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Motivational practices and performance of lecturers in tertiary institutions in Arua district.
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)This study sought to examine relationship between motivational practices and performance of Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions in Arua District. The study objectives were to: establish relationship between financial rewards ... -
Motivational strategies and retention of teachers of science in private secondary schools in Kawempe division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)The study investigated the influence of motivational strategies on retention of teachers of science in private secondary schools in Kawempe Division, KCCA. It sought to find out the influence of fringe benefits, determine ... -
Motives for physical activity in the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in men with alcohol use disorders
(Elsevier: Psychiatry Research, 2018-03)Within the self-determination theory and the trans-theoretical model (stages of change) frameworks, we investigated motives for physical activity adoption and maintenance in men with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Fifty Ugandan ... -
Motives for physical activity in the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in middle-aged and old age outpatients with a mental disorder: a cross-sectional study from a low-income country
(Elsevier: Psychiatry Research, 2019-12)Within the trans-theoretical model (stages of change) and self-determination theory frameworks, we investigated motives for physical activity adoption and maintenance in middle-aged and old age people with a mental disorder ... -
Music instruction practices and competence of Secondary school music teacher trainees: a case of Kyambogo University, Department of Performing Arts
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-07)This study evaluates instruction practices and competence of secondary school music teacher trainees at the Department of Performing Arts, Kyambogo University. I was motivated to research on music instruction practices on ... -
Mycotoxins’ toxicological mechanisms involving humans, livestock and their associated health concerns: a review
(Toxins : MDPI, 2022-02-24)Mycotoxins are well established toxic metabolic entities produced when fungi invade agricultural/farm produce, and this happens especially when the conditions are favourable. Exposure to mycotoxins can directly take place ... -
Namadu drum music and dance as mediation of healing rituals among the Bagwere people of Uganda
(Taylor& FrancisOnline: Journal of Music Research in Africa., 2021-03-18)This article reports on a study that investigated the namadu healing ritual of the Bagwere people of Uganda. The ritual involves drumming, singing and dancing, as well as sacrificing chicks, birds and animals towards gaining ... -
Namadu drum music and dance as mediation of healing rituals among the Bagwere people of Uganda
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-03)This article reports on a study that investigated the Namadu healing ritual of the Bagwere people of Uganda. The ritual involves drumming, singing and dancing, as well as sacrificing chicks, birds and animals towards gaining ... -
Natural radioactivity levels and radiological hazard indices of soil and water collected from Kaserem limestone quarry, Kapchorwa district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-10)This study was to determine the gamma ray concentration/activity due to naturally occurring radionuclides present in soil and water from Kaserem limestone quarry area in Kapchorwa District and the associated hazard ... -
Nature, causes and development implications of ecological injustice in Uganda
(East African journal of education and social sciences, 2022-03)Uganda is one of the developing countries in the world that experience ecological injustice emanating from unsustainable use of natural resources. This study attempted to reveal the nature, causes and implications of ... -
Navigating the ethical maze in disability research: ethical contestations in an African context
(Taylor&Francis Online: Disability & Society ., 2015-02-17)Despite changes in how disability is viewed, ethical requirements for disability research have hardly changed. Some ethical clearance procedures, processes and practices still consider persons with disabilities as not able, ... -
Negative emotions about climate change are related to insomnia symptoms and mental health: cross-sectional evidence from 25 countries
(Current Psychology : Springer, 2021-02-16)Climate change threatens mental health via increasing exposure to the social and economic disruptions created by extreme weather and large-scale climatic events, as well as through the anxiety associated with recognising ... -
A new dimension to neo‐institutional sociology: some evidence from the adoption of new budgetary practices in local governments in Uganda
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 2013-04-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which institutional pressures can be deployed to reinforce each other in creating and sustaining new budgetary practices. Design/methodology/approach This paper ... -
The nineth congregation of the institute to be held on Friday 21st January 2000
(Itek [Unpublished work], 2000-01-21)It is that time of the year once again and ITEK is all out to harvest what was sown many years ago. When one goes out to sow it is the best seed that one selects and takes to the prepared ground. Similarly, ITEK endeavours ... -
Nitrification in modified sewerage stabilisation ponds prior to discharge into the Ugandan side of Lake Victoria
(International Journal of Environmental Studies., 2010-12-08)Large volumes of wastewater in the Ugandan capital Kampala have seriously polluted Lake Victoria, from which the city draws its freshwater. Untreated effluent drains directly into this lake. In tropical temperatures, ... -
Non-cancer health risks associated with pesticide residues and heavy metal exposures in locally manufactured cereal-based baby foods in Kampala city
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)Pesticides residues and heavy metals are major environmental pollutants and their toxicity is a problem of increasing significance for nutritional and environmental reasons. Data on the risk contribution of heavy metal ... -
Non-cancer risks and mitigation strategies of fe, mn, cu and cr in milled maize flour
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)In Uganda, maize (Zea mays), is milled into flour that is used as an ingredient in many food products including baby foods. Milling is mainly done in hammer mills that are fabricated using mild steel. Mild steel is made ... -
Non-monetary incentives and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools in Mukono municipality in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)Over years, motivation is a fundamental indicator and determinant of employee retention within an organization. However, it has remained an area of major concern for human resource managers in organizations. This study ... -
Nucleotide degradation products, total volatile basic nitrogen, sensory and microbiological quality of Nile perch(Lates niloticus) fillets under chilled storage
(Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food sciences, 2012-11)Degradation products of adenosine nucleotide and total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) concentration provide means of ascertaining freshness of commercial fish products. A complementary sensory analysis has also been adopted ... -
Nutrient alterations in Nile perch (Lates niloticus) skins owing to various processing and cooking techniques
(International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2012-01)Nile perch (Lates niloticus) skin is a major substitute for whole fish especially among low-income groups who are especially vulnerable to protein and micronutrient deficiencies. The object of this study was to determine ...