KYUSpace at Kyambogo University: Recent submissions
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The use of language competences in teaching music: a case of primary schools in Lira-Dokolo districts
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)This study investigated teacher efficacy in the implementation of the use of Language Competences (LC) in teaching CAPE 1 MDD in primary schools. The study was triggered by the need to establish teacher adherence to the ... -
Cultural responses towards the aftermath of suicide among the Acholi in northern Uganda
(International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2018-07-02)Suicide is a public health problem in Uganda among indigenous societies, and different societies manage its aftermath differently. Aim: To explore how the Acholi in Northern Uganda manage the aftermath of suicide. ... -
Management of pension scheme and primary teacher retirees social welfare in Adjumani district, West Nile Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The issue of welfare of retirees is of grave concern to the government of any country and it is believed that this is dependent on the efficient management of their retirement benefits by their Pension Fund Managers. In ... -
Correlates of physical activity among depressed older people in six low-income and middle-income countries: a community-based cross-sectional study
(Wiley Online Library: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2017-10-10)Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) in older people with depression, many do not comply with the International PA guidelines. Thus, we investigated what factors influence PA participation among 915 community-dwelling ... -
Correlates of physical activity among community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years or older with anxiety in six low- and middle-income countries
(Cambridge University Press: International Psychogeriatrics, 2017-11-08)Given the important health benefits of physical activity (PA) and the higher risk for physical inactivity in people with anxiety, and the high prevalence of anxiety and low PA among the elderly, there is a need for research ... -
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% ... -
Enhancing the teaching of clothing and textile science: a case study of Mengo senior secondary school Kampala
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-07)This study sought to investigate whether the teaching of clothing and textile science, could be enhanced using adequate learning resources at Mengo Senior Secondary School in Kampala Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive ... -
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 ... -
The fatty acid composition of edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Serville) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) feeding on diversifying diets of host plants
(Wiley online Library: Entomological Research, 2018-12-12)Ruspolia differens (Serville) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) is a highly valued edible grasshopper species in Africa. However, the effects of plant diets on lipid content and fatty acid composition of R. differens are not ... -
Evaluation of requirements for the design of water resource management ICT model for integrated water resources management: the case of management of lake Victoria basin
(IEEE, 2020-05-18)The paper addresses the use of partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS- SEM) technique to evaluate the requirements for a design of a water resource management (ICT) model for an integrated water resource ... -
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 ... -
Improving performance in real life project module for building students at Amelo technical institute, Adjumani district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)Real Life Project Module is one of the course modules for NCBC designed to impact on skills needed in the labour market. The major aim of this action research was therefore to improve the performance of the Real Life Project ... -
Decentralization and public health service delivery in Uganda: a case study of Bulambuli town council
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)This study examined the relationship between decentralization and public health service delivery in Uganda, taking Bulambuli Town Council as a case study. The objectives of the study were; To establish the relationship ... -
Illustrations for appreciating traditional stories for primary Schools in Myakayojo division, Mbarara municipality
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-07)The purpose of this study was to improve the appreciation of traditional stories using graphical illustrations for primary school pupils in Nyakayojo Division, Mbarara Municipality. The study was guided by the following ... -
Technology adoption, employee engagement and perceived job performance in Uganda beverage companies a case of Hariss international limited (Riham), Kampala Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The study examined the relationship between technology adoption, employee engagement and how they contribute to job performance. The researcher used a cross sectional survey design using a quantitative approach. Convenience ... -
Experiences of students with disabilities admitted under affirmative action scheme in public universities, Uganda a case of two public universities
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of students with disabilities admitted under affirmative action scheme in public universities, Uganda: A case of Makerere and Kyambogo public universities. The ... -
Performance management practices and managed performance: moderating influence of organisational culture and climate in public universities in Uganda
(Emerald: Measuring Business Excellence, 2011-11)The purpose of this article is to explore and explain the existence and implementation of performance management practices in four public universities in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach A mixed‐method study approach ... -
The role of Acoli proverbs and folktales in conflict resolution among the Acoli in northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The study examines the role of Acoli folktales and proverbs in conflict resolution among the Acoli of northern Uganda.The general objective of the study was to analyze the role of Acoli folktales and proverbs in conflict ... -
Using project based learning model to enhance skills development amongst catering and hospitality students: a case of Kyambogo University, department of human nutrition and home economics
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-06)This study was carried out at the department of Human Nutrition and Home Economics-Kyambogo University. The study was aimed at enhancing learner’s hands on skills by employing the Project Based Learning model (PBL) using ... -
Reconstructing the meaning of Stella Nyanzi’s literary language on facebook
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)This study unravels the literariness of Stella Nyanzi‘s language in her Facebook posts to debunk the view held by some critics that Nyanzi is vulgar. The study was guided by three objectives: Stella Nyanzi‘s use of sexual ...