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
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 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 Re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity K Hulela · K. Kgosikoma · N. Tselaesele The purpose of this study is to contribute to the discussion on re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity as stipulated in the Africa Agenda 2063, the Africa We … RUF-38864 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
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
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 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 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
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 Employer perception of TVET graduate competence: Case of Uganda E. Bbaale · I. M. Okumu This paper qualitatively seeks to understand matching of TVET graduate competence in their vocations of study with the competence expectations of the employers. Both soft and technical competences were considered using cross sectional data… RUF-38378 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access TAGDev Model positions agricultural graduate students at Gulu university to respond to international development challenges –the case of refugee situation in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · S. W. Kalule · W. Odongo · D. Ongeng +1 more Globally, universities are meant to contribute to development and positive transformation of societies through three cardinal functions of teaching, research and outreach. However, the relevance of African universities in responding to com… RUF-38374 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Students as agents of change in achieving food security and reduced unemployment in subSahara Africa: The case of CESAAM project at Egerton University D.O. Otieno · K.O. Otieno · G. Owuor In a country where the average age of a farmer is 60+ years, it is a “tall” order to realize food security. This is especially so given the shrinking acreage under cultivation, erratic climatic conditions, and poor access to financial serv… RUF-38370 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Small Grants: Delivering innovations, research leaders and engaging communities E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa In a rapidly transforming world and knowledge based economies, research has become an important component in universities and other higher education institutions. Accordingly, many African universities have set a focus and vision towards b… RUF-38365 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM: THE JOURNEY SO FAR THE PAST, PRESENT AND THE FUTURE TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE VISION 2030: THE AFRICA WE WANT RUF-38354 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access On the role of higher agricultural education institutions in promoting inclusiveness and transforming African agriculture E. Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah Due to the constantly increasing human population and growth, the African continent is grappling with prominent challenges of low agricultural productivity and food insecurity amidst spiraling population growth and unsustainable natural re… RUF-38317 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Contributing to rural transformation through skills development: the role of University-Community and TVET Linkages with experiences from Egerton University E. Adipala · A. Egeru · N.W. Mungai This paper provides highlights of Egerton University engagement with farming communities and TVETs and demonstrates the inherent potential that the University-Community and TVET partnership can achieve in rural transformation. Egerton Univ… RUF-38316 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
