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Strategizing for innovative work behavior in higher education institutions: the role of creative self-efficacy
(Emerald publishing, 2022-08)Purpose Scholars have emphasized the antecedent role of personal factors such as creative self-efficacy (CSE) in enhancing innovative behavior in work settings. Existent studies have revealed that individuals with high ... -
Public Procurement Process Design and Small and Medium Enterprises Access to Contracts in Uganda
(International Journal of Supply and Operations Management, 2017-08)Small and Medium Enterprises are often excluded from public procurement contracts due to several factors. We need effective public procurement policies, systems and personnel to ensure that the opportunities are scaled up ... -
Confronting the Challenges of University Technical Vocational Education and Training in Uganda
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-11)This paper presents the major institutional, community, national, and regional challenges of promoting effective Technical Vocational Education and Training(TVET) training system in line with the 2030 SDG 4 with a focus ... -
Factors influencing non-compliance to occupational safety and health practices in the informal non-food manufacturing sector in Kampala city, Uganda
(Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2020-02)The informal non-food manufacturing sector is an engine of growth and development in both developed and developing countries. It’s unregulated and unregistered in official government statistics. However, this particular ... -
Disability inclusion in higher education in Uganda : status and strategies
(African Journal of Disability, 2016-01)Background: Uganda has embraced inclusive education and evidently committed itself to bringing about disability inclusion at every level of education. Both legal and non-legal frameworks have been adopted and arguably are ... -
The potential of ensiled browse/maize forage mixtures of calljandra, gljricidia and leucaena for dairy cattle feeding
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2005-03)The potential of ensiled browse/maize fodder mixtures of Callianc/ra calothyrsus, Gliricidia sepium or Leucaena leucocephala for dairy cattle feeding was assessed in five experiments. Experiment 1 examined the fermentation ... -
Characterising the archaeological assemblage of Kaiso Village in the Ugandan Albertine Rift
(SpringerLink, 2022-12)This paper presents results from archaeological surveys and excavations conducted in 2012 around Kaiso Village located within the Albertine Graben part of the Western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley. This area ... -
Understanding the drivers of adoption of organic banana farming technologies in Kajara County, South-western Uganda
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022)This study aimed at identifying and characterising the major organic banana farming technologies used and assessing the drivers of adoption of the same in Kajara County. A total of 360 respondents were used to obtain primary ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of soil and water conservation practices by small-holder farmers in Muyembe Sub-County, Eastern Uganda
(Ghana Journal of Geography, 2022-08)Farmers in tropical rural areas are confronted with several challenges but outstanding among these challenges is soil degradation arising from soil erosion. This study involved identifying the dominant soil and water ... -
Adoption of Water Conservation Technologies among Small Scale Farmers in Lwengo District – Uganda
(African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, 2019)This study identified and characterised the dominant water conservation technologies (WCT) employed by small scale farmers in Malongo and Kyazanga sub-counties in Lwengo district. It employed a cross sectional household ... -
The effectiveness of radio in promoting awareness of vocational education and training in south Sudan
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-02)This study was about the effectiveness of radio in promoting awareness of vocational education and training (VET) in South Sudan. The objectives of the study were to assess the role of radio in promoting awareness of VET ... -
Genetically engineered East African highland bananas –proximate analysis and effect of cooking on the enhanced provitamin A levels
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2020-12)Micronutrient deficiency is a major challenge in the developing world. This is mainly attributed to over-reliance on starchy staples foods such as cassava, rice and banana among others, which are deficient in micronutrients ... -
Indigenous knowledge and antibacterial activity of selected herbs used locally to treat common cold in Central Uganda
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2016-08)The study documented the medicinal plants used in the treatment of influenza and common cough and established efficacy of some plants locally used against bacteria causing upper respiratory tract infections in Uganda. ... -
3 - Advanced biopolymer-based green composites: their processing and damage mechanism
(ScienceDirect, 2021-09)Composites are constructions of lightweight bearing high toughness and custom-made properties for precise use, globally. In addition, bio-based composites are constructions made from natural and/or synthetic fibers and ... -
Antimicrobial activity of cotton and silk fabrics dyed with Datura stramonium (Jimson weed) plant leaf extracts
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2019-11)Functional finishes are agents that are applied to fabrics to make them suitable for specific uses and contribute a specific attribute to a fabric without altering its appearance. In this context, the present study reveals ... -
Community based flood risk management approach in Northeastern Uganda
(Ghana Journal of Geography, 2022-06)This study was conducted in the Amuria district of Northeastern Uganda. The aim of the study was to assess the performance of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) approach in mitigating disaster effects in the ... -
Nature, causes and development implications of ecological injustice in Uganda
(East African journal of education and social sciences, 2022-03)Uganda is one of the developing countries in the world that experience ecological injustice emanating from unsustainable use of natural resources. This study attempted to reveal the nature, causes and implications of ... -
Women and salt mining at Kibiro salt gardens in Hoima district (1894-2015)
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2017-12)The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that explain women participation in salt mining at Kibiro salt gardens and how Kibiro's geographical setting acted as a basis for discerning factors underlying salt mining ... -
Nutrition training interventions for mothers for combating malnutrition among children in Malakal County, South Sudan
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2013-11)The purpose of the study was to assess the nutrition training interventions for mothers for combating malnutrition among children in Malakal County, South Sudan. The data collection methods employed in the study were ... -
Reward management and performance of teaching staff in primary teachers' colleges in central Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-12)This study was conducted in three Primary Teachers' Colleges to establish the effect of reward management on the performance of tutors in Central Uganda. The mam objective of this study was to establish the effect of ...