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 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
Journal articles Open Access Household income determinants of crop sales: The case of Common Bean production and marketing in selected bean corridors in Kenya E Birachi · C. Chege · A Gichangi · D. Karanja. +3 more eans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are mainly consumed without much processing although value addition through precooking leads to many benefits. Challenges in common bean production have been attributed to increasing severity of production con… RUF-40896 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Drought and shifts in agropastoral coping strategies in Uganda’s cattle corridor Y. Bamutaze · A. Egeru · B. H Lein · J. Mbaziira +1 more Changing climatic conditions including drought and severe dry spells are major challenges to agropastoral food production. The frequency and intensity of prolonged dry-seasons impact agropastoral livelihoods especially crop production. Hou… RUF-40861 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40857 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40856 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40855 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40854 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Effect of inorganic fertilizer applications on greenhouse gas emissions and microbial activity in shaded coffee of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda E. Adipala · G. Eilu · P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa +2 more A study was conducted in non tilled coffee agroforestry fields of Eastern Uganda to understand the effects of application of inorganic fertilizers on soil nutrient loss in form of gas for mitigation of unsustainable agricultural practices.… RUF-40844 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Africa: Selected case studies E. Adipala · S. Akello · A Badji · A Ibanda +1 more Climate change poses significant challenges to Africa, impacting various sectors and regions across the continent. This comprehensive review examines the effects of climate change in Africa through case studies in the Sahel, West Africa, E… RUF-40840 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Detection, isolation and baseline characterization of indigenous PhlD+ fluorescent Pseudomonas species for the control of bean root rot and coffee wilt disease in Uganda R. Edema · S. N. Kamenya Fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. which produces antibiotics such as 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG/phl) have biocontrol activity against many important soil-borne fungal pathogens. We isolated several Pseudomonas spp. carrying genes for DAPG… RUF-40833 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement: A model Training and Research Hub for Next Generation of Plant Breeders for Africa E. Adipala · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi +2 more Africa has a significant shortage of first-class plant breeding professionals. To meet future food demand in Africa, there is need to train more expert plant breeders. The Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) h… RUF-40831 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Seed Systems in Uganda: Review of Present Status and Future Needs A. O. Adebo · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi Seed systems provide a foundation for agricultural development. Agriculture is the dominant occupation in the continent, employing 70% of the population in Africa and 68% in Uganda. If governments are to transform rural areas and their peo… RUF-40828 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of student satisfaction with higher education: The case of RUFORUM- supported students in Member Universities in Africa A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) has continued to render educational programs more relevant to local, national, and regional labor market needs through supporting the development of new and revised… RUF-40817 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Internationalisation of PHARMBIOTRAC: An Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centre of Excellence in “Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine” at Mbarara University of Science and Technology C.U. Tolo · Anke Weisheit PHARMBIOTRAC (Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Center) is a newly established centre of excellence at MUST with support from the World Bank under Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Programme and recruits at least 30% Africa … RUF-40816 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mediating role of organizational support and commitment on the relationship between psychological empowerment and innovativeness of farmer organizations in central Uganda R. Sebuliba-Mutumba An investigation was carried out to establish the influence perceived organizational support (POSA) and farmer commitment (COMMIT) have on the relationship between psychological empowerment behavior (PEB) and innovativeness of smallholder … RUF-40815 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post-doctoral fellowship experiences and lessons gained during the inter-disciplinary research approach regarding innovations among farmer groups J.G. Agea · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba Experience shows that delving into a post-doctoral arena without proper orientation, guidance, modeling and development support can be quite challenging. As one winds up the doctoral processes, one observation is the need for commitment an… RUF-40814 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Economic assessment of factors influencing the magnitude of losses due to fall armyworm: The case of maize infestation O. C. Omwoyo Maize (Zea mays) is a principal staple crop in Kenya, largely grown under rain-fed agriculture. Its production has been coupled with numerous constraints both biotic and biotic, where the twin vagaries of climate change and poor prices hav… RUF-40803 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access JuFresh enterprises practical experiences: Application of the Student’s Enterprise Scheme (SES) Model L. Aciro · J. Alla · H. Amolo · W. Odongo +2 more Motivated by the bumper fruits harvest in the region and concerned about the high level of Post harvest fruit wastage, a group of five MSc Students conceived the business idea of adding value to the fruits through juice making. Registered … RUF-40795 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Stimulating youth entrepreneurial mindset and orientation: experiences from the students’ enterprise scheme at Gulu University S. Elolu · W. Kalule · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello Enhancing the entrepreneurship orientation of the youth is now considered the best approach to increasing employability and employment. Responding to calls for entrepreneurship programs to be more practical in nature, Gulu University devel… RUF-40789 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access “Made, not born”; Experiences from the Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program at Gulu University P. Kyohairwe · J. Mugonya · S. Muzhange Being part of the first cohort of the MCF@RUFORUM scholars has indeed been a blessing to the three authors of this paper. As fresh master students, we looked at the agri-entrepreneurship mentorship program at Gulu University with a lot adm… RUF-40784 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The association between cancer incidence, HIV prevalence, and Gross Domestic Product in Uganda L. K. Atuhaire · R. K. Mubiru · H. Namawejje This study examined the association of cancer incidence, HIV prevalence and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda. The study utilised secondary data where Cancer data were obtained from the Kampala Cancer Registry, Department of Pathology… RUF-40781 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Variability of Smallholder Dry Bean Farmers in Hoima District, Uganda S. Baguma · N. Mbabazi · W.J. Van den Berg The adverse effects of climate change and variability have affected crop production through the increasing erratic rainfall, drought, floods, pests, and diseases that have significantly reduced crop yields in many places including Uganda. … RUF-40778 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the effectiveness of communication channels in dissemination of fall armyworm information on maize production in Kenya E. L. Chimoita · C. Lukungu · H. Nyanganga · F. Nzuve Effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. This study sought to assess effectiveness of information communication channels used in dissemination of fall armyworm… RUF-40777 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
