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Analyses of multi-decadal variability and trends in precipitation and potential evapo-transpiration across lake Kyoga basin
(Kyambogo University, 2020-10)The Lake Kyoga basin is located in Kyoga water management zone covering eleven sub-catchments in Uganda. The population in this region mainly depend on rain fed agriculture for their livelihood. However, recent changes in ... -
Comparing performance of different lumped conceptual hydrological models : a case study of River Kafu catchment
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2020-10)Planning for water resources management can be supported by hydrological modeling. In a typical data scarce region, the compatibility of structures of various models with the limited data can greatly affect results of ... -
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 ... -
Does training improve sanitary inspection answer agreement between inspectors? Quantitative evidence from the Mukono district, Uganda
(MDPI, 2020-10-10)Sanitary inspections (SIs) are checklists of questions used for achieving/maintaining the safety of drinking-water supplies by identifying observable actual and potential sources and pathways of contamination. Despite the ... -
Developing a maintenance management system for public building in district local governments of Uganda: a case of Amuria district local government
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2020-11)The practice of building maintenance is globally accepted as the most sustainable way to conserve buildings from deterioration. In most developing countries, costs incurred for assessment, repair and maintenance of ... -
Assessment of the challenges and effects of delays in compulsory land acquisition on the performance of road construction projects in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2020-11)The roads construction projects in Uganda are experiencing delays which are partly due to challenges in land acquisition. The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges and effects of delays in land acquisition on ... -
Study of the impact of management skills on labour productivity in the building construction industry in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2020-12)The construction industry plays a significant role in integrating the economy of any developing country. Moreover, the growing rate of building construction projects has led to an increasing demand of competent first line ... -
Assessement of the impact of sawdust ash on the sulphate resistance of concrete during early strength development
(Kyambogo University, 2020-12)Sulfates are detrimental to the structural integrity of concrete throughout its service life. In the project for the construction of the overhead transmission line grid for power evacuation from the Karuma Hydro Power ... -
Mitigation of building failures in Uganda’s construction industry: a case study of greater Bushenyi district
(Kyambogo University, 2021-01)Building failure is one of the biggest problems construction firms face. Building failure can lead to many undesirable effects. The main purpose of the study was to mitigate building failures in the construction industry ... -
Graphical-statistical method to explore variability of hydrological time series
(Hydrology Research, 2021-02)Due to increasing concern on developing measures for predictive adaptation to climate change impacts on hydrology, several studies have tended to be conducted on trends in climatic data. Conventionally, trend analysis ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of ferric oxide generated in the acid regeneration plant in paint making (a case study: roofings rolling mills ltd, Namanve, Kampala)
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2021-03)This study investigated the utilization of ferric oxide generated in the Acid Regeneration Plant (ARP) of the steel galvanizing line as an ingredient in making paint. The waste acid liquor generated from the process of ... -
Changes in precipitation and evapotranspiration over Lokok and Lokere catchments in Uganda
(Bulletin of Atmospheric Science and Technology volume : Springer Link, 2021-03-24)This study analysed long-term (1948–2016) changes in gridded (0.25° × 0.25°) Princeton Global Forcing (PGF) precipitation and potential evapotranspiration (PET) data over Lokok and Lokere catchments. PGF-based and station ... -
Stakeholder participation and service quality of road construction projects in local governments: a case of Adjumani district urban and community roads division
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)The study investigated the effect of Stakeholder Participation on Service Quality in Local Governments in Uganda. The objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of information sharing on service quality of road ... -
Investigating the occurence of contaminants of emerging concern in urban slum areas: a case study of Bwaise, Kawempe division, Kampala-Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-05)Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are defined as chemical compounds discovered in water or environment that are not currently monitored or regulated but are thought to cause adverse effects on the ecosystem and human ... -
Assessment of quality management practices of building construction firms in Uganda: a case of Kamwenge district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2021-05)Generally , local firms always strive to gain competitive edge in building projects based on Total Quality Management initiatives that are customer centered in nature. The study focused on assessment of quality man management ... -
Water availability trends across water management zonesin Uganda
(Atmospheric Science Letters, 2021-06-21)This study assessed trends in gridded (0.25° × 0.25°) Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR) precipitation, potential evapotranspiration (PET), and precipitation minus PET (PMP) across the four water management zones ... -
Long-term climatic water availability trends and variability across the African continent
(Theoretical and Applied Climatology : Springer Link, 2021-06-29)This study analyzed trends and variability in climatic water availability (CWA) across the African continent using monthly precipitation and potential evapotranspiration (PET) over the period 1901–2015. Climatic water ... -
Impact of investiment in occupational health and safety on a steel manufacturing plant in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021-07)The subject of health and safety of workers in the steel manufacturing sector has become a concern of recent mainly in developing countries. The study therefore sought to investigate the impact of investment in health and ... -
Assessing the applicability of earned value management Technique in enhancing performance of construction Projects in Uganda: a case of Kampala city
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)Monitoring is the most important component in project management. It deals with measuring performance of a project at certain time intervals and reports that performance to the organization for process control. Any project ...