Absenteeism and Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary in Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Twesigye, Abel

“…It was concluded that children more frequently absent in early kindergarten obtained lower working memory and cognitive flexibility scores, as represented by 31 %. The study findings on the possible strategies to reduce absenteeism among pupils in primary schools in the Buyanja subcounty, Rukungiri district indicated that 24% of the respondents mentioned that there should be effective monitoring as a strategy to reduce absenteeism among pupils. …”
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Stochastic Modelling of the Dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic: An Africa Perspective by Rasaki, Olawale Olanrewaju, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun, Abdisalam, Hassan Muse, Thierno, Souleymane Barry

“…Africa in its totality has been enforcing containment measures to prevent, curb, reduce and contain the widespread of the virus via social-distancing, curfews, economic lockdown in phases. …”
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Infant and Young Child Feeding in the Developed and Developing Countries by Enos, Mirembe Masereka, Clement, Munguiko, Alex, Tumusiime, Linda Grace, Alanyo

“…However, about 37%, 25%, and less than 1% are exclusively breastfed at 6 months of age in Africa, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom, respectively. These statistics are far below the World Health Organization targets of 50% and 70% by 2025 and 2030, respectively. …”
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Comparative Study of Vitamin C Concentration in Boiled and Roasted Gonja. by Birungi, Alido

“…Unfortunately, the bananas (Gonja) fruits are mostly consumed cooked or roasted which reduces the concentration of vitamin C in them. Samples of the plantain (Musa paradisiaca and Musa acuminata) were obtained from the local farms located in the Rukiga district. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Malaria Disease Transmission and Control. by Muhangi, Benard

“…Besides, by using the comparison theorem and the theory of uniform persistence, the study will respectively, assess the global stability of the nontrivial disease-free equilibrium and the existence of positive periodic control measures. …”
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Contribution of Non-Governmental Organizations on Poverty Reduction in Kabale District: A Case study of Buhara Sub-County. by Adebayo, Sanni T.

“…Focus group discussions also employed, the researcher interview key informants like LCs youth representatives, women representatives, church leaders and extension workers in Buhara Sub-county. …”
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Factors Leading to Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years in Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality, Kasese District. by Kabugho, Mary Consolata

“…Results: More than half of the under-five children in the study were females (53) and majority were aged 37-59 months (57) and followed by those aged 13-36 months (36) respectively. Half of the children (52) were of birth order 1-2 with a few in the birth order of 3-4 (26) and 5+ order (26) respectively. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Rowing Machine by Matovu Samson

“…Excessive and repeated sitting without enough body physical exercise can lead to heavy body complications. …”
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Design of Arduino Computer Numerical Control Machine. by Mujurizi Frank

“…This paper introduces the design of an affordable computer numerical control machine that can be used for cutting, engraving and marking on wood, acrylic and milling of wooden pieces. Machines replaced the hard to master skill of hand filing which would rake a lot of time to create a design in a work piece. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Accelerators and Retarders on the Early-Age Compressive Strength of Concrete. by Gumoshabe, Edgar

“…Thus, the use of accelerators in concrete provides a shortening of setting time and/or an increase in early strength development and retarders increase the setting time and reduce early strength development. In this project, the issues of slow down and uncontrolled rapid setting and hardening of concrete or addressed by the use of accelerating and retarding admixtures (Calcium Chloride and Citric Acid respectively) in concrete. …”
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Design and Simulation of an Optimized Reliable Microgrid System for Kabale University Using Solar and Battery Storage. by Aturinde, Alban

“…The project highlights the potential of microgrids to enhance energy security, reduce costs, and promote environmental sustainability in educational institutions and similar settings facing energy challenges.…”
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Anti-obesity effects of Erythrina abyssinica stem bark extract in flies exposed to a high fat diet by Oscar Hilary, Asiimwe, Eddie, Wampande, John, Rubaihayo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Hellen, Wambui Kinyi

“…Fly survival observa- tions were done for 15 days, while acute and chronic effects were done at 30 min and after 48 h respectively following treatment. Body mass, negative geotaxis, reducing power of the extract, triglycerides (TG/TP), sterol, total protein levels, and catalase activity were measured after 10 days of exposure to the experimental diets. …”
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The Contribution of Micro Finance Institutions on the Growth of Small and Medium Business : A Case Study of North Kigezi Diocese Sacco In Rukungiri Municipality. by Ainembabazi, Wensi

“…Furthermore, the researcher adopted a case study research design, where North Kigezi SACCO represented the entire country Uganda. The study used a sample size of 86 respondents during data collection from the study area. …”
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Modeling The Role Of Wild Birds and Environment in the Dynamics of Newcastle Disease in Village Chicken. by Furaha, Chuma, Gasper G., Mwanga, Damian, Kajunguri

“…This implies that, more contamination of the Newcastle virus into the environment increase the chance for the repeatedly occurrence of the disease. The results also shows that increasing the clearance rate of Newcastle disease virus in the environment reduces the rate of spread of the disease in chicken population. …”
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Representations of Family Dynamics in the Plays the Burdens and The Play Black Mamba by John Ruganda. by Amutuhaire, Linet

“…Data was analyzed through descriptive and textual analysis, confirming that family dynamics are represented through various characters in the plays. …”
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The Transition from the Stone Age to Iron Age in East Africa: Excavations at Nkuba Rock Shelter, Bussi Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda. by Tibesasa, Ruth, Shipton, Ceri, Jennings, Christopher, Karuhanga, Samuel, Crowther, Alison

“…The Urewe horizon is characterised by both ceramics and lithics, and represents an intermediate stage between the lithic dominated. …”
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Design of a Combined Solar Powered Pasture Chopping and Conveying Machine. by Kanyamumba Liberty

“…The study sought to design a solar powered pasture chopping and conveying machine to address the challenges being faced and utilization of renewable energy (solar energy)…”
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Design of An Automobile Engine Stand. by Turyasingura, Cosmas

“…The main goal is to improve maintenance efficiency by reducing the time and effort needed for engine servicing. …”
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Information Seeking Behavior Among Final Year Students at National Teachers' College Kabale. by Nduhukire, Bonus

“…The use of consultations from lecturers references through the Librarian was the common strategy for seeking information while the purpose for information varied over the years -from examination, and self-development to selecting a project topic (long essay). …”
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The Impact of Religion on Moral Development in Kabale Diocese; A Case Study of Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Musiimenta, Asia

“…For most people in the world, including in Africa, 'religion' refers to a belief in the existence of an invisible world, distinct but not separate from the visible one, which is home to spiritual beings that are deemed to have effective powers over the material world. …”
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