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Adoption of Chemical Fertilizers in Coffee Production in Kikyenkye Sub-County, Ibanda District
(Bishop Stuart University, 2024) Natukunda David
This study focused on assessing the adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production in Kikyenkye Sub-County, Ibanda District. It was conducted from January to April, 2023 in Kikyenkye Sub-county, Ibanda district. It was limited to; (i) investigating the perceptions and attitudes of farmers on application of chemical fertilizers in coffee, (ii) determining the level of awareness of chemical fertilizer use in coffee production, (iii) investigating farm-based factors that determine farmers’ choice to use chemical fertilizers in coffee production and, (iv) establishing possible strategies of promoting adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production. Despite government’s efforts to increase coffee yield through advocacy to use chemical fertilizers, its adoption by coffee farmers remained very low causing declining coffee yields and subsequently reduced household income for small-holder rural farmers in the study area. The study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive research design and primary data was collected from 124 coffee farmers and 27 informants using questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. Data collected was subjected to SPSS software version26.0 for analysis. The study found out that there is positive and significant perception and attitude of farmers on application of chemical fertilizers (P<0.05). Chemical fertilizer use ensures high productivity and bean quality of coffee. Chemical fertilizers are basically used on commercial crops like tea and coffee. The decisions on chemical fertilizer use is significantly based on access to information and market prices (P<0.05). It was further found out that farmers who had access to training services on the methods of application and easy access to the source of chemical fertilizers had significantly high level of awareness on the use of chemical fertilizers in coffee production (P<0.05). The study also found out that small plots of land under coffee production and land fragmentation significantly influenced farmers’ decisions to use chemical fertilizers in coffee (P<0.05). It was established that providing constant training and stabilizing prices for both agricultural inputs and crop outputs could lead to enhanced use of chemical fertilizers in coffee significantly (P<0.05). These could be used as strategies to promote chemical fertilizer use in coffee production. The study finally concluded that farmers’ perceptions and attitudes, level of awareness and farm-based factors significantly affect farmers’ adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production. The study recommends that there is a need for regular, practical and demonstration-based farmers’ training, policymakers to consider development of policies that promote accessibility and sustainable use of chemical fertilizers, there is need to support farmers to increase the scale of coffee production to make it more profitable with use of chemical fertilizers and the need to reduce the cost of chemical fertilizers through subsidies.
Assessing The Knowledge, Practices And Barriers To Implementation Of Hand Hygiene Among Health Care Workers In Bushenyi District Uganda.
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-10) Jennifer, Ebosie ,Chibuogwu
The purpose of the study was to to determine the knowledge, level of adherence to hand hygiene practice and barriers to implementation of hand hygiene practices among health care workers in Bushenyi District. The objectives included to; assess the level of knowledge on hand hygiene practices among health care workers, assess the level of adherence to hand hygiene practices, identify the challenges and factors limiting adherence to hand hygiene practices and ascertain the possible strategies for addressing the factors limiting adherence to hand hygiene practices. The study applied a Cross-sectional study design, using a structured questionnaire to collect data on 201 participants. The study revealed that there is a disparity between the opinion and the practices of hand hygiene among health care workers. Hand washing adherence rate was 86%, with highest compliance among doctors (43%). Compliance was (94%) after patient contact and 47.3% before contact. More than 84.1% staff was aware about facts viz: diseases prevented by hand washing, ideal duration of hand washing, and reduction of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) with hand washing. Reasons for non-adherence emerged as lack of time (p= 0.032), forgetfulness (p=0.049)], use gloves instead (p= 0.003), and lack of disposable towels (p=0.000).The study concluded that hand hygiene compliance was inadequate, doctor compliance rate was 43%, nurses 31% and others 26%, despite having good hand hygiene knowledge. Adequate training of healthcare workers regarding hand hygiene guidelines may be a factor to be considered for improvement of hand hygiene compliance
Assessing The Knowledge, Practices And Barriers To Implementation Of Hand Hygiene Among Health Care Workers In Bushenyi District Uganda.
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-10) Jennifer; Ebosie; Chibuogwu
The purpose of the study was to to determine the knowledge, level of adherence to hand hygiene practice and barriers to implementation of hand hygiene practices among health care workers in Bushenyi District. The objectives included to; assess the level of knowledge on hand hygiene practices among health care workers, assess the level of adherence to hand hygiene practices, identify the challenges and factors limiting adherence to hand hygiene practices and ascertain the possible strategies for addressing the factors limiting adherence to hand hygiene practices. The study applied a Cross-sectional study design, using a structured questionnaire to collect data on 201 participants. The study revealed that there is a disparity between the opinion and the practices of hand hygiene among health care workers. Hand washing adherence rate was 86%, with highest compliance among doctors (43%). Compliance was (94%) after patient contact and 47.3% before contact. More than 84.1% staff was aware about facts viz: diseases prevented by hand washing, ideal duration of hand washing, and reduction of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) with hand washing. Reasons for non-adherence emerged as lack of time (p= 0.032), forgetfulness (p=0.049)], use gloves instead (p= 0.003), and lack of disposable towels (p=0.000).The study concluded that hand hygiene compliance was inadequate, doctor compliance rate was 43%, nurses 31% and others 26%, despite having good hand hygiene knowledge. Adequate training of healthcare workers regarding hand hygiene guidelines may be a factor to be considered for improvement of hand hygiene compliance
Assessing The Utilization Of Compost Manure And Its Effects On Productivity Of Bananas In Rubaare And Rugarama Sub-Counties, Ntungamo District
(Kamusiime Arthur, 2017-10-10) Arthur, Kamusiime
Banana plays an important role in enhancing food security and income for majority households in Rugarama and Rubaare sub-counties. Despite its role, the area continues to experience a decline in banana yields due to declining soil fertility, pest and diseases. Continuous cropping without appropriate soil management practices has accelerated deterioration in soil physical, chemical and biological properties hence lowering the crop yields. Farmers have adopted yield enhancing technologies such as the use of organic fertilizers. The study assessed the utilization of compost manure and its effects on productivity of bananas in Rubaare and Rugarama sub-counties, Ntungamo district. The study objectives included (i) to; determine the percentage of banana farmers that are using compost manure, (ii) determine the methods used in the preparation of compost manure in order to enhance quality, (iii) to assess the contributions of compost manure towards the quality and quantity of banana harvested and (iv) find out the challenges associated with the use of compost manure in banana production. The study was cross-sectional in nature employing quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection. Data was collected from 364 banana farmers using questionnaire and interviews. The rate of utilization and awareness of compost manure among banana farmers was high with 83% of the farmers using compost manure to enhance soil for banana production. Animal manure was the most commonly used at 35.7%, plant leaves and plant straws 23.6% and a combination of animal wastes and plant leaves 23%. The pile/hip method was the most commonly used method in the preparation of compost at 54.4%, followed by pit method at 31.3% and bin method 14.3% respectively. In terms of contributions towards the quality and quantity of banana harvested, compost manure improves the size and quality of banana fingers by 37.6%, improves soil water retention 25.8% and also improves the quality of bunches by 24.5%. Limited nutrient availability (p=0.001), lack of Labor (p=0.005), limited capital (p=0.003), lack of materials to use for compost (p=0.002) were the main challenges associated with the use of compost manure in banana production. The study recommended the need for education and awareness, increasing labor supply, strengthening the extension system, designing effective manure preparation methods, availing credit to farmers and encouraging farmers to take up mixed farming since increase in cattle holding has shown to significantly enhance manure use in banana production.
ASSURING QUALITY IN UGANDAN UNIVERSITIES DURING COVID-19
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023) Kabeba Muriisa, Roberts; Bariyo, Rogers; Mlahagwa, Wendo
The Corona Virus Pandemic sparked a crisis across many sectors of the economy. The virus led to the closure of many sectors including education. In Uganda, the education sector was closed for 22 months leaving many children and schools stranded on how to learn and deliver education services. The higher education sector reacted by introducing online learning. Since to many online learning was a crisis response, the transition was abrupt, thus calling for an investigation into the quality of education offered by universities during COVID-19. We interrogate the learners’ experience with online learning with a view to understanding the extent to which quality standards were maintained. Understanding how the learning experience can lead to improved design of future online programs and avoid the crisis in the education program delivery system. We collected both qualitative and quantitative data using questionnaires sent to students online. A sample was conveniently drawn from students who studied online during COVID-19. The sample consisted of both students undertaking undergraduate and post-graduate training at various levels. Our findings indicated that the majority of students were not well trained to undertake the online program, institutional support was also limited during online training and students indicated that online training can be better delivered if universities provide adequate training to students and invest in infrastructure development
BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
(Bishop Stuart University, 203) Bishop Stuart University
The Corona Virus Pandemic sparked a crisis across many sectors of the economy. The virus led to the closure of many sectors including education. In Uganda, the education sector was closed for 22 months leaving many children and schools stranded on how to learn and deliver education services. The higher education sector reacted by introducing online learning. Since to many online learning was a crisis response, the transition was abrupt, thus calling for an investigation into the quality of education offered by universities during COVID-19. We interrogate the learners’ experience with online learning with a view to understanding the extent to which quality standards were maintained. Understanding how the learning experience can lead to improved design of future online programs and avoid the crisis in the education program delivery system. We collected both qualitative and quantitative data using questionnaires sent to students online. A sample was conveniently drawn from students who studied online during COVID-19. The sample consisted of both students undertaking undergraduate and post-graduate training at various levels. Our findings indicated that the majority of students were not well trained to undertake the online program, institutional support was also limited during online training and students indicated that online training can be better delivered if universities provide adequate training to students and invest in infrastructure development.
BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY JOURNAL of DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)
Comparative Analysis of Farmer Organisation for Value Chain Development in Israel’s Agriculture and the Maize Value Chain in Kamwenge District
(Arinaitwe Mark, 2017-10) Mark, Arinaitwe
This study a comparative study between farmer organization for value chain development in Israel’s agriculture sector and the maize value chain in Kamwenge District, Western Uganda. It was guided by three objectives; to examine farmer organisation in Israel’s agricultural sector, identify the stages and challenges of the maize value chain in Kamwenge, and then draw lessons from farmer organisation for value chain development in Israel agriculture sector that can enhance the maize value chain in Kamwenge district. The study was designed in two parts; first, a review of documents to discuss farmer organisation in Israel is supplemented by observations on four Israeli farms that were made in 2014-2015 during Agro-studies Internship in Israel. Secondly acrossectional study of 190 respondents in Kamwenge district. The respondents included 160 maize farmers, 20 traders and 10 millers. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed qualitatively when comparing farmer organisation for value chain development in Israel and Kamwenge and descriptively using SPSS. The study found out that in Israel farmers were organised using cooperative principles, right from production at community level (kibbutz) through regional level to final consumption and export at national level. Farmers in Israel receive government social support; free child education, medical care and accommodation. Child education is tailored to imparting skills for agricultural production and development. Government provides organised input supply for each enterprise of kibbutz choice, with advanced technologies and services along the value chain.
Coping With The Conflicts Between Agriculture And Biodiversity Conservation In Kiko Town Council In The Western Parts Of Kibale National Park, Kabarole District
(Isingoma Fred Baker, 2017-10-04) Isingoma, Fred,Baker;
The study was about coping with the conflicts between agriculture and biodiversity conservation in Kiko town council in the western parts of Kibale national park, Kabarole district. Kibale National Park is surrounded by small scale farmers who depend on subsistence agriculture for their livelihoods. Due to the ever increasing population and shortage of land in the fringes of the park, humans have resorted to encroaching part of the park land to meet the food demands of the population. The growing of crops (like maize, finger millet, Sweet/Irish potatoes, bananas and cassava) and rearing animals has attracted wild animals leading to human–wildlife conflicts. Wild animals destroy crops and kill domestic animals, in retaliation humans kill them by spearing or snaring. The study was cross sectional research in nature where both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis were used. A sample of 412 respondents was used. The study determined significant factors leading to conflicts between agriculture and biodiversity conservation in the fringes of Kibale National Park such as; Educational level in years (p=0.000), Distance between garden and park in kilometers (p=0.001), type of crops growth (p=0.000), type of animals reared ( p=0.000), poaching (p=0.005), park land encroachment ( p=0.000), human activities (p=0.000). The study also investigated how farmers have coped with the effects of conflicts arising from biodiversity conservation and this was mainly through reporting to Park Authorities, physically guarding crop gardens and animals, lighting fire in the gardens at night and planting less palatable crop species. Reducing crop raids and animal killings, eliminating environmental degradation, eco-system conservation, boost in production and productivity were the cited benefits of conserving the biodiversity resources. The study identified the alternative methods for biodiversity conservation that can allow co-existence with farming activities in the fringes of Kibale national park such as putting a ban on those who encroach park land, gusseting national parks and game reserves, eliminating poaching activities, elimination of bush and charcoal burning activities in protected areas as well as creating awareness in the community about the benefits of biodiversity conservation. The study recommended Government in conjunction with UWA to intervene and fully compensate the affected households, this compensation should be in form of food aid or in form of money. This can help the affected households to cope up with the losses resulting from raids and domestic animal killings.
Determinants Of Substance Use Among Adolescents Attending The Hiv Clinic At Mbarara Municipal Council Hc Iv
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-02-15) ALLEN, KEKIBIINA
Although there has been several programmes geared towards alleviating challenges such as stigma and opportunistic infections among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS, substance use is a public health concern. This study therefore sought to document the challenges, their association with substance use, as well as documenting the most commonly used substances among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Mbarara municipality. A cross sectional study design with quantitative methods using a pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect information from adolescents living with HIV/AIDS attending Mbarara Municipal Council HC IV. Simple random sampling was used to select 187 study participants during the months of June to July 2017. A semi structured questionnaire was used to assess the determinants of substance use and associated challenges. The substance use questionnaire from The European School survey questionnaire on Alcohol and other drugs was adopted, adjusted and used. Results of this study indicate that adolescents with stigma had higher odds of substance use (AOR=0.2, 95%CI: 0.03-0.85, p<.01). Findings also indicate that there was an association between stigma and alcohol use (AOR=0.4, 95%CI: 0.12-0.53,p<.05). In addition, results revealed that adolescents who were experiencing stigma had higher odds of alcohol use and adolescents with opportunistic infections had higher risk of using Marijuana. (AOR=0.4, 95%CI: 0.09-1.98, p<0.05).In general adolescents living with HIV/AIDS experience challenges that are related to substance use especially alcohol and marijuana. Therefore this study’s results call for interventions to motivate/support HIV positive adolescents in resource limited settings focusing on substance use.
Effect of land use change and slope position on soil organic carbon in Kitabi Watershed ,Rwanda
(Enschede, The Netherlands, 2011-02) TUMWESIGYE, WYCLIFFE
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is widely used as a proxy for soil health and soil fertility. Land use change (LUC) has been implicated as one of the factors leading to the loss of SOC and increased release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere hence contributing to global climate change (GCC). Rwanda is a mountainous country and has faced a challenge of land use inter-conversions between forests, perennial crops and annual crops over the years. The impact of LUC on SOC stocks is poorly documented. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of LUC and slope positions on SOC stocks in Kitabi watershed. Landsat TM-5 images of 2008 and 1986 were used to make a land use change map using Maximum Likelihood Classification (MLC) algorithm in Erdas. Slope positions were derived from the DEM using Topographic Position Index (TPI) tool and the output raster was overlaid with the LUC map to identify sample strata. Soil samples were obtained using stratified topo-sequential random sampling from annual crops, community tea and factory tea. A total of 134 soil samples were taken from the three LU categories along each of the three slope positions: upslope, middle slope and down slope. Soil samples were taken from 10 m x 10 m plots in each of the three land use categories at two depths 0- 20 cm and 20-50 cm using a soil auger. A total of 62 farmers from the three LU types were interviewed about the farm management practices in the study area. SOC laboratory analysis was done using Loss on ignition (LOI). One-Way ANOVA and Games Howell tests were used to analyse the data. Results indicate that 17.1% of land was converted from annual crops to tea plantations. Significant differences in SOC stocks exist across the three LU types (p <.001). Converting land from annual crops to factory tea significantly affects SOC stocks (<.001) while LU conversion from annual crops to community tea has no significant effect on SOC stocks (p >.05). Slope position has a significant effect on SOC stocks in annual (p <.05) but it has no significant effect on SOC stocks in tea plantations (p >.05). The interaction of LU and slope positions has no significant effect on SOC stocks across the three land use types (p = .061). Soil erosion control measures in annual crops to reduce loss of SOC and soil nutrients are recommended.
Effect of School Infrastructure on Pupil Enrolment in Universal Primary Education Schools: A Case of Mbarara City, Uganda
(G-Card, 2021-03) Nasuna, G.; Arinaitwe, J; Barigye, E.; Kyayemagye, F.
This study investigated the relationship between school infrastructure and pupil enrolment among the universal primary education schools in Mbarara City, Uganda. School infrastructure was conceptualized in terms of physical, services and didactic aspects. The study adopted the cross-sectional research design with a sample of 230 from the population of 776 teachers. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and was analysed quantitatively. The study established that much as the schools had adequate infrastructure including appropriate buildings, enough classrooms, desks that enabled comfortable writing, comfortable classroom chairs, appropriate blackboards and classrooms with attractive charts, the UPE schools did not attract the expected number of pupils. Services infrastructure was at a fair level as a lot was still desired in the schools with respect to electricity, provision of drinking water, toilets for boys and girls and school clinics. The libraries were to a less extent spacious. The schools had very limited working computers and other technologies such as television sets and projectors. While physical infrastructure and services infrastructure had a positive and significant relationship with pupils’ enrolment, didactic infrastructure did not have a relationship. It was therefore recommended that leadership in schools under investigation should make effort to entice parents to take pupils to UPE schools. This could be accomplished by improving the quality of school infrastructure. Since the physical and service infrastructures had a significant relationship with the school enrolment, such factors should be improved in order to enable the schools attract the required number of pupils.
Factors Influencing The Place Of Delivery Among Pregnant Mothers In Ishaka Municipality Bushenyi District
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-10) Muhongya, Kakule
Since 2000 to-date, there have been several health sector reforms in Uganda. These include abolition of user fees in Public Health facilities and increasing subsidies from Government to Private not for Profit health facilities. These reforms have led to increased utilization of health services as evidenced by numerous studies and reports. However, utilization of maternity services has remained low. Bushenyi is one of the districts that have achieved the national target of 40% deliveries conducted by skilled health workers. Despite being known by pregnant women that visiting a trained health personnel with midwifery skills during childbirth significantly decreases both maternal morbidity and mortality, there is still low utilization of skilled attendance for childbirth in Ishaka municipality. The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the factors that influence the place of delivery among pregnant women in Ishaka municipality. A sample of 358 women was interviewed using structured questionnaires. These women had either delivered at; home, TBA, private or public clinic and 83% had been delivered by skilled attendants. Choice of delivery site was influenced by factors including the attitudes of health workers, proximity of site (p =0.028), attendance of antenatal clinic at a site, availability of supplies and drugs (p=0.000), plus level of care including emergency obstetric care (p=0.038), affordability of services (p=0.014). The study concluded that skilled attendance at birth is under reported. Choice of delivery site depended on personal, community, health worker attitude, health facility and health system design. Due to low literacy rates prevailing in the district, there is need to develop reproductive health programs that lead to closer and more community engagements with the health workers in order to sensitize the community and give correct information and messages to guide women in decision making processes.
The Factors Influencing The Spread Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Boda-Boda Cyclists In Mbarara District. A Case Study Of Mbarara Municipality
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-11-04) John, Kavigi
The study investigated the factors influencing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists in Mbarara municipality, Mbarara District under objectives; to identify the factors influencing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists, to find out the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on Boda boda cyclists, to identify the challenges met in fighting the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists and to suggest the possible ways of curbing down the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists in Mbarara. The research used a case study research design. The study population involved boda boda cyclists, boda boda leaders and the rest of the community members. A sample of 300 respondents was targeted to participate in the study. The researcher used purposive and simple random sampling in selecting respondents. The researcher questionnaires and interview guide for data collection. The study identified different factors leading to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists in Mbarara municipality which include; poverty and financial limitations (p = .000), having multiple sexual relationships and cross generational sex in urban areas (p = .001), limited condom use among the cyclists (p = .000) and inadequate laws to create an environment for risk in urban areas (p = .000). The study also determined the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on Boda boda cyclists such as; leading to life threatening complications such as pain during or after urination, infertility in women, development of blisters around sexual organs, cancers, weakening of the immune system that result in chronic progressives that lead to death. The study identified major challenges met in fighting the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists such as; weak health systems, underfunding of STD prevention programmes, ever changing epidemiology of STDs and high levels of ignorance among boda boda cyclists among others. However, the study suggested the possible ways of curbing down the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among boda boda cyclists in Mbarara municipality such as; preaching abstinence and monogamy, beneficiaries’ involvement in prevention programs, promoting peer education, creating awareness among the affected group, encouraging cyclists to reduce sexual partners as well as emphasizing the use of use condoms. The researcher recommends that boda boda cyclists should be encouraged to reduce on the number of sex partners. Reducing on the number of sex partners can decrease the risk for STDs. It is still important that they get tested with their partners and share test results with one another.
Forest Management and Sustainability of Forests
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-10-03) Pierre Celestin, Niyongere
The study was about Forest Management and Sustainability of Forests: A Case of Kyahi and Rwoho Forest Reserves in Isingiro District South Western Uganda”. The study was aimed at documenting the stakeholders involved in promoting forest management in Isingiro district, examining people’s knowledge and perceptions about sustainability of forests, establishing the effect of forest management initiatives on sustainability of forests, identifying the major challenges encountered in promoting forest management for sustainability of forests and assessing the current measures of addressing the challenges to forest management in a bid to promote sustainability of forests. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design and targeted district forestry and environment officials, local residents, local leaders (LC II-III) and environment committee representatives at local councils II & III in Isingiro district. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Questionnaire and interviews were used as a data collection method. Data analysis used descriptive statistics in form of frequency and percentages while data from primary source particularly interview guide was compared, validated and confirmed with data from secondary sources. The key stakeholders involved in promoting forest management were mainly community members, environment committee members and local leaders. Majority respondents perceived forest management as increasing use of alternative energy sources to free the existing forests from being exploited. Most of the respondents established that majority had positive attitude towards forest management and perceive forests as helping in rainfall formation. It was further established that forest management has promoted sustainability of forests in the district through gazetting forest premises, existing forests being carefully monitored and proper land management being maintained. Sustainability of forests was being hindered by Limited resources for implementing forest management policies and negative perceptions towards forest management. Promoting sustainability of forests in Isingiro district is an enormous work that requires concerted efforts from all the different stakeholders. There is need to increase funding in the forestry department to enable the planners make plans and enforce them at up to the community level.
Human Resource Development Practices and Job Performance of Academic Staff: A Case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology in South Western Uganda
(G-Card, 2021-01) Judith Arinaitwe; Enock Barigye, PhD; Basil Tibanyendera, PhD
This study investigated the relationship between human resource development practices and job performance of academic staff at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The human resource development practices in relation to job performance of academic staff were performance appraisal, training and promotion. The study used the correlational research design on a sample of 150 respondents with data collected using a questionnaire survey. Data were analysed using quantitative methods. Descriptive results revealed that performance of academic staff was high. The implementation of performance appraisal was fair (moderate). Regression results showed that training and promotion had positive and significant influence on job performance of academic staff. Nevertheless, the influence of performance appraisal on job performance of academic staff was not significant. Therefore, it was concluded that the implementation of performance appraisal was weak to have a significant influence on performance of academic staff. Training was essential for performance of academic staff in the university and promotion was a prerequisite for performance of academic staff. Hence, it was recommended that human resource director and administrators in the university should strengthen the implementation of performance appraisal, training should be prioritized to enhance performance of academic staff in the university and promotion should be given significant priority to promote performance of academic staff.
Increased Women Trafficking in Uganda; Analyzing the Domestic and International Legal Framework
(2010-10) Muganga, George; Natuhwera, Alex.; Tukwasiibwe, Moses
This paper explores the various legal frameworks that deal with issues of women trafficking in Uganda. In recent years, there has been much media attention and increased law reform efforts to address the phenomenon of trafficking of women for mainly purposes of sexual exploitation. The arguments of this paper explore the nexus between lack of a strong legal regime and the increased women trafficking in Uganda. This has culminated into vulnerable young women from developing regions of the world, Uganda inclusive, being traded in open market as if there are no sanctions in the law against this outrageous practice. We also try to navigate through the international Conventions, ratified by Uganda, to ascertain whether or not Uganda has domesticated them into her national laws or ensured their execution as a way of combating the problem of trafficking.
Lending Terms and Profitability of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Uganda :
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2024-04) Anne Atukwatse; Robert Turyamureeba; KatsimeNicson
This study sought to fill the existing knowledge gap between credit terms, credit standards, collection procedures, and profitability of savings and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOs) in Mbarara City southwestern Uganda. In Uganda, credit management became widely adopted by SACCOs to mitigate loan defaults and improve SACCOs’ profitability. A cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach was used in collecting data from SACCO's staff in Mbarara city. Participants were randomly selected and subjected to questionnaires. The data was coded, edited, and entered into SPSS version 23 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were presented using percentages, mean, and standard deviations. Correlations were used to determine the strength of relationships between lending terms and profitability. The present study found that there is a strong positive correlation between credit terms and profitability of SACCOs (r= .723; p<0.05), collection procedures and profitability of SACCOs (r= .762**; p<0.05), and a weak positive correlation between credit standards and financial performance of SACCOs (r= .244**; p<0.05). The study findings revealed a significant correlation between lending terms and SACCO profitability, suggesting that regulated SACCOs should adopt and implement lending terms strategies to boost profitability.
Malaria control for rural areas in Uganda: localizing the interventions
(Department of Development Studies, Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara, Uganda, 2011) Muganga, George
Background. Malaria is a public health and socio-economic threat to development in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa,and particularly in rural areas. In Uganda, a number of malaria control interventions have been adopted, most of which are part of the international Roll Back Malaria (RBM) campaign. The spread of malaria is reducing but the prevalence is still high, especially in rural areas where mostly pregnant women and children bear the blunt of the negative effects of ineffective control. It is suggested that strengthening efforts towards localizing existing and new malaria control initiatives is one of the best available options to accelerating malaria control. Methods. Literature from within and outside Uganda is reviewed. Opinions of the author are used to reinforce the reviewed literature. In addition, existing literature is also substantiated using the author‘s experience and knowledge about malaria control. The article focuses on rural Uganda although the literature reviewed and subsequent conclusions and recommendationsare also applicable to other countries. Main discussions. Malaria is still the major cause of illness in the country. Available information shows that most of the regions in the country that are predominantly rural have a high prevalence rate. Malaria is, however, reducing due to a number of factors including the adoption of the global malaria control initiatives and use of community-based approaches. The approaches,however, have been limited and faced with constraints, which could be improved through reinforcing them with localizedinitiatives. Conclusions. There are a number of reasons why malaria prevalence in Uganda is still high including limited socio-economic infrastructure, long distances to health units, and huge costs of treatment, among others. However, strengthening efforts towards localization offers one of the most convenient solutions.
Managerial Competencies and Performance of Small-Scale Businesses in Sheema Municipality, Sheema District, Uganda
(Bishop Stuart University, 2024) NDYANABO CRINARD
This study assessed the influence of managerial competencies on performance of small-scale businesses with special emphasis on the experiences in Sheema Municipality. A cross-sectional design with a quantitative method was used to conduct the study among small-scale businesses with special emphasis on the experiences in Sheema Municipality. The data was obtained from small-scale businesses business owners, managers and resource people. The study employed stratified random sampling in which 309 respondents selected to participate in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the data from small-scale businessesentities. The study results led to the rejection of first, second and third null hypotheses of this studyand alternative hypotheses stating that operational managerial competencies of business owners and managers significantly influence the performance of small-scale businesses in Sheema Municipality, relational managerial competencies of business owners and managers significantly influence performance of small-scale businesses in Sheema Municipality, and strategic managerial competencies of business owners and managers significantly influence performance of small-scale businesses in Sheema Municipality were accepted. The findings also revealed that for each additional increase in overall rigour of operational managerial competencies of business owners and managers, performance of small-scale businesses in Sheema Municipality was likely to get an average increase of 2.149 units in performance of small-scale businesses (β = 2.149, p = 0.000); each additional increase in overall rigour of relational managerial competencies of business owners, performance of small-scale businesses in Sheema Municipality was likely to get an average increase of 2.423 units and 1.513 units in performance of small-scale businesses (β = 1.513, p = 0.000, β = 2.423, p = 0.000) ; and each additional increase in overall rigour of strategic managerial competencies of business owners, performance of small-scale businesses in Sheema Municipality was likely to get an average increase of 1.519 units, 2.054 units, 1.222 units and decrease by 1.819 units in performance of small-scale businesses (β = 1.519, p = 0.003, β = 2.054, p = 0.000, β = 1.222, p = 0.0020, β = -1.819, p = 0.000). It was concluded that business scall-scale business attach importance to operational, and Strategic managerial competencies

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