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Sexual Violence and Development Implications in Uganda Universities: The Case of Kyambogo University
(Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, 2023-01)Sexual violence (SV) remains a menace in society, a stonewall hindering the coexistence and holistic growth of all genders. It is a challenge in higher education despite the fact that relevant legal and policy frameworks ... -
The shadow economy and education in Uganda: Is there a long-run relationship?
(International Social Science Journal., 2023)Using time series data from Uganda covering the period from 1991 to 2017, this paper applies auto regressive distributed lag bounds testing approach to examine the long- and short-run relationship between education and the ... -
Shared Latrine Cleaning outcomes from a Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Intervention in Kampala Slums
(Fountain publishers, 2021)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to sanitation also involve conservation of the environment, improvement in quality of education, promotion/advancement of gender equality, elimination of child mortality ... -
Silicone elastomer composites fabricated with MgO and MgO-multi-wall carbon nanotubes with improved thermal conductivity
(MDPI: Nanomaterials, 2021-12-16)The effect of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the thermal conductivity of MWCNTs and MgO-reinforced silicone rubber was studied. The increment of thermal conductivity was found to be linear ... -
Small tropical reservoirs and fish cage culture: a pilot study conducted in Machakos district, Kenya
(Aquaculture International., 2011-01-07)The findings of this study provide useful insights into the key aspects of fish cage farming to be considered during setting and overall management of multi-purpose water resources so as to maximise their aquacultural ... -
The social and economic history of Toro kingdom 1830-1962
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-01)This study attempted to investigate the Social and economic history of Toro Kingdom during the period 1830-1962. Chapter one analyses the background of Toro Kingdom as a region in terms of geographic location and tribal ... -
Social capital and access to credit finance for small enterprises in Eastern Uganda a case of Duckhill microfinance
(Kyambogo University, 2019-10)The study topic was social capital and access to credit finance for small enterprises in Eastern Uganda, a case of Duckhill MicroFinance. Small enterprise owners that possess social capital receive preferential treatment ... -
Social capital and sustainable growth of full-service restaurants in the global south: testing the mediating role of dynamic capabilities
(Journal of Work-Applied Management, 2023-05)Purpose – The purpose of this study is to establish whether dynamic capabilities mediates the association between social capital and sustainable growth of full-service restaurants in Kampala, Uganda. Design/methodology/approach ... -
Social media usage and parent–child bonding: a case of pre-primary children in Kampala city central division, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)Parents‟ use of social media is an increasing phenomenon especially in urbanized community like in Kampala - Uganda. Due to accessibility of internet and computer literacy of the parents creating a virtual way of communication; ... -
Social media usage, self-regulation and intentions to engage in risky sexual behaviors among students of Kyambogo University in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2021-08)This study set out to establish the relationship between Social Media Usage, Self- Regulation and intentions to engage in Risky Sexual Behaviours among university students, a case study of Kyambogo University in Uganda. ... -
Social needs framework : an alternative framework to analyzing and addressing social problems
(SpringerLink, 2022-10)Every community has its own social problems. These may be common across communities but may be experienced in unique ways. Indeed, social work as a profession focuses on addressing social problems. Drawing on concepts used ... -
The social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial Boda-Boda motorists in Uganda
(Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 2021-04-22)The social-economic effects of Covid-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial boda-boda motorists in the Kira Town Council, Uganda. Were investigated by the author cross-sectional research design was adapted. Four focus ... -
Socio-demographic predictors of obesity among women in Mukono Central Division in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMC Women's Health, 2023)Abstract Background There is a steadily increasing trend in obesity globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa that disproportionately affects women in most places. This is not different in Uganda, where the Uganda Demographic ... -
Socio-economic empowerment of women in west Pokot District for the period 1963-2011.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-10)There are few women who have been employed in governmental offices as head of departments for example in education, agricultural officers, and commissioners among others. This is contributed mainly by low level of education ... -
Sociocultural aspects of health promotion in palliative care in Uganda
(Health Promotion in Health Care – Vital Theories and Research., 2021)Despite its vital importance, health promotion has not occupied its due place in public health in Uganda. The country is engulfed into a rising wave of both communicable and non-communicable conditions. This rising ... -
Socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing feeding practices, morbidity status, and dietary intakes of children aged 7–24 months in rural Uganda
(Taylor & Francis Group: Ecology of food and nutrition, 2016-11)The objective of this study was to analyze the nutritional and morbidity patterns of children aged 7–24 months in relationship to household socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Structured questionnaires and ... -
A sociological critique of materialist fetishism in orson welles' use of cinematography in citizen june (1941)
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2015-09)This dissertation examines how Orson Welles uses deep focus photography, expressive high contrast lighting (chiaroscuro) and mise en scene to socially critique materialistic fetishism in Citizen Kane. The dissertation ... -
Soil moisture dynamics under different tillage practices in cassava–sorghum based cropping systems in eastern Uganda
(Elsevier: Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2013)Soil moisture storage in the root zone determines availability of water in crop production, but there is limited attention on water resource management in cassava–sorghum production systems. Soil moisture content was higher ... -
Soil organic carbon and nitrogen decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browse/maize silages
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2014)Soil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browses of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus), Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) browse/maize silage ... -
Soot as a Medium for Drawing
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-12)The study carried out; "A studio exploration into possibilities of using soot as a medium for Drawing". It was intended to investigate practical ways that can qualify soot as an exceptionally recommendable medium of drawing. ...