KYUSpace at Kyambogo University: Recent submissions
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Variation among banana weevil cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) populations in Uganda as revealed by AFLP markers and corm damage differences
(Agriculture & Food Security., 2018-10-23)The banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) is a major production constraint of bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) in the world. Differences in damage levels and pesticide response across regions led to the postulation that ... -
The use of stakeholder analysis in integrated watershed management
(Mountain Research and Development., 2013-05-01)In the Ngenge watershed, at Mt. Elgon in the eastern Ugandan highlands, agricultural practices cause serious soil erosion problems and subsequent decrease in soil and water quality. Attempts to manage soil erosion through ... -
Promoting clan identity through ceramic sculpture: a case of Ikaribwok in Apokor, Soroti district
(Kyambogo University, 2020-09)The purpose of this research was to produce ceramic sculpture artifacts in order to promote the clan identity among the youth of Ikaribwok in Apokor community, Soroti district. The study was conducted under three objectives: ... -
Small tropical reservoirs and fish cage culture: a pilot study conducted in Machakos district, Kenya
(Aquaculture International., 2011-01-07)The findings of this study provide useful insights into the key aspects of fish cage farming to be considered during setting and overall management of multi-purpose water resources so as to maximise their aquacultural ... -
Production of drawing media from beet-root and turmeric plant materials at Kyambogo University
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)The study was aimed at producing media extracted from Beetroot bulb and Turmeric rhizome plants materials for drawing and was carried out at the Department of Art and Industrial Design, Kyambogo University. The researcher ... -
School practice supervision and performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda : empirical evidence from Kyambogo University and Ndejje University
(Journal of Education and Entrepreneurship., 2020-12-05)This study examined the impact of school practice supervision on performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda. Purposive and random samplings were used to select respondents from the two ... -
The interplay between music and politics in Uganda: a case of by-elections in Bugiri, Jinja East and Kyadondo East constituencies
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)This study set out to understand the interplay between music and politics in Uganda, particularly focusing on by- elections of three places. For this case of by- elections in Bugiri, Jinja East, and Kyadondo East, the study ... -
Non-cancer risks and mitigation strategies of fe, mn, cu and cr in milled maize flour
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)In Uganda, maize (Zea mays), is milled into flour that is used as an ingredient in many food products including baby foods. Milling is mainly done in hammer mills that are fabricated using mild steel. Mild steel is made ... -
Organisation culture and implementation of gender mainstreaming in Uganda: a case study of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
(Kyambogo University., 2021-05)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between organizational culture and implementation of gender mainstreaming in Uganda a case of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. The study specifically examined the ... -
Financial management practices and performance of savings and credit cooperatives in Nakawa division
(Kyambogo University, 2021-01)This study explored the effect of financial management practices on the performance of savings and credit cooperatives in Nakawa division. The study specifically analyzed the effect of cash management on performance of ... -
Assessment of the challenges in implementation of partnerships among contractors in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-09)The challenge of implementing partnerships among contractors is a global concern. Many contractors do not possess expertise to handle major construction activities and are mainly characterised by low capacity and capability ... -
Primary school teacher trainees’ perceptions of the quality of support provided during mentoring
(Journal of Education and Entrepreneurship., 2018-09-01)This study examined the Ugandan primary teacher trainees’ perceptions of the quality of support provided to them during their school practice/mentoring. Questionnaires were administered to 155 participants who had just ... -
Public procurement principles compliance and value for money in the procurement process of Uganda’s local governments: a case of Tororo district local government
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)This study sought to examine the relationship between compliance with public procurement principles and value for money in the procurement process, considering Tororo District Local Government as a case study. The study ... -
Phytoplankton patterns along a series of small man-made reservoirs in Kenya
(Environmental Monitoring and Assessment., 2014-04-10)We studied nine small man-made reservoirs located in different climate regions of Kenya to get an insight into the relationship between phytoplankton community structure and its environment. The investigated ponds form ... -
Lignosulfonate biomass derived N and S co-doped porous carbon for efficient oxygen reduction reaction
(Royal Society of Chemistry., 2018-06-26)Finding sustainable, active, inexpensive, and stable electrocatalysts to replace Pt-based materials for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) remains a significant challenge. Here we report the use of functionalized lignin ... -
Environmental levels and human body burdens of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in Africa: a critical review
(Elsevier : Science of The Total Environment., 2020-10-15)Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are known organic pollutants with adverse health effects on humans and the ecosystem. This paper synthesises literature about the status of the pollutants and their precursors, ... -
Organizational attributes and adoption of electronic procurement in local governments: a case study of Tororo district local government
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)The study examined the organizational attributes associated with the current status of e-government procurement adoption in Uganda’s local government sector studying the case of Tororo district local government. The study ... -
Teachers’ professionalism and student discipline: a case of secondary schools in Arua municipality
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)Student discipline is a major concern in secondary schools in Arua Municipality. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between Teachers’ Professionalism and Students’ Discipline in secondary schools ... -
Co-Mn hybrid oxides supported on N-doped graphene as efficient electrocatalysts for reversible Oxygen electrodes
(Journal of The Electrochemical Society., 2018-06-27)Journal of The Electrochemical Society The Electrochemical Society, find out more Co-Mn Hybrid Oxides Supported on N-Doped Graphene as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Reversible Oxygen Electrodes Zhenjie Lu1, ... -
Drawing as a means of preserving the values of Konzo traditional mortar and pestle: a case study of Nyakasanga village in Kasese district, Western Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2020-03)The study was carried out under the title; “Drawing as a means of preserving the values of the Konzo traditional mortar and pestle.” Throughout history, mortars and pestles have varied in; size, style, and material depending ...