Obstetric red cell transfusion in a high-volume tertiary hospital: a retrospective cohort study by Eileen Lew, Karuna Mary Lional, Shephali Tagore

“…Conclusion: The incidence of red cell transfusion was 3.2% in a multiethnic obstetric population. Patient blood management strategies should focus on optimising antenatal anaemia, reducing blood loss during delivery and eliminating inappropriate transfusion.…”
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Concrete Production and Curing with Recycled Wastewater: A Review on the Current State of Knowledge and Practice by Tobby Michael, Agwe, Tibenderana, Philip, Twesigye-Omwe, Moses N, Abdulkadir, Sholagberu Taofeeq

“…The problem is worsened day by day by prolonged drought, unchecked discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater to the freshwater reservoirs and lack of proper water quality control measures and management. Many initiatives such as Zero Liquid Discharge of industrial wastewater into freshwater bodies such as reservoirs, lakes, and ponds, and the use of recycled wastewater for irrigation and domestic purposes have started to be embraced as measures to put a check on the fast-depleting freshwater resources for sustainable socio-economic development. …”
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Residential Density and Illegal Waste Dumping In Cities by Mahamba C, and Ruhiiga TM

“…The objectives were to characterize waste in the context of class, volume, source and distance, to anal- yse location and waste volume in relation to residential areas and, to generate management lessons for Sub-Sahara Africa. Methods: Primary data was collected through field observation and measurement was input into multiple linear regression and correla- tion using the SPSS™ programme. …”
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The Impacts of Revenue Sharing on The Development of Buhoma Community in Kanungu District. by Kato, Jacob

“…The study focused on the effects of revenue sharing programme towards the development of communities neighboring Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a case study of Buhoma community.It was set to; assess the impact of revenue sharing on development of residents neighboring Bwindi National park, find out challenges faced by people neighboring Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and assess the community based natural resource management strategy in place at Buhoma community. Both questionnaires and interview guide were key instruments for this research This study used a descriptive research design which utilized qualitative analysis. …”
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Records Utilization and Service Delivery in The Central Registry at Kabale District Local Government. by Namanya, Ovet

“…The findings from the study revealed that there are challenges faced in the Utilization of records at the Central Registry at Kabale District Local Government such as high relative humidity, abuse, mishandling, and lack of enough funds to support the management of records. The findings from the study revealed that there is still hope and records deterioration at the Central Registry at Kabale District Local Government can be controlled through the application of, the use of acid-free equipment and papers. …”
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Effect of Covid-19 on the Performance of Selected Hotels in Mbarara City. by Mukama, Gad

“…Using a questionnaire research instrument, data was collected from 87 respondents that included the hotel managers and selected workers of Triangle Hotel, Luongo Hotel, Jameson, Agip, and San Diego. …”
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Credit Policies and Business Success on Small Scale Business in Kabale District Hakashenyi SACCO. by Agaba, Peter

“…It is recommended that government should promote group loans owned and managed by women because experience across different developed markets has shown that women have a better repayment record and yield a higher cross sell ratio for financial institutions. …”
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The Saving Culture and Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Mbarara City Counci: A Case Study of Selected Businesses in Mbarara Central Market. by Namanda, Mary Patience

“…The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the effect of savings in the form of cash on the performance of smallscale enterprises, to establish the effect of savings in the form of inventory on the performance of small scale enterprise, and to establish the effect of debtors' management on the performance of small scale enterprise. …”
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Mobile Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank Rukungiri Branch. by Kinembabazi, Cynthia

“…The study results on different technologies used to improve the financial performance of commercial banks, the respondents mentioned the use of the internet as a medium and mobile as the most common technologies used by Stanbic bank, the study went ahead to find the effect of mobile banking on service delivery to customers of commercial banks, the highest number of respondents mentioned that this platform allows customers to carry out transactions such as payment for goods and services, and payment of utility bills and the lowest number of respondents stated that transactions can simultaneously enhance the outreach of financial services and the study continued to find out the determinants of financial performance of commercial banks, the highest number of respondents mentioned capital adequacy, the lowest number of respondents mentioned liquidity management. The study recommended that mobile payment service providers should pay attention to improving the quality of services they provide that is, increasing the bandwidth so as to facilitate speed and advanced hardware installations as mobile payment methods appear to improve economic welfare and the banks should pay special attention to convenience by providing the customers with electronic banking service at points which can easily be accessible. …”
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The Saving Culture and Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Mbarara City Council: A Case Study of Selected Businesses in Mbarara Central Market. by Namanda, Mary Patience

“…The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the effect of savings in the form of cash on the performance of small-scale enterprises, to establish the effect of savings in the form of inventory on the performance of small I scale enterprises, and to establish the effect of debtors' management on the performance of small scale enterprise. …”
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Information Access and Promotion of Human Rights: A Case Study of High Court Kabale Municipality. by Akwasiibwe, Bonitah

“…The study recommended that there should be use of better methods of choosing information resources so that the promotion of human rights can be observed and managed, and the relevant authority should be perceived the legal persons to release the content that contains enough information to the responsible users when needed and there should be clear laws which stipulate the content of the information stored, must be publicized and made easily accessible for promotion of human rights.…”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…Overall, this research contributes to the existing literature on the relationship between fuel price fluctuations and SME financial performance, offering insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and SMEs on managing fuel price volatility and sustaining long-term growth and profitability in the agricultural sector of Kagadi Town Council.…”
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Effect of Financial Literacy on the Profitability of Small-Scale Enterprises in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Tugumisirize, Fiona

“…To achieve the objectives, the primary data was gathered by issuing a set of structured questionnaires to a sample population of 133 owners/managers of SSEs that have their own businesses in Rubaare Town Council. …”
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Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara. by Twesigye, Christopher

“…This is exacerbated by inadequate knowledge and skills among staff who manage the materials.…”
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Effect of Co-Curricular Activities on Academic Performance of Pupils in Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kyobutungi, Brendah

“…Despite these challenges, 66.67% of teachers reported that co-curricular activities positively impact academic performance by enhancing time management skills, reducing stress, and fostering greater engagement in studies, while 13.33% perceived a negative impact, and 20% saw no significant effect. …”
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Information and Communication Technology on the Performance of SACCOs: A Case Study of Kebison SACCO in Kebisoni Town Council Rukungiri District. by Agaba, Brison

“…The study recommended that SACCOs should offer online services to make it easier for members to engage with the SACCO, leading to increased transactions and sales growth and there should be efficient data management to improve decision-making, reduce errors, and enhance the overall operational efficiency, contributing to increased profitability.…”
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Decentralized Planning, Budgeting and Service Delivery in Local Governments. A Case Study of Health and Education Services in Musanze District, Rwanda. by Samson, Maniragaba

“…The motivation for this study was to investigate key factors related to health and education services delivery particularly in relation to local government planning and budgeting for effective management local government revenues and expenditure on these services. …”
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Monitoring and Evaluation System for Performance Contracts in Nyanza District, Rwanda by Marie Christine, Umurerwa

“…In the context of decentralisation policies in Rwanda and public management challenges, Imihigo contracts were introduced by the Government of Rwanda in 2006 as a form of public performance contract implemented at District level. …”
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Teachers' well-being and performance at government-aided primary schools in Rubanda District's Bubaare Sub-County by Bannet, Karegyeza, Frederick, Ssempala, Phelix, Businge Mbabazi, Olivia Nina, Rugambwa

“…Teachers’ performance management is a continuous process for identifying, evaluating and developing the work performance of teachers, so that the goals and objectives of the schools are more effectively achieved, while at the same time benefiting teachers. …”
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Access of Women to Higher Education in Uganda: An Analysis of Inequalities, Barriers and Determinants by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…The study analyses factors affecting women's access to higher education in Uganda, where women are under-represented at all levels of education, as students, teachers, and managers. This reflects women's low status in Ugandan society. …”
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