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Evaluation of trends in traditional pottery: a case study of Banyankole in central division Ntungamo district south western Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2024-06) Twinamatsiko, Justus
The purpose of the research was to critically review the extent and period in which traditional Ugandan pottery flourished, when it began to decline as a result of modern and postmodern influences. Review was made of its effects to traditional potters in Uganda. Pottery production was one of the earliest technologies adopted by farming communities whereby they used pots as storage facilities for their agricultural produce. This industry has continued to date and thus studies in pottery have been carried out to understand cultural groups, how they adapt and manipulate the environment to meet their needs. The study revolved around selected area of Banyankole in Central Division Ntungamo District South Western Uganda. The case study research design was adopted; data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, on site observation, museum artifacts and library research. Purposive Snow ball sampling was applied to have a profound understanding of renowned contemporary potters thus mentioning other potential potters. Critical theory guided the study. Attribute and thin section analysis as well as qualitative method of data analysis were used. Findings from the study indicate that pottery reached in Ntungamo district in the contemporary period and it was embraced to a small extent because it was passed from family to family at a less tremendous rate.
Pottery also declined in Ntungamo due to the integration of materials by modernists and postmodernists and technology advancement. In addition, local people have been affected in terms of earning, cultural and social practice and production has lowered the number of traditional pottery items in Ntungamo. This study, therefore addressed a critical review of the extent and period in which traditional Ugandan pottery flourished, when it began to decline as a result of modernity and post modernity influences, and to understand how they have impacted the historical, cultural, social and economic aspect of traditional potters in Ntungamo district.
Promoting Iteso cultural values through ceramics inspired by Eritei (winnowing tray)
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-11) Asekenye, Rachel
Uganda has a rich cultural heritage, and many contemporary artists draw inspiration from traditional practices, rituals and objects. However, the unique design and cultural significance of the winnowing tray, which the researcher used has not been reflected into ceramics for interior and exterior cultural spaces. The researcher used the Eritei (winnowing tray) of the Iteso as a source of inspiration to produce ceramic artifacts for interior and exterior cultural and contemporary spaces to promote the Iteso cultural values. The objectives of the study were; to establish the cultural values of the Iteso associated with Eritei (Winnowing tray), to generate design ideas for creating ceramic artifacts inspired by the Eritei (winnowing tray), and to produce ceramic artifacts inspired by the Eritei (winnowing tray) to promote the Iteso cultural values. The study employed an exploratory research design and a qualitative approach. Eighteen respondents participated in the study. Data was collected from cultural spaces like the Uganda Museum, Nomo Gallery and Teso Cultural Research Centers; using interviews. Through studio experimentation, several trails on different designs of the Eritei (winnowing tray) of the Iteso were carried out to test their workability in clay. The researcher used hand building (pinch, slab, and coil), casting and wheel throwing methods to produce the ceramic artifacts. The study found that the discrepancies between traditional cultural values of the Iteso and modernity, coupled with misuse of social media, religion and economic aspects, have influenced people's attitudes especially among the youth in Kanyipa village, Bukedea district. The study's deduction was that produced ceramic artifacts such as wall hangings, water pots, and wall clocks inspired by the Eritei, can be used to promote Iteso cultural values in interior and exterior cultural and contemporary spaces. Drawing from the conversations with participants, studio explorations and available literature, the study recommends that the cultural values of the Iteso be preserved and passed on from generation to generation so that they do not deteriorate. Further studies could investigate research gaps; other than the winnowing tray, other lteso art crafts that also portray the Iteso cultural values.
A study on ‘HR practices for achieving sustainable development goals’
(Journal Of Marketing and Social Research, 2025-06-17) Mutyalu, N.; Rajasekhar, G.; Devi.T , Nalini; Venkateshwarlu, Chalamalla; Mutebi, Abubaker
A study exploring the relationship between HR practices and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) finds that integrating sustainability into HR practices is crucial for organizational success. Key HR practices like recruitment, performance management, training, and employee engagement play a vital role in fostering a sustainable workforce and driving progress towards SDGs. Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): In the 1970s, the idea of "sustainability" was first related with the environmental and economic dimensions; then social dimension was added. The World Commission on Environment and Development's renowned Brundtland Report, which was released in 1987, established the concept of sustainable development and made the advancement of human resources (HR) a key priority in order to boost economic activity and support the sustainability of organisations and society as a whole. (Campos‐García, et al, 2024) Since then, a dual perspective has led to an increase in interest in understanding the relationship between sustainability and HR. First, HR may contribute significantly to business sustainability—what people can accomplish for organizations—through their knowledge, methods of operation, abilities, abilities, values, and attitudes. Employees can, on the one hand, help create and preserve a sustainable competitive advantage (Ehnert, 2014).
Flood inundation and damage assessment of the degraded Semliki River plains using SAR data, Google Earth Engine, and GIS techniques
(Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management, 2025-06-21) Mulabbi, Andrew; Esagu, John Calvin; Akello, Gertrude; Turyahabwe, Remigio
The Semliki River valley in Ntoroko district has experienced devastating annual floods since 2019. Recurrent floods in Ntoroko District have displaced thousands and devastated pasturelands, disrupting livelihoods. Therefore, rapid assessment of flooded areas is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies, disaster preparedness plans, and proactive policies to enhance resilience and mitigate the impact of future flood events. This study introduced a combined approach using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery and a digital elevation model (DEM) to map flood extent, depth, and building exposure in the Semliki Valley. Using Sentinel-1 SAR images taken both before and during the flood, combined with the ALOS PALSAR DEM, inundated areas and flood depths were determined, based on thresholding the SAR backscatter of the VH polarisation images. The flood extent maps were generated using Google Earth Engine and GIS techniques to create depth maps by subtracting the surface elevation from the height/surface of the flood waters. Building exposure and impact analysis for two flood events was ascertained through spatial join and overlay. The results showed that the 2023 flood event inundated approximately 1,968 hectares, including 1,553 hectares of pastureland and 74 buildings, while the 2024 event covered 1,139 hectares, equally inundating 1,050 hectares of pastureland and 54 buildings. Further analysis revealed that despite the smaller extent, the 2024 flood event caused a severe impact on the buildings compared to the 2023 flood disaster.
Nitrogen fertilizer application to optimize growth and land productivity of intercropped Longe 10Hmaize and Nabe 15 bean in eastern Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-05) Oyoka, Mathias
Maize yield improvement on nutrient depleted soils has relied primarily on application of expensive hard to get fertilizers. Augmenting this approach with exploitation of the ecological benefits of cereal-legume intercropping is considered a more sustainable option. The effect of nitrogen fertilizer application on growth and land productivity of intercropped Longe 10H maize and NABE 15 bean was evaluated in the field. Experiments with treatments laid in Randomised Complete Block Design and replicated thrice, were conducted during two cropping seasons at National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI), Serere district, Uganda. Maize growth, yield and land equivalent ratio (LER) of Longe 10H maize + NABE 15 bean intercrop were assessed. Results showed generally higher maize plant height, biomass and grain yield in fertilized intercrop plots compared to unfertilized plots during both season 1 and season 2, in addition to LER > 1 for all the fertilized intercrop plots. Nitrogen fertilizer application showed a degree of improving maize growth, grain yield and land efficiency of Longe 10H maize + NABE 15 bean intercrop. However, further studies involving several nitrogen fertilizer levels, different intercrop plant populations and planting geometries of Longe 10H maize + NABE 15 bean intercrop, and other agroecological zones that grow these crop varieties are necessary.