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Assessment of the impacts of land use and land cover changes on soil erosion in Ogwapoke micro-catchment, Northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Several land use/cover changes have been observed in Ogwapoke micro catchment. Population increase, poverty, intensified and unsustainable farming practices and deforestation have been cited as the major drivers of land ... -
Assessment of vocational education and training in meeting the needs of the hospitality industry in Juba county, South Sudan
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-10)For over two decades or so, South Sudan has expe1ienced civil wars which have led to the destruction of various hospitality establishments such as hotels, museums and vocational institutions; primarily creating shortage ... -
Associations between physical inactivity, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder in people living with HIV in a Ugandan fishing community
(International Journal of STD & AIDS, 2019-09-27)The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore which variables were associated with physical inactivity in people living with HIV living in a fishing community in Uganda. Secondary aims were to explore the reasons ... -
Associations of the built environment with physical activity and sedentary time in Ugandan outpatients with mental health problems
(Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2018)This study investigated whether reported neighborhood variables explained variance in time spent walking, exercising, and being sedentary, in addition to mental health and demographic variables among Ugandan outpatients ... -
An atoxigenic L-strain of Aspergillus flavus (Eurotiales: Trichocomaceae) is pathogenic to the coffee twig borer, Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera: Curculionidea: Scolytinae)
(Environmental Microbiology Reports, 2018-10-11)This study isolated and evaluated virulence of fungal entomopathogens of Xylosandrus compactus – an important pest of Robusta coffee in Sub-Saharan Africa. A survey was conducted in five farming systems in Uganda to isolate ... -
Audit practices and performance in fraud detection and prevention in the public sector in Uganda case of Kiruhura district
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-01)According to Coram, Ferguson, Moroney (2006), fraud encompasses an anay of irregularities and illegal acts characterized by intentional deception, either for the benefit or detriment of the organization by internal or ... -
Balancing dual roles in the face of missing on-site child care arrangements: lived experiences of breast-feeding student mothers at Kyambogo University
(World Journal of Educational Research, 2020-08)Through the use of a phenomenological approach this study explored lived experiences of breast-feeding student mothers in the face of missing institutionalized on-campus child care arrangements at Kyambogo University (KyU). ... -
Barriers and facilitators to parental involvement in the education of children with disabilities in Wakiso district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The study set out to investigate the barriers and facilitators to parental involvement in the education of children with disabilities in Wakiso district. The researcher was moved to carry out a study on the premise that ... -
Barriers and facilitators to self-employment of persons with disabilities in Gulu district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The study examined the barriers and facilitators for self-employment for persons living with disabilities in Gulu district, Uganda. The study specifically sought to ascertain the types of self-employment enterprises persons ... -
Barriers, attitudes, confidence, and knowledge of nurses regarding metabolic health screening and intervention in people with mental illness: a pilot study from Uganda
(AJOL: African Health Sciences., 2019-11-06)People with mental illness are at an increased risk for developing cardio-metabolic disorders. Routine screening following pharmacotherapy is however unacceptably low in sub-Saharan African countries with less than 1% ... -
Benefits, firm size and adoption of international financial reporting standards for small and medium enterprises in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)The objectives of the study were to analyse the influence of cost saving benefits on the adoption of IFRS for SMEs in Kawempe division urban council, to analyse the influence of decision making benefits on the adoption of ... -
Beyond legislation: implementing the employment provisions of the persons with disabilities Act of Uganda 2006
(Nordic Journal of Human Rights, 2013-09-09)Given the lack of social safety nets for persons with disabilities as well as other people in Uganda, employment is critical to people’s socio-economic well-being. Uganda adopted a three-prong policy approach to disability ... -
Beyond the law: a review of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions in ADA employment research
(Disability Studies Quarterly: the first journal in the field of disability studies, 2015)The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990) is the cornerstone of civil rights policy for people with disabilities. Although enforced through the justice system, the legacy of the ADA transcends well beyond its legal ... -
Bidding process compliance and bid competitiveness. a case of Uganda National Roads Authority
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of bidding process compliance on bid competitiveness in UNRA. The study specifically assessed how bidding document approval, invitation to bid and sale or issue ... -
Bioeconomy and the production of novel food products from agro-industrial wastes and residues under the context of food neophobia
(AgBioForum, 2018)Advances in bioeconomy lead to exploitation of wastes for the production of high added-value products. Sometimes, these products face consumer resistance due to a phenomenon known as "neophobia." The aim of this study was ... -
Blockchain technology needs for sustainable mineral supply chains: A framework for responsible sourcing of Cobalt.
(Elsevier, 2022)Blockchain technology has recently become the go-to solution for companies and industries that seek to enhance value chain traceability of their products, and transparency in their supply chains. Because of these benefits, ... -
Board of governors’ competence and performance of government aided secondary schools in Maracha district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2021-12)The study investigated BoGs’ competence on performance of students in Government aided secondary schools in Maracha District, Uganda. The objectives were to examine the level of BoG’s: financial planning; monitoring of ... -
Boards of governors' participation and head teachers' financial management practices in secondary schools in Kaberamaido district, Uganda
(Kyambogo university [unpublished work], 2014-10)This study set out to ascertain the effect of school Boards of Governors· par1icipation in financial management on Head teachers· financial management practices in secondary schools in Kaberamaido district. The study ... -
Body weight status, exercise routines and nutritional patterns of clients in health clubs in Kampala city, Uganda
(Kyambogo university [unpublished work], 2017-12)The prevalence of overweight and obesity (OWO) is increasing m developing countries including Uganda. This has been linked to lifestyle and work related pressure that has negatively influenced physical activity and ... -
Burden of cumulative risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases among adults in Uganda: evidence from a national baseline survey
(International Journal for Equity in Health, 2016-12-01)Modification of known risk factors has been the most tested strategy for dealing with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The cumulative number of NCD risk factors exhibited by an individual depicts a disease burden. However, ...
