The Effect of Exfoliated Vermiculite on the Drying Shrinkage of Cement-Sand Mortar. by Akello, Lydia

“…Whereas there are already existing conventional admixtures used to prevent plaster cracking, and rectify cracks after walls have been plastered, this research was aimed at using Exfoliated Vermiculite as a new admixture in plaster with less draw backs and more adhesiveness to the wall. It was so much evident through the tests that drying shrinkage of normal plaster reduced by 50% at 4% optimum of Exfoliated Vermiculite. …”
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A Secure Application for Information Sharing i n Organizations: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government by Ivan, Niyonzima, Godfrey, Omoda Onyait

“…Information shared is exposed to threats of confidentiality, integrity and availability needed for decision making in org anizations. A case study was carried out at Kabale District local Government where interviews and questionnaires were administered to purposively selected elements of the study. …”
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The Experiences and Challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities Compared. by Ocan, Johnson, Eton, Marus, Akena, Francis Adyanga, Ayiga, Natal

“…Contribution: In terms of contribution, this research will improve scholarly writing and publication abilities, in addition to increasing the identity of doctoral education in Uganda. Evidently, there is no substantial work exploring the difficulties and challenges faced by PhD students in Uganda. …”
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Effect of Training on Employee and Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO in Kabale Municipality. by Masiko, Francis

“…The study aspired to inform evidence-based policy decisions that can foster a more proficient and responsive workforce, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of local government operations.…”
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Internal Control and Budget Implementation in Kabale District Uganda by Eton, Marus, Caroline Murezi, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…Though there appeared to be evidence of operating surplus budgets, the time when such budgets were passed remain in obscure to a number of concerned citizens. …”
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Impact of Soil Erosion on Agricultural Production in Muramba Sub - County Kisoro District. by Ndagijimana ,Vallence

“…The research objectives included establishing the evident forms of soil erosion in the sub-county, the main causes of soil erosion in the sub-county, and ways in which soil erosion affects agricultural production in the area. …”
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Post Covid-19 Strategies and Pupils' Academic Performance in Rubuguri Town Council Kisoro District. by Twesigye, Posiano

“…Overall, this study contributed to the growing body of knowledge on post-pandemic education and informed evidence-based decision-making for educational stakeholders in Rubuguri Town Council, Kisoro District, and beyond.…”
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Financial Development and Economic Growth in Uganda. by Kansiime, Lucky

“…The diagnostic tests showed no significant evidence of heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, or instability in the regression model. …”
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Discovery and re-use of scholarly literature:Citing, reference management and collaboration tools by Kabale University

“…Understand the concept of citing a copyrighted work in relation to plagiarism, become familiar with commonly used citation styles, know why, when and how to cite. Use citation styles in office operation in Microsoft word and Google documents and become familiar with reference management tools. …”
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The Role of Public Libraries in Promoting Digital Literacy for Community Empowerment in Western Uganda. by Rwotolonya, Sarah Kakuru

“…Digital literacy has become a concern in this era that is characterized by heavy dependence on the usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). To evidence this, in Uganda, 36% of the non-internet users are digitally illiterate, and the digital literacy index is still low at 20%. …”
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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 from null hypothesis testing on the item was rejected indicating borrowers capacity(.040), thus the study concluded that there is evidence to suggest that the distribution of the mean score of each of the variable is not the same across the ability of the borrower to repay the borrowed loan. …”
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Management Style and Employee Turnover Among Sales Representatives of Airtel Uganda Ltd Kabale Branch. by Yiga, Andrew John

“…The study contributes empirical evidence to the ongoing discussion about management styles and employee turnover among sales representatives at Airtel Uganda Ltd. …”
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Influence of Community-Based Interventions on Routine Immunization Uptake among Children Under Five Years in Ntungamo District-Uganda by Topher, Byamukama, Margaret, Keraka, Eliphas, Gitonga

“…Evidence of the effectiveness of community-based interventions in improving immunization coverage in populations of low coverage is limited. …”
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Post Graduate Students Handbook by Kabale University

“…The handbook explains why you should pursue postgraduate education at Kabale University. …”
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Assessing Utilization of Information Access Tools in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of National Teachers College Kabale. by Arimpwera, Phiona

“…The study findings revealed that different types of information access tools were used at National Teachers College Kabale and they include among others catalogues, indexes, abstracts, classification schemes, bibliographies, search engines and subject directories. It was evident that difficulty in locating library materials for quicker information search was the major challenge faced by students in utilizing available information resources at National Teachers College Kabale followed by inadequate ICT Literacy Skills. …”
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Record Keeping and Financial Performance of Small-Scale Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Tumwebaze, Editor

“…The study used a descriptive research design and data was collected using interviews, documentary evidence, and questionnaires. The study findings on record-keeping practices in small-scale enterprises in Kabala Municipality were; records creation, control storage and access, retention and disposal procedures, and destruction and/or deletion. …”
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Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Kashare Sub-County, Mbarara District. by Agaba, Richard

“…Regarding the impact on crop yields and food security, 42.9% of respondents reported a reduction in maize yields as the main consequence, while 9.5% noted declines in other crops like sweet potatoes. …”
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Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani...[et al]

“…Evidence from high-income settings suggests that gardening is associated with reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress. …”
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Effects of B-Blockers on the Sympathetic and Cytokines Storms in Covid-19. by Al-kuraishy, Hayder M., Al-Gareeb, Ali Ismail, Mostafa-Hedeab, Gomaa, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Zirintunda, Gerald, Aslam, Akhmed, Allahyani, Mamdouh, Welburn, Susan Christina, Batiha, Gaber El-Saber

“…In conclusion, b-blockers interrupt this interaction through inhibition of several mediators of CS and SS with prevention development of neural-cytokine loop in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Evidence from this study triggers an idea for future prospective studies to confirm the potential role of b-blockers in the management of Covid-19.…”
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COVID-19-Related Mental Health Burdens: Impact of Educational Level and Relationship Status Among Low-Income Earners of Western Uganda by Lemuel, Ann Monima, Usman, Ibe Michael, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Alghamdi, Saad, Aigbogun, Eric Osamudiamwen, Archibong, Victor, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Kabanyoro, Annet, Ifie, Josiah Eseoghene, Swase, Dominic Terkimbi, Ssempijja, Fred, Ayuba, John Tabakwot, Matama, Kevin, Onohuean, Hope, Kembabazi, Stellamaris, Henry, Rachael, Odoma, Said, Yusuf, Helen, Afodun, Adam Moyosore, Assaggaf, Hamza M., Kairania, Emmanuel, Aslam, Akhmed, Okon, Owoisinke, Batiha, Gaber El-Saber, Welburn, Susan Christina

“…Singleness in this study had a negative correlation with awareness of mental health care, anger, and depression (r2 = 1.9, 0.8, and 0.3%, respectively), and a positive correlation with anxiety (r2 = 3.9%). Conclusion: It is evident that education and relationship status influenced awareness on mental health care and mental health state among low-income earners in Western Uganda during the first COVID-19 lockdown. …”
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