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 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
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 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 Refocusing the Direction of Agricultural Research and Education in Zimbabwe E. Nyakudya This paper highlights on-going transformatic changes taking place at the University of Zimbabwe, which aligns to the Government of Zimbabwe Vision 2030. It focuses on efforts by the Faculty of Agriculture to create inter-diciplinary resear… RUF-40787 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Generation of Future Science Leaders through Mentorship and Research: The case of Carnegie Post-Doctoral Fellowship J. Mwololo · T. Odong · P. Okori A postdoctoral fellowship was awarded to support research focusing on grain legumes and dryland cereals. Training of young scientists towards masters and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees was embedded within the fellowship. Collaborative … RUF-40785 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 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
Working Document Series Open Access Improving access to agricultural information to small scale farmers using ICT systems in Central Uganda J. Kato Small scale holder farmers in rural areas growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) face challenge in accessing information on ginger production from pre-harvest to post-harvest stage, yet the information is needed to help farmers understand an… RUF-40770 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Embedding Post-Doctoral Fellows in African Higher Institutions of Learning: Experiences and Lessons Learnt from the case of Makerere University, Uganda J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga The post-doctoral fellowship was intended to unearth the potential of participatory, and information and communication technologies (ICTs) led extension and learning approaches in agricultural and environmental education in Uganda. This in… RUF-40769 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Progress with establishment of the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) - an East and Southern Africa African Centre of Excellence S. Akello · A. Z. Chitake · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema +1 more Low agricultural productivity in Eastern and Southern Africa has led to recurrent chronic food insecurity, poor nutrition, and widespread poverty that continue to affect a significant proportion of the population. This low productivity is … RUF-40744 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agri-Tech and Artificial Intelligence (ATAI) Opportunities for Agricultural Transformation in Africa D. M. Amitu · J. Kato · F. Otto As disruptive technologies descend upon the global agriculture industry, the entire ecosystem is shifting strategies in order to remain relevant and competitive. Agri-Tech on its part utilizes technology to improve yields, efficiency and p… RUF-40722 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Gender dimensions in higher Education Institutions in East Africa E. Adipala · Deborah Alio · A. Egeru The need for increasing women representation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has become a global concern. Universities in Africa have been compelled to develop, sustain and nurture both men and women who are capable of generating k… RUF-40721 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The PhD Journey in Agricultural and Rural Innovations at Makerere University: Seven years of experience Deborah Alio The PhD journey is a systematic process of both academic and personal development for the doctorate student. The PhD journey is systematic process involving a decision on the topic, choosing an appropriate supervisor, managing the challeng… RUF-40720 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Books and Book Chapters Open Access The RUFORUM Journey Megan Lindow RUFORUM is a network of African universities focused on human capacity building and institutional strengthening in agriculture and food systems. It is a large network that grew from a small seed – and it has travelled further than anyone c… RUF-40580 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access University-BTVET-Community Convergence in promoting pig production amongst smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · L. Tebere Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) has the potential of increasing productivity and incomes. In an education system whose curricula favours white collar jobs over blue collar jobs, technical and vocational tr… RUF-39766 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The university role on capacity building, value addition and utilization of orange fleshed sweet potatoes among small scale farmers in Kakamega county, Kenya A. C. Ndiema · U. C. Samoey Capacity building in agriculture is done using informal methods which in most cases depend on the community. A participatory study was initiated by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to train farmers on value addition and … RUF-39643 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Nutraceutical and antimicrobial properties of baobab pulp and leaves: A review A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · T. K. Fassinou · M. A. Gbaguidi +1 more Baobab is an important in Africa for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The different parts of the tree (bark, leaves and pulp) are used for different purposes. Despite the health benefits properties of the baobab pulp and leaves, f… RUF-39633 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Development of a TinyML based four-chamber refrigerator (TBFCR) for efficiently storing pharmaceutical products: Case Study: Pharmacies in Rwanda J. Habiyaremye · Emmanuel Masabo · Ch. Mikeka · M. Zennaro Medical products are very sensitive to temperature; the improper temperature may lead to their inefficacity. Apart from products that are stored at room temperature, remaining medical products are stored in electronically controlled refrig… RUF-39626 2022 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access A Data-Driven Predictive Machine Learning Model for Efficiently Storing Temperature-Sensitive Medical Products, Such as Vaccines: Case Study: Pharmacies in Rwanda J. Habiyaremye · K. Jayavel · S. Kumaran · Emmanuel Masabo +2 more Temperature control is the key element during medicine storage. Pharmacies sell some medical products which are kept in fridges. )e opening and closing of the fridge while taking some medicine makes the outside hot air enter the fridge, wh… RUF-39625 2021 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access GPRS Sensor Node Battery Life Span Prediction Based on Received Signal Quality: Experimental Study J. Habiyaremye · K. Jayavel · S. Kumaran · Emmanuel Masabo +2 more Nowadays with the evolution of Internet of Things (IoT), building a network of sensors for measuring data from remote locations requires a good plan considering a lot of parameters including power consumption. A Lot of communication techno… RUF-39624 2020 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Breaking barriers: Francophone and Anglophone institutions partnership in training future leaders in west and central Africa - lesson learnt from implementation of AGRA PhD programme, University of Ghana D. B. Sarpong The problem of lack of trained human capacity for evidence-informing policy analysis and advocacy to translate policies into action to ensure agricultural growth and food security for smallholder farmers in Francophone countries; the need … RUF-39614 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2022
Journal articles Open Access Does the climate-smart village extension model enhance farmer empowerment? A. Egeru · H. Galiwango · R. Miiro · N. Turyahabwe Climate smart villages (CSVs) are new and promising approaches to tackle the negative repercussions of climate change and to tackle the food insecurity that affects close to one billion people globally. CSVs are envisaged to result into em… RUF-39610 2022 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Building integrated post-secondary education networks to meet Africa’s labour requirements: Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) M. Osiru · A. N. Pell Strengthing the tertiary education sector is critical for enhancing competitiveness of the African continent in the global economy, and for addressing the skill needs of the continent. The ongoing efforts by the World Bank and RUFORUM to s… RUF-39608 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2022
