Challenges and Marketing Strategies for Young African Universities by George Stanley, Kinyata, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The Challenges shown in this article which many Universities have faced over the past four decades have resulted in important transformations in the scope of their mission, governance and relations with wider national, regional and global economics and societies. This article spells out these challenges, threats and strategies to continuously improve their programs, teaching, and provision of learning facilities and to find the right way to the Black Box of the consumer (students and other stakeholders). …”
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A literature review of climate-smart landscapes as a tool in soil- water management in Sub-Saharan Africa by Turyasingura, Benson, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Atuhaire, Abraham, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba, Akatwijuka, , Rogers

“…The major challenges included policies and institutions, financial difficulties in the conservation of natural resources, and socio-economic issues. The novelty from this study is to inform policy makers on climate-smart landscape approaches to ease soil and water management.…”
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Assessing the Factors Influencing Youth Violence in Local Community: A Case Study of Kashambya Sub-County Rukiga District. by Asiimirwa, Crissy

“…From the findings, it was established that there is a big negative impact of youth violence to the community such as death to community members as well as a reduction in the economic development of the county.…”
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Philosophical Review of Artificial Intelligence for Society 5.0 by Ggaliwango, Marvin, Tamale, Micheal, Kanagwa, Benjamin, Jjingo, Daudi

“…With its exponential growth and its increasing presence in an ever growing number of sectors, AI is well on its way to becoming a source of significant economic prosperity. But as AI continues to evolve, it poses major policy questions for policymakers, investors, technologists, scholars, and students. …”
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Covid-19 Pandemic and Students Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Rukungiri District. by Ainemigisha, Prossy

“…Conducted in three randomly chosen secondary schools, the study aimed to: investigate the pandemic's impact on students' academic performance, examine the influence of remote learning modalities implemented during the pandemic, and identify and analyze socio-economic and psychological factors affecting students' academic performance during this period. …”
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Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market. by Atukunzire, Pross

“…In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of government initiatives to support and enhance the growth of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) for the overall economic development of the nation.…”
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Impact of Social Inequality on Education in Bumbaire Sub-County Bushenyi District. by Ainembabazi, Mollen

“…Educational disparities are deeply rooted in the socio-economic stratification of the area, and specific measures targeted at vulnerable groups have been empirically shown to have limited impact. …”
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Assessment of Factors Limiting Advanced Technology Adoption in Maize Cultivation in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District South Western Uganda. by Asiimwe, Moses

“…This study examined the factors limiting the adoption of advanced technology in maize cultivation in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda, focusing on socio-economic constraints and the role of policy interventions. …”
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Comparison of Concrete Strength Development Using Different Brands of Cement of N32.5 in Uganda . by Beinamani, Edidia

“…This research contributes valuable insights for stakeholders in the Ugandan construction industry, aiding in the selection of the most appropriate cement brand based on specific project requirements and economic considerations.…”
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Assess the Effect of Cultural Resources on Tourism Development in and Around Lake Mburo National Park. by Nahabwe, Leticia

“…While tourism development has contributed to the country’s economic growth, for cultural resources, the thrust of the tourism industry is to make the most of the country’s non-renewable resources. …”
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Evaluation of Organic (Cow Dung) and Inorganic (NPK) Fertilizers for the Increase of Yields in Cabbages (Brassica Oleracea Var.Capitata). by Nabireeba, Cosma

“…The study specifically sought to determine the effects of using different organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth parameters of cabbages, to determine the yield of cabbages using different organic and inorganic fertilizers, and to determine the economic profitability of cabbages using organic and inorganic fertilizers. …”
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The Influence of Students’ family background on Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kamuganguzi Sub-County, Kabale District by Franco Jack, Tumuhimbise

“…The study recommended that in order to solve the recurrent issue of poor academic performance in secondary schools, government and corporate institutions should help increase incomes of parents in line with economic conditions and provide educational materials to enable parents meet the educational needs of their children and promote income generating projects for poor parents. …”
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Stochastic Modelling of the Dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic: An Africa Perspective by Rasaki, Olawale Olanrewaju, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun, Abdisalam, Hassan Muse, Thierno, Souleymane Barry

“…Africa in its totality has been enforcing containment measures to prevent, curb, reduce and contain the widespread of the virus via social-distancing, curfews, economic lockdown in phases. In this paper, we modelled the course of action of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Africa and its five regions at approximately a year (as at 23/02/2021) of the pandemic via a five transitional compartments SIERD (Susceptible → Exposed→ Infected →Recovery → Dead) model. …”
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Statistical Analysis of Informal Settlements and Environmental Management in Mbale Municipality, Uganda by Mustafe, Hassan Abdi, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun, George Stanley, Kinyata

“…There is also need to provide economic incentives to the poor in urban community. …”
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Assessment of in vitro skin permeation and accumulation of phenolic acids from honey and honey-based pharmaceutical formulations by Anna Nowak, Anna Muzykiewicz-Szymańska, Magdalena Perużyńska, Edyta Kucharska, Łukasz Kucharski, Karolina Jakubczyk, Paulina Niedźwiedzka-Rystwej, Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk, Marek Droździk, Juraj Majtan

“…In recent years, there has been a growing demand for natural, ecologically friendly, and biodegradable products in the modern cosmetics and wound care market. …”
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Distribution Characteristics and Coupling Relationship Between Soil Erosion and Hydrologic and Sediment Connectivity in Changchong River Basin by LI Jianing, ZHANG Hongli, TIAN Changyuan, ZHANG Yi, ZHA Tonggang

“…[Conclusion] Improving the vegetation coverage and dominance of the Changchong River Basin to reduce its hydrologic and sediment connectivity can effectively reduce soil erosion and sediment production, and has an important impact on the ecological environment management, water and sediment control, and scientific prevention and control of soil and water loss in the small watershed.…”
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Validating a digital depression prevention program for adolescents in Jordan: cultural adaptation and user testing in a randomized controlled trial by Latefa Ali Dardas, Obada Al-leimon, Tracy Gladstone, Abd Arrahman Dabbas, Insaf Alammouri, Benjamin Van Voorhees

“…The adaptation of Al-Khaizuran DHI components was guided by the Ecological Validity Framework, while the procedural adaptation followed Barrera and Castro’s Heuristic Framework, incorporating iterative refinement based on user feedback and contextual considerations.ResultsAl-Khaizuran DHI was found to be a culturally relevant and acceptable intervention for Jordanian adolescent. …”
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BANDITRY AND GENDER-BASED VOLIENCE IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA by Simon Nankap KUMS, Cornelius Ishaya KWEDE

“…The paper hence recommends, among others, that  the Nigerian government should come up with working poverty alleviation programme(s) and should be directed towards addressing the high incidence of poverty among women and children who are a vulnerable segment of the population mostly attacked and trapped by banditry activities vis-à-vis empowerment programmes or employment opportunities, targeting youths who are primarily involved in abductions and kidnappings out of economic frustration, such as unemployment; and also establish a special force and intelligence unit that will be trained and equipped to fight against human trafficking, banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, as this will help in curtailing if not eliminating criminal activities in our society. …”
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Technology for Improving Distribution Network Disaster-Prevention Capabilities for Intercurrent Natural Disasters Areas Under Extreme Weather： Review and Prospect by CHEN Bin, LIAO Jinlin

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Reaching the Peripheral Regional Growth Centre by Jörgen Gren

“…The purpose of this article is to provide a systematic analysis of the contribution and impact on centre-periphery convergence of the Structural Funds transport infrastructure actions, but also to discuss the possible evolution of the centre-periphery paradigm in the light of recent developments in economic development, cohesion and accessibility in European peripheral areas. …”
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