Progressive Efforts in the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Uganda. by Turyasingura, Benson, Akatwijuka, Rogers, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Ayiga, Natal, Ruhiiga, Tabukeli Musigi, Banerjee, Abhishek, Benzougagh, Brahim, Frolov, Denis

“…To bridge the gap from science to policymaking in the water resources nexus, it is vital to enhance stakeholder collaboration, water resource tradeoffs, and regional development and preservation by optimizing the ecological water resource pattern.…”
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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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TRADE POLICY AND PERFORMANCE OF EXPORT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES by Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun, Maiga, Issaka Hamadi

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Investigating the Suitability of Cement Stabilized Murram Soil as Mortar for Construction. by Siende, Isaac

“…Therefore, the replacement of sand-based mortars with soil-based mortars will be economical in the construction. This research addresses on an experimental study to understand the suitability of cement stabilized murram soil of G3 as mortar for construction. …”
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Efects of Covid-19 on Micro Finance Loan Recovery: A Case Study of Lethego “U” Ltd Kabale Branch. by Tumwesigye, Isaac Kahire

“…The potential of microfinance in promoting economic growth in both developed and developing countries is widely accepted and documented by both scholars and policymakers. …”
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Sexual Harassment and Stigma Among the Youth in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Mugumya, Muhammadi

“…The study findings on the effect of sexual harassment and stigma among the youth were sexual harassment in childhood and adolescence is associated with dropping out of school and delinquency, it leads to loss of goodwill of the victim, sexual harassment leads to increased sexual arousal, sexual harassment affects the women economic self-sufficiency and it leads to distractions from work and job dissatisfaction. …”
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The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Women: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Ankunda, Tomson

“…For example, a low level of education, young age ( early marriage), and low economic status/income have been associated as risk causes for both experiencing and perpetrating intimate partner violence. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Rosemary on Tomato Preservation. by Nanyanzi,Teopista

“…Despite the nutritional and economic importance of tomatoes, significant post-harvest losses persist, exacerbated by concerns over synthetic chemical preservatives' environmental and health impacts. …”
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Effect of Tea Growing on Food Security in Mpungu Sub-County Kanungu District Uganda. by Natukunda, Cathbert

“…The conclusion indicates the involved relationship between tea growing and food security in the Mpungu Sub-county, emphasizing that while tea farming brings economic benefits, it also introduces challenges to food security. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Solar Thermal Dryer for Fruits. by Amanya, Sylus

“…More so, there will be economic empowerment and income generation as it will necessitate shelf-stable products that can be stored and sold thus generating additional income. …”
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Barriers to women's participation in public procurement in Africa: Empirical evidence from Uganda. by BC, Basheka

“…In this regard, Basheka (2018b) highlights that removing gender inequality is key to economic growth and eradicating poverty. Like many African countries, Uganda faces several challenges regarding women’s participation in government procurement. …”
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Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ) by Siraje, Kaaya, George Stanley, Kinyata

“…In a bid to continue promoting the research agenda, the Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ) as a platform for disseminating research findings, routinely accepts high quality original research articles, letters and commentaries on a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to education, social sciences, agriculture and environment sciences, economics and management sciences, medicine and the engineering sciences among others. …”
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Factors associated with iron deficiency aneamia among pregnant women at Chuk hospital in Kigali, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Hashim Abdullahi, Fardosa

“…In conclusion, appropriate programme regime for combatting the deficiency during pregnancy period might be too short period to manage iron deficiency anaemia. Socio-economic elements contributed to iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant women attending CHUK Hospital. …”
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The Effect of Alcoholism on Food Security in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District Uganda. by Natukunda, Ruth

“…It was found that peer influence was due to youth who don't want to engage in other economic activities like agriculture and they resort to bars. 20% of the respondents agreed that poverty was the major cause of alcoholism in Bufundi Sub-County. …”
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The Effect of Alcoholism on Food Security in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Bufundi Subcounty Rubanda District Uganda. by Natukunda, Ruth

“…It was found that peer influence was due to youth who don't want to engage in other economic activities like agriculture and they resort to bars. 20% of the respondents agreed that poverty was a major cause of alcoholism in Bufundi Sub-County. …”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…The research underscores the vulnerability of SMEs to external economic factors like fuel price volatility and emphasizes the need to understand fuel price determinants and implement effective preventative measures. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Covid19-Pandemic on the Household Income in Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District. by Arinda, Redeemer Present

“…Large-scale testing is necessary to address the pandemic and treat the sick, as without it, the economic and social impact is likely to be prolonged and exacerbate the problem. …”
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Effect of Alcoholism on Household Income in Katuna Town Council Kabale District. by Nabaasa, Elizabeth

“…It was found that peer influence was due to youth who don’t want to engage in other economic activities like agriculture and they resort in bars. 20% of the respondents agreed that poverty was a major cause of alcoholism in Katuna Town Council. …”
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