Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing pig production and marketing for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda D. Mutetikka · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello +2 more Pig production is suited to smallholder production because pigs have unique characteristics such as faster growth rates, ability to be kept on small pieces of land, high multiplication rates, ability to feed on many feedstuffs, and pig pro… RUF-38480 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Use of Information Communication Technologies in Conservation Agriculture Knowledge Pathways Among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos and Laikipia Counties, Kenya J.C. Achora The low integration of emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agricultural knowledge systems is a challenge to the timely provision of extension services to farmers. The main objective of this study was to analyse the us… RUF-38464 2019 CC BY 4.0 8 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional value and sensory properties of an extruded composite iron-rich beanbased snack targeting school children M. Lung’aho · J.H. Muyonga · D. Nakimbugwe · H. Natabirwa Malnutrition is still a major challenge affecting a large group of the population in the world, and the problem has also been reported among school children. The major cause is insufficient nutrient intake and absorption from diet. The obj… RUF-38444 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Transforming agriculture in Africa using digital technologies: a perspective from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture D. M. Amitu · R. Elalami · J.T. Lubega · Drake Patrick Mirembe +1 more This paper presents a conceptual underpinning for African Digital Agriculture Programme (AfriDAP), a proposed initiative to accelerate transformation of agriculture in Africa using digital technologies. It outlines a perspective of the Reg… RUF-38435 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of RUFORUM online platforms J. Kato · Jacqueline Nnam · F. Otto In the recent past, a great number of online platforms have been introduced on the market showing different characteristics and services. A series of features should be taken into account when one evaluates online platforms, starting from … RUF-38424 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of ecosystem-based adaptation to drought in the central cattle corridor of Uganda A. Egeru · David Mfitumukiza · S. Nanfuka Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is widely recognised as an important strategy for strengthening climate change resilience. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence on the factors that facilitate or impede EbA for ecosystem services, adapta… RUF-38417 2020 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM granting mechanisms and implementation pathways E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 126 universities in 38 African countries, uses grants to fund research and training in agriculture and non-research programs that advance the orga… RUF-38395 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the relevance of Palmer Parker’s views on good and bad teachers M.W. Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · K.M O’Dama Parker is an American educator, religious and sociologist who is best known for his ways of effective teachings as a university teacher, community organizer and religious teacher. He is also recognized by his opinions on Good teachers and … RUF-38394 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Building entrepreneurial acumen among graduates in business incubators: the RUFORUM Entrepreneurship Challenge Program (RECAP) A. Egeru · H. M. A. Elamin · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Incubators play a significant role in the development of business start-ups by providing opportunity for nurturing enterprise development whilst supporting networking services, capital support, and training programs for technical and soft … RUF-38392 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing the student enterprise training (SES) at Gulu University T. Aliro · S. Elolu · S. W. Kalule · W. Odongo +2 more The proposed agribusiness incubation hub (AIH) at Gulu University is intended to provide hands-on practice agri-entrepreneurship training to graduate and undergraduate students. The management of the AIH follows the Students Enterprise Sch… RUF-38391 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Benchmarking transformative capacity building interventions: The case of entrepreneurship training programmes supported by RUFORUM A. Egeru · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa The regional universities forum for capacity building in agriculture is implementing a programme; Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev) with support from the M… RUF-38390 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Employer perception of TVET graduate competence: Case of Uganda E. Bbaale · I. M. Okumu This paper qualitatively seeks to understand matching of TVET graduate competence in their vocations of study with the competence expectations of the employers. Both soft and technical competences were considered using cross sectional data… RUF-38378 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access TAGDev Model positions agricultural graduate students at Gulu university to respond to international development challenges –the case of refugee situation in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · S. W. Kalule · W. Odongo · D. Ongeng +1 more Globally, universities are meant to contribute to development and positive transformation of societies through three cardinal functions of teaching, research and outreach. However, the relevance of African universities in responding to com… RUF-38374 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access How organizational behavior contributes to organization effectiveness: Perspectives from RUFORUM Secretariat E. Adipala · J. Aweko In today’s organizations, striving to have a balanced work and personal life has become a trending issue worldwide. Psychologist say that in order to have an effective functioning of an organization, it must endeavor to understand individu… RUF-38371 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Small Grants: Delivering innovations, research leaders and engaging communities E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa In a rapidly transforming world and knowledge based economies, research has become an important component in universities and other higher education institutions. Accordingly, many African universities have set a focus and vision towards b… RUF-38365 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Risk awareness within an organisation M. Siaka Each member of an organization is responsible for managing a section of risk that helps the organization to achieve its goals and mission. It is therefore critical that everyone in an organization is aware of the risk in carrying out his o… RUF-38361 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Securing timely financial accountability from RUFORUM Member Universities Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · R. D. Donkor · A. Egeru +2 more Accountability in an organization’s financial process plays an important role in maintaining a strong, effective financial control environment. Effective transaction review and approval steps, will reduce the risk of errors, misappropriati… RUF-38358 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Towards harmonization of financial operations and reporting requirements in a multi-donor support environment: Experiences from RUFORUM Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · R. D. Donkor · Judith Nakyobe With increasing multi donor financing support strategies in most institutions, harmonization of financial operations will be a key to save time and resources. Multi donor supported institutions will need to design strategies, tools, system… RUF-38357 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jul 2020
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM: THE JOURNEY SO FAR THE PAST, PRESENT AND THE FUTURE TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE VISION 2030: THE AFRICA WE WANT RUF-38354 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Apple Peel Biochemical Changes after Foliar Application of Combined Boron and Calcium II. Photosynthetic Pigments, Total Peroxides and Photochemical Efficiency E. W. Hoffman · E. Lötze · A. Mwije Understanding of the physiological effect of post-full-bloom foliar boron combined with calcium (B+Ca) on apple (Malus domestica) peel tissues is envisaged to give way to the unknown mode-of-action by which these mineral regimens suppress … RUF-38352 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting Inclusivity in RUFORUM Operations Ekwamu Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) established by 10 Vice Chancellors in 2004, is a network of 126 universities in 38 African nations spanning the Continent with a vision to create vibrant transf… RUF-38345 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Genetic Basis of Maize Resistance to Multiple Insect Pests: Integrated Genome-Wide Comparative Mapping and Candidate Gene Prioritization S Agbahoungba · G. Asea · A. Badji · A. Bararyenya +14 more Several species of herbivores feed on maize in field and storage setups, making the development of multiple insect resistance a critical breeding target. In this study, an association mapping panel of 341 tropical maize lines was evaluated… RUF-38341 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Reactions of pineapple cultivars to pineapple heart rot disease in central Uganda B. Bua · J. Oculi · A. Ocwa Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an important fruit crop in Uganda ranking third as a major fruit crop after banana and citrus globally. However, pineapple production in Uganda is threatened by the recent outbreaks of pineapple hea… RUF-38263 2020 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Influence of environment on soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] resistance to groundnut leaf miner, Aproaerema modicella (Deventer) in Uganda A. Badji · A Ibanda · J. Karungi · M. Malinga +6 more Groundnut leaf miner (GLM) [Aproaerema modicella (Deventer)] is a serious problem for soybean cultivation in Uganda causing yield losses of up to 100%. The use of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] cultivars resistant to GLM attack is an imp… RUF-38260 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Combining ability and heritability of soybean resistance to groundnut leaf miner A. Badji · A Ibanda · J. Karungi · M. Malinga +7 more Groundnut leaf miner (GLM) (Aproaerema modicella) (Deventer) is one of the most destructive pests of soybean and groundnuts. In this study, the mode of inheritance, general combining ability (GCA), specific combining ability (SCA) effects,… RUF-38259 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 May 2020
