KAB Newsletter Issue 5 (Apr - Jun 2023) by Sempungu, Godfrey J., Ocan, Johnson, Saturday, Alex

“…As a university, we continually expand our horizons through teaching, research, and community engagement. As a result, we also gain a lot of interesting stories. There are no words to describe how appreciative I am of the indefatigable team of contributors, most of whom hail from the Communications, Branding and Marketing department. …”
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Modelling and Simulation of the Spread of HBV Disease. by Niyirora, Ignatius

“…I presented a sample of the results obtained in these simulations. a sample of the effect of considering the transition rate between latent and susceptibles. Also, we give a bifurcation diagram of the infected population against the vaccination rate which shows that when Rn::'.'. …”
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Cash Management and Financial Performance of Business Firms in Northern Uganda a Case of Lira District by Eton, Marus, Gilbert, Uwonda, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Dennis, Obote

“…The study recommended that Business associations like Uganda Chamber of Commerce, Uganda Manufacturers Association, in addition to Ministry of Trade and Commerce should consider providing trainings on cash management to existing and upcoming entrepreneurs to support them in developing cash management and other necessary business skills. There is also need for business owners to consider hiring business experts who can use different statistical models to forecast business performance.…”
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Comparative Study on The Nutrient Composition of The Exocarp And Other Parts of a Watermelon. by Luutu, Charles Lasto

“…Many people eat the stripped watermelon variety most especially during the very hot days to quench their thirst. However, they eat only the endocarp and discard away the exocarp and seeds. …”
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Innovative Technologies and Provision of Library Services in Bishop Barham Library. by Olila, Jonathan

“…Additionally, the study identified several innovative user services offered at the library, including user education, OPAC services, reprography, interlibrary loans, information literacy, library networking, and the institutional repository. The study also highlighted several challenges hindering the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies at Bishop Barham Library. …”
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A Collection Development Policy for Kabale University Library. by Kusasira, Doreen Esther

“…Expansion of the library was also suggested to accommodate more resources and enhance user experience.…”
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Christian Doctrines and the Death of Osinachi: Social Work Intervention with Women in Intimate Partner Violence in Nigeria. by Imafi, Kelly Alfred

“…Content analysis was use to analyzed secondary data which were comprehensively reviewed and important themes isolated and analyzed based on the aim of the study. …”
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Role of Women Rights Promotion and Social Stability of Families in Central Division Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Akampurira, Derick

“…However, several barriers, including socio-cultural norms and inadequate legal enforcement, were identified as significant challenges. The study also recommended various strategies to enhance the situation, such as reinforcing legal frameworks, raising community awareness, and advancing gender equality initiatives to support both women's empowerment and family stability.…”
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Community Involvement and Sustainable Wetland Conservation in Ruhama County Ntngamo District. by Nankunda, Emmanuel

“…Regarding wetland conservation practices, the most commonly cited practice was the enforcement of wetland regulations, while fewer respondents noted the involvement of local communities in conservation initiatives. The study also found a strong positive relationship between community activities and wetland conservation practices in Ruhama County. …”
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Relationship Between Social Conflicts and Chronic Illnesses in Kabale Municipality. by Aharimpisya, Dreck

“…., 2017). This section also examines the prevalence of chronic illnesses in Kabale Municipality and potential strategies for improving healthcare delivery for those with chronic conditions amid social conflicts. …”
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Population growth and Socio-Economic Development in Musanze District, Rwanda. by Jean Paul, Kabera

“…Fifteen (15) key informants were also interviewed. Simple sampling and purposive sampling methods were used. …”
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The most marginalized people in Uganda? Alternative realities of Batwa at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Christine, Ampumuza, Martijn, Duineveld, Ren´e van der, Duim

“…Highlighting the multiple realities of Batwa-ness provide a starting point of relating with the Batwa in ways that acknowledge them as agential, rather than only marginalised.…”
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Gender Equity in Commonwealth Higher Education: by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…The project, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and co-ordinated by the Centre for Higher Education Studies at the University of London Institute of Education, is investigating interventions for change in relation to access, curriculum transformation and staff development. It is also searching and analysing published and unpublished literature from low-income Commonwealth countries on gender equity. …”
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Information Communication Technology and Service Delivery in Nyagatare District Local Goverment, Rwanda. by Wellars, Kanamugire

“…Among the sustaining factors for persistence of the challenges included budget constraints and corruption. The study also concluded that majority the majority of respondents (94%) were aware of the measures in place that addressed the challenges that were hindering the implementation of ICT and service delivery in the study area. …”
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TRADE POLICY AND PERFORMANCE OF EXPORT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES by Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun, Maiga, Issaka Hamadi

“…It is recommended that there should be urgent need to diversify the economy away from single commodity oil; given the uncertainties in the world oil market, adopt policies that ensure greater market access for the country’s manufacture exports as well as boosting their competitiveness at the international market. …”
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Ugochukwu, Oliver Ukachi by Maduabuchi , Patrick Aja, Chukwu, Chinecherem Adanna, Okechukwu, Ugwu Paul Chima, Anthony, Boniface Ale, Chinedu , Peter Agu, Deusdedi, Tusubira, Chukwu, Darlington C, Onyedika, Gabriel Ani, Ugbala, Ezebuilo Ekpono, Akobi , Hilary Ogwoni, Awoke , Joshua Nonso, Ogbu, Patience N, Aja, Lucy, Orji, Obasi Uche, Nweke, Chinoso Peter, Egwu, Chinedu, Ekpono, Ejike Ugbala, Ewa, Gift Onyinyechi, Igwenyi, Ikechuku Okorie, Esther, Alum Ugo, Uti, Daniel Ejim, Offor, Christian Emeka, Ifie, Josiah E., Njoku, Amaobichukwu, Kenneth, Ekenechukwu, Ejike, Daniel Eze

“…Then, six (n = 8) groups of forty-eight (48) male Wistar rats (150 20 g) each received either CMSO or olive oil before being exposed to BPA for 42 days. Groups: A (one milliliter of olive oil, regardless of weight), B (BPA 100 mg/kg body weight (BW)), C (CMSO 7.5 mg/kg BW), D (CMSO 7.5 mg/kg BW + BPA 100 mg/kg BW), E (CMSO 5.0 mg/kg BW + BPA 100 mg/kg BW), and F (CMSO 2.5 mg/kg BW + BPA 100 mg/kg BW). …”
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