Working Document Series Open Access Performance of pulses and sesame value chains in Eastern Uganda A. Asekenye · D. Asero · M. Egayu · H. Kongai +2 more Pulses and sesame constitute important nutritional and nutraceutical benefits providers and smallholder house-hold income generating sources in eastern and northern Uganda. In spite of their increasing demand locally, regionally and intern… RUF-40972 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Insights into Mango Productivity: Agronomic Practices, Soil Parameters, and Pest Management in Western Uganda F. Babweteera · K. Balikoowa · G. Nakabonge · S. Namayengo In Uganda, mangoes rank among the top five most popular and economically significant fresh fruits. Despite concerted governmental efforts to promote mango cultivation through nationwide distribution of planting materials, farmers continue … RUF-40966 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Implications of climate change on grain yield of sorghum and millet over selected areas in Uganda Y. Bamutaze · M. Nsengiyunva · G. Oriangi Climate change undoubtedly raises serious productivity and livelihood challenges in Uganda’s socio-ecological systems, which are dominated by smallholder farmers practising rainfed agriculture. While sorghum and millet are some of the key … RUF-40963 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farmers to climate change through the scaling up of value chains of indigenous fruit species: the case study of Baobab in Benin A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C. Gbedomon · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more The project “Scaling up African baobab food products valuation through enhancement of their safety and value chains for food and nutritional security in Benin” implemented from March 2018 to March 2023, aimed at combining both participator… RUF-40960 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Education access trends in Uganda E. Adipala · Z.O. Ekimwere This paper analyzes access trends to education in Uganda from the time universal primary education (UPE) was introduced in 1997, based on Articles 30 and 34 of the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. With UPE in place, rein-forced by the Millennium… RUF-40959 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Climate smart agriculture through passive and active strategies to counter climate-change and climate variation in order to boost small-scale farming systems in Cameroon C.M. Tankou Serious threats from climate change and variability on the agricultural sector throughout the world are eminent. The resources needed to combat the negative effects of climate change are wanting in Cameroon and other Sub-Saharan Africa (SS… RUF-40958 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access The use of digitalization as an alternative mechanism to increase enrolment in higher education institutions: a case study of public universities in Botswana K Hulela · S. Letlamoreng · O. Modongo · M. V. Motaung +1 more The purpose of this study was to assess factors perceived to influence students’ enrolment in public higher education institutions in Botswana so as to recommend alternative mechanisms and strategies to increase enrolment. Primary and seco… RUF-40956 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Strategic Communication: Weapon for Behaviour Change Z.O. Ekimwere This article explicates Strategic Communication as an emerging but influential discipline in Science Communica-tion research. In particular, it examines its role in causing behavior change and enabling organizations to fulfill their missio… RUF-40950 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Socio Economic Factors Affecting Credit Access and Utilization among SACCO Members in Soroti District, Eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · N. Mubangizi · J.J. Okiror This paper examined the socio economic factors influencing credit utilization among borrowers of rural credit schemes in Soroti district, Uganda. The study used a cross-sectional research design involving both qualitative and quantitative … RUF-40949 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and nature of partnerships in restoration efforts of Awoja watershed in Eastern Uganda Running head: Nurturing Quality Partnerships for Awoja Watershed Restoration J.G. Agea · S. Akello · A. Badji · H. Sseguya +1 more Watershed restoration initiatives are often determined by the quality of partnerships they entail, along with factors such as institutional frameworks and the degree of community involvement. Despite a growing body of re-search investigati… RUF-40947 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Knowledge Management as an Instrument for National Performance: A Review Z.O. Ekimwere It is a given that Knowledge resides exclusively in people’s minds. A society endowed with knowledgeable people could generate the greatest wealth for its people because in knowledge economies human capital and intellect are the drivers of… RUF-40946 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Genome Wide Association Mapping for Turcicum Leaf Blight (Exserohilum Turcicum) Re-sistance in Sorghum MAGIC Population A. Adjei · M. Biruma · I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema +6 more Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) caused by Exserohilum turcicum is among the most destructive diseases in sorghum causing upto 50 % or more yield losses. Different methods can be used to control TLB and among them is the use of resistant varieti… RUF-40945 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Gender relations in farmer groups’ performance: Voices of Women in Western Kenya N.O.A. Abigael · G. Ariya · M.J. Nasambu · R. Njoroge +1 more The gender role in farmer groups’ performance is a feminism debate that often emerges in feminist studies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The debate challenges the question of why feminism has not been enthused in rural farm yet women’s activities … RUF-40940 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Different Levels of Artificial Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth of Pine Tree Seedlings A.S.F. Kiptarus · B.B. Kirongo · W.P Mwaka · O.K. Opiyo Mycorrhizal inoculation of pine seedlings for efficient water and nutrient uptake and consequent production of healthy, vigorous seedlings with high survival rate has been achieved in East Africa for over four decades by use of soil from m… RUF-40935 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Conceptualizing Access to Education in sub-Saharan Africa: Critical Issues to Consider E. Adipala · Z.O. Ekimwere Access to education is an inescapable pathway to a country’s development. Education is not only a right, but it enlightens and empowers citizens with knowledge and skills, and provides a critical mass of human capital and manpower which ar… RUF-40930 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Trends in Secondary School Education Enrolment and Performance for selected Rural Schools in North-Eastern Uganda A. Acwera · E. Adipala · P. Atim · M. Edimu +4 more Globally, Governments have prioritized providing education opportunities for developing their human capital and ensuring having literate and competitive citizens. This is also the case in Uganda, where the education system pro-gresses from… RUF-40928 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Linguistic Approach to Inclusivity of the Deaf in Web-Based Mainstream Higher Institu-tions of Learning in Uganda: A Case of Uganda Martyrs University This study was designed to investigate how effectively higher institutions of learning embraced inclu-sivity of the deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) in a web-based education in a heterogeneous teaching-learning environment but, from a lingui… RUF-40924 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Linguistic Approach to Inclusivity of the Deaf in Web-Based Mainstream Higher Institu-tions of Learning in Uganda: A Case of Uganda Martyrs University C. Nakyejwe This study was designed to investigate how effectively higher institutions of learning embraced inclu-sivity of the deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) in a web-based education in a heterogeneous teaching-learning environment but, from a lingui… RUF-40923 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Unlocking the Potential: Women Driving Sustainable Food Security in Lake Turkana's Fisheries, Kenya L. Akwany · M. Ogoma Gender disparities persist in fisheries management, hindering the equitable development of the sector. This study explores the involvement of women in beach management units (BMUs) and fisheries activities in Lake Turkana, the world's larg… RUF-40921 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Green solutions for bacterial wilt: Harnessing botanicals and soil amendments in tomato production E.A. Egbe · E.T.B. Eneke · E.Y. Forkwa This study evaluated the efficacy of botanical extracts and soil amendments in managing bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in tomato production. Ralstonia solanacearum samples were isolated from infected to-mato samples and ch… RUF-40919 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Review of Why People Deplete Forest Land for Agriculture Expansion in Ghana J. Baidoo · I. Egyir Forest land is used for agriculture expansion. People use forestlands mainly for farming tree and staple crops. The forestlands in Ghana are highly depleted. Why do people deplete forest land for agriculture expansion in Ghana? Results fro… RUF-40913 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of local communities’ perceptions toward common hippopotamus conservation around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa) G. R. M Adounke Understanding local communities’ perception about conservation can provide useful information that could be incorporated into decision-making processes and lead to resolution of conflicts between local people and protected area officials b… RUF-40907 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of local communities’ perceptions toward common hippopotamus conservation around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa) G. R. M Adounke · C.A.M.S. Djagoun · B. D. Kassa · G. N. Kpéra +1 more Understanding local communities’ perception about conservation can provide useful information that could be incorporated into decision-making processes and lead to resolution of conflicts between local people and protected area officials b… RUF-40906 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Organizational security system: A case study of the RUFORUM Secretariat E. Acan Security is an important aspect of any business, resident, military, industry and organizations. Most organizations use intrusion detection systems to protect their properties and lives, and most organizations such the Regional Universitie… RUF-40902 2022 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Historical Evolution and Future Direction of Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in South Sudan M. D Abraham Historically, Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology was first established as an institute and was upgraded to the university status after the war mainly in 2010. The university is named as Dr. John Garang Memorial U… RUF-40900 2022 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
