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Seasonal variations and shared latrine cleaning practices in the slums of Kampala city, Uganda
(Springer Link: BMC Public Health., 2016-04-27)The effect of seasons on health outcomes is a reflection on the status of public health and the state of development in a given society. Evidence shows that in Sub-Saharan Africa, most infectious diseases flourish during ... -
Secondary school co-curricular policy and participation in national music festivals in Kamuli district, Uganda.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2016-01)This study was conducted to investigate secondary school Co-curricular policy and participation in National Music, Dance and Drama festivals in Kamuli district. The study sought to address the following objectives; to find ... -
A secure web based records management system for prisons: a case of Kisoro prison in Uganda
(International journal of computer, 2017)Most Prisons in the developing countries are still using the traditional system – pen and papers, to keep track of their records. This system takes long to finish a single transaction; this has led to loss of information ... -
Sedentary behavior and anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among 181,093 adolescents from 67 countries: a global perspective
(Elsevier: Sleep Medicine, 2019-06)Sleep problems are burdensome in adolescents. Understanding modifiable environmental risk factors is essential. There is evidence that physical activity is protective against sleep problems in adolescents. However, the ... -
Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: a global systematic review and meta-analysis
(World Psychiatry:Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association(WPA)., 2017-10)People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary behavior and low physical activity are independent ... -
Sedentary behavior and quality of life in people with psychotic disorders from a low income country: a study from Uganda
(Springer Link: Community Mental Health Journal, 2019)The current study examined the impact of sedentary behaviour (SB) on quality of life (QoL) in people with psychotic disorders. Thirty-six Ugandan women (mean age = 33.9 ± 8.0 years) and 23 men (37.4 ± 11.8 years) with a ... -
Sedentary behavior in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016)Sedentary behavior is independently associated with an increased risk of poor mental health, developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature mortality. Despite the knowledge that CVD is one of the leading causes of ... -
Seed treatment with Bacillus bacteria improves maize production: a narrative review
(OJS, 2024-06)Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important crop in relation to its production and consumption. Production of maize is constrained by soil infertility and poor quality seed. Microbial technologies like seed treatment with Bacillus ... -
Self-regulated learning among teacher education students: motivational beliefs influence on the use of metacognition
(Journal of Psychology in Africa., 2017-12-06)In the present study, we examined the relationships between motivational beliefs (self-efficacy, task value, and control of learning beliefs) and use of metacognitive learning strategies among teacher education students ... -
Sensory and functional properties of iron and folic acid fortified nabe-3 bean and silver fish composite instant flour
(First Look Scientific African, 2023-09)Despite the need for Iron and Folic acid (IFA) during critical stages of child development and gestation, there is observed persistence in deficiencies despite medical and intervention efforts. This situation motivated a ... -
Service delivery and students' satisfaction in higher education institutions: perspectives of undergraduate students in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-11)This study examined the impact of service delivery on student's satisfaction in two public and two private universities in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the critical factors in service ... -
Service quality and customer retention in commercial banks of Uganda. a case study of stanbic bank Mukono branch
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2019-07-02)This study seeks to examine the effect of service quality and customer retention in commercial banks in Uganda using Stanbic bank, Mukono branch. Lee (2007) revealed that consumers all over the world have become more ... -
Service quality and customer satisfaction in savings and credit cooperatives: a case of electoral commission staff savings and credit society
(Kyambogo University(Un published work), 2021-05)The study sought to examine the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in savings and credit cooperatives with specific focus on Uganda Electoral Commission staff SACCO. It focused on addressing ... -
The seventh congregation of the institute to be held on Friday 20th February 1998
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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 ... -
Shelf life of the preheated and ready-to-eat long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens Serville
(Brill, 2023-09)Ruspolia differens is an edible insect delicacy in sub-Saharan Africa, majorly harvested from the wild, with a very short shelf life (24 hours depending on the handling conditions). Combinations of preheating, roasting ... -
Signage for social inclusion of slum dwellers in Uganda: a case of kabalagala-kikubamutwe in Kampala district
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-09)The messages communicated on the signage displayed in public spaces within the slum of Kikubamutwe do not contribute to establishing an inclusive environment which aids process of improving the ability, Opportunity, and ... -
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 ...