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The 6th International Ecumenical Fellowship Conference In Partnership With Bishop Stuart University. 15th – 17th August 2024 Las Vegas Hotel – Mbarara City Theme: Religion And Developmen
(BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY, 2024-08)
I t is with excitement that I write this Foreword to the Proceedings of the 6th International Ecumenical Fellowship Conference in partnership with Bishop Stuart University held in Mbarara Uganda at Las Vegas Hotel from 15th-17th August, 2024. The theme of the conference is “Religion and Development”. The conference seeks to contribute towards achieving SDGs number 1 and 3 which seek to end poverty as well as promoting good health and well being respectively. We are convinced that promoting development through religion is an inclusive strategy for sustainable growth and development under vision 2040. This gathering shows our shared commitment to explore, understand, and apply the profound truths of the Christian faith to the various realms of academia and society. The conference particularly encourages the interaction of researchers, development partners, employers and practitioners. Their contributions help to make the conference as outstanding as it has been. We shall forever be indebted! In addition to the contributed papers, Dr. Emmanuel Dei-Tumi from Ghana, a renown motivational speaker and President of Human Capital International, is the Key note speaker of the Conference theme: “Religion and Development” These Proceedings will furnish researchers, development partners, employers and practitioners of the world with literature for reference. I trust also that this will be an impetus to stimulate further studies and research in other related IEF CONFERENCE 2024 | 11 areas. May we all leave here inspired and equipped to integrate our faith with our academic and professional endeavours, advancing God’s kingdom through our work. I thank all authors and participants for their contributions. Lastly, I want to acknowledge the tireless efforts of the organizing committee and volunteers, whose dedication and hard work have made this event possible. Thank you for joining us, and may God bless our time together. Sincerely, Rt Rev Assoc. Prof Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa (Ph. D) Bishop Ankole Diocese/Chancellor Bishop Stuart University /President IEF-Africa/Conference Convener
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL HEALTH AT WILDLIFE-CATTLE INTERFACE IN SANGA SUB COUNTY, KIRUHURA DISTRICT
(BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY, 2024) TUWANGYE INNOCENT
The coexistence of wildlife and domestic cattle in shared landscapes, known as the wildlife-cattle interface, presents a unique set of challenges for both conservation efforts and livestock management. The stduy assessed the factors associated with animal health at wildlife-cattle interface in Sanga Sub County, Kiruhura District. The objectives of this study were to: find out the community perceptions towards risks associated with wildlife-cattle interface; determine the prevalence and patterns of disease transmission between wild-life and cattle populations at the wildlife-cattle interface and develop evidence-based recommendations to mitigate identified risk factors associated with animal health at wildlife- cattle interface in Sanga Sub County, Kiruhura District. A quantitative approach was adopted employing a descriptive survey research design, Simple random sampling was adopted to select 148 respondents accompanied by purposive sampling used to select key informants for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and analysed using descriptive and thematic analysis. Findings revealed that wildlife cattle interface is associated with disease transmission risks, significant mortalities and production losses in cattle, competition between wild and domestic herbivores of similar dietary breadth, predation and injuries by wildlife on cattle. More so, pathogens and parasites and livestock starvation due to shortage of water contribute to diseases such as brucellosis. It was concluded that farmers and local authorities in Sanga Sub County, Kiruhura District, have taken steps to alleviate the issues related to the wildlife-cattle interface in order to promote a peaceful coexistence between domestic cattle and wildlife which include raising awareness among farmers, handling problematic animals, compensation, conservation activities, installation of live fencing system, resource and revenue sharing in terms of tangible economic benefits like fish, firewood & medicinal plants. The major recommendation in light of this research is to encourage projects for collaborative land and resource management in light of the competition for resources that exists between wild and domestic herbivores.
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Rural Electrification and Maize Value Addition in Mpumudde Sub-County, Lyantonde District
(International Journal of Sustainable Development Research, 2024) Sulaiman Ssegilinya; Rebecca Kalibwani; Gershom Nuwemuhwezi
The study was about rural electrification on maize value addition in Mpumunde Sub-County, Lyantonde District. The study specific objectives were to; characterize maize value addition actors benefiting from rural electrification, identify factors limiting farmers from participating in maize value addition other than electrification, assess the contribution of rural electrification towards adding value to maize. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design and primary data was collected from 200 respondents. The data was analysed using SPSS version 22.0. The study concluded that maize value addition actors who benefited from rural electrification were characterized by low level of education that is average number of years in school being six; limited size of land with average of 4 acres and majority had productive age with an average of aged 38. The study also concluded that there were factors limiting farmers from participating in maize value addition other than electrification which were; limited training on value addition was significant at (p=.027). Skills and experience at (p=.021), Credit services/financing at (p=.003). Market availability at (p=.026). Materials and equipments to use at p= (.029). Level of education and storage facilities were seen non-significant at 5% level of significance with p-values (p=.312; p=.261). The final conclusion was that maize value adders agreed that the rural electrification connection to maize milling centers mostly were more efficient in their operations than the non-connected milling centers. They had improved quality value added products, efficiency in processing activities, operated for long hours and had faster processes. The study recommends that, there is a need for the government to link with the donors like World Bank who have already acknowledged through their own studies that there should be a need for massive injection of funds to support the rural electrification programme. There should be more grace period for the rural people in terms of repayment period since they are not used to the urban living style where deadlines on payment attract severe action like total disconnection. Maize value adders should be subsidized with value addition equipments at a fair price to help them sustain production of better quality value added products. The study recommends that village saving cooperative societies limited render soft and affordable loans at low interest rate to help farmers finance their value addition activities and ensure sustainability of quality value added products
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEER INFLUENCE AND ALCOHOL USE AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS IN KASESE MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA
(Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Studies, 2023) Musomboli, Priscilla; Nyemara, Novatus; Nzamuhiki, Stephen
Peer influence is a major contributing factor to the upsurge in risky alcohol behaviors among school-going adolescents. This trend has become a public health concern in many parts of the world. Debate continues as to whether peer influence, age, gender, and religion predict alcohol use in this adolescent group. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between peer influence and alcohol use among school-going adolescents in Kasese Municipality. Two -structured questionnaires; the Peer Inventory Tool (PPI) and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) were used to obtain information from 233 adolescents. Adolescents aged 12-19 years, were randomly sampled from 10 secondary schools. Results indicated that 35.6% were hazardous drinkers, 10.7% were harmful drinkers, and 5.2% were dependent drinkers. Pearson correlation analysis confirmed a weak positive correlation (r=0.18) between age and alcohol use among school-going adolescents. A positive peer influence was established between adolescents and their peers and friends (PPI score of 12.18, on a scaled range of -66 to +66). The Chi-square test confirmed that there was no association between religion (p>0.05) or gender (p>0.05), and alcohol use among school-going adolescents. The results provide outcomes that can be used to promote positive peer relationships among school-going adolescents and policy regulation of alcohol use and abuse in schools
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The Relationship Between ICT Use and Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools of Kalungu District, Central Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023) Mawanda, Lawrence; Barugahare Tumwine, Jotham; Twebaze, Richard
Teaching of mathematics in schools is very important and results into improved academic performance and increased involvement of learners in lessons. The educational sector in Uganda has made series of changes and reforms to improve teaching of Mathematics. This study explored the influence of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching of mathematics in Secondary Schools of Kalungu District. The study objectives were to; (i) examine the extent to which ICT is used by teachers of Mathematics, (ii) establish the effectiveness of teaching Mathematics, and (iii) examine the relationship between ICT use and the effectiveness of teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools of Kalungu District. Correlational type of design was used for the study whereby questionnaires from mathematics teachers and interview guide head. A sample size of 132 respondents participated in the study. Quantitative data was analysed using the SPSS version 20 where both univariate (frequencies, percentages and mean scores) and bivariate level (Pearson coefficient correlation) were used while qualitative data was analysed by quoting subthemes. The study discovered that the level of ICT use among teachers of mathematics in Kalungu District has an overall mean of 2.25 (on a scale of 1-5 point Likert scale) implying a moderate usage of information communication technology; the effectiveness of teaching mathematics in secondary school in Kalungu District was high with an overall mean of 4.05 (on a scale of 1-5 point Likert scale). Pearson correlation coefficient r = 0.086 showed that there was a weak positive correlation between ICT use and the effectiveness of teaching of Mathematics. The p-value of 0.373 which is above the threshold value of 0.05 shows that there is no statistically significant relationship between ICT use and the effectiveness of teaching of Mathematics. In conclusion, the findings suggest that the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Mathematics teaching within Kalungu District's Secondary Schools remains limited, with few educators embracing these tools. However, there is a prevalent perception of effectiveness in Mathematics instruction, as evidenced by relatively higher mean scores and frequencies, indicating a positive consensus among educators regarding their teaching practices. It was recommended that schools and educational institutions should explore strategies to bridge the gap between ICT integration and teaching effectiveness by providing ongoing professional development opportunities that focus on effective integration techniques. Formal policy guidelines for ICT use should be put in place, so that all teachers can attend in-service training programmes, at least once every academic year, to update themselves with relevant skills for ICT use in teaching mathematics.