Working Document Series Open Access Evolution of Bunda College of Agriculture into Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources George Kanyama Phiiri This article presents the evolution of Bunda College of Agriculture into Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). It starts with the historical background to its establishment; acquisition of land for its permanen… RUF-36788 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Recreating a University for development relevance: the case of University of Juba J.A. Akec The University of Juba is a premier South Sudan’s university. It was established by a legal act in 1975, and admitted its first batch of students in 1977. By 1989, it had five colleges and several hundred students when it was forced by the… RUF-36787 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Higher education policy management and governance in Malawi R. Kalizang’oma Policy, management and governance of higher education and higher education Institutions is an integral part in planning, implementation and provision of education services in the sub-sector in Africa. Historically, the roles and functions … RUF-36785 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Financing a massified African higher education: Emerging approaches and issues E. Adipala · E. Okalany Increased recognition of higher education’s role in Africa’s economic transformation has led to massification of higher education in Africa. The immediate consequences of massification have been half-baked graduates due to reduction in pra… RUF-36783 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access African Higher Education in the 21st Century: Blending Optimism with Reality E. Adipala · Moses Osiru University education and its evolution in Africa has been closely linked with economic growth. The policy changes in the late 80’s driven by World Bank / International Monetary fund (IMF) policy and scarce resources resulted in a singular … RUF-36782 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Liberalization of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa S. Lwakabamba · V. G. Masanja This paper discusses the liberalisation of higher education as under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) signed by member countries of the World Trade Organisation. The impact of commercialisation of higher education sector o… RUF-36781 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Design and simulation of an integrated solar cooker -dryer system A. Ahumuza · R. Kambugu · N. Kiggundu · Allan John. Komakech +1 more Several solar drying technologies exist in Uganda, but marred with multiple deficiencies such as inefficient conversion of trapped solar radiations into thermal energy, prolonged drying times, among others. The aim of this study was to des… RUF-36778 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of consumption of foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder on the nutritional status of children J.O. Agossadou · F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji · D.J. Hounhouigan +3 more Malnutrition exists in various forms and affects all countries in the World. Despite several intiatives, the situation remains critical in sub saharan Africa. Non timber forest products (NTFP) are known to be very rich in nutrients but are… RUF-36776 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Formulation of infant foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for children under five M Affonfere · P. Azokpota · F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji +2 more Malnutrition is one of the most serious health problems throughout the world and the children under five are especially vulnerable. The aim of this research is to formulate food fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for … RUF-36773 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Building capacity for sustainable baobab leaves production in Benin A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · R. Idohou · V.K. Salako Food and nutritional insecurity are recurrent issues in traditional systems in sub- Saharan Africa and especially in Benin. As part of contribution to efforts against challenges of food and nutritional insecurity, this project focuses on “… RUF-36767 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Nutrient composition and consumer acceptability of soybean-sweet potato based complementary food fortified with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) Mercy Wilfred Mmari Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This cal… RUF-36759 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socioeconomic characterization and the agronomic practices that affect the use of pineapple waste to enhance soil fertility in Kayunga District, Uganda R. Kambugu · N. Kiggundu · Allan John. Komakech · F.B. Kyazze +2 more Soil exhaustion and nutrient depletion are major constraints to pineapple farming in Uganda. This study explored potential for using on-farm waste from pineapple farming to conserve soil fertility and enhance agricultural productivity. Dat… RUF-36757 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determinants of market participation for smallholder indigenous chicken farmers in Gulu District Irene Lynette Akidi RUF-36756 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of drought early warning system on household food security in Karamoja subregion, Uganda Damalie Akwango · Y. Baguma · A. Egeru · Bernard Bonton Obaa +1 more Background: Drought is regarded as a leading cause of food insecurity affecting about 220 million people in sub- Saharan Africa. Drought early warning systems (DEWSs) have the potential to strengthen capacity of communities in managing and… RUF-36753 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Soil fertility management and impact on sweet potatoes - soybeans growing in Makunga (Kakamega) and (Kibargoi) Elgeiyo Marakwet counties Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweet potato is a perennial storage tuber crop grown as a food and/or cash crop. Soybean is a multipurpose crop grown for human food, livestock feed, soil fertility improvement, income generation and oil production among the smallholder fa… RUF-36751 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Factors influencing the use of improved maize seed technology in Kilosa District in Tanzania Nicholaus Shokela Nchembi Around the world, the use of improved agricultural technology among maize farmers to boost agricultural productivity has been emphasized. In view of this development, Tanzania Government implemented numerous initiatives and policies aimed … RUF-36747 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Safflower production Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile Safflower is a multipurpose oil seed crop that can be used for cooking oil production, as vegetable crop, cut flower, forage crop for both forage and animal feed, industrial crop for dye production and medicinal crop. Safflower is a drough… RUF-36745 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development of a nutrient dense complementary porridge flour from locally available foods Mary Raphael Marcel Prevalence of childhood malnutrition in Tanzania is still high despite the numerous interventions that have been carried out to solve this problem. This has also been contributed by poor complementary feeding practices. This study develope… RUF-36741 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Glucose recovery from different corn stover fractions using dilute acid and alkaline pretreatment techniques D. Aboagye · N. Banadda · Isa. Kabenge · R. Kambugu +3 more Limited availability of corn stover due to the competing uses (organic manure, animal feed, bio-materials, and bioenergy) presents a major concern for its future in the bio-economy. Furthermore, biomass research has exhibited different res… RUF-36735 2017 CC BY 4.0 4 Aug 2017
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access University of Juba facts and figures 2016-2017 University of Juba's statistical brochure for the period 2016-2017. RUF-36734 CC BY 4.0 4 Aug 2017
Project reports Open Access Declaration of Deans and Principals of RUFORUM member universities on revitalizing higher education in agriculture for Africa’s future Principals and Deans of the 46 RUFORUM member universities in 22 African Countries, having held consultative meetings on Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa in Entebbe (March 2014) and Johannesburg (November 2014) met in … RUF-36731 2015 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2017
Project reports Open Access Proceedings of RUFORUM Deans and Principals Meeting 2015 RUFORUM held a Principals/Deans Committee Meeting in Khartoum, Sudan from 8-10 June 2015. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity to consult with Deans/Principals of African schools of agriculture and agricultural related … RUF-36730 2015 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Market participation of smallholder cassava processors in north and north eastern Uganda Winnifred Ajok Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets, high transportation costs and low sales volumes for unprocessed fresh cassava. In order to overcome these limitations,… RUF-36729 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Jul 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of exogenous fludioxonil postharvest treatment on physiological response, physico-chemical, textural, phytochemical and sensory characteristics of pomegranate fruit Julian Atukuri · O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike The study investigated the effects of fludioxonil (FLU) on the postharvest quality of pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful). Fruits were dipped in FLU concentrations (control, 150, 300 and 600 mg/L) and stored for 4 months at 5 °C and 90–95% r… RUF-36725 2017 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Application of postharvest chemical treatments to enhance storage and shelf life of pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful) Julian Atukuri Pomegranate fruit is susceptible to a number of postharvest quality problems such as external and internal decay, weight loss, internal browning, chilling injury and husk scald. Postharvest treatments offer the possibility of alleviating t… RUF-36724 2017 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2017
