Working Document Series Open Access Towards the creation of an ensemble model for sentiment analysis based on naïve bayes and support vector machine for product review classification: A Literature Survey P. Ochieng · R. V. Ogutu · C. Otieno · R. Rimiru Sentiment analysis has demonstrated that the automation and computational recognition of sentiments is possible and evolving, due to factors such as; emergence of new technological trends and the continued dynamic state of the human langua… RUF-39603 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Perception of TVET Students towards the quality of TVET Education in Uganda E. Bbaale · I. M. Okumu This study set out to investigate the perception of TVET students towards the quality of TVET training. We used primary data collected from current TVET students and principals of institutes and colleges. We constructed a composite quality… RUF-39579 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 Jun 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Stakeholder involvement in university curriculum development: A case study of horticulture programme in Public Universities in Kenya R. Atikiya · M. Elegwa · M. Martin · W. Renate The purpose of this study was to explore the perception of horticulture sub-sector stakeholders on their involvement in horticulture curriculum development in public universities in Kenya. For this purpose, an exploratory research design u… RUF-39578 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 Jun 2022
Working Document Series Open Access The wrath of unprecedented university expansion in Kenya R. W. Michieka This paper examines critical issues that nurture human beings through university education. It analyses the effect of rapid university expansion in Kenya and their impact on the economic and social sustainability. A country’s development r… RUF-39549 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Jun 2022
Journal articles Open Access E-learning platforms and security mechanisms used by educational institutions in Kampala, Uganda J. E. Agaba · J.T. Lubega · Drake Patrick Mirembe · H. Mpirirwe COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumptions of e-services in the Ugandan education sector. This study aims at establishing the type of e-learning platforms adopted by educational institutions in Kampala and evaluate the appropriateness of t… RUF-39441 2021 CC BY 4.0 11 Dec 2021
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Socio-cultural factors influencing Farmer use of Tissue Culture Banana Seed in Central Uganda L. Mulugo Banana, a major food and income security crop in Uganda is severely threatened by the Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) disease. Use of disease-free planting material such as tissue culture (TC) banana is a key intervention in control of the d… RUF-39435 2021 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2021
Journal articles Open Access Nutrition education competencies of agricultural extension workers in Uganda Margaret Kabahenda · M. N. Mangheni · F. Shimali Purpose: To determine the nutrition competency level and training needs of agricultural extension workers (AEWs) in Uganda. Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four districts with 61 private and 163 publi… RUF-39404 2021 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2021
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Request for expression of interest to participate in capacity building for Online Content Development and Instruction The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 129 universities in 38 African countries, is implementing Regional E-learning Platform (REP) to facilitate online learning across the RUFORUM Netw… RUF-39386 2021 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Network effect: A mechanism for the acceptance of orange-fleshed sweetpotato among rural households in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · R. Miiro · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya With vitamin A deficiency enduring as a major public health challenge for developing countries, the need for successful orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) delivery campaigns to fight the deficiency remains relevant. However, despite decades… RUF-39378 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Fostering inter-disciplinary research to enhance rural smallholder farmer innovation and technology uptake intention using the farmer group approach: A reveiw P. Kibwika · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba In Uganda, carrying out successful agricultural enterprises by rural smallholder farmers continues to meet production challenges unless actors are assisted to work collectively in groups to use innovate ideas and address them. Research sho… RUF-39366 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access The currents status of Maize Lethal Necrotic Disease awareness and control in Bomet County, Kenya J. W. Kamau · P. N. Mathew · P.K. Muchemi · W. J. Mwangi +1 more The study aimed at determining the level of awareness about Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Bomet County in Kenya. Random sampling method was used to obtain a sample of respondents from a target household population of maize farmers. Stru… RUF-39343 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Gulu University Student-Centered Outreach Model enhanced uptake of research innovations in complementary feeding among rural households in Amuru and Nwoya districts in northern Uganda Okello-Uma Ipolto · P. Nassanga · D. Ongeng comAbstractUniversities are mandated to conduct research on community development challenges, including nutrition challenges, and provide results for uptake. Research in universities is largely conducted as part of student training and the… RUF-39335 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Social collaborative e-Learning Contextual Model M. Agena · D. M. Amitu · F. Otto This paper introduces a contextual model for adopting Social Collaborative e-Learning (SoCeL) in institutions of higher learning. It is based on a study that was conducted in two universities in Uganda to provide a better understanding of … RUF-39329 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021
Journal articles Open Access Treatment Failure and Associated Factors among Individuals on Second Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Eastern Uganda: A Retrospective Cohort Study Deborah Alio · J. Byakika-Tusiime · J. P. Masette Masaba · S. Matekha Background: ART failure is a growing public health problem and a major threat to the progress of HIV/AIDS control. In Uganda however, little is documented on treatment outcomes and their associated factors among individuals on second line … RUF-39315 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2021
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of Knowledge Co-production in Adaptation to Rainfall Variability in Kitui South Sub-county, Kenya M. M. Mwatu · K. N. Ondimu · C. W. Recha Aims: This study tried to investigate the extent of knowledge co-production between indigenous farmers and agricultural extension in dry lands. Study Design: The study adopted survey research design where both qualitative and quantitative … RUF-39270 2020 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2021
Journal articles Open Access Farmer-preferred learning methods and utilised teaching approaches by Egerton University, Kenya N.W. Mungai · M. Mutuku · E. O. Ondiege Universities are centres of frontier knowledge and skills, with the capacity to transform communities,when appropriately and adequately transmitted to users. The aim of this paper was to compare farmer-preferred learning methods and those … RUF-39062 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Building higher level skills to drive development in Africa: The case of the RUFORUM Doctoral Regional Training Programmes E. Adipala · A. Mutiti Mweetwa · P. Okori · R.J. Rukarwa +1 more Africa still lacks the required human capacity to respond to critical development challenges. Skills are inadequate in many areas from primary to tertiary level, and vocational training. There is need to develop high-level skills, institut… RUF-38964 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening higher education capacity to promote gender inclusive participation in Science, Technology and Innovation D. Kifle · M. Muna Elhag · Florence Nakayiwa · L. Santos +1 more Despite global Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) initiatives to ensure achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 5 on gender equality, and those geared towards supporting greater engagement of women especially in… RUF-38963 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Financing higher education in Africa: The case of Kenya A. Kande · E. J. Mukhwana · H. Nandokha · J. Too Demand for tertiary education in Kenya has significantly increased and continues to swell against the backdrop of insufficient funding thus affecting the quality of teaching and learning. The population of the tertiary education age group … RUF-38961 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Financing higher education in Africa: The case of Kenya A. Kande · E. J. Mukhwana · H. Nandokha · J. Too Demand for tertiary education in Kenya has significantly increased and continues to swell against the backdrop of insufficient funding thus affecting the quality of teaching and learning. The population of the tertiary education age group … RUF-38960 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Social collaborative e-Learning Contextual Model M. Agena · D. M. Amitu · F. Otto This paper introduces a contextual model for adopting Social Collaborative e-Learning (SoCeL) in institutions of higher learning. It is based on a study that was conducted in two universities in Uganda to provide a better understanding of … RUF-38934 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Key thematic areas of interest in University-Based Research Designed and implemented in the perspective of Community/Sector-Wide Engagements and Outreach to End-Users D. Adil · Bedadi. Bobe · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala +1 more This paper provides a synthesis of priority thematic areas of interest for research undertakings designed and implemented by university-based research teams in collaboration with stakeholders. The data for this synthesis are derived from t… RUF-38920 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The influence of entrepreneurship capacity on innovation efficiency G. I. Muiruri The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between entrepreneurship capacity and innovation efficiency in all countries captured consistently in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and Global Innovation Index between the year… RUF-38915 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 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
