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Analysis of the model on the effect of seasonal factors on malaria transmission dynamics
(Hindawi Journal of Applied Mathematics, 202-08)Malaria is one of the world’s most prevalent epidemics. Current control and eradication efforts are being frustrated by rapid changes in climatic factors such as temperature and rainfall. This study is aimed at assessing ... -
Utilizing correspondence study in teacher in service education in East Africa: a comparative analysis of selected teacher correspondence programs conducted by the correspondence units at the University of Nairobi, Kenya and Makerere University, Uganda, between 1967 and 1973
(University of Wisconsin , Madison (unpublished work), 1976-08)The overall purpose of the study was to generate more information about training and retraining primary teachers in East Africa by correspondence. Four primary teacher correspondence programs were studied. (1) Grade I ... -
Genetic diversity in Trypanosoma (Trypanozoon) brucei isolates from mainland and Lake Victoria island populations in south-eastern Uganda: epidemiological and control implications
(Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology ., 1997-11-15)The Buvuma Islands, a collection of approximately 48 islands and islets, are situated off the northern shores of Lake Victoria, in Mukono District, Uganda. A mass evacuation of the islands' inhabitants was undertaken by ... -
Preliminary surveys of outdoor and indoor aeromycobiota in Uganda
(Springer Link: Mycopathologia, 1999)This investigation was conducted during the period of March through June 1998 to trap, enumerate and identify the different airborne fungi in a variety of microhabitats of outdoor and indoor environments in different ... -
Optical activity and faraday effect in some mineral and vegetable oils.
(Makerere University (unpublished work), 2000-03)This Thesis presents results of a study of Optical Activity and Faraday Effect (OAFE) in some mineral and vegetable oils in the temperature range of 6°C to 45°C and magnetic field up to 140mT. Intrinsic birefringences ... -
Farmers' and agricultural advisers' perceptions on the role of education in sweet potato (ipomoea batatas l.) production in Teso, Uganda
(Egerton University (unpublished work), 2003-08)Poor husbandry, low use of improved inputs and limited access to technical advice are likely to be related to a farmer's education. Forty-six percent of Teso farmers are literate, but the literacy rate of men (66%) is ... -
Effects of microstructure on mechanical strength of selected clays from Uganda
(Makerere University (unpublished work), 2004-04)This thesis presents results of a study of the dependence of modulus of rupture (MOR), Young's modulus, {.E), and flexural rigidity,{ DJ, of sintered clay specimens on microstructure, average particle size and ... -
Analysis of fitness trends among urban dwellers in Kampala: the case of selected health clubs and fitness studios
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2004-11)Physical fitness is important in its general contribution to one s health. For effectiveness programme delivery has to be handled professionally and ethically to meet specific minimum standards. These include safety ... -
The potential role of Ugandan indigenous chicken in poverty alleviation
(The Uganda Journal., 2004-12)This paper describes the existing production characteristics of the Ugandan indigenous chickens, highlights their potential, and suggests strategies for improvement and use in poverty alleviation programmes, emphasizing ... -
Factors affecting the initial literacy development of urban and rural learners in the Iganga district, Uganda
(Per Linguam : a Journal of Language Learning, 2005-01-01)The initial motivation for the study was data from the Ministry of Education in Uganda that suggests that in terms of academic performance, urban learners continually outperform rural schools at primary and secondary school ... -
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 ... -
The impact of institutional culture on the management of student affairs in Kyambogo University (former ITEK)
(Kyambogo university (unpublished work), 2005-10)This study about the impact of institutional culture on the management of student affairs was carried out at Kyambogo University (former ITEK). it concentrated on the level of awareness of rules and regulations, their ... -
Risk factors for helminth infections and effects of participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation on intestinal helminths in children under five in Luweero district, Uganda
(Makerere University (unpublished work), 2006-03)Luweero district health records reveal high cases of intestinal worm infections that take third or fourth position among the top IO diseases in the out-patient diagnoses. Helminthiasis has caused morbidity ranging from ... -
An overview of significant influences and formative experiences on the development of adults’ environmental awareness in nine countries
(Taylor&Francis Online: Environmental Education Research, 2006-07-28)This article, like the preceding one in this special issue of the journal, examines the relative importance of various categories of influence and formative life experiences on the development of environmental educators’ ... -
Tobacco and Christianity a case study on the impact of tobacco growing on Anglican Christianity in Madi/West Nile diocese
(Kyambogo University {un published work}, 2007-06)The study highlights the impact of growth of tobacco on the Anglican Church, in Madi West Nile Diocese and in Arua District in particular from 1940s up to today. Chapter one focuses on the general introduction of the ... -
Evaluation of the effects of vocational choice and practical training on students’ employability
(Journal of European Industrial Training, 2007-07-31)Purpose – The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the need for Kyambogo to pay special attention to students’ vocational choices, university based training and employability. Design/methodology/approach – The sample ... -
Engineering lecturers' competencies and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) at Kyambogo University
(Journal of European Industrial Training, 2007-11-06)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish the relevant competencies possessed by engineering lecturers and the relationship between those competencies and the exhibited organisational citizenship behaviours ... -
Positive psychology : The Case of Uganda
(Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2008)The application of positive psychology concepts in professional psychology in Uganda is in its infancy. Both undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes in Ugandan universities have very limited emphasis on positive ... -
Feasible methods of managing conflict in secondary schools in Rukungiri district.
(Kyambogo university (unpublished work), 2008-02)The study aimed at examining feasible methods of managing conflict/ students' strikes in schools m Rukungiri District before and after its occurrence as well as other methods to create harmonious school environment. The ... -
Fatty acid profile and stability of oil from the belly flaps of Nile perch (Lates niloticus)
(Elsevier: Food Chemistry., 2008-05-01)Oil extracted from the belly flaps of Lake Victoria Nile perch (Lates niloticus) was evaluated for fatty acid composition, contents of vitamin A, β-carotene and α-tocopherol, and oxidative stability. The oil was found to ...
