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The portrait of Uganda’s informal sector: What main obstacles do the sector face?
(Cogent Economics & Finance, 2020-10)In this paper, using primary data collected from business owners, we examine the nature and obstacles in the informal sector of Uganda. We find that education level matters in the selection of enterprises. The bulk of ... -
Positive deviance, ecologies of innovation and entrepreneurial networking
(World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2019-09-20)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of ecologies of innovation in the relationship between positive deviance (PD) and entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in ... -
Positive psychology : The Case of Uganda
(Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2008)The application of positive psychology concepts in professional psychology in Uganda is in its infancy. Both undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes in Ugandan universities have very limited emphasis on positive ... -
The potential for citizen science to improve the reach of sanitary inspections
(MDPI- Resources, 2020-10)To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking-water quality and sanitation for all, and 10, to reduce inequality within and among countries, additional ... -
The potential of ensiled browse/maize forage mixtures of calljandra, gljricidia and leucaena for dairy cattle feeding
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2005-03)The potential of ensiled browse/maize fodder mixtures of Callianc/ra calothyrsus, Gliricidia sepium or Leucaena leucocephala for dairy cattle feeding was assessed in five experiments. Experiment 1 examined the fermentation ... -
The potential of experiential learning and skills training of agricultural students: a case of Bukalasa agricultural college
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-09)The study was carried out to investigate the potential of experiential learning approaches in the training of agricultural students at Bukalasa Agricultural College (BAC). It was guided by four objectives: to investigate ... -
Potential of moisture conservation practices to improve soil properties and nutrient status of Robusta coffee plant
(Agronomy, 2023-04)Soil moisture conservation practices (SMCPs) have been adopted in Uganda to adapt to the effects of climate variability. However, limited information exists on how conservation measures influence the physico-chemical ... -
Potential of push-pull technology options for managing fall armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) in Maize
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Fall armyworm is a key insect pest of maize. Without proper management, the pest can cause maize yield losses in the range of 8-21 million tones. It has been through application of synthetic pesticides, use of natural ... -
Potential of spontaneous microbial fermentation isolates to improve fermentation and cup quality of wet processed Arabica coffee (coffea arabica)
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)Spontaneous wet processing of coffee currently practiced in Uganda is constrained by long processing times, losses, and inferior quality coffees. Starter cultures are nowadays used to control fermentation of foods. This ... -
The potential of vocational pedagogy in vocational education and training education
(International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2014)Fifteen masters in Vocational Pedagogy thesis abstracts of researches done were analyzed by collating their purposes and findings. The findings indicated that training methods used in many institutions lacked vocational ... -
The potential of vocational pedagogy in vocational education and training education part ii.
(International Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2017)This paper is the second in the intended series depicting the vocational pedagogy research carried out by the students of the Masters in Vocational Pedagogy program at Kyambogo University, Uganda. Twenty-one thesis abstracts ... -
The potential role of Ugandan indigenous chicken in poverty alleviation
(The Uganda Journal., 2004-12)This paper describes the existing production characteristics of the Ugandan indigenous chickens, highlights their potential, and suggests strategies for improvement and use in poverty alleviation programmes, emphasizing ... -
Power dynamics among PWDs during adult learning processes: motivator or demotivator?
(AJOL: Rwandan Journal of Education, 2016-01-12)People with disabilities (PWDs) need knowledge and skills to engage in livelihood activities and to lead meaningful lives. Unfortunately, they are not or are underserved by the formal and non-formal education system. ... -
Prediction of cervical cancer basing on risk factors using ensemble learning
(IEEE, 2020-05-22)Cervical cancer is among the most common types of cancer affecting women around the world despite the advances in prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment during the past decade. Cervical cancer can be treated if ... -
Prediction of inundation due to Kabuyanda dam failure and its impact on the communities of Isingiro district, western Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09-01)Globally, dams are indispensable in overcoming hindrances posed by climate change through ensuring sustainable water supply for irrigation. However, in case of failure, Dam floods cause devastating effects in fatalities ... -
Predictors of research productivity of academic staff in Kyambogo University: an empirical study based on mantikayan and abdulgani’s (2018) mode
(Journal of the National Council for Higher Education, 2023-05)The research productivity (RP) of academic staff is of utmost significance as it contributes to the advancement of knowledge, enhances institutional reputation, facilitates funding opportunities, improves teaching ... -
Preliminary surveys of outdoor and indoor aeromycobiota in Uganda
(Springer Link: Mycopathologia, 1999)This investigation was conducted during the period of March through June 1998 to trap, enumerate and identify the different airborne fungi in a variety of microhabitats of outdoor and indoor environments in different ... -
Prevalence and management of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda
(International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 2020-06)The study sought to establish the common soccer injuries, their causes and management among Busitema University athletes. The study used a cross- sectional survey design involving quantitative and qualitative approaches ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of nutritional anaemia among female school children in Masindi district, western Uganda
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2013-07-01)Anaemia is the most widespread nutrition related public health problem world-wide and yet in Uganda, there is little national data on anaemia and its likely causes amongst school children. The aim of this study was to ... -
Prevalence of behavioral disorders and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder among school going children in Southwestern Uganda
(Springer Nature: BMC Psychiatry volume, 2019-04-03)Disruptive Behavioral Disorders (DBDs) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are chronic, impairing, and costly child and adolescent mental health challenges which, when untreated, can result in disruptions ...