Descriptive Analysis of Heavy Metals Content of Beef from Eastern Uganda and their Safety for Public Consumption. by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Paul, Bogere

“…The latter was accomplished by (i) estimating the daily intake (EDI) of each metal in the study area, (ii) modeling the non-cancer health risk using the target hazard quotient (THQ) and (iii) modeling the cancer risk using the incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR). The study finds that the mean concentrations (±95% CI) and EDI were in the order of Fe > Zn > Cr > Ni > Pb > Co > Cu > Cd. …”
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Analysis of the effects of COVID 19 on the operations and sustainability of SMEs in South Western region, Uganda by Arthur, Sunday, Caleb, Tamwesigire, Abanis, Turyahebwa, Siraje, Kaaya, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama

“…The study used a sample of 205 SMEs working in Kabale, Kisoro, Rukiga, Rukungiri and Ntungamo. The findings revealed that COVID19 pandemic accounted for a significant variance in the operations and sustainability of SMEs in the selected boarder districts in Uganda. …”
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Nature of Communication and Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Kajani-Kashenyi Town Council, Buhweju District. by Perpetua, Tushabe

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The neglected governance challenges of solid waste management in Uganda: Insights from a newly created City of Mbarara by Mesharch, W. Katusiimeh, Boaz, Nabimanya, Derrick, Komwangi

“…ese respondents were purposely sampled. Findings reveal that the organization of solid waste management is poor exempli ed by weak capacity, poor implementation of laws and regulations, poor record management, misappropriation of funds among others. …”
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Ecotourism and Poverty Reduction in Uganda. A Case Study of Batwa Communities in Kisoro District. by Kukundakwe, Obadiah

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Mathematical Modelling of Malaria Disease Transmission and Control. by Muhangi, Benard

“…The reproduction number was obtained to be asymptotically stable conditions for the disease-free, and the endemic equilibria were determined. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Typhoid Fever Disease with Protection Against Infection. by Atukwatse, Edinah

“…We prove that the disease free equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable when R < 1 and the disease asymptotically dies out without requiring any external action on the system. …”
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Working Capital Management Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Western Uganda. by Sunday, Arthur, Turyahebwa, Abanis, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora

“…It was recommended that SMEs should consider Working Capital management practices as an integral part in achieving SMEs performance. They need to give priority to Cash Management since it was found to have a big influence on SMEs performance. …”
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Learners' Perception of English Language Learning in Universal Secondary Schools in Kisoro District. by Ndagijimana, Ngenda

“…The study established that that English was a difficult subject and at times students dodged its lessons. From the findings, it was established that they had not got any great wish to learn more than the basics of English. …”
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The Correctness and Completeness of Documentation of Parameters on the Partographs used by Midwives in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Midwestern Uganda: A retrospective Descripti... by Archbald, Bahiz, Clement, Munguiko, Enos Mirembe, Masereka

“…About 12.1% of the cervicographs crossed the action line and 61.4% of partographs where cervicographs crossed the action line had no documentation of action(s) taken.…”
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Environmental justice in South Africa: the dilemma of informal settlement residents by Ruhiiga, T. M., Kekana, H. N., Ndou ·, N. N.

“…This paper deals with envi- ronmental justice in the informal settlements of Kos- mos, in the Madibeng Local Municipality, Bojanala Region in the North-West Province of South Africa.The paper highlights some of the environmental chal- lenges faced by the informal settlement residents such as pollution, waste management (landfill sites, waste collection) sanitation and water provision. …”
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Project Management Information Systems and Project Performance: A Case of NWSC- Kabale. by Abigaba, Jackson

“…A Pearson correlation matrix was used to determine the correlations between the predictor factors and the dependent variable at the bivariate level. To fit the data, linear regression models were employed. …”
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The impact of internal controls on SACCO performance in Rukiga, Uganda by moses Agaba

“…The bivariate correlations between the predictor components and the dependent variable were examined using a Pearson correlation matrix, and a linear regression model was used to fit the data. Results: The regression model results showed that segregation of duties (R=762), independent checks (R=676), and risk management (R=899) had beneficial influence on Rukiga SACCO performance. …”
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Stakeholder’s resource mobilization and sustainability of government funded agricultural projects in Uganda: A case study of potato projects in Kabale District by moses Agaba

“…The results of a regression analysis showed that resource mobilization from stakeholders has a positive impact on the effectiveness of potato initiatives in Kabale District (coef = -0.890, p-value = 0.000). The main finding of this study is that resource mobilization by stakeholders has a substantial impact on the sustainability of potato projects. …”
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Public Procurement Practices and End-User Satisfaction in Uganda: A Case of Rubanda District Local Government. by Asiimwe, Medard Katabazi

“…A linear regression model was used to fit the data. Research findings from the regression model show that transparency (R=.463**, P<0.001), competition ((R=.219, P<0.001) and nondiscrimination (R=.493**, P<0.001) have a positive significance on the service delivery in Rubanda district local government. …”
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Project Feasibility Studies and Sustainability of Government Supported Projects in Uganda by Turyasingura John Bosco, Moses Agaba

“…Regression analysis results show that parish development models in Kabale District are more effective when participatory projects are implemented (coef = -0.715, p-value = 0.000). The main finding of this study is that project feasibility studies have a substantial impact on a parish development model project's sustainability. …”
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Staff Attendance Management System: A Case Study of Kinyamaseke Town Council Kasese District. by Munono, Edson

“…The study concludes that the research study has led to the successful implementation of the stipulated objectives specified in chapter one of this document. Based on the findings and analysis, the staff attendance management system is a venture worth investing in because it is independent and cost-saving. …”
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Effects of accessibility and adequacy of technical vocational education and training equipment on acquisition of employable skills in Uganda. A case of Uganda Technical College - E... by Wanda, Herbert, Edoru, John Michael

“…Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was used to run descriptive analyses, ordinal regressions, and frequency distribution. Findings on adequacy show that 77% of the learners are availed of equipment not relevant to their program and spend little time practicing on the equipment. …”
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The socio-economic impact of Covid-19 on refugees and host community’s livelihoods in south western Uganda: a case of Nakivale refugee settlement. by Mucungunzi, Abel, Mugisha, Abbasa, Ahabwe, Macklean

“…By using a cross-sectional design with a qualitative approach, the study used in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and participatory mapping to explore the research questions. The study findings revealed that the imposition of country-wide lockdowns affected the operations of all stakeholders which in turn also affected the socioeconomic livelihoods of refugees and host communities. …”
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Exploring the Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Sustainable Agriculture in Kahungye Sub County Kabale District. by Ainebyoona, Emmanuel Jack

“…The findings indicated positive perceptions towards the integration of indigenous knowledge and its effectiveness in addressing agricultural challenges. …”
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