Faculty of Agriculture: Recent submissions
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Effects of climate change on Coffee Production in Tanzania
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study, conducted in the Kigoma district of Tanzania, aimed to assess the effects of climate change on coffee production, a critical economic and agricultural activity in the region. Utilizing a sample size of 384 ... -
Evaluating the factors influencing the adoption of improved cassava varieties among smallholder farmers in Kasese District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study evaluated the factors influencing the adoption of improved cassava varieties among smallholder farmers in Maliba Sub County Kasese District. The literatures reviewed indicated that the adoption rate of improved ... -
Assessing the forest cover change and economic values of non-timber forest products: a case study of Kasyoha-Kitomi forest reserve in western Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)The main purpose of this study was to assess the forest cover change and economic values of non-timber forest products around Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve in Western Uganda. Specifically, this study aimed to; (i) ... -
Evaluation of farmers’ awareness levels and coping mechanisms to coffee red blister disease, case study of Mityana district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)A survey was conducted to evaluate farmers’ awareness levels and coping mechanisms to coffee red blister disease in Mityana district. The survey was conducted in five different sub-counties including; Bulera, Kalangaalo, ... -
Assessing the impact of circular economy initiatives on climate change adaptation in agricultural practices among refugees, case study of Imvepi settlement, Terego district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study investigates the impact of Circular Economy Initiatives (CEI) on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in agricultural practices among refugees in Imvepi Settlement, Terego District, Uganda. Refugee populations ... -
Effectiveness of selected botanical plant extracts on managing termites, macrotermes bellicosus
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study assessed the effectiveness of selected plant extracts in managing termites (Macrotermes bellicosus) under laboratory conditions. The study specific objectives included; to identify the phyto chemicals present ... -
Project designing on performance of non-governmental organizations, case study of African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD), Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study examined the relationship between project designing and the performance of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Uganda, with a focus on the African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD). The Systems ... -
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on reproductive health among youths (aged 18-30), case study of Goma Sub-County, Mukono District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted health systems globally, limiting access to essential services, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for youth. This study aimed to assess the level of ... -
Factors affecting the utilization of monitoring and evaluation findings in the implementation of malaria control programs in Uganda, case study of H/C IV in Kira Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study looked at how Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) findings are used in malaria program planning and resource allocation. Key factors that encouraged this use included perceived effectiveness of insecticide-treated ... -
Monitoring and evaluation practices on service delivery among TB patients
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)The study covered the effect of MONITORING & EVALUATION PRACTICES ON SERVICE DELIVERY AMONG TB PATIENTS, Case Study of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District Local Government. The following objectives were considered; ... -
Factors affecting measles immunization coverage among children 12-24 months in Cueibet
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)South Sudan is among the countries with the worst health indicators, with 99.2 child deaths per 1,000 live births, and measles, being a contagious disease, is among the causes of child death in the country. The study ... -
Assessment of the socioeconomic factors influencing the adoption of integrated pest management practices among tomato farmers in Amuru district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study assessed the socioeconomic factors influencing adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices among tomato farmers in Amuru District, Uganda. Specifically, it examined the level of adoption of IPM ... -
Assessment of nutrition health information systems and quality reporting in rural Agago District health facilities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Health centres have faced challenges in timely inputting nutrition data into the Nutrition Health Information System, resulting in inconsistent and poor-quality reports. These inconsistencies lead to incomplete and ... -
Effect of human resource training on employee performance in private security companies in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09)The study assessed the contribution of PPPs to quality water transport services focusing on ferry operations by KIS between Bukakata landing site in Masaka district to Luku landing site in Kalangala district. Specific ... -
Livelihood strategies and the conservation of shea butter tree
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-07)This study sought to examine the influence of livelihood strategies towards the conservation of Shea butter tree in Lira Palwo, Agago District. The influence of the changes in livelihood strategies seemed to have a big ... -
Factors associated with treatment outcomes of children with severe acute malnutrition managed on outpatient therapeutic care programs in Gulu district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03)Background: Globally in 2019, over 47 million children under 5 years were wasted of which 14.3 million were severely wasted respectively. Globally, wasting accounts for 4.7% of all deaths of children aged less than 5 ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards hepatitis b prevention among Kisenyi community, Kampala, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10)Hepatitis B is a global health problem and the tenth leading cause of death worldwide. Hepatitis B can cause liver damage, liver cirrhosis, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Despite the increase of hepatitis B prevalence ... -
Factors influencing effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation systems in donor funded projects of Uganda: case study Kiryandongo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)This study investigated the factors influencing the effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation systems in donor funded projects of Uganda using Kiryandongo district as a case. Specifically, the study aimed at determining ... -
Assessing the effect of conservation farming on coffee production in Sheema South Constituency, Sheema District South Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Conservation agriculture (CA) is based on three principles: minimum soil disturbance, maintaining a soil cover through mulching with crop residues or planting cover crops, and practicing crop rotations. CA is practiced in ... -
Effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers in Hoima District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)This study assessed the effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers inHoima District. The specific objectives of this study were: I) To determine the contribution of agricultural extension ...
