Supervised contrastive pre-training models for mammography screening by Zhenjie Cao, Zhuo Deng, Zhicheng Yang, Jie Ma, Lan Ma

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Gorilla habituation and the role of animal agency in conservation and tourism development at Bwindi, South Western Uganda by Christine, Ampumuza, Clemens, Driessen

“…To do so, we use the concept of relational animal agency to trace the various ways in which gorillas interact with each other, various groups of people, and their environment. Ethnographic observations, unstructured interviews and document study indicate that gorillas are ‘multiple’ and thus need to be understood beyond their species membership alone. …”
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The Impact of ICT on Retrieval of Information Materials at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Library- Mbarara District. by Atwongyere, Pamellah

“…A study population of 300 people was used in this study. Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 170 respondents were selected to participate in the study. …”
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Role of Small and Medium Enterprises on Employment Provision in Uganda. A Case of Kabale Municipality. by Namanya, Moreen

“…The researcher therefore concluded that the nature of SMEs especially in terms of creditworthiness, and the size of the SME determines the number of people to employ in Kabale municipality.…”
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The Role of Extended Families in Improving Education in Eastern Division Fort Portal City. by Nyamugwa, Benard

“…However, fewer teachers agreed that they made provision for community service, and neither did they concur that they invited resource people to school. Recommendations were made like the government needs to sensitize the population about the importance of work and its fruits and benefits. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of the Transmission of Ebola Virus in Human Populations in Uganda. by Nkamuhabwa, Jolly

“…It is identified that at a time, t, if the product of the population growth rate, r =[/, the sum of the natural death rate and the number of infected people is greater than the product of the basic reproduction number (Ro), the number of the susceptible populations, then the endemic equilibrium point will be stable and the disease will remain in the population. …”
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The Role of Parents in Uplifting Girl-Child Education in Karambi Sub- County Kasese District. by Ndungo, Erisa

“…The target population was 280 people from which a sample of 165 respondents was selected using purposive sampling. …”
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Conflict Between African Tradition and Western Culture in The Play The Lion and The Jewel By Wole Soyinka. by Magezi, Martin Walter

“…Findings further found out that conflict is further seen when Lakunle thinks he doesn't need to pay the bride price to marry Sidi, yet society and the entire setting of Illujnle believe in paying the price to marry people's daughters. The study concluded that Wole Soyinka's play The Lion and the Jewel is a significant success, which shows how African culture is better than Western culture. …”
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Design and Construction of a Plasma Sterilizing Machine Using Locally Available Materials. by Kule, Joseph Muhana

“…Locally available materials were used to make a sterilizing machine which was found to be 99A% deficient at eradicating the observed microbes. ll can therefore, be suggested that via the use of unsterilized shaving machines in Kabale municipality, people around might have been contacting the pathogenic microbes and this could be one of the causes and sources of diseases transferable from one individual to another however applying a few concepts of physics suitable remedies can be put on ground to minimize the risks in an environmentally friendly way.…”
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Poverty and Family Relationships: A Case Study of Bukimbiri County Kisoro District. by Kamusiime, Daniel

“…Poverty was found to significantly influence family dynamics, impacting communication patterns, decision-making processes, and the overall well-being of people in their communities. The generational perspectives of individuals in the mid-age range (36-50 years) and the 26-35 years age group play pivotal roles in shaping family life in their respective households. …”
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Effect of Training on Employee and Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO in Kabale Municipality. by Masiko, Francis

“…This study used a descriptive survey design deeply rooted in quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide research with relevant and accurate information, it targeted 100 people who work at Rukiga SACCO. The findings of this research are anticipated to not only contribute to the academic discourse on human resource development in the public sector but also offer practical recommendations for refining training strategies to meet the unique challenges and demands faced by employees within local government settings. …”
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Contribution of Agricultural Cooperatives to Smallholder Potato Farmers’ Livelihood: A Case Study of Mubuga Cooperative in Nyarusizasub-County Kisoro District. by Niringiyimana, Steven

“…It was recommended that the government should take some awareness programs about Co-operative Society through social campaign programs starting from the local council using Radio so that people can understand the importance of Cooperative initiatives and accordingly can make practical efforts of joining them in this regard.…”
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Role of Social Economic Factors in Promoting Alcoholism in Southern Division Kabale District. by Ainembabazi, Ritah

“…The availability and affordability of local brews contribute to early alcohol use, especially among young people. Based on these findings, the study recommends that parents and guardians avoid consuming alcohol in the presence of their children and consistently provide guidance and counseling.…”
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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. …”
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Impact of Rukiga Proverbs on the Girl Child Education: A Case Study of Kinkizi High School in Kanungu Town Council Kanungu District. by Amanya, Ritah

“…Recommendations included rejecting discriminatory proverbs like "women are wavering as the wind," valuing women’s advice as equally valid and insightful, and encouraging people to marry based on personal compatibility rather than academic qualifications, recognizing that family development relies on mutual respect and collaboration.…”
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The Relationship between Records Management and Service Delivery in Research: Acase Study of Kabwohe Joint Research Centre. by Edrida, Beinomugisha

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Investigating the Feasibility of Using Cassava Starch as a Partial Replacement of Cement Used in Mortar: A Case Study Moyo District (Palorinya Refugee Settlement Camp). by Ongom, Samuel

“…Cement and lime production emits greenhouse gases that deplete the ozone layer, resulting in environmental problems. Consequently, people in the villages have resorted to using Cassava mortar to save money. …”
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Influence of Motivational Practices on Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools Kamwenge District. by Prudence, Hanga

“…The study findings that people enjoying teaching as a profession was strongly agreed to by the majority of the respondents with 65% while free meals at school was in the lead on extrinsic motivation with 83.6%. …”
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