Working Document Series Open Access Environment monitoring sensors for future nuclear power plants D. M. Amitu · F. Otto The next generation of nuclear power plants should not be limited to only detecting, locating, and identifying equipment faults but also smart and able to identify sensor degradation. For example, temperature sensors for new generation of … RUF-38893 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Exploiting the 5G network opportunities for enhancing food security D. M. Amitu · J. Kato · F. Otto Tackling the food insecurity problem from all angles so that fewer people go hungry every year will help the majority of the population focus on economic development. With the next generation networks expected to provide extensive coverage… RUF-38892 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access From the lab to land: Taking postharvest management solutions to horticultural farmers through aggregation centers J. Ambuko · E. M. Amwoka · G. Chemining’wa · M. Hutchinson +3 more High postharvest losses (PHL) which is estimated to be 30% of the food produced for human consumption, is one of the current global challenges that requires urgent attention. Over the years there has been substantial research to address PH… RUF-38891 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Postharvest training in Kenya: Universities’ role to address the knowledge and skills gap in postharvest management J. Ambuko Over the years, agricultural training and research in Universities and research organizations has focused on increasing crop production. This has been achieved over the years through breeding high yielding varieties; development of good ag… RUF-38890 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of non-wood forest products in income and livelihood of rural communities in the dry lands of Central Darfur State, Sudan A. M. A Alnazeer · Y. A. R. Elamin · Mustafa Hasabelrasoul Fadlelmula Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have a considerable contribution to the livelihood systems and local economies of rural and urban societies. This study attempted to provide information on the contribution of NWFPs to the income of the rur… RUF-38889 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Aligning University graduates and agribusiness opportunities to African agricultural transformation E. Ohanwusi · P.L. Woomer African universities provide tremendous expertise in the areas of agricultural science but too many of their graduates have difficulty in applying these skills within business workplaces. This is attributed to disparity between the growth … RUF-38885 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Community-engaged pedagogy: Learning experiences of RUFORUM-supported students in field attachments: The case of Gulu and Egerton Universities 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
Working Document Series Open Access Approaches to retooling University faculty in innovative pedagogic approaches to develop the creative and innovative potential of young people 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
Working Document Series Open Access Key challenge to timely completion of graduate studies: A case of presentation of satisfactory financial accountability statements by university research teams 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
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a Regional Masters of Science Curriculum in Agro-ecology 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
Journal articles Open Access Savannah Phenological Dynamics Reveal Spatio-Temporal Landscape Heterogeneity in Karamoja Sub-region, Uganda 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
Working Document Series Open Access Progression of a serialized Working Document Series: From Project progress reports to scholarly outputs 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
Working Document Series Open Access Households’ expenditure reviews for early warning to vulnerability and effective policy interventions 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
Working Document Series Open Access Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev) Program implementation at Egerton University 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
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of TAGDev Program on Students Agri-entrepreneurial Development: A case of Egerton University 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
Working Document Series Open Access On Regional University integration: Same degree, different Universities 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
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing public–private partnership to enhance practical-oriented graduate training in fisheries and aquaculture in Sub-Saharan Africa 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
Working Document Series Open Access Developing soft skills sets for graduate employability in Africa 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
TAGDev Resources Open Access Young Africans Seeding Agri-Entrepreneurship in African Universities This publication follows the journeys of young agricultural change makers who are part of the TAGDev scholarship programme. TAGDev is a unique scholarship programme, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, which seeks to build the capaciti… RUF-38838 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2020
Journal articles Open Access Farmer Preference of Cassava Cultivars in Eastern Uganda: A Choice Beyond Disease Resistance 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
Newsletters Open Access RUFORUM Weekly Musa Nada RUFORUM Weekly is a weekly digest of news, events, publications and opportunities relevant to higher education in Africa. It is compiled and published by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, and shared with… RUF-38833 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Nov 2020
Project reports Open Access Report of the Partners Meeting on Promoting Equal Opportunity for Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship in Africa The AfricanUnion Agenda 2063 aspiresforAfrica to become a major knowledgeand innovation force in the global economy. The Agenda’s action plan provides for a more integrated and inclusive Africa that uses its natural resources, human capita… RUF-38829 2019 CC BY 4.0 11 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing implementation of bylaws on sustainable crop intensification: Evidence from potatoes in southwestern Uganda 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
Technical reports Open Access Gender-Based Assessments of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ecosystem in Ethiopia Dereje, K. Moges Science, technology and innovations (STI) are important contributors to sustainable development. STI has been proved to be an important prerequisite for the social and economic transformations that enable sustainable economic growth, human… RUF-38819 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access How social capital can inform targeting formal social safety net interventions in vulnerable communities in eastern Ethiopia: an ethnographic case study 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
