2), pp. 1-11), studying cricket rearing conditions.
Dorothy, N. Nyangena, Christopher Mutungi, Samuel Imathiu, John Kinyuru, Hippolyte Affognon, Sunday Ekesi, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, & K. K. M. Fiaboe
Published in Foods (Vol. 9(5), p. 574), examining processing effects on edible insects.
Moses K., Ezeala C, Prashar L.
Published in Medical Journal of Zambia (Vol. 47(2), pp. 77-83), studying aphrodisiac properties of Ocimum fimbriatum.
Chanda A, Simwinga F, Kaonga P, Bwalya GA, Prashar L.
Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Vol. 20), studying uterotonic properties.
Maida Khan, Asmina Sulemane, Isabel Guiamba and Paulo Bechel
Published in Acta Horticulture (Vol. 1292, pp. 97-102), studying fruit processing methods.
Maida Khan, Asmina Sulemane and Jose Paulo
Published in Acta Horticulture (Vol. 1292, pp. 121-128), studying Moringa pod flour properties.
J.A. Monjane, D. Capusiri, A. Giménez and O. Sterner
Published in Algerian Journal of Natural Products (Vol. 8(1), pp. 753-757), studying leishmanicidal properties.
Hercílio E. Zimila, Albertina L. Matsinhe, Emma Malayika, Átifa I. Sulemane, Vanina N. C. Saete, Saquina C. Rugunate, Paulo J. Cumbane, Isabel Magaia, François Munyemana
Published in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (Vol. 30, pp. 101862-101868), studying plant extract properties.
Julião Monjane, Paulo Dimande, Amândio Zimba, Edilson Nhachengo, Edny Teles, Hélio Ndima, Amália Uamusse
Published in Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (Vol. 4, pp. 512-515), studying biopesticide effects.
Andrew G. Mtewa, Prem Prakash Kushwaha, Pothabathula Seshu Vardhan, Priyanka Kumari, Andrew G. Mtewa and Shashank Kumar
Published by Elsevier (pp. 305-315), exploring antimalarial drug development.
Ibrahim Chikowe, Moira Mnyenyembe, Stuart Jere, Andrew G Mtewa, John Mponda, Fanuel Lampiao
Published in Current Traditional Medicine (Vol. 6, pp. 225-241), documenting medicinal plant knowledge.
Okella Hedmon et al.
Published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Vol. 8), designing antimicrobial peptides.
Tuyiringire, N., Deyno, S., Weisheit, A., Tolo, C.U., Tusubira, D., Munyampundu, J.-P., Ogwang, P.E., Muvunyi, C.M., Heyden, Y. Vander
Published in Tuberculosis, reviewing antimycobacterial medicinal plants.
Ajayi, C. O., Elujoba, A. A., Okella, H., Oloro, J., Raymond, A., Weisheit, A., Tolo, C. U., & Ogwang, P. E.
Published in European Journal of Medicinal Plants (Vol. 31, pp. 1-13), studying antimalarial plant properties.
Isabel S. Schellnack-Kelly
Published in Archives and Manuscripts (Vol. 48(3), pp. 291-299), examining language barriers in archive access.
Busani Mpofu, Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, examining higher education changes.
Resenga J. Maluleka
Published in Social Memory Studies (Vol. 76(4)), examining traditional healing practices.
Israel Odede
Published in South African Journal of Information Studies (Vol. 38(1)), analyzing traditional medicine research.
Andani Thakhathi, T. G. Netshitangani
Published in African Identities (Vol. 18(4), pp. 407-420), exploring Ubuntu philosophy.
Mishack T. Gumbo
Published in Food Education and Food Technology in School Curricula (pp. 283-295), exploring indigenous food education.
Mass Tapfuma, and Ruth Hoskins
Published in Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories (pp. 454-472), examining knowledge accessibility.
Nomcebo R. Ubisi, Unathi Kolanisi, Orbet Jiri
Published in Journal of Asian and African Studies (Vol. 55(2), pp. 273-284), studying climate change adaptation.
A. Manyevere, P.N.S. Mnkeni and M.C. Laker, P. Muchaonyerwa
Published in INDILINGA (Vol. 1(19), pp. 96-109), examining indigenous soil classification systems.
Itumeleng Mekoa
Published in Journal of African Education (Vol. 1(1), pp. 25-41), examining African scholarship advancement.
EM Mnguni, A Giampiccoli & O Mtapuri
Published in Journal for New Generation (Vol. 17(2), pp. 44-53), examining local tourism development.
Maxwell Jnr Opoku, Angela James
Published in Southern African Journal of Environmental Education (Vol. 36, pp. 33-49), examining environmental education.
Brenda Z. De Gama, David Gareth Jones, Thamsanqa T. Bhengu, Kapil S. Satyapal
Published in Anatomical Sciences Education (Vol. 13(6), pp. 721-731), examining cultural practices.
McMaster Vambe et al.
Published in Plants (Vol. 9(10), pp. 1-12), studying antibacterial properties of Sugar Bush.
Nkosinomusa Nomfundo Buthelezi‐Dube Jeffrey Charles Hughes Pardon Muchaonyerwa Karen Fern Caister Albert Thembinkosi Modi
Published in Soil Use and Management (Vol. 36(2), pp. 250-260), examining soil fertility management practices.
Gundo Nepfumbada, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson
Published in Research Square, developing indigenous food diets for children.
S.F. Dlangalala, M. Mudhara
Published in African Journals Online (Vol. 46(2), pp. 234-241), studying water governance awareness.
Luambo Jeffrey Ramarumo, Alfred Maroyi, Milingoni Peter Tshisikhawe
Published in Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (Vol. 49(1), pp. 117-124), documenting traditional plant use.
Samuel O. Bamigboye, Wilson A. Jayeoba
Published in Asian Journal of Research in Botany (Vol. 4(3), pp. 20-27), surveying medicinal plant trade.
Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Sylvester Mpandeli, Hector Chikoore
Published in Journal of Asian and African Studies (Vol. 55(5), pp. 683-698), comparing climate change evidence with farmer perceptions.
Wilfred Njabulo Nunu, Lufuno Makhado, Jabu Tsakani Mabunda and Rachel Tsakani Lebese
Published in Reproductive Health (Vol. 17(1)), developing health strategies for adolescents.
Morris Thembhani Babane, Mzamani Johannes Maluleke
Published in South African Journal of African Languages (Vol. 40(1), pp. 47-52), examining multilingualism in academia.
Jeanine Braithwaite, Cameron Haddad
Published in Journal of Applied Business & Economics (Vol. 22(4), pp. 63-73), studying relationships between poverty and religious beliefs.
Tirhani A Masia, Lindelani F Mushaphi, Ngoako S Mabapa, Xikombiso G Mbhenyane
Published in African Health Sciences (Vol. 20(2), pp. 912-922), examining nutrition knowledge among caregivers.
Natasha Louise Constant, Peter John Taylor
Published in Forest Policy and Economics (Vol. 118), examining cultural and ecological values of forest restoration.
Afam I. O. Jideani
Published in International Journal of Food Studies (Vol. 9(2), pp. 264-281), examining food security research.
Portia Maphale Marabele, Maria Sonto Maputle, Dorah Ursula Ramathuba, and Lizzy Netshikweta
Published in International Journal of Women's Health (Vol. 12, pp. 691-699), studying maternal mortality factors.
Liliana Mammino
Published in Chemical Issues and Action Outreach (pp. 93-105), examining biomass burning practices.
Mogomme Alpheus Masoga, Allucia Lulu Shokane
Published in Alternative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples (Vol. 16(4), pp. 315-322), examining traditional healer challenges.
Wonder Mafuta, Jethro Zuwarimwe, Joseph Kamuzhanje, Marizvikuru Mwale, Ronald Chipaike
Published in Journal of Asian and African Studies (Vol. 56(2), pp. 352-363), studying conflict resolution through WASH planning.
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Documenting Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge and provision of access through Online Database Platform by Constant Okello-Dara, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Indigenous knowledge systems and indicators of rain: Evidence from Rwenzori Region, Western Uganda. 2020. IFPRI |
Development and transfer of innovative technologies for farm-level cocoa processing and use of byproducts: Key products: 1- Single cocoa fermentation box and 2-wine from cocoa mucilage Converting wild gooseberry fruits into a high value product for increased household incomes among Ugandan farmers and create jobs for the youths. Gooseberry wine making has been successfully done by local farmers especially in central Uganda |
Munyima, M., Chilala, C., Mwenya, M., Moyo, M., Ngenda, G., Tembo, A. 2020. University of Zambia Press ISBN: 978-9982-03-121-9. Manual for the Bachelor of Arts Degree Programme in Intangible Cultural Heritage |
Prof. Kiriana: Chairman, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, Report on the Legacy of Slavery in Kenya Prof. Kiriana: Co-Editor, Journal of African Cultural Heritage Studies |
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Influences of farming techniques on the livelihood outcomes of Rural Women in Eastern Uganda. Makerere University, Kampala, December 2020 |
Prevention of postharvest losses for the Fear cultivar of banana which had had been neglected due to its failure to be consumed as a cooking banana type. Wine making has been successfully done by local farmers especially in central Uganda to enhance utilization of Fear banana Value addition to hibiscus. ZAROYA Enterprises Ltd and RENA BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS LTD decided to start making hibiscus juice, concentrates, roasted seeds and dried flowers. |
Dr. Judith Adhiambo: Consultancy Service Provision for Increased Productivity and Profitability of Banana Value Chain in Kisii County Dr. Judith Adhiambo: Integrated Agricultural Practices for Improved Livelihood Dr. Fredrick Mzee: Development and animation of a digital training module on National Plant Protection Organizations Phytosanitary Surveillance/Survey. (2020-2021) |