Books and Book Chapters: Recent submissions
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Conceptual modeling of nodding syndrome: a system dynamics and sequence approaches
(The Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), 2017-06)Conceptual modelling of nodding syndrome (NS) has hardly been considered in most scientific literature although symptoms of the disease has been widely studied. A conceptual model is a representation of hypothesis about a ... -
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 ... -
Complexity and risk in IS projects: a system dynamics approach
(Fountain Publishers, 2007)In spite of ongoing research on IS risks and the increased sophistication of the tools and techniques developed, IS risks continue to be a challenge to IS professionals and managers. Increased complexity leads to increased ... -
Dude you're a fag: masculinity and sexuality in high school
(Taylor and Francis, 2013-05-07)Through a picturesque ethnographic description, Pascoe’s Dude, you’re a fag: masculinity and sexuality in high school gives a fly-on-the-wall experience of sexuality in high school. Informed by an interactionist approach ... -
Maternal monitoring: lowering child mortality by use of ICTs.
(Fountain Publishers, 2010)In this paper, we describe the creation and development of an Electronic Health Records System that automates record keeping procedures for both patients and medical practitioners in a health ... -
Gender Representation in Learning Materials: International Perspectives
(Equinox Publishing Ltd, 2018)Gender Representation in Learning Materials: International Perspectives provides remarkable insight into research on gender and textbooks from an international perspective, illuminating diverse contexts, methodology, raising ... -
A system dynamics tool for IT investments.
(Fountain Publishers, 2006-01-01)Systems dynamics modeling is the technique of constructing and running a model of an abstract system in order to study its behavior without disrupting the environment of the real system. The process simulated in this study, ... -
Promoting Equity In Health
(2004-12)To promote health equity is to address a great deal of inequities in society. It is not easy but it can be done. It requires that an upstream action is taken. This action consists of eight steps: analyse inequity, act on ... -
Living with Ethnic Difference in Uganda: Reflections on Realities and Knowledge Gaps with Specific Reference to Kibaale District
(Cultural Foundation of Uganda, 2014-01)Contemporary Uganda is embroiled in a number of inter-ethnic challenges at varying degrees of intensity and complexity. Kibaale presents a curious case that is grounded in a complex history of pre-colonial inter-ethnic ... -
New Public Management Reforms and Efficiency in Urban Water Service Delivery in Developing Countries: Blessing or Fad?
(Sage, 2012)Abstract Managing publicly owned entities using private sector principles, commonly known as New Public Management (NPM), is a widespread reform in Developing Countries. The theoretical and empirical debate on the effect ... -
The Church in Africa:
(Little Sisters of St. Francis Publication., 2016)The authors of this book have attempted to assemble in one volume basic information about the Church in the setting of the Uganda social fabric, in many respects applicable to the African situation south of the Sahara, ... -
Stewards of the Natural Environment Resources:
(Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017)Purpose The slogan often used to describe the scenic beauty of Uganda's natural environment is ‘Gifted by Nature.' Rightly so, Uganda is home to Lake Victoria and four other lakes, not to mention crater lakes. Of the ... -
African Concept of Participation:
(Asian Trading Corporation, 2016)This chapter presents the African concept of participation as having a theological foundation. The African notion of participation is understood in terms of appurtenance to God our source and in whose fraction of vital ... -
Organisational performance measurement models, also for poverty alleviation
(2016)In this contribution, organisational performance measurement models are reviewed to determine to what extent they can also be used as an instrument for poverty alleviation. In this paper, we explore the organisational ... -
Mainstreaming Education for Sustainable Development in Uganda Martyrs University: A critical analysis of the strategy
(Rhodes University Environmental Learning Research Centre, 2015)It has been observed by several scholars, commentators, and sustainability-related bodies that one of the most important ways of realising sustainable development is by integrating it in both what is taught and how it is ... -
The Motivation Dilemma:
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016)Motivation cannot be avoided or ignored at any level and in whatever context. Managers use motivation in the workplace to inspire people to work, both individually and in groups, to produce the best results for business ... -
Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, and Marriage:
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016)The overarching goal of this book is to increase our understanding of how marriage impacts the fight against women’s inequality and HIV/AIDS, and how the HIV/AIDS and gender equality discourse is taken up by married teachers ... -
Language and Girl Child Education:
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016)This book focuses on the role language plays in the education of girls in Uganda’s primary education. It provides a historical and theoretical background to genders socialization education and language. It further discusses ... -
Books
(2010)Chelpi-den Hamer’s book on the youngest recruits brings to attention the prevalence of the problem of children involved in conflict in Cotê d’ Ivoire. This is important because the problem of the involvement of children ...
