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
Project reports Open Access Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme Call for proposals EACEA/07/2020-List of proposals selected for funding The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme supports higher education cooperation between countries in Africa. The scheme aims to promote sustainable development and ultimately contribute to poverty reduction by increasing the availability o… RUF-38827 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 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
Journal articles Open Access ‘Which journal is that?’ Politics of academic promotion in Uganda and the predicament of African publication outlets J. S. Ssentongo Research and publication are some of the practices that define university work and therefore are part and parcel of the key considerations for promoting university-based academics. Whereas this promotion standard is widely appreciated in v… RUF-38810 2020 CC BY 4.0 2 Oct 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A Feature Engineering Approach for Classification and Detection of Polymorphic Malware using Machine Learning Emmanuel Masabo Malicious software have evolved as a major threat in Computer Systems. These threats aim at compromising systems from low level to high level, from individuals to large corporations or even government institutions. Their creation technolog… RUF-38581 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access A STATE OF THE ART SURVEY ON POLYMORPHIC MALWARE ANALYSIS AND DETECTION TECHNIQUES D. Hanyurwimfura · Kyanda Swaib Kaawaase · Emmanuel Masabo · J. Ngubiri +1 more Nowadays, systems are under serious security threats caused by malicious software, commonly known as malware. Such malwares are sophisticatedly created with advanced techniques that make them hard to analyse and detect, thus causing a lot … RUF-38580 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Improvement of Malware Classification Using Hybrid Feature Engineering D. Hanyurwimfura · Kyanda Swaib Kaawaase · Emmanuel Masabo · J. Ngubiri +1 more Polymorphic malware has evolved as a major threat in Computer Systems. Their creation technology is constantly evolving using sophisticated tactics to create multiple instances of the existing ones. Current solutions are not yet able to su… RUF-38579 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence and factors asssociated with child stunting in Migori County, Kenya G. A. K. Ettyang · C. O. Kimamo · W. Kogi-Makau · C. J. Sawe Globally, an estimated 139 million children are stunted with majority living in low and middle-income countries. Stunting at early age has been associated with diminished survival, impaired cognitive development and may be irreversible aft… RUF-38548 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality of North Kordofan State, Sudan B. S. Gaafar · H. M. Rawia The main objective of this study was to determine marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality in Sudan. Two stage sampling technique was used. The first stage was the selection of eight villages and the second stage wa… RUF-38475 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Use of Information Communication Technologies in Conservation Agriculture Knowledge Pathways Among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos and Laikipia Counties, Kenya J.C. Achora The low integration of emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agricultural knowledge systems is a challenge to the timely provision of extension services to farmers. The main objective of this study was to analyse the us… RUF-38464 2019 CC BY 4.0 8 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimization of the performance of a hybrid solar desiccant drier in grain storage systems A. N. Gitau · D. O. Mbuge · F. M. Mwiti The remarkable need for alternative and renewable energy technologies is evidently an increasing feature in the developing countries. One such effort is represented in this study whose objective was to optimise the performance of a hybrid … RUF-38455 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The effectiveness of Video mediated learning and farm demonstrations on the uptake of improved sorghum technologies in Embu County, Kenya E. Chimoita · Florent Okry · R. Onwonga There exists an emerging and yet unexploited video mediated learning extension platform capable of disseminating agricultural technologies fast to farmers within and without the technological implementation site. A study was conducted to c… RUF-38440 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access ICT Integration for Agricultural Extension in Kenya A. W. Kamande · D. Ruffeis The large number of farmers served by a small and shrinking national extension service necessitates more innovative methods of service delivery for effective coverage. This led to the introduction of the national e-extension service. For t… RUF-38438 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Transforming agriculture in Africa using digital technologies: a perspective from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture D. M. Amitu · R. Elalami · J.T. Lubega · Drake Patrick Mirembe +1 more This paper presents a conceptual underpinning for African Digital Agriculture Programme (AfriDAP), a proposed initiative to accelerate transformation of agriculture in Africa using digital technologies. It outlines a perspective of the Reg… RUF-38435 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Dynamically processing agricultural data from controlled legume sites C. Béra · W. De Meuter · E. Gonzalez Boix · K. Kambona +3 more Smart agriculture is becoming a discipline with increased data processing requirements due to the need to understand complex agricultural ecosystems. In these ecosystems, modern digital technologies, that extend conventional tools (e.g., r… RUF-38432 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of RUFORUM online platforms J. Kato · Jacqueline Nnam · F. Otto In the recent past, a great number of online platforms have been introduced on the market showing different characteristics and services. A series of features should be taken into account when one evaluates online platforms, starting from … RUF-38424 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effect of land terracing on soil physical properties across slope positions and profile depths in medium and high altitude regions of Rwanda A. Fashaho · J.J. Lelei · A. O. Musandu · S.M. Mwonga +1 more Although land terracing is promoted as a management practice for effective soil conservation in hilly areas, construction of terraces causes changes in soil properties. This study evaluated the effect of land terracing on some soil physica… RUF-38413 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Regional Animal Feed Action Plan for East Africa: why, what, for whom, how used and benefits S. Ahmed · C. Ferrand · H. P. S. Makkar · S. Munyua +5 more Livestock are a crucial source of food, employment, and income for much of East Africa’s rural population. The sector contributes substantially to export revenues, national GDPs, and thus the region’s broader socioeconomic development. Liv… RUF-38408 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM granting mechanisms and implementation pathways E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 126 universities in 38 African countries, uses grants to fund research and training in agriculture and non-research programs that advance the orga… RUF-38395 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the relevance of Palmer Parker’s views on good and bad teachers M.W. Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · K.M O’Dama Parker is an American educator, religious and sociologist who is best known for his ways of effective teachings as a university teacher, community organizer and religious teacher. He is also recognized by his opinions on Good teachers and … RUF-38394 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Building entrepreneurial acumen among graduates in business incubators: the RUFORUM Entrepreneurship Challenge Program (RECAP) A. Egeru · H. M. A. Elamin · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Incubators play a significant role in the development of business start-ups by providing opportunity for nurturing enterprise development whilst supporting networking services, capital support, and training programs for technical and soft … RUF-38392 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing the student enterprise training (SES) at Gulu University T. Aliro · S. Elolu · S. W. Kalule · W. Odongo +2 more The proposed agribusiness incubation hub (AIH) at Gulu University is intended to provide hands-on practice agri-entrepreneurship training to graduate and undergraduate students. The management of the AIH follows the Students Enterprise Sch… RUF-38391 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Benchmarking transformative capacity building interventions: The case of entrepreneurship training programmes supported by RUFORUM A. Egeru · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa The regional universities forum for capacity building in agriculture is implementing a programme; Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev) with support from the M… RUF-38390 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access How organizational behavior contributes to organization effectiveness: Perspectives from RUFORUM Secretariat E. Adipala · J. Aweko In today’s organizations, striving to have a balanced work and personal life has become a trending issue worldwide. Psychologist say that in order to have an effective functioning of an organization, it must endeavor to understand individu… RUF-38371 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
