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    Letter of Motivation - Mary Boku

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    The applicant is applying for a PhD position in Cultural Ecosystem Services related to fishing practices and fishery management on the Austrian Danube. She has over 14 years of experience in analytical chemistry and food safety testing. Her aspirations for pursuing this PhD include contributing to sustainable development in Uganda through research, and helping develop policies to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect the aquatic environment. She believes the skills gained will help address challenges like indiscriminate fishing and a lack of knowledge about proper aquaculture management. The applicant has participated in research and co-authored scientific papers, positioning her as a strong candidate for the PhD program.

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    The applicant is applying for a PhD position in Cultural Ecosystem Services related to fishing practices and fishery management on the Austrian Danube. She has over 14 years of experience in analytical chemistry and food safety testing. Her aspirations for pursuing this PhD include contributing to sustainable development in Uganda through research, and helping develop policies to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect the aquatic environment. She believes the skills gained will help address challenges like indiscriminate fishing and a lack of knowledge about proper aquaculture management. The applicant has participated in research and co-authored scientific papers, positioning her as a strong candidate for the PhD program.

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    The applicant is applying for a PhD position in Cultural Ecosystem Services related to fishing practices and fishery management on the Austrian Danube. She has over 14 years of experience in analytical chemistry and food safety testing. Her aspirations for pursuing this PhD include contributing to sustainable development in Uganda through research, and helping develop policies to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect the aquatic environment. She believes the skills gained will help address challenges like indiscriminate fishing and a lack of knowledge about proper aquaculture management. The applicant has participated in research and co-authored scientific papers, positioning her as a strong candidate for the PhD program.

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    Letter of Motivation - Mary Boku

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    Motivation Letter for a PhD Position in Cultural Ecosystem Services– Fishing practices and

    fishery management on the Austrian Danube

    I hereby present my application for the above-mentioned PhD position at the Boku university institute of Hydrobiology
    and Aquatic Ecosystems Management in Cultural Ecosystems services for which suitable candidates are being
    sought.
    I am a Food Chemist of Ugandan descent. I possess a Master of Science Degree in Food Science and Technology
    from Makerere University, Uganda. I also possess a Second-Class Upper Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
    from Kyambogo University, Uganda. I have over 14 years work experience in the Analytical chemistry including water
    chemistry and hands-on laboratory testing of contaminants in food and food products including but not limited to
    pesticide residues, mycotoxin, heavy metals, and veterinary drugs using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HPLC, ICP, and
    radioimmunoassay techniques. I am currently employed by Uganda National Bureau (UNBS) as a Senior Laboratory
    Analyst, in the Food Safety Laboratories-Chemistry Division.
    My aspiration for seeking to undertake this PhD training and research study stems from my desire to contribute
    positively through research to sustainable development of Uganda. I strongly believe that cultural ecosystem services
    in fisheries management contributes to local economies through enhancement of livelihoods. Fisheries are an
    important economic activity providing employment and income to a significant part of the population. The fisheries
    sector also contributes to food and nutritional security. The majority of fishing activities are carried out using
    traditional methods such as the hand lines, gillnets and traps. These ultimately lead to indiscriminate fishing which in
    the long run affects the sustainability of this fisheries resources. The skills acquired during this training will go a long
    way in helping solve this challenge through acquisition of better and sustainable fishing practices and fisheries
    management. Moreover, aquaculture, being a rapidly growing sector in Uganda has led to an increasing number of
    farmers raising fish in ponds and cages. However, most of these cage and pond farmers have limited knowledge on
    the best practices in aquaculture management with most farms lacking skills and knowledge on proper effluent
    treatment and disposable, feed composition among other aquaculture management practices.
    Another aspiration for seeking to undertake this PhD opportunity comes from the need to contribute positively to
    policy development in my country. My experience working with a standards body has exposed me to the
    development of various policies. The skills acquired in fisheries management will provide skills to develop policies
    and regulations that promote sustainable fishing practices and the protection of the aquatic environment. Moreover, I
    believe that this PhD training will accord me with the skills in conflict resolution between stakeholders including those
    related to fishing rights and access to resources as well as stakeholder engagement. The acquired skills will not only
    enrich my skills set, but will also provide an enabling environment for knowledge sharing to various stakeholders,
    which will promote public and environmental health, influence community and behavioral changes, as well as ensure
    proper fisheries management in the community.
    I have participated in researches and co-authored scientific papers which are available at
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874829501205010050 and https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01245. This positions me
    as the best candidate for this position because doctoral programs require publications prior to completion.
    I hope that my application will receive a positive consideration.
    Yours faithfully,
    Mary Magdalein Nakibuuka

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