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Shelf life of the preheated and ready-to-eat long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens Serville
(Brill, 2023-09)Ruspolia differens is an edible insect delicacy in sub-Saharan Africa, majorly harvested from the wild, with a very short shelf life (24 hours depending on the handling conditions). Combinations of preheating, roasting ... -
Dam breach analysis of Kibimba Dam in Uganda using HEC-RAS and HEC-GeoRAS
(Springer, 2023-10)Dam failures have severe consequences on human life and property. In the case of an earth filled Kibimba Dam located in Eastern Uganda, the occurrence of a food equal to or larger than the probable maximum food (PMF) ... -
Food waste supply and behaviour towards its alternative uses in Kampala city, Uganda
(Springer, 2023-10)Solid waste management is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa in general and its food waste component is high and increasing with the rapidly increasing population. Survey data (class p1) collected from households, ... -
A bibliographic review of climate change and fertilization as the main drivers of maize yield: implications for food security
(Springer, 2023-06)Introduction Crop production contribution to food security faces unprecedented challenge of increasing human population. This is due to the decline in major cereal crop yields including maize resulting from climate change ... -
Research capacity strengthening in Africa: Perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, and arts
(Elsevier, 2023-05)Global and human development and freedoms increasingly thrive on robust and policyorientated research and related activities. Yet, the African research landscape faces a myriad of challenges which have resulted in a very ... -
Data Mining and Machine Learning Algorithms for Optimizing Maize Yield Forecasting in Central Europe
(MDPI, 2023-05)Artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning (ML), serves as a valuable tool for decision support in crop management under ongoing climate change. However, ML implementation to predict maize yield is still ... -
Savings-economic growth nexus in east African community
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)The study investigated the saving-economic growth nexus in East African Community (Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) for the period 1990-2019 using time series panel secondary data extracted from World Development Indicator ... -
Performance appraisal practices and teacher effectiveness in government-aided primary schools of nambale sub-county in Iganga District, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-03)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between performance appraisal practices and teacher effectiveness in Government Aided primary schools of Nambale Sub- County in Iganga District. The objectives of ... -
Determinants and variation of total body fat percentage, abdominal fat and waist circumference within and across semesters: a cohort study of Kyambogo University students
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)University students may end up having a high rate of fat accumulation due to a sedentary lifestyle, a decrease in physical activity, and unhealthy dietary habits. This contributes to the rising prevalence of obesity which ... -
Assessment of the cold chain capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)High food post-harvest losses negate the efforts geared towards improving food security and livelihoods of the population. There has been increased interest in addressing challenges associated with food post-harvest losses ... -
Managing hearing impairment among children at family level in olok sub-county, pallisa district
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)The study investigated how hearing impairment among children is being managed at family level in rural communities including Olok sub-county, Pallisa district. It was guided by three objectives: To establish the awareness ... -
Levels, economic savings and determinants of technical efficiency in public health centre III facilities in south western Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)Basic to human welfare is good health and it is fundamental for socioeconomic development of any economy. Faced with resource constraints especially in the health sector, technical efficiency among the healthcare agents ... -
Farming practices and food security of smallholder farmers in kiruhura district, south western Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)This study examined how farming practices influence smallholder farmers’ food security in Kiruhura district of Uganda. The specific objectives were to: describe the farming practices of smallholder farmers in Kiruhura ... -
Pre-service teachers’ technological, pedagogical and content capability and digital pedagogy readiness
(Journal of Teacher Education and Educators, 2023-09-12)Despite evident efforts made, limited digital pedagogical practice among pre-service teach- ers has been noticed. The study sought to investigate pre-service teachers’ perceptions of their technological, pedagogical, ... -
Design Thinking and Learning Material Utilisation Creativity in Early Childhood Teacher Education: A Case of Kyambogo University, Uganda
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)In the recent past, we have seen a lot of innovations in children’s learning materials, equipment and spaces design due to the work of famous educators like Montessori, 1912 and Froebel, 1837. This has led to the development ... -
Impact of construction contract type on project time and cost performance in Ugandan local governments: a case of Kiryandongo district
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)The construction contract describes the number of works, obligations, rights, and highlighting risks between parties. The inability to fulfill the responsibilities described in the contract on time and budget has worsened ... -
Training of diploma in-service student teachers of learners with intellectual disability in inclusive primary schools in st mary’s bukedea primary teachers’ college, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)The research study, is titled: Training of diploma in-service student teachers of learners with intellectual disability in inclusive primary schools in St Mary’s Bukedea Primary Teachers’ College, Uganda. The purpose of ... -
Investigation of mechanical properties of ceramic tiles developed from selected clay deposits in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In this study the characteristics of Buwambo kaolin, Lunya feldspar, Ntawo ball clay and Liddo beach sand were determined. The Modulus of Rapture (MOR) and Compressive Strength (CS) of the tiles produced using kaolin:feldspar ... -
Kadodi dance performance and community mobilization for social and economic emancipation of the bamasaaba people in Mbale district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-10)This study sought to investigate the performance of Kadodi dance as a tool for community mobilization of the Bamasaaba people in Mbale district to engage in activities that might improve their social and economic conditions. ... -
Graphical interpretation of English road sign texts into local language to sensitise boda-boda cyclists in nateete-rubaga division
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-07)The main purpose of the study was to establish the causes of accidents among the boda-boda riders, highlight their literacy level while identifying possible measures of how to reduce accidents through interpreting English ...