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Adoption of climate smart technologies by selected smallholder farmers of kigorobya and buseruka sub counties in Hoima district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09)The study sought to investigate the adoption of climate smart technologies among selected smallholder farmers in Buseruka and Kigorobya sub-counties in Hoima district. The study had three objectives; evaluating the impacts ... -
Africa Children Mission’s School Feeding Program, and scholastic achievement of pupils in primary school Kakooge Sub County
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Africa Children‘s Mission has been running a School Feeding program in Kakooge sub county Nakasongola district for over 10 years yet results from the last 2 PLE revealed a growing decline among the schools where the program ... -
Analysis of extrinsic and intrinsic factors affecting the adoption of biogas technology in the Mbarara district in Western Uganda: a case study of the Mbarara district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This study concentrated on the extrinsic and intrinsic factors on the adoption of biogas Technology following the fact that, Despite the enormous advantages, existing policies and abundant biogas sources, biogas energy ... -
Assessing factors that contribute to urban crime among youths in Uganda: case study Wakiso municipality, Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study sought to assess factors that contribute to urban crime among youth in Uganda: A case of Wakiso municipality, Wakiso district of Uganda. Accordingly a number of objectives were examined, that is, to evaluate ... -
Assessing farmers’ adoption of agro forestry on customary land
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This work was conducted to assess the farmer‟s adoption of agro forestry on customary land a case of Orom Sub-County-Kitgum District. Agro forestry is a major sustainable land use that can deliver multiple contributions ... -
Assessing perceptions associated with agrochemical use on food production among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District :
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08)The study was conducted to examine the perceptions associated with use of agrochemicals on food production in Kibiga Sub-County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the farmers’ knowledge, ... -
Assessing the contribution of backyard gardening to food availability
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Abstract The study assessed the contribution of backyard gardening towards food availability in Nabigasa Sub County. The purpose of the study was to evaluate if backyard gardening has had any positive contribution ... -
Assessing the effect of Bambara nuts production on food security in Buikwe district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02)The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of Bambara nuts production on food security in Buikwe district using a case study of Nyenga Sub County. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
Assessing the effect of data utilization on organizational decision making in Lubaga hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-02)Comprehensive and reliable information is the foundation of decision making across all health system building blocks and is essential for health system policy development and implementation, governance and regulation, ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation in contract management: case study feeder road construction in Kaberamaido district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)In Africa many projects fail not for lack of commitment in investment on infrastructure but because of not keeping track of whether benefits generated impact positive changes in societies. For instance, road infrastructure ... -
Assessment of community participation in waste management: case study Katabi town council, Wakiso district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Globally, communities in both urban and rural areas are seriously facing the problems of waste management in term of collection, transportation and disposal. This is due to low community’s participation in developing ... -
An assessment of food availability and access at household level in Busongora county north, Kasese district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This study was about food availability and access at household level in Busongora County North, Kasese District; evaluating the relationship between household participation in agriculture and food availability and ... -
Assessment of treatment outcomes and their predictors among tuberculosis patients in the directly observed treatment short course strategy; case study: Mpigi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)The WHO’s 194 Member States endorsed the End TB strategy during the 2014 World Health Assembly for the period 2016–2035. To achieve the targets starting 2020, the Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) ... -
Assessment of utilization of wild edible plants and their contribution to the livelihoods of rural communities; case study: Koro sub-county, Omoro district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Wild edible plants are important food supplements which reduce vulnerability to food insecurity especially in times of food shortage in Uganda. However, limited information is available on knowledge and their use in ... -
An assessment of wetland ecosystem degradation in Bussi Island Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08)The study assessed wetland ecosystem degradation in Bussi Island Wakiso district. Specifically the study assessed people’s knowledge of wetland ecosystem conservation in Bussi islands and investigated people’s beliefs ... -
Characterization of the poultry production system among the smallholder farmers in Pader district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-07)The study set to characterize the poultry production system among smallholder farmers in Pader with focus on the management practices employed by farmers, social economic contributions enjoyed, major challenges faced and ... -
Contribution of Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bag technology in monitoring post-harvest loss trends & reduction in maize production.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)This study sought to investigate the contribution of Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bag technology to monitoring post-harvest loss trends and post-harvest reduction in maize production using a case of Dokolo district. ... -
Contribution of Youth Livelihood Program towards employment creation among the youths in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Despite the government’s efforts to increase people’s incomes through various programs, youth in Uganda are still faced with unemployment. This prompted a study into examining contribution of youth livelihood program towards ... -
The determinants of fish exports in Uganda (1997-2012)
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-10)This study was sought to examine the determinants of fish exports in Uganda by utilizing the time series data collected for a period of 1997-2012 in which formal fish exports of Uganda showed a considerably stable ... -
Determination of insecticidal and seed protective properties of pawpaw extracts against bean weevils (acanthoscelides obtectus) in storage
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09)The study was an experiment carried out at the Nutrition and Bio-analytical laboratory at NaCRRI, Uganda from November 2016 to October 2017. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of pawpaw leaf powder ...
