Human Rights and the Environment in Africa Book Human Rights and the Environment in Africa by Ashukem, Jean-Claude N., Sama, Semie M.

“…As such, the book will be of interest to African scholars, researchers, and students in human rights law, environmental studies, political science, ecology and conservation, and development studies. It will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, governments, NGOs, practitioners, and all those interested in African environmental governance.…”
Get full text

The Impact of ICT on Retrieval of Information Materials at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Library- Mbarara District. by Atwongyere, Pamellah

“…The majority of participants (31%), it was discovered, were aware of the challenges associated with the use of ICT for retrieval of information materials in university libraries. The study findings also revealed that the majority (27% of the respondents) mentioned that training sessions should be provided to solve the challenges facing the application of ICT to the retrieval of information material in university libraries. …”
Get full text

Supplier Selection and Service Quality in Public Entities: A Case Study Kabale District Local Government. by Mukamayebare, Rogers

“…The study findings revealed that most of the respondents strongly agree with cost criteria, technical capability, quality assessment, service levels and ease of communication, price, and risk factors affecting supplier selection and service quality among PDUs Kabale district local Government. Also, 10(17) and 2(3) percent of the respondents strongly agree with distribution cost and supplier's profile respectively.…”
Get full text

The Role of Extended Families in Improving Education in Eastern Division Fort Portal City. by Nyamugwa, Benard

“…To investigate whether extended families could be used to restructure the present curriculum so that practical work is emphasized to produce job creators. …”
Get full text

Poverty and Child Trafficking in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Tusingwire, Angella

“…Education is largely affected by poverty, diseases are very common in people living in poverty because they lack the resources to maintain a healthy living environment, and people living in poverty rarely have access to highly nutritious foods. The study findings also indicated that the majority of respondents strongly agreed that traffickers receive huge amounts of money from potential victims and their families, trafficked children are forced into a difficult and exploitative condition of labor, and health care is the main challenge for trafficked children, due to physical and emotional abuse, depression and symptoms of anxiety are some of the signs of the physical and psychological trauma of victims trafficked and children are trafficked for domestic servitude and commercial sexual exploitation and forced labor. …”
Get full text

The Application of Koha Open Source Integrated Library System in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Bishop Stuart University Mbarara. by Mutungisa, Kennedy

“…The flexibility and friendly nature of KOHA open-source ILS will also enable users to maximize their gains in the search for information.…”
Get full text

Internet Usage and Academic Performance of Students At Uganda Martyrs University Kabale Campus. by Niwashaba, Brendah

“…From the study findings, the majority of respondents accessed the Internet for academic work. It was also indicated that the internet has influenced students' academic performance positively at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus. …”
Get full text

Mathematical Modelling of the Transmission of Ebola Virus in Human Populations in Uganda. by Nkamuhabwa, Jolly

“…This research report aims at the Mathematical modeling of the transmission of the Ebola virus in human populations in Uganda. The Ebola virus is a Filo virus which belongs to the Filovirudae family of viruses. …”
Get full text

The Impact of ICT On Students' Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Western Division Rukungiri Municipality. by Agaba, Goddie

“…This study investigated the impact of ICT on students' academic performance in selected secondary schools in Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The study also aimed to investigate the reiationship between the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and academic performance among secondary school students in the Western Division-Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri District, identify the challenges faced in teaching and learning ICT and suggest ways of overcoming these challenges. …”
Get full text

The Impact of Electronic Health Records in Management of Chronic Diseases in Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala International Teaching Hospital. by Tusasiibwe, Ivan

“…Findings indicate that EHR helps to quickly deliver information in managing clients, helps to easily gauge performance as fast as required; and easy access to the information in preparation for eligibility of clients' transition to new drugs. The study also revealed challenges that affect Electronic Health Records include lack of enough data personnel that leads to delayed data entry; and entry of incomplete data, work overload, and unreliable data in the system that leads to treatment errors. …”
Get full text

Philosophical Review of Artificial Intelligence for Society 5.0 by Ggaliwango, Marvin, Tamale, Micheal, Kanagwa, Benjamin, Jjingo, Daudi

“…The use of AI in everyday life also raises ethical collisions, and human rights principles and legislation must play a key role in addressing these ethical challenges [8–10]. …”
Get full text

The experiences and challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities compared by Ocan, Johnson, Marus, Eton, Adyanga, Akena Francis, Ayiga, Natal

Get full text

Fluoxetine attenuates stress-induced depression-like behavior due to decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines in male rats. by Nabirumbi, Ritah, Onohuean, Hope, Kato, Charles Drago, Alagbonsi, Abdullateef Isiaka, Adedeji1, Ahmed A.

“…The purpose of the study was to investigate the cytokine levels in serum and hippocampus following induction of depression-like behaviors (DLB) by either force. swimming test (FST) or ethanol-induced DLB (EID). We also investigated the effect of prior administration of the antidepressant drug fluoxetine on cytokines in animals exposed to both models of DLB. …”
Get full text

Assessment of Records Management Storage Practices in Medical Centers: Case Study of Rugarama Hospital. by Akello, Deborah

“…The findings revealed that the primary records storage method at Rugarama Hospital was physical paper-based storage, as indicated by 79.5% of respondents, with 46% stating that records were organized and stored in cabinets. The study also identified limited space as the main challenge in records storage, as noted by 36.4% of respondents. …”
Get full text

Effects of Monetary Reward on Employee Performance: A Case Study of Kahondo Education SACCO. by Akorebirungi, Joshua

“…Salaries and wages were identified as significant motivators for effective performance, with effective performance appraisal systems creating a motivated and committed workforce. The study also highlighted that discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing bonuses, year-end bonuses, and other forms of bonuses motivate employees, attract joint investments, and form part of employee recognition and rewards programs. …”
Get full text

Micro Finance Services and Poverty Eradication: A Case Study of Mparo Town Council Rukiga District. by Akankunda, Racheal

“…The government should also set up credit facilities that should be freely accessed by microfinance services in order to improve the rate at which they offer their services and the clients should greatly access services offered by microfinance services so as to get credit facilities that help them to reach financial support.…”
Get full text

Information Communications Technology and Revenue Mobilization in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Mbarara District Local Government. by Apunyo, Henry Anthony

“…This study recommends that Mbarara District Local government and other local governments should emphasize the application of ICT as a major tool in mobilizing revenue. This is the only clear way of increasing revenue mobilization.…”
Get full text

The Waste Management with Reward System Project Proposal: A Case Study of Bushenyi-Ishaka Monicipality in Uganda. by Turihabwe, Christopher, Ninsiima, Ivan

“…In the implementation part of this project, the methodology will be used for the development of this project. Also, Visual Studio Professional 2010 will be used as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), developed using PHP programming language. …”
Get full text

Design and Simulation of a Solar Thermal Dryer for Fruits. by Amanya, Sylus

“…The designed dryer aims to improve food security and reduce waste since there will be reduced post-harvest losses allowing people to preserve fruits for longer periods. 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. …”
Get full text

Effect of Internal Control System on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Co-Operatives in Kabale Municipality A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kabale Branch. by Aheisibwe, Joanita

“…The study recommended that Lyamujungu SACCO’s management establish robust internal control systems, including comprehensive asset listings, approval processes for capital asset purchases, and asset numbering to facilitate location and security. Management should also enforce adequate organizational controls, clarify staff responsibilities, and maintain effective segregation of duties. …”
Get full text