Journal of
Engineering and Technology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Eng. Technol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9790
  • DOI: 10.5897/JETR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 198

Full Length Research Paper

The impact of electronic-electrical waste on human health and environment: A systematic literature review

Sonny Juma Nyeko
  • Sonny Juma Nyeko
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Samali Violet Mlay
  • Samali Violet Mlay
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Bosco Amerit
  • Bosco Amerit
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Boniface Abima
  • Boniface Abima
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Judith Among
  • Judith Among
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Abdallah Ibrahim Nyero
  • Abdallah Ibrahim Nyero
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Joseph Odiya
  • Joseph Odiya
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Cosmas Ogen
  • Cosmas Ogen
  • Business School, Makerere University, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 12 December 2021
  •  Accepted: 14 November 2022
  •  Published: 31 March 2023

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