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Understanding Organic Food Qualities in the Global South: An East African Perspective
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)Quality is a major component of the process of food production, delivery and consumption because it plays an influential role in consumer acceptability of the food. It has been widely suggested that food quality consists ... -
Understanding the Higher Education Market in Africa
(Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 2022)In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world has been largely determined by the models established in influential countries such as France, Germany, Great Britain and the United States of America ... -
University Education Essential for Effective African Leadership: Archbishop Kiwanuka's Contribution to Catholic Higher Education in Uganda and Beyond
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University education for sustainable national development: Implications for University Leadership, Management and Society
(2012)This paper discusses the social and philosophical underpinnings of the role of education in economic development in Uganda. It is partly based on a study on bureaucracy and the management of the challenges facing Makerere ... -
University Examination Results Management Information System (UERMIS): A Case Study of Bishop Stuart University Mbarara, Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008)ATUHAIRE MARION BANGIRANA (2008-03-MSCIS-PT-001) University Examination Results Management Information System (UERMIS): A Case Study of Bishop Stuart University Mbarara, Western Uganda The purpose of this study was to ... -
Unknotting typologies in smallholder farmers investing in seed potato production in South Western Uganda
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-12-05)Whereas several national and international efforts to increase seed potato production have been promoted in Uganda in the last decade, few farmers are participating in seed potato production despite the higher returns ... -
Unrest Over Health Sector Remuneration: What is the Problem?
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2003-12)Employee unrest over remuneration in the Ugandan health sector is an old problem. Although salaries have been increasing since 1990, the country has witnessed more strikes in this period than before. In fact, one has the ... -
Urban Open Spaces in Kampala, Uganda
(Faculty of the Built Environment, Uganda Martyrs’ University, Uganda, 2008)Kampala is one of the few cities in Africa arguably of African origin, having been the location of the capital of the Kingdom of Buganda - one of the largest and oldest kingdoms in the region - for close to a century ... -
Urban Poverty and its Effects on Children: A Case Study of Selected Families in Ruharo Ward, Kamukuzi Division, Mbarara Municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008)KAJUBI NDWADDE EVELYN (2008-M092-30042) Urban Poverty and its Effects on Children: A Case Study of Selected Families in Ruharo Ward, Kamukuzi Division, Mbarara Municipality There is a general belief that urban populations ... -
Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicines by Cancer Patients at a National Cancer Referral Facility in a Low‐Income Country
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019-08-23)Objective: The aim of this study was to describe use of traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) and associated factors among patients with cancer. Methods: We conducted a cross‐sectional study at the Uganda Cancer ... -
Use of “flight simulator” for training it managers in investment decision making.
(Fountain Publishers, 2008)In this paper it has been suggested that the findings of research on managerial decisionmaking may be relevant in IT, but that research needs to be carried out on the factors that influence the decisions of IT managers in ... -
User fees in private non-for-profit hospitals in Uganda: a survey and intervention for equity
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2005)Background: In developing countries, user fees may represent an important source of revenues for private-non-for-profit hospitals, but they may also affect access, use and equity. Methods: This survey was conducted in ... -
User Provider Perspectives to Overcome the Challenges of TB/HIV Service Integration at Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala
(MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2021-03-01)Abstract Background: Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa have been closely related and persistent, proving a considerable burden for healthcare provision. This has complicated ... -
Using Action Research to Improve Hand Washing among Staff and Pupils of St. Paul Primary School Nsambya, Makindye Division–Kampala District, Uganda
(Student's Journal of Health Research (SJHR), 2021)Background Many private and public schools in Kampala and Nsambya specifically do not provide soap and water at schools near toilets or pit latrines for hand washing. Even though some schools do provide these supplies, ... -
Using CanMEDS to Guide International Health Electives: An Enriching Experience in Uganda Defined for a Canadian Surgery Resident
(CMA-CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOC, 2008)Background: Surgery residents who wish to travel during their residency will often seek an elective experience in a low- or middle-income country. Objectives for international health electives (IHEs) are often vague and ... -
Using HMIS for monitoring and planning: the experience of Uganda catholic medical bureau
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2005-04)Uganda has been successful in implementing the national "Health Management Information System" (HMIS). This is attributed to the combined efforts of different providers operating jointly in the health system. Disease ... -
Using participatory action research to improve vocational skills training for marginalised youth in Uganda:
(International Journal of Training Research, 2015)Although vocational education and training is considered to be a good option for improving livelihood opportunities for marginalised youth in developing countries, it often suffers from an image problem. This situation ... -
Using Signal Functions to Measure Third Delays in the Management of Obstetric Emergencies: A Study of Midigo Health Centre IV
(ZAIN Publications, 2021-05)Background: Signal functions are a representative shortlist of key interventions and activities that address major causes of morbidity or mortality and that are indicative of a certain type and level of care in a health ... -
Using the workload indicator of staffing needs (WISN) methodology to assess work pressure among the nursing staff of Lacor hospital.
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2008-04-01)In their effort to provide adequate and quality health services, health systems in both developed and the developing countries have to confront the challenges of an ever increasing population with limited or diminishing ... -
Utilisation of Community Audio Towers in Health Education for Prevention of Cervical Cancer by Health Workers in Kyotera District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Dove Press, 2021-09-01)Purpose: Community audio towers (CATs) are a communication resource that can be utilized by public health practitioners to enhance health communication in rural and periurban settings. However, information on availability ...