Resource mobilisation and allocation priorities on knowledge production in universities in Uganda: an empirical study by Eva Irene, Tumusiime

“…The research function is largely left out based on a view that it can generate its own resources not only through faculties and departments winning funded research projects and using university industry collaborations but also through research students and faculty members sponsoring their research projects. …”
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Contamination Potentials of Household Water Handling and Storage Practices in Kirundo Subcounty, Kisoro District, Uganda by Alexander, Agensi, Julius, Tibyangye, Andrew, Tamale, Ezera, Agwu, Christine, Amongi

“…*e overall results indicated that there is a strong linkage between microbiological water quality and water source sanitation; hence, the protected water source was safer than unprotected water sources. …”
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Participatory Budgeting in Local Governments:The case of kabale district local government, uganda by Eton, Marus, Perpetua, Arinaitwe, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Arthur, Sunday, Labson, Turyamushanga

“…Lastly, the local government should consider allocating some funds to facilitate the operations of the office in charge of citizens’ complaints.…”
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Fiscal Decentralisation and Services Delivery in Mbarara Central Market. by Ainembabazi, Blair

“…On the availability and quality of services provided to the market vendors, respondents reported that the local government allocates funds towards improving sanitation facilities, security guards in the markets, and public health initiatives. …”
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Evaluation of Organic Pesticides for Pest Control in Cabbages (Brassica Oleracea). by Tubenawe, Ignatious

“…Tobacco+wood ash extracts had the best yield weight, Leaf biomass, root biomass, and benefit-cost ratio and this could be because of the combined effect of active ingredients (nicotine and calcium carbonate) that reduced the pests, and weeds and hence increased the yields.…”
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Investigation of the Effect of Grout Viscosity on The Bearing Capacity of Sandy Soil. by Oriokot, William

“…The equation can be used in grouting works to determine the CBR value of soil at a certain W/C of grout, hence relating to the expected bearing capacity of soil.…”
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Upgrading of Rwakiseta Road from Gravel to a Double Surface Bituminous Road. by Akanyijuka, Baram

“…From the results obtained, the Average Daily Traffic was 200 Vehicles/day, Motorcycles taking up the greatest percentage of traffic (45%), the subgrade at section at different sections was averagely found unsuitable having a CBR of 28%, and most of the curves were substandard having a radius of less than 100m. A trapezoidal channel section, culverts were designed to cater for drainage. …”
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Challenges in the Implementation of Fiscal Decentralization and It’s Effects on the Health Sector in Uganda by George Stanley, Kinyata, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The article recommends the review of the fiscal decentralization Act to empower local governments in resource mobilization and in decision making regarding funds from the central government.…”
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Analgesic Appraisal of Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae) Leaf Extracts Used in Management of Oral Lesion Pain in HIV/AIDS Patients in Rodents by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Ahmed, Adebowale Adedeji, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…Both aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves of Bidens pilosa produced statistically significant dose dependent inhibition of acetic acid induced pain, non dose dependent pain reduction in formalin induced pain, (p < 0.05; student t-test) and non dose dependent tail withdrawal pattern (p < 0.05, Multivariate ANOVA test). Hence, we conclude that extracts of Bidens pilosa have an analgesic basis for their local use in treatment of oral lesions associated pain in HIV/AIDS patients in South-Western Uganda.…”
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THE EFFECT OF BORROWER’S CAPACITY TO PAY ON LOAN REPAYMENT IN UGANDA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC by moses Agaba

“…Results for the study objective revealed that SACCOS started giving less loans in comparison to what they applied for (M=4.05, SD=1.256) and closed very early during covid-19 pandemic (M=3.73, SD=1.378) all of which affected the borrowers capacity to repay loans, consequences that drive SACCO members into loan repayment failure (M=4.70, SD=.459) and loss of savings leading to absolute poverty(M=4.56, SD=.600) were the major factors that determined the borrower’s credit on loan repayment during covid-19 pandemic. …”
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Antibacterial Properties of Phytochemicals Isolated from Leaves of Alstonia boonei and Aerial Parts of Ipomoea cairica. by Gumula, Ivan, Kyarimpa, Christine, Nanyonga, Sarah Kiwanuka, Kwesiga, George, Busulwa, George, Opio, Boniface, Heydenreich, Mathias, Omara, Timothy

“…Trans-fagaramide was identified for the first time in the Alstonia genus while friedelin was identified for the first time in I. cairica. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Methods: In this study a total of 712 DNA samples collected from small ruminants were analyzed for Anaplasmataceae and Anaplasma ovis using the 16S rRNA and MSP4 genes respectively. Infection risk was assessed by location, sex and age of the animals and qGIS® was used to construct spatial maps. …”
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Financial inclusion: Is it a precursor to agricultural commercialization amongst smallholder farmers in Uganda? A comparative analysis between Lango and Buganda sub-regions by Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Mary, Ejang, Sammy, Godfrey Poro

“…This paper recommends that, financial service providers should revise their lending terms downwards to reach smallholder farmers, some of whom lack collateral security to pledge for credit. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Susan Christina, Welburn

“…Methods: In this study a total of 712 DNA samples collected from small ruminants were analyzed for Anaplasmataceae and Anaplasma ovis using the 16S rRNA and MSP4 genes respectively. Infection risk was assessed by location, sex and age of the animals and qGIS® was used to construct spatial maps. …”
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Dispensing antiretrovirals during Covid-19 lockdown: re-discovering community-based ART delivery models in Uganda by Henry, Zakumumpa, Christopher, Tumwine, Kiconco, Milliam, Spicer, Neil

“…District health teams reported leveraging Covid-19 outbreak response funding to deliver ART refills to homesteads in rural communities. …”
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Governance and Poverty Eradication Policy Performance During the NRM Administration in Uganda 1986 – 2020. by Mucunguzi, Abel, Katabaazi, Anny Bwengye

“…However, despite the above elaborate classification of the causes of poverty in Uganda and the enactment of numerous anti-poverty policies, less effort has been expended in analyzing why the poverty situation in Uganda has not significantly changed since the NRM administration. …”
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Governance and poverty eradication policy performance during the NRM1 Administration in Uganda 1986 – 2020 by Mucunguzi, Abel, Bwengye, Katabaazi Anny

“…However, despite the above elaborate classification of the causes of poverty in Uganda and the enactment of numerous anti poverty policies, less effort has been expended in analyzing why the poverty situation in Uganda has not significantly changed since the NRM administration. …”
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Access of Women to Higher Education in Uganda: An Analysis of Inequalities, Barriers and Determinants by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…Lower status within the family structure, lower perceived social value, exacerbated by general economic constraints and inadequate educational structures make girls' education, particularly higher education, appear less profitable than that of boys. This obscures the indirect benefits that families and society would reap from higher rates of female participation in education.…”
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Assessing Factors Contributing to Diarhoea Among Children Under Five Years in Kasese Municipal Council, Kasese District by Stephen, Bagonza

“…Results: All 375 study respondents were reached, hence the study achieved a response rate of a. implying that all the women who were presumed to have knowledge about diarrhea among children under 5 years were reached. (75%) of the respondents agreed that lack of knowledge about diarrhea has led to the spread of the disease among children under five years old, while 55.4% of the respondents agreed that the lack of provision of health services in Kasese Municipality has led to the spread of 'Diarrhoea. …”
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Inaugural Lecture by Kabale University

“…He served a Senior Consultant for EU -funded projects in Uganda, did an assessment for USAID’s Multiparty Support Project in Uganda, Mid-term assessment of DGF’s support for Civil Society, Team Leader for UNDP’s support to the Parliament of Uganda (establishment of its own TV and Radio); and is regularly consulted by the Ministry of Local Government and other Ministries and MDAs. …”
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