Working Document Series Open Access Nurturing Agri-Entrepreneurial skills through students’ attachments to agribusiness firms in northern Uganda: A case of the MSc. Agri-Enterprises Development Program of Gulu University Irene Lynette Akidi · B. Mugonola Community attachment by agriculture students at Gulu University is carried out at both MSc. and undergraduate level. MSc. level students participate in the last two months of their second year of study. Student engagement with the communit… RUF-37403 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Heritability, combining ability and inheritance of storage root dry matter in yam beans R. Agaba · W. Grüneberg · R. O. M. Mwanga · J. Ndirigwe +4 more Storage root dry matter content (RDM) is central to the improvement of consumer and industrial attributes of root crops. Yam bean (Pachyrhizus species) is a legume root crop newly introduced in Uganda, but its adoption may be constrained b… RUF-37402 2017 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Trench layering using indole-3-butyric acid and local organic substrate mixtures to enhance rooting and survival of apple rootstocks R. Agaba · F. Babweteera · S. Balaba Tumwebaze · Nelson Turyahabwe +1 more Apples (Malus domestica) were introduced to enhance nutrition and improve livelihoods of famers in highlands of Uganda. However, adoption and commercialisation of apples is largely constrained by low quality rootstocks due to poor rooting … RUF-37401 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of deep-litter floor and battery cages system on the productive performance of commercial layers in Elobied, Sudan Younes Ibrahim Adam Ismail This study was conducted in the Poultry Production Research Unit, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid. The experiment extended from September 10th to Nove… RUF-37397 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Apr 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Simulating development, biomass and yield of tef (Quncho variety) using FAO’s AquaCrop model: a case study in Mekelle area Haileselassie Hailay The experiment was carried out in the northern Ethiopia at Mekelle University Main campus in 2012. The objectives were to evaluate the effect of fertilizer and water level on yield and yield component as well as to simulate, development, b… RUF-37392 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Exploring optimal farm resources management strategy forQuncho-teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) using AquaCrop model Haileselassie Hailay Teff is a major staple food crop in Ethiopia. Moisture and soil fertility are the two major factors limitingteff yield. Studies were conducted across three sites in Ethiopa [Mekelle (MK) in 2012 and 2016, Ilala(IL) in 2012 and Debrezeit (D… RUF-37391 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Influence of social networks and social support on credit utilization in the Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Soroti District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · W. Ekere · F.B. Matsiko +1 more Microfinance models and programs tend to mimic local people’s support systems, especially their social networks, to ensure high repayment rate, efficient administration, and effective economic decisions. However, there is limited empirical… RUF-37390 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Uganda’s rangeland policy: intentions, consequences and opportunities Bernard Barasa · David D. Briske · P. Byakagaba · A. Egeru This paper analyses Uganda’s rangeland policies and their ecological and socio-economic consequences, beginning in pre-colonial times. The paper interrogates what informed these policies, their objectives and outcomes that have been realiz… RUF-37381 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder dairy cattle feeding technologies and practices in Tanzania: failures, successes, challenges and prospects for sustainability D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive, fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline in milk production of over 40% due to feed scarcity is a co… RUF-37378 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Mobilizing multi-stakeholders in Higher Agricultural Education write shop at RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda (1-3 June 2017) with a focus on the LEAP AGRI and Bio innovate (Phase II) calls for Proposals 2017 RUF-37375 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a Gender Responsive Commercial Seed System for Indigenous Vegetables in Uganda: Inception Workshop RUF-37373 2017 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Apparent digestibility and utilization of protein and phosphorus in diets of incorporated with sprouted sorghum, phytase and protease enzymes for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Apparent digestibility, deposition and retention of crude protein and phosphorus were determined for 30%, 35%, 50% and 55% CP diets incorporated with sprouted sorghum, 750, 1000 and 1250 unitskg-1 phytase and protease enzymes ,fed to Afric… RUF-37368 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Effects of protease enzyme supplementation on protein digestibility of legume and/or fish meal-based fish feeds W.L. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Improving protein digestibility in nutrient poor fish feeds through incorporation of dietary enzymes is expected to be achieved with protease. Understanding the role of other dietary enzymes was therefore evaluated to guide appropriate use… RUF-37367 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Research, policy and collaboration for food and income security Ronald Kityo · C. Lamin · H. Makuma-Massa · S.N. Nalukwago +3 more This report documents the Uganda, country workshop of projects under the Food and Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) which was held on 26th and 27th January 2017 in Entebbe. The workshop was jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign A… RUF-37356 2017 CC BY 4.0 6 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Enhancing research impact for food security: strengthening knowledge co-creation and research uptake Cora Govers · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala · V. Nigten +1 more The Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF, NWO-WOTRO) First Call projects and Competitive Research Fund (CRF, PAEPARD1) Projects Workshop held at Entebbe, Uganda was jointly organized by the Office of the Food & Business Knowl… RUF-37355 2015 CC BY 4.0 6 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Next-generation sequencing reveals the first complete genome sequence of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus from Uganda J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · K.E. Mbeyagala · Settumba B. Mukasa +1 more We present here the first complete genome sequence of Cowpea aphidborne mosaic virus (CABMV) isolated from cowpea in Uganda and compare it with five CABMV complete genome sequences from Brazil (2), India (2), and Zimbabwe (1). It most rese… RUF-37344 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Riding on the rails of opportunities: from Makerere University to Software Languages Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel I. N. Oteyo The last encounter that was elaborately documented was on my experiences as a mobility student at Makerere University, Uganda. The experience was life changing and the door was left open for grabbing the next available opportunity; the opp… RUF-37341 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access THE RUFORUM VISION 2030: The role of strategic partners in the quest to transform Africa’s Agricultural Sector Ekwamu Adipala · Moses Osiru · Charles Owuor · M. Waswa In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a roadmap for re-orienting the world towards a sustainable and resilient path envisioned to lead to elimination of poverty, sustainable and… RUF-37340 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The Network of African Science Academies and its leading integrated research for Agenda 2030 J. Olang-Kado The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the affiliate Network for InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) in Africa. The Network of African Science Academies is a consortium of merit-based scie… RUF-37339 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Diasporas’ contribution in the establishment of PhD Programme of Kiswahili language: a case of the State University of Zanzibar A. S. Khalfan · H. A. Maalim · I. H. Ziddy The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is a fast growing university in East Africa. Nevertheless the norm of lacking professors in some disciplines has not been escaped in the establishment of some programmes. This paper presents an analy… RUF-37337 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Challenges in the collaboration between European and African universities for doctoral training C. Kabwigiri · B. Rihoux Historically, doctoral training in its structured and formalized form through graduate schools, i.e., the organization of specific, often intensive training for doctoral students, has mostly developed in North America and particularly in t… RUF-37333 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Les projets CINOP (Centre pour l’innovation de l’éducation et de la formation) et école doctorale de l’université du Burundi: opportunités pour une recherche médicale avec ancrage à la Politique Nationale de Recherche (OMD4, 5, 6 / ODD3) E. Ngou-Milama · O. Nikiéma · J. Nyandwi · J. Shabani Le rôle de l’université comme moteur du développement des Pays, avec une capacité de contribution internationale (OMD/ODD) n’a pas toujours été pleinement visible en Afrique Subsaharienne, au motif que l’expression de ce rôle est tributair… RUF-37328 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access La Recherche-Développement à l’Université du Burundi: bilan, défis et perspectives J. Bogaert · T. Masharabu · F. Nahayo · J. Shabani Créée en 1964, l’Université du Burundi est la principale université publique du pays. En 2017, elle compte 9300 étudiants reparties à travers huit facultés et trois instituts, avec un effectif de l’ordre de 237 enseignants-chercheurs déten… RUF-37324 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Projet pilote d’un cours en visioconférence à l’Université du Burundi mis en perspective pour l’Ecole Doctorale J.B. Kayoya · M. Nkurunziza · L. Vermeire Nous présentons un rapport du premier cours enseigné en visioconférence en temps réel à l’Université du Burundi. Une coïncidence de circonstances était à l’origine de l’initiative et du choix d’un cours en troisième baccalauréat mathématiq… RUF-37320 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The University of Burundi Doctoral School: The Model and the current status J. Shabani Since the advent of the knowledge economy society, it is generally agreed that research plays a major role in creating new knowledge and achieving the development goals. This article starts with the description of the processes of establis… RUF-37315 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
