Publications

Okello-Uma Ipolto · P. Nassanga · D. Ongeng

comAbstractUniversities are mandated to conduct research on community development challenges, including nutrition challenges, and provide results for uptake. Research in universities is largely conducted as part of student training and the…

RUF-39335 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

A.A. Hamdon, · E.D.A. Kalthoum,

The aim of this investigation was to assess the impact of human practices on environmental degradation and desertification in Alfula locality in West Kordofan, Sudan. The data used in this study were collected through focus group discussio…

RUF-39334 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

J.G. Agea · S. Akello · H. Sseguya · N. Turyahabwe

Effective restoration of watersheds relies on several factors including quality of information shared and its sharing mechanism. Quality of information is critical in the restoration of common pool resources such as watersheds in most part…

RUF-39331 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

F. Anyemedu · C.M. Kasanziki

The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a State owned public company. This company is however unable to supply water to all households. Consequently, the non-serv…

RUF-39330 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

M. Agena · D. M. Amitu · F. Otto

This paper introduces a contextual model for adopting Social Collaborative e-Learning (SoCeL) in institutions of higher learning. It is based on a study that was conducted in two universities in Uganda to provide a better understanding of …

RUF-39329 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

I. Minde

The landscape of development on the African continent is fast changing. There are many more educated Africans in various disciplines today than it were three decades ago. New problems have also emerged that need locally sourced solutions. …

RUF-39327 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

S. W. Kalule · J. Mugonya · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi

Although pig farming can accelerate Uganda’s economic development, the value chain is undeveloped with poorly organized informal markets. Buyers take advantage of farmers paying low prices, pointing to the poor quality of pigs and pork. Fa…

RUF-39326 2021 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2021

M. A. Abdelmawla · M. Muna Elhag

Science, Technology and Innovations (STI) play a critical role in each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Despite several STI initiatives to ensure achievement of the 5th Sustainable Development goal on gender equality, the partic…

RUF-39318 2020 CC BY 4.0 5 Jul 2021

Deborah Alio · J. Byakika-Tusiime · J. P. Masette Masaba · S. Matekha

Background: ART failure is a growing public health problem and a major threat to the progress of HIV/AIDS control. In Uganda however, little is documented on treatment outcomes and their associated factors among individuals on second line …

RUF-39315 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2021

E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa

A study was conducted to assess the effects of common carp and the African catfish on growth and reproduction of the native tilapia Oreochromis shiranus in Malawi. The study was done from 1 May to 1 October 2018 at the National Aquaculture…

RUF-39311 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2021

E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa

As the common carp Cyprinus carpio and African catfish Clarias gariepinus affect biotic assemblages in aquatic ecosystems through their benthivory, their introduction has been considered an environmental concern. We compare the effects of …

RUF-39310 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2021

T. N. Gondwe, · D. Kassam · A.H.N. Mtethiwa · D. Sikawa +1 more

The study was undertaken to determine the interactive effect of water temperature and salinity on yolk absorption rate, growth and survival of C. gariepinus larvae. Fertilized eggs, from broodstock reared for commercial seed production wer…

RUF-39309 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021

R. Agaba · I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema · P. Gibson +7 more

The cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora Koch) is an economically important pest, whose feeding effects cause stunting, delayed flower initiation and yield reduction in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). Host plant resistance offers an alternat…

RUF-39308 2021 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021

W. Kadewa · D. Kassam · R. Ssenfuma · J. Valeta

The study assessed the interactive effect of water temperature and nitrate fertilizers on growth, survival, and hatching success of eggs, embryos and larvae of African catfish Clarias gariepinus. 100 fertilized eggs of C. gariepinus were i…

RUF-39306 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021

R. Chikowo · J. Chipomho · S Mabasa · A. B. Mashingaidze +2 more

Labour bottlenecks and multiple operations at the start of a cropping season often result in inadequate early weed control and subsequent poor crop performance. Therefore, there is a need to establish management practices that provide the …

RUF-39302 2021 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021

S. Chikuta · T. Choga · V. O. Gwatidzo · Gabriel Karubanga +4 more

Late blight is caused by Phytopthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary which establishes quickly in Solanum esculentum L. (tomato); as a result, it makes the pathogen one of the most devastating plant diseases across the world. )e control of late …

RUF-39298 2021 CC BY 4.0 15 Jun 2021

H. Abrha · N. M. Adem · A. Berhe · Birhane Emiru +9 more

The establishment of grazing exclosures is widely practiced to restore degraded agricultural lands and forests. Here, we evaluated the potential of grazing exclosures to contribute to the “4 per 1000” initiative by analyzing the changes in…

RUF-39294 2021 CC BY 4.0 15 Jun 2021

G. O. Abong · D. C. Kilalo · A. W. Mwang’ombe · M. W. Okoth +1 more

Cassava roots, millet and cowpea leaves have short storage life thus the need for simple post-harvest handling and storage protocol to ensure prolonged availability to fully contribute toward food and nutrition security, a major challenge …

RUF-39290 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2021

A. J. Atapattu · Sylvanus Mensah · S. P. Nissanka · S. A. S. T. Raveendra +1 more

Agroforestry systems are alternative solutions for production and management of agricultural systems which may improve soil quality. In this study, we evaluated the potential of coconut Cocos nuciferabased Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) sy…

RUF-39288 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2021

H. Abrha · N. M. Adem · A. Berhe · Birhane Emiru +8 more

Grazing exclosures have been promoted as an effective and low-cost land management strategy to recover vegetation and associated functions in degraded landscapes in the tropics. While grazing exclosures can be important reservoirs of biodi…

RUF-39283 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2021

M. M. Mwatu · K. N. Ondimu · C. W. Recha

Aims: This study tried to investigate the extent of knowledge co-production between indigenous farmers and agricultural extension in dry lands. Study Design: The study adopted survey research design where both qualitative and quantitative …

RUF-39270 2020 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2021

B. K. Kirui · E. O. Obura · G. O. Obwoyere · M. O. Ogoma +1 more

Lake Turkana fishery consists of seven endemic and 12 commercially exploited species and is the second largest producer of freshwater fish in Kenya. It supports livelihoods of approx. 300,000 people locally. The lake is managed by beach ma…

RUF-39266 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2021

P. K. Biama · A. K. Faraj · R. W. Kuruma · C. M. Mutungi +1 more

Protein sources in the diet of people living in semi-arid land of Kenya are lacking and if available it is costly to them. In terms of safe food and a healthy food supply, cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata.) are a significant source of protein, c…

RUF-39257 2020 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2021

B. K. Kirui · E.K. Maranga · L. A. Ndalilo

Riparian forests ecosystems play significant role in biodiversity conservation and provision of ecosystem goods and services which support local livelihoods. However, riparian ecosystems are threatened by degradation attributed to anthropo…

RUF-39247 2020 CC BY 4.0 21 Apr 2021

K. Bernard · O. Obwoyere · M. Ogoma

Lake Turkana, the world’s largest desert lake, is the second largest producer of freshwater fishery in Kenya. The lake is co-managed by stakeholders’ groups called Beach Management Units (BMUs) in a co-management arrangement with the gover…

RUF-39244 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Apr 2021