Lycopene improves on basic hematological and immunological parameters in diabetes mellitus by Ejike, Daniel Eze, Adam Moyosore, Afodun, Josephine, Kasolo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…The aim of the study was to gain information on basic changes in hematological parameters as markers for safety since anemia as a complication in diabetic chemotherapy has been reported. …”
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Carpolobia lutea methanol root extract reinstates androgenesis and testicular function in cadmium- challenged rats by Ejike, Daniel Eze, Okpa, Precious Nwaka, Igbokwe, Ugochukwu Vincent, Moses, Dele Adams, Karimah, Mohammed Rabiu, Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo

“…Testicular activity of 17 beta- hydrosteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) and serum testosterone, luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormone (LH, FSH) levels were evaluated. Findings indicated that cadmium statistically (p<0.05) lowered testicular 17β-HSD activity and serum testosterone, LH and FSH levels when compared with those of the control group animals. …”
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Etracarpidium Conophorum Extract Exhibits Anti-Fatigue Activity in Rats Via Reduced Protein Catabolism, Increased Antioxidant Status and Delayed Lactate Elevation by Ugochukwu Vincent, Igbokwe, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Moses Dele, Adams, Karimah Mohammed, Rabiu, Iliya, Ezekiel, Prisca Ojochogu, Ajeka, Adam Moyosore, Afodun

“…Sequel to these research findings, it is hypothesized that the anti-weakness effect of T. conophorum might be adduced to delayed increase in lactate and reduction in protein catabolism.…”
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Impact of Interest Rates on Commercial Banks Lending Rates in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Centenary Bank, Kabale-Branch. by Twinamasiko, Conrad

“…The study recommends, that the selected variables are determinant factors bank' son lending interest rate such as bank specific factors deposit rate, bank size, liquidity ratio, profitability ratio and operating costs to total assets ratio, Industry specific factors, market concentration and macroeconomic factors inflation rate to determine lending interest rate in commercial bank at an acceptable level except inflation rate. Based on the findings and conclusions above.…”
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The Impact of Internet on Teaching and Learning of Geography in Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Kato Brian

“…Data collection was done using questionnaires and interview guide. Findings of this study established that the intensive use of internet and the process-oriented learning environment supported the development of students’ expertise in internet and enhanced students’ in critical thinking skills, teacher and student intervention and increase students’ learning motivation. …”
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Covid-19 And Performance of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District, Uganda. by Karungi, Molly

“…Data collection was done using questionnaires and interview guide, and was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences that generated descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. Findings revealed that there were potential issues with the quality, accessibility or availability of health services provided to beneficiaries, as a significant proportion of respondents disagreed that adequate health services were provided. …”
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Electronic Recordkeeping and School Management Processes: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Luwero District. by Mugisha, David

“…Data was analysed using SPSS version 21.From the study findings, there was a relationship between e-record keeping and school management processes. …”
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Sustainability of Paddy Rice Farming in the Conservation of Birds in Uganda Amidst a Growing Expansion of the Rice farming Industry. by Sarah, Nachuha, Twagiramaria, Fortunate

“…Kibimba and Doho rice rich schemes have been under rice cultivation for almost 5 decades while Lukaya rice fields are hardly a decade old. The findings are contrary to the hypothesis; most probably because rice fields are artificial habitats that are attractive to water birds only when there are farming activities going on. …”
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Factors Associated with Male Partner Support During Pregnancy and Child Birth in Kabale District. by Niwarinda, Denesi

“…Quantitative data generated from the field was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in frequencies and percentages, and logistics regression was used to trace the associations between study variables and male partner support during pregnancy and child birth at 0.05 level of significance. Results: The main findings of the study indicate that 216/318 (68%) had low male partner support during pregnancy and child birth and only 102(32%) had high male partner support during pregnancy and child birth. …”
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Factors Associated with Male Partner Support During Pregnancy and Child Birth in Kabale District. by Niwarinda, Denesi

“…Quantitative data generated from the field was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in frequencies and percentages, and logistics regression was used to trace the associations between study variables and male partner support during pregnancy and child birth at 0.05 level of significance. Results: The main findings of the study indicate that 216/318 (68%) had low male partner support during pregnancy and child birth and only 102(32%) had high male partner support during pregnancy and child birth. …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…The challenges faced by people living near the National Parks were limited livelihood alternatives, increased competition on other development initiatives, inadequate innovation and human capital, crop animal raiding, prostitution and lack of mass education on conservation.The possible solutions to the challenges faced by communities near Mgahinga National park were community`s involvement in conservation activities, community-based natural resource management, ensuring environmental sustainability, practical field-based monitoring of illegal activities, use of wildlife friendly products and implementation of policies. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that there should be mass education on conservation to local communities in Muramba sub-county Kisoro district to ease conservation. …”
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The Effect of Total Quality Management on The Performance of The Banking Industry in Uganda: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Ndyamuhaki, Ronald

“…The target population of the study consisted of 48 staff among the Centenary Bank in Kabale Municipality. The findings reveal that TQM practices (Culture (focus on quality), Continuous process improvement, Training and Education, Top Management Commitment, and Teams (Employee Commitment) have been adopted in the firms but at varying degrees. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake and Sustainable Use of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Bubaare Micro-Catchment, Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Willbroad, Byamukama, Ssemakula, E, Kalibwani, R

“…In Uganda, this has been attributed to poor land use practices with inadequate SWC measures and persistent nutrient mining of the soils with little or no replenishment. …”
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Employees Team Work and Performance of Organizations in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Akansasira, Mathius

“…Lastly, that the study revealed that the factors affecting employee performance as motivation, repertoire, technology, feed back, goal clarity and knowledge of structure. The study findings concluded showing the benefits of employee teamwork of organization in Kabale district include; team exists to achieve a shred goal, boundedness means the team has an identifiable membership, members of group usually do not take responsibility for any result other than their own, productivity, satisfaction and individual well being is achieved, organizations can be successful if they use all of their human resource capacity, compensation can be removed as an obstacle to effective teamwork.…”
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Significance of Microfinance Institutions on the Economic Development of Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kihanga Mparo SACCO. by Katungi, Robert

“…The objectives of the study were to examine the services provided by Kihanga Mparo SACCO to its members, the effect of Kihanga Mparo SACCO on economic development, and the challenges faced by Kihanga Mparo SACCO on economic development, a case study design was used and a sample size of 40 respondents was used, purposive sampling technique and simple random sampling were used to collect data and data was collected using questionnaires and interviews from the field. From the study findings on services provided by Kihanga Mparo SACCO to its members, the responses were got from the statements which included savings services, opening and running of savings accounts, terms of interest on savings and credit services terms, the study results on effects of Kihanga Mparo SACCO on economic development also showed that the responses were got on increased income among the members, women empowerment through owning their independent accounts and savings, provision of agricultural loans which leads to increased food security, the SACCO has provided employment opportunities to many people, It has improved peoples standards of living by providing loans to their clients and provides financial advice on resource allocation through making follow-up activities to the borrowers and the study results further indicated that the responses were also got on challenges faced by Kihanga Mparo SACCO on economic development on the statements; poor infrastructure, dependency syndrome, fear of collateral being auctioned, loan defaulters, poor government policy on sacco s, embezzlement by managers and poor officers and poor service delivery due to poor IT. …”
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The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in HIV/AIDS Prevention in Rwamucucu Sub-County Rukiga District. by Owembabazi, Rabecca

“…A cross-sectional study design was used in the study across I 00 respondents from the Rwamucucu sub-county Rukiga district. The findings revealed that female respondents were highly represented in the study 56% and faith-based organizations were found to be providing welfare services which was represented by 42% of the respondents, the major challenge faced by faith-based organizations was inadequate funding was represented by 47% and the possible strategy was government support which was represented by 35% of the respondents. …”
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Remedial Education and Academic Performance in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Kashambya Sub-County in Rukiga District. by Twesigye, Glorious

“…It was guided by three specific objectives that included; Investigating the contributions of remedial teaching towards pupils' academic performance, Finding om the forms of remedial teaching applied in Kashambya Sub County, and Determining the relationship between remedial teaching and academic performance of pupils in Kashambya sub county. …”
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Effect of Presoaking Methods to Break Seed Dormancy in Indigenous Purple Passion Fruits. by Abaho, Darius

“…There were significant differences in germination percentage among treated seed samples with a p-value greater than 0.05 (one¬way ANOV A). Based on the findings, the three methods tested in the study i.e. using citric acid, use of sucrose solution, and hot water proved very effective methods of breaking seed dormancy of passion fruits. …”
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Effect of Board Accountability on Financial Performance of Selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarongo, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Sunday, Arthur, Sekiwu, Denis

“…Jaffrey’s Amazing Statistical Program (JASP) version 0.17.2.0 was used to implement SEM. The findings of the study were: The effect of board accountability (BAC) on financial performance was found to have a negative effect ( = -0.908), implying that the data failed to support the direct relationship between BAC and FiP, thus not supporting H01, Therefore the study concludes that SACCOS will do less well financially the more its board assumes accountability for the company's decisions and communicates them openly to stakeholders. …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…Poor agricultural productivity emerged as a key consequence of climate change, impacting both local livelihoods and the national economy through rising food prices and economic instability. The findings highlighted adaptive measures such as changing crop varieties adopted by farmers in response to climate challenges in the Rukungiri district. …”
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