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‘I felt very bad, I had self-rejection’: narratives of exclusion and marginalisation among early school leavers in Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-09-02)Uganda has one of the highest rates of early school leavers (ESLs) in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the highest in East Africa, despite impressive school enrolment rates. While studies have been conducted on the possible causes ... -
ICT on the Margins: Lessons for Ugandan Education
(Language and Education, 2007)In this end piece, we argue that while this special issue shifts debates on the digital divide to address students’ capacity to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for productive social purposes, access ... -
ICT Usage in Teaching and its Influence on Student's Academic Performance in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in Kasese District
(Contemporary Research Center, 2020-02)This study investigated the ICT usage in teaching and its’ influence on students ‘academic performance in Uganda certificate of education (UCE) in Kasese District, focusing on three major areas; accessibility of ICT in ... -
Identification And Characterization of Guanosine 5′-Monophosphate Reductase of Trypanosoma Congolense as a Drug Target
(2017)Trypanosoma congolense is one of the most prevalent pathogens which causes trypanosomosis in African animals, resulting in a significant economic loss. In its life cycle, T. congolense is incapable of synthesizing purine ... -
Identification and characterization of guanosine 5′-monophosphate reductase of Trypanosoma Congolese as a drug target.
(Parasitology international, 2017)Trypanosoma Congolese is one of the most prevalent pathogens which causes trypanosomosis in African animals, resulting in a significant economic loss. In its life cycle, T. Congolese is incapable of synthesizing purine ... -
Identifying patterns in urban housing density in developing countries using convolutional networks and satellite imagery
(Elsevier Ltd., 2020)The use of Deep Neural Networks for remote sensing scene image analysis is growing fast. Despite this, data sets on developing countries are conspicuously absent in the public domain for benchmarking machine learning ... -
Impact of Agricultural Modernization on the Socio- Economic Status of Smallholder Farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts in Uganda
(Nkumba University, 2017)The aim of this paper was to study the impact of agricultural modernization on the socio-economic status of smallholder farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts. The study adopted a cross sectional research design using ... -
Impact of Anthelminthic Treatment in Pregnancy and Childhood on Immunisations, Infections and Eczema in Childhood: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012)Background: Helminth infections may modulate immune responses to unrelated pathogens and allergens; these effects may commence prenatally. We addressed the hypothesis that anthelminthic treatment in pregnancy and early ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on education as a business investment
(International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 2023-07)When Uganda registered the first Covid 19 patient in the mid- March 2020, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni passed directives stopping all educational institutes from operating to control the rapid spread of corona virus ... -
The Impact of Direct Community Intervention Approach to Rural Development: A Case Study of Participatory Rural Development Agency in Atyak Sub-County, Nebbi District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2009)AYENYA AGNESE (2009-M091-10003) The Impact of Direct Community Intervention Approach to Rural Development: A Case Study of Participatory Rural Development Agency in Atyak Sub-County, Nebbi District This study was conducted ... -
The Impact of Donor Aided Projects through Non-Governmental Organisations on the Social and Economic Welfare of the Rural Poor: A Case Study of Kabarole Research & Resource Centre
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008)BUSIINGE CHRISTOPHER (2008-M092-20054) The Impact of Donor Aided Projects through Non-Governmental Organisations on the Social and Economic Welfare of the Rural Poor: A Case Study of Kabarole Research & Resource ... -
The Impact of Educated Women on Economic Development in Yumbe District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007)CANDIRU CHRISTINE (2007-M053-10007) The Impact of Educated Women on Economic Development in Yumbe District The study was conducted from May to July 2010. It aimed at finding out the impact of educated women on economic ... -
Impact of Genital Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection on Reproductive Outcomes Among Infertile Women Undergoing Tubal Flushing
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2019-12-12)Background: The impact of current C. trachomatis on clinical pregnancy and live birth rates among women undergoing tubal flushing is largely unknown. This study aimed to investigate whether current female genital C. ... -
The impact of helminths on the response to immunization and on the incidence of infection and disease in childhood in Uganda: design of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, factorial trial of deworming interventions delivered in pregnancy and early childhood [ISRCTN32849447]
(Society for Clinical Trials, 2007)Helminths have profound effects on the immune response, allowing long-term survival of parasites with minimal damage to the host. Some of these effects “spill-over”, altering responses to non-helminth antigens or allergens. ... -
Impact of Human Activities on Wetlands in Kampala: Critical Reconciliation of Ecological Sustainability and Human Development
(Kisubi Brothers University College, 2012)Wetland ecosystem services are central to a nation’s sustained growth and development. For this reason, human development ought to be undertaken while maintaining the ecological character of wetlands if meaningful sustainable ... -
The Impact of Liberalisation on Foreign Direct Investment in Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2006)IJEU ANGELA (2006-03 MBA PT 0112009) The Impact of Liberalisation on Foreign Direct Investment in Uganda. This study looked at the impact of liberalisation on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Uganda. Empirical data was ... -
The Impact of Microfinance Institutions on the Performance of Small Scale Businesses: A Case Study of Foundation for International Community Assistance.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007)NANUNGI GRACE (2007-03-MBA-PT-052) The Impact of Microfinance Institutions on the Performance of Small Scale Businesses: A Case Study of Foundation for International Community Assistance The purpose of this study was ... -
The Impact of Newborn Bathing on the Prevalence of Neonatal Hypothermia in Uganda: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005-10-01)Aim: To elucidate the impact of bathing on the prevalence of hypothermia among newborn babies exposed to the skin‐to‐skin (STS) care technique before and after bathing. Methods: Non‐asphyxiated newborns after vaginal ... -
The Impact of population growth on the Ecosystems and Biodiversity of Kampala: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Development
(2012-07)From the time it attained city status, Kampala's population has been increasing. This has led to the rapid expansion of the city from the originally known seven hills to wetlands and valleys in a bid to accommodate the ... -
Impact of Sedentarisation on Food Security among Pastoralists in Rengen Sub-County, Kotido District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007)EMURIA PAUL (2007-03-MA-DL-021) Impact of Sedentarisation on Food Security among Pastoralists in Rengen Sub-County, Kotido District The Jie pastoralists in Rengen sub-county had for many decades been food self sufficient ...