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How do student and classroom characteristics affect attitude toward mathematics? A multivariate multilevel analysis
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)
This study investigated the effects of student and classroom characteristics
on math self-confidence, perceived usefulness, and enjoyment of
mathematics as multiple outcomes. A sample of 7th-grade students from
78 classes ...
Maize Response to Fertilizer and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Uganda
(American Society of Agronomy, 2012)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important smallholder crop in Uganda. Yields are low because of low soil fertility and little fertilizer
use. Yield response to nutrient application and economically optimal rates (EOxR, where x ...
Sorghum Response to Fertilizer and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Uganda
(American Society of Agronomy, 2012)
Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is important for smallholder production in semiarid parts of Uganda. Grain yields are
low because of low soil fertility. Little fertilizer is used. Yield response to N, P, and K ...
Prevalence of and factors associated with Brucella sero-positivity in cattle in urban and peri-urban Gulu and Soroti towns of Uganda
(The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, 2015)
Brucellosis is a key zoonosis of major public health, animal welfare and economic significance, and is endemic in livestock in
Uganda. A cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out to estimate the sero-prevalence ...
Child soldiers or war affected children? Why the formerly abducted children of northern Uganda are not child soldiers
(Intervention, 2014)
In many places around the globe, over many
centuries, adults have forcibly involved children
in war. In more recent times, these forcibly involved
children have come to be collectively referred to as
‘child soldiers’, ...
Implicit Beliefs about English Language Competencies in the Context of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A Comparison of University Students and Lecturers in Namibia
(Sciedu Press, 2013)
In many African countries, English is the medium of instruction in higher education even though students may not
always be entirely familiar with “standard” English. This study aimed at investigating the relevance of ...
Patients and Health Workers’ Engagement in Patient Safety in Healthcare in Kitgum General Hospital
(E-international Journals of Academic and Scientific Research, 2015)
The delivery of health care is known to involve potential safety risks for the
patients who are supposed to benefit from medical treatment and care. Over the years, efforts
have been put in place to reduce the occurrence ...
Stakeholders, accountability and the theory-practice gap in developing nations’ corporate governance systems: evidence from Uganda
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2013)
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine perceptions about the nature and role of corporate
governance in Uganda, with the emphasis on accountability within a stakeholder framework.
Design/methodology/approach ...
Factors that Influence Potential Success of eHealth Standards Adoption in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: a review
(Journal of Health Informatics in Africa, 2020)
Assessing the potential success of adopted technology, innovation, or standard in a Low
and Middle-Income Country like Uganda continues to focus on outcomes of adoption. This study aimed
to investigate the potential ...
Euphorbia tirucalli L. (Euphorbiaceae) – The miracle tree: Current status of available knowledge
(Academic Journals, 2011)
Euphorbia tirucalli is one of the most important tree Euphorbias known worldwide for its many uses. Endemic to tropical Africa where it often grows wild, it is usually planted for boundary demarcation but also as a live ...