Publications

A. Egeru · H. M. A. Elamin · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa +1 more

Traditionally, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have the mandate of undertaking teaching, training and learning; research, innovation and scholarship; and, outreach/community development. Amongst these mandates outreach is often consid…

RUF-38883 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2020

A. Egeru · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa

Globally, several higher education institutions are undergoing reforms to render instructional practices and educational systems more effective in generating the targeted type of graduate. The main stimulus for these reforms is the hypothe…

RUF-38882 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Dec 2020

Evelyn Aguti · E.B. Khonga · H. Makuma-Massa · Judith Nakyobe +2 more

Postgraduate research and training programs are viewed as key operational units at universities that are designed to deliver on the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation. Most of the student scholarships and research support…

RUF-38878 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Dec 2020

G. Chemining’wa · M. Kasina · J. Nderitu

Agro-ecology is a transdisciplinary, action oriented, participatory approach to moving food systems towards sustainability. It is grounded in the science of ecology (i.e. the science of how nature works) with its system focus. It is also g…

RUF-38877 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Dec 2020

Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · A. Gidudu · D. A Kuule +3 more

Phenological properties are critical in understanding global environmental change patterns. This study analyzed phenological dynamics in a savannah dominated semi-arid environment of Uganda. We used moderate-resolution imaging spectroradio…

RUF-38874 2020 CC BY 4.0 10 Dec 2020

E. Adipala · M.Paul Nampala · G. Tusiime

The Working Document Series is a serialized (ISSN: 1607-9345 Hard copy; and ISSN: 1993- 8462 e-copy) collection of peer-reviewed scholarly articles that was launched in 2000. It was initially intended to capture proceedings of sub-regional…

RUF-38872 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

F. M. Mwaura

Kenya’s perennial failure to meet its income growth targets and social equity has contributed to high incidence of poverty. In addressing the poverty, the government has initiated some social protection interventions including cash transfe…

RUF-38871 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

J. J. Mbudzya · P.M. Mshenga · N.W. Mungai · V.W. Njuguna

TAGDev is a scholarship program in partnership with MasterCard Foundation and Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). The Program is implemented at Egerton University, Kenya and Gulu University, Uganda. Th…

RUF-38869 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

J. J. Mbudzya · P.M. Mshenga · N.W. Mungai · V.W. Njuguna

Agricultural transformation in developing countries such as Kenya depends on the level of youth involvement in the agricultural sector. The Kenyan government recognizes the potential of the youthful population in agricultural sector develo…

RUF-38868 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

D. Magumba

An International Standardisation procedure for degrees at Universities is proposed. Known and agreed standards for all Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelors, Master and PhD qualifications will guide future education in Universities and institu…

RUF-38866 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

K Hulela · K. Kgosikoma · N. Tselaesele

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the discussion on re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity as stipulated in the Africa Agenda 2063, the Africa We …

RUF-38864 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

E. Chiamti · S. Ekume Etomes · E. L. Molua

This paper examines the challenges faced by female managers in the south west region of Cameroon and the opportunities open to them. Female managers were classified as entrepreneurs/business owners and employees in enterprises. Data were o…

RUF-38861 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

B. C. Abebe · A. D. Adamneh · P. Akoll · S. Drexler +12 more

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are hubs of knowledge generation and innovations to drive community development towards achieving African Aspirations laid down in the AU Agenda 2063. Student centered learning, supported with experient…

RUF-38857 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

M. Adil · M. O. Akello · M. Limbikani · P. Nampala +1 more

The current global labour market in the field of science technology engineering and math (STEM) is for employers to identify versatile graduates who are not only equipped with technical skills, but more importantly with soft skills that wi…

RUF-38843 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020

F. Kasule · S.B. Mukasa · Clever Mukuze · A. W. Mwang’ombe +4 more

The cassava breeding program in Uganda has released many improved cultivars resistant/tolerant to cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD). However, many farmers have continued to use cultivars that are suscepti…

RUF-38835 2020 CC BY 4.0 5 Dec 2020

A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike

There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit …

RUF-38826 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020

A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike

There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit …

RUF-38825 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020

A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike

There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit …

RUF-38824 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020

P. Kibwika · H. Makuma-Massa · V. Manyong · P. Nampala +1 more

The study examined the factors for the successful implementation of bylaws on sustainable crop intensification. The study used the new institutionalism theory to examine the implementation of bylaws in the potato cropping system in southwe…

RUF-38822 2020 CC BY 4.0 6 Nov 2020

Expedit E. Ago · Sylvanus Mensah · F Noulékoun

The importance of terrestrial ecosystems for carbon sequestration and climate regulation is acknowledged globally. However, the underlying structural drivers are still not well un- derstood, particularly across distinct tropical forest eco…

RUF-38817 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2020

S. E. Getachew · Jemal Yousuf Hassen · P. Kibwika · B. B. Obaa

Safety nets in Ethiopia are targeted and delivered in a context in which informal social capital practices also operate. But the role of social relations is largely overlooked in welfare programming. Understanding how social capital is mob…

RUF-38815 2020 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2020

A. Egeru · David Mfitumukiza · S. Nanfuka

Ecosystems provide climate-change adaptation opportunities including ecosystem services, adaptation benefits and livelihood improvement especially for natural resource dependent communities. To contribute to the understanding of location s…

RUF-38812 2020 CC BY 4.0 10 Oct 2020

J. S. Ssentongo

Research and publication are some of the practices that define university work and therefore are part and parcel of the key considerations for promoting university-based academics. Whereas this promotion standard is widely appreciated in v…

RUF-38810 2020 CC BY 4.0 2 Oct 2020

E. Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah

This edition, Volume 17 Issue 1, captures papers presented during the Sixth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial conference, held in Nairobi in October 2018, under the theme “Aligning African Universities to Accelerate Attai…

RUF-38807 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2020

A.E. Assogbadjo · Justin A. Atanasso · Kangbéni Dimobe · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more

Biotic and abiotic drivers of seedling establishment and survival are fundamental not only for elucidating processes occurring at plant early life stages, but also for assisting species natural regeneration. Keystone, multipurpose and econ…

RUF-38800 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020