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A regression model to enhance the profitability of local construction contractors in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-09)Doubtlessly, the principal goal of every construction business is to maximise its profitability. Short of adequate profitability, firms can neither attract outside capital nor survive in the long run. Amidst enormous ... -
Employee relations practices and academic staff performance of public universities: a case of Gulu University
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2021-04)This study sought to establish the effect of Employee relations practices on the academic staff performance of public universities in Uganda drawing on a case of Gulu University. The specific objectives of the study were; ... -
Formulation of an iron biofortified bean-silverfish instant sauce for pregnant women
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-07)In Uganda, there is an increasing burden of anaemia especially among pregnant women and children aged 6-59 months. Some of the readily available and affordable food to pregnant mothers are beans which have relative amounts ... -
Factors affecting implementation of reservation schemes and access to public procurement by small and medium enterprises in Uganda. a case study of kampala capital city authority
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-11)The overall aim of the study was to assess the factors affecting the implementation of Reservation Schemes in relation with access to public procurement contracts by prequalified SMEs in Kampala Capital City Authority ... -
Non-monetary incentives and teachers’ retention in private secondary schools in Mukono municipality in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)Over years, motivation is a fundamental indicator and determinant of employee retention within an organization. However, it has remained an area of major concern for human resource managers in organizations. This study ... -
Rheological characteristics of wheat-cassava composite flour and quality of the resultant bread
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-05)Uganda is a major producer of cassava in Africa. Cassava has great potential as a raw material for agro-industry. Currently, utilization of cassava in Uganda is limited to semiprocessed products through the informal ... -
Social media usage, self-regulation and intentions to engage in risky sexual behaviors among students of Kyambogo University in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2021-08)This study set out to establish the relationship between Social Media Usage, Self- Regulation and intentions to engage in Risky Sexual Behaviours among university students, a case study of Kyambogo University in Uganda. ... -
Leadership styles, employee empowerment and turnover intentions in private secondary schools : a case study of Wakiso district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2021-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Leadership styles, employee empowerment on turnover intentions in private secondary schools in Wakiso District. The objectives of the study were: to examine ... -
Quality indicators for sustainable early childhood education programmes from a community perspective: a case of Karamoja region
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)If education has to be meaningful in a way that addresses community perspectives, sustainability of interventions and quality must be addressed in the perspective of the beneficiaries. The purpose of the study was to ... -
California bearing ratio for cohesive soils from quasi static cone tests
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)In the majority of nations, the test most frequently employed to identify flexible pavement layers is the California Bearing Ratio (CBR). To get around the test's high cost, inconvenience, and length, Quasi static cone ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between teacher training and learning outcomes of agriculture teacher trainees in primary teachers’ colleges in eastern Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Effective teacher training is critical for the development of competent teaching workforce, less of which generates ineffective graduates. The study examined the relationship between teacher training and learning outcomes ... -
Towards developing ethical capacities in social work practice in Africa: Case study and critical commentary from Uganda
(Sage Journals, 2022-11)This article engages with a case study situated in a public social service system in Uganda, Africa. Through case analysis, I highlight the complexities related to professional ethics in social work practice in Africa and ... -
Indigenous social work with older persons: An international perspective
(Sage Journals, 2023-02)As social work gains strength as a global profession, indigenous social work has emerged within the growing calls to decolonize the profession and offers an alternative worldview. This article uses a systematic literature ... -
Enhancement of Hands-on Teaching and Learning Experiences through Project-Based Learning among Interior Design Students
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training (AfriTVET), 2019-10)This paper presents findings from a study conducted in the Department of Art and Industrial Design, Kyambogo University. The study was premised on the theoretical concepts of “learning to learn” and “learning by doing” as ... -
The use of date- palm tree fiber in the production of handicrafts
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)Handicraft making is a common practice that is practiced largely by women and to a small extent by men all over the world. The current study aimed at producing handicraft samples from date palm tree fibres to empower ... -
Sustainable Partnership in Action Research: The Role of Mentorship in the World of Work
(AfriTVET, 2020-04)At Kyambogo University, graduate students are engaged in participatory action research that considers mentoring as an inspiring professional activity towards effective knowledge development and sharing. Mentorship empowers ... -
Exploring education support services and systems to promote disability inclusion in one selected public university in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)The major aim of the study was to look at how support services and systems for students with disabilities affect their learning and involvement at a selected public university. The study had four objectives: to examine the ... -
Role-Play Simulation as An Effective and Socially Dynamic Learning Strategy for VET
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020-07)This article presents a rationale for why role-play simulation is an effective and socially dynamic learning strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET). The factors of generational change, world of work demands ... -
Investigating changes in climatic dry conditions across the water management zones in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)Prolonged insufficient precipitation associated with evapotranspiration affects society in various ways such as wilting of crops. Studies with comprehensive analyses of climatic droughts while considering hydro-climatic ...