Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…Utilizing the aforementioned recyclable and commercial waste aggregates can help prevent garbage from being dumped on the ground, reduce groundwater pollution, and lighten concrete by reducing its density. …”
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Effect of Covid-19 on the Performance of Selected Hotels in Mbarara City. by Mukama, Gad

“…The study employed used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design where data was collected across the population at one point in time and a mixed approach was employed. …”
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The Impact of Refugees on the Social Economic Development of the Host Communities: A Case Study of Nyakabande Refugee Transit Kisoro District. by Ngabire, Robert

“…The study established that refugees bring productivity in the host communities, complement the job market, stimulate the economy complement market demand for goods and services, employment opportunities to the people around the transit areas and refugee camps which rises the standard of living, donations by the host communities Environmental degradation, increased demand for goods and services which rises the standards of living of the host communities, land grabbing, sharing of social facilities, cooperation of social functioning and insecurity of the host communities were cited to be some of the social relationship between the refugees and the host communities, deforestation, increased demand for goods and services, infrastructural development, theft, social ills like prostitution, competition for properties, compromised resources. …”
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Mobile Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank Rukungiri Branch. by Kinembabazi, Cynthia

“…The study recommended that mobile payment service providers should pay attention to improving the quality of services they provide that is, increasing the bandwidth so as to facilitate speed and advanced hardware installations as mobile payment methods appear to improve economic welfare and the banks should pay special attention to convenience by providing the customers with electronic banking service at points which can easily be accessible. For instance, some ATMs should be installed in supermarkets, learning institutions, and medical centers. …”
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An Examination of Records Retention and Disposition Policy at Kabale University. by Nayakiira, Promise

“…Research findings showed that the retention schedule lays down the length of time in which the record needs to be retained. Some respondents also showed that neither social promotion nor retention is supported by available research as a first option for students experiencing academic difficulty. …”
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Prospective cohort study comparing outcomes between vacuum extraction and second-stage cesarean delivery at a Ugandan tertiary referral hospital by Barbara, Nolens, Flavia, Namiiro, John, Lule, Thomas, van den Akker, Roosmalen, Jos van, Josaphat, Byamugisha

“…Severe maternal outcomes (mortality, uterine rupture, hysterectomy, re-laparotomy) and perinatal outcomes (mortality, trauma, low Apgar score, convulsions) were compared between initial delivery mode. Results: Among 13 152 deliveries, 358 women who underwent vacuum extraction and 425 women who underwent SSCD were enrolled in the study. …”
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Teachers' Competence as an Avenue for "Learning Through Play Pedagogy" in Preschools: A Case of Makindye Ssabagabo Division. by Ngalonsa, Luciana, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The main findings of the results highlighted and approved that some of the teachers were competent in using the learning through play pedagogy while others still used the teacher-centered approach. …”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…The analysis of fuel price determinants highlights the roles of global oil prices, geopolitical tensions, exchange rates, government policies, and market demand. …”
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Records Management Practices and Business Sustainability of Small-Scale Business: A Case Study of Kindly Services. by Ainebyoona, Ritah

“…The study findings indicate that there were causes of poor records management practices on sustainability of small scale business as they include; lack of accountability, lack of knowledge, greediness for money, exposure of skills, lack of proficiency, emblements of funds, and heavy taxes. 81% of the respondents agreed that embezzlement of funds is one of the causes of poor records management sustainability of small-scale businesses. …”
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Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate on Surface Water Quality: A Case Study on Kabuturumba Stream. by Rubarema, Paul

“…The study also indicates that some parameters and pollutants were affected by distance from the dumpsite while others were not.…”
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The Effect of Board Risk Management on Financial Performance of Selected Saccos in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarong, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Munyabonera, Francisis, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Kikawa, Cliff, Ahabwe, Oliver

“…The study's conclusions were: The financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies (Sacco’s) in Uganda was found to be significantly positively impacted by board risk management (BRM) (=1.322**), boosting Ha, The study concludes that SACCOs would experience greater financial gains or better financial performance if they are more stringent about the processes they follow to review their risk profile and the policies they put in place. …”
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Mauvaise Culture de la Lecture chez les Etudiants de FLE en Ouganda: Éléments de Réponses. by Kateregga, Abubakar

“…L’article part de l’hypothèse selon laquelle les pratiques médiocres en lecture scolaire sont influencées par deux facteurs majeurs : D’une part, les apprenants ont des objectifs amoindris qui associent l’acte de lire exclusivement à la lecture de notes de cours ne serait-ce que pour réussir aux examens au lieu de lire pour s’amuser, pour se divertir, pour s’informer, pour jouer. …”
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Commercial Banks and Socio Economic Wellbeing of the People: A case study of Equity Bank Kabale Branch. by Timothy, Begambagyedo

“…It also revealed that pledging of collateral accounting, use of credit rating, use of collection agencies, entrepreneurial training, use of credit Reference Bureau, and adequate loan monitoring are some of the measures put in place to control loan default, the study recommends that the Bank should introduce entrepreneurial training of its clients before and after disbursement of the loan facility as this will enhance the performance of the loans given out. …”
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Influence of Motivational Practices on Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools Kamwenge District. by Prudence, Hanga

“…Regular attendance of class lessons by teachers was rated at 83.3%, and performance of teachers being good and encouraging at 77%.The study found moderate motivational practices, moderate level of teachers’ performance, weak relationship between motivational practices and the level of teachers’ performance in secondary schools in Kamwenge District. …”
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Project Monitoring and Evaluation in the Sustainability of Donor-Funded Potato Projects in Kabale District, Uganda by Turyasingura, John Bosco, Moses, Agaba, Meza, Orach, Zombeire, Regis, Kyabarongo, Benon

“…Monitoring and evaluating a strategic role of communities that equips potato project beneficiaries to feel that they have a stake in the project. …”
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Spatial and temporal variations of phytoplankton composition and biomass in Lake Bunyonyi, South‑Western Uganda by Alex, Saturday, Thomas, J. Lyimo, John, Machiwa, Siajali, Pamba

“…Therefore, the establishment of a strong and committed committee dubbed “Lake Bunyonyi Water Management Committee” to oversee the activities and avert potential water quality challenges is strongly recommended. The existence of some toxic phytoplankton species calls for regular monitoring and careful use of the lake and its food products.…”
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Concrete Production and Curing with Recycled Wastewater: A Review on the Current State of Knowledge and Practice by Tobby Michael, Agwe, Philip, Tibenderana, Moses N., Twesigye-Omwe, Joel, Webster Mbujje, Sholagberu Taofeeq, Abdulkadir

“…Concreting alone consumes, annually, over one trillion m3 of freshwater globally while the concept of the use of wastewater and/or recycled water in the concrete-making processes is yet to be adopted. …”
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Concrete Production and Curing with Recycled Wastewater: A Review on the Current State of Knowledge and Practice by Tobby Michael, Agwe, Philip, Tibenderana, Moses N, Twesigye-Omwe, Joel Webster, Mbujje, Abdulkadir, Sholagberu Taofeeq

“…Concreting alone consumes, annually, over one trillion m3 of freshwater globally while the concept of the use of wastewater and/or recycled water in the concrete-making processes is yet to be adopted. …”
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Teacher rewards and their performance: a case study of selected secondary schools in southern division, Kabale municipality by Agnes, Nyinamasiko, John Michael, Edoru

“…Teachers’ performance management is a continuous process for identifying, evaluating and developing the work performance of teachers, so that the goals and objectives of the schools are more effectively achieved, while at the same time benefiting teachers. …”
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Internal controls, corporate governance and fi nancial performance of MFIs in Uganda by Abanis, Turyahebwa, Eliab, Byamukama Mpora, Arthur, Sunday

“…The study spoke to pragmatic issues that have not been shielded in the literature, more especially in the microfinance industry Uganda. …”
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