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  • Returns to spending on agricultural extension: the case of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) program of Uganda. 
    Benina, Samuel; Nkonya, Ephraim; Okecho, Geresom; Randriamamonjya, Jose'e; Kato, Edward; Lubadde, Geofrey; Kyotalimye, Miriam (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, 2010)
    The aim of this paper is to assess the direct and indirect impacts of the agricultural extension system of Uganda, the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) program, on household agricultural income. Data from ...
  • Economic valuation of a Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) production system: Green money from drylands of Eastern Uganda 
    Buyinza, Mukadasi; Senjonga, Muyanja; Lusiba, Badru (Springer Verlag, 2010)
    Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a valuable tree species Uganda and elsewhere in semi-arid Africa—for fruit, timber, leaves and shade—but like other indigenous species has been subject to decline in recent years. The success ...
  • Botanical control of pre and post-harvest crop pests in the Teso farming system. 
    Matovu, H.; Olila, D. (Busitema University., 2010)
    The study was carried out within Soroti and Kumi district in Eastern Uganda in which agriculture is the main economic activity. Participatory methods were used for collecting informantion. Plant samples were collected and ...
  • Geofencing components and existing models. 
    Ijeh, Anthony .C.; Preston, David .S.; Imafidon, Chris .O.; Watmon, Titus .B.; Uwaechie, Annette .O.; Nwadube, Aaron; Kujabi, Ebrina (IMECS, 2010)
    Abstract-This paper describes the various Geofencing. Components and Existing Models in terms of their Information Security Control Attribute Profiles. The profiles will dictate the security attributes that should accompany ...
  • Coating cutting tools with hard substance lowers friction co-efficient and improves tool life - a review 
    Watmon, Titus .B.; Ijeh, Anthony .C. (IAENG, 2010)
    Abstract— Many papers have been presented before which show coating of cutting tools often yield decreased wear rates and reduced coefficients of friction. Although different theories are proposed in those literatures ...
  • ANTENNAS, HOW MANY DO WE NEED? 
    Song, Peter C.T.; Barker, David (AC&T., 2010)
    Abstract: One of the key components interfacing between the radio hardware and the ‗Ether‘, i.e. the air-interface for wireless communication is the antenna. With tremendous growth and demand for high speed high data rate ...
  • East African government investments in Information and Communication Technologies for education : 
    Wamakote, Leonard; Ang'ondi, Enos Kiforo; Onguko, Brown (Busitema University ; Aga Khan University, 2010)
    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a principal driver of economic development and social change worldwide; but technology alone can only be an enabler, not driver of development. Properly formulated policies, ...
  • Teacher factors influencing classroom use of ICT in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
    Hennessy, Sara; Harrison, David; Wamakote, Leonard (Busitema University, 2010)
    This paper synthesises the research literature on teachers‟ use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in primary and secondary schools in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on improving the quality ...
  • Successful resource sharing in academic and research libraries in Illinois: 
    Lugya, Fredrick Kiwuwa (University of Illinois., 2010)
    With diminishing finances, it is rarely possible for a library or information center to have enough resources to fulfill the needs of its clients. Libraries working under effective collaborative initiatives in developed ...
  • The technological hybrid of geofencing engineering. 
    Ijeh, Anthony .C.; Preston, David .S.; Imafidon, Chris .O.; Watmon, Titus .B.; Uwaechie, Annette .O.; Cooke, Martin; Lancaster, Peter; Widdess, Andy (IAENG, 2010-03)
    The focus of this paper is a review of a unique hybrid security concept which provides an intervention to a real world problem; the intervention provides security to the medium for wireless networks as a result of leakage ...
  • Data for geofencing security strategy model. 
    Ijeh, Anthony .C.; Preston, David .S.; Imafidon, Chris .O.; Watmon, Titus .B.; Arreymbi, Johnnes; Uwaechie, Annette .O. (IAENG, 2010-03)
    The goal of this paper is to present the data results from the live implementation of a Geofencing Security Strategy Model that mitigates the threats to the information security of businesses which use Wireless Networks. ...
  • Geofencing engineering design and methodology 
    Ijeh, Anthony .C.; Preston, David .S.; Imafidon, Chris .O.; Watmon, Titus .B.; Uwaechie, Annette .O.; Ojeme, Samuel; Lucas, Benjamin R. (IAENG, 2010-04-17)
    Abstract-The aim of this paper is to evaluate the research methods used in Geofencing Engineering and its associated design and methodology. In so doing the paper will consider the research approaches used by other authors ...
  • Developing the use of Information and Communication Technology to enhance teaching and learning in East African Schools : 
    Hennessy, Sara; Onguko, Brown; Harrison, David; Ang’ondi, Enos Kiforo; Namalefe, Susan; Naseem, Azra; Wamakote, Leonard (Busitema University ; Aga Khan University, 2010-05)
    This review synthesises the literature on uses of information and communications technology (ICT) in primary and secondary schools in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a particular focus on; Commonwealth countries and on ...
  • Rural tourism : 
    Humaira, Irshad (Government of Alberto., 2010-10)
    This research provides an overview of rural tourism, types of tourism, its benefits for rural communities and some examples of rural tourism development in Canadian provinces and other jurisdiction of the world. Rural ...
  • Mortality after fluid bolus in African children with severe infection 
    Maitland, Kathryn; Kiguli, Sarah; Opoka, Robert O.; CEngoru, Charles; Olupot-Olupot, Peter; Akech, Samuel; Nyeko, Richard; Mtove, George; Reyburn, Hugh; Lang, Trudie; Brent, Bernadette; Evans, A. Evans; Tibenderana, James K.; Crawley, Jane; Russell, Elizabeth C.; Levin, Michael; Babiker, Abdel G.; Gibb, Diana M. (Massachusetts Medical Society, 2011)
    Background The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and lifethreatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Methods We randomly assigned children with ...
  • Prevalence and factors associated with traditional herbal medicine use among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Uganda 
    Namuddu, Betty; Kalyango, Joan N; Karamagi, Charles; Mudiope, Peter; Sumba, Samwel; Kalende, Henry; Wobudeya, Eric; Kigozi, Brian K; Waako, Paul J. (BMC, 2011)
    Background: In Africa, herbal medicines are often used as primary treatment for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related problems. Concurrent use of traditional herbal medicines (THM) with antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) ...
  • Impact of Uganda’s National Agricultural Advisory Services Program 
    Benin, Samuel; Nkonya, Ephraim; Okecho, Geresom; Randriamamonjy, Josée; Kato, Edward; Lubadde, Geofrey; Kyotalimye, Miriam; Byekwaso, Francis (International Food Policy Research Institute, 2011)
    The importance of agricultural extension in agricultural and rural development is widely known, so it is not surprising that agricultural extension has attracted substantial investment of public resources since the 1950s, ...
  • Factors governing flower visitation patterns and quality of pollination services delivered by social and solitary bee species to coffee in central Uganda 
    Munyuli, Théodore (Wiley, 2011)
    In Uganda, information on visitation frequency of pollinator species visiting coffee flowers is absent, although such information is critical for the stability of coffee yield through the enhancement of pollination services. ...
  • Impact of Uganda’s National Agricultural Advisory Services Program 
    Benin, Samuel; Nkonya, Ephraim; Okecho, Geresom; Randriamamonjy, Josée; Kato, Edward; Lubadde, Geofrey; Kyotalimye, Miriam; Byekwaso, Francis (International Food Policy Research Institute, 2011)
    The importance of agricultural extension in agricultural and rural development is widely known, so it is not surprising that agricultural extension has attracted substantial investment of public resources since the 1950s, ...
  • Phytochemical profiling and larvicidal activity of Synadenium grantii (Hook. F.) extracts on Anopheles gambie mosquito larvae 
    Njeri, M. P.; Matovu, H.; Nakalembe, I.; Olaho-Mukani, W. (Busitema University., 2011)
    A study was done to establish the phytochemical profile of Synadenium grantii (Hook. F.) extracts and determine their larvicidal activity on mosquito larvae. Three parts of Synadenium grantii (leaves, stem and roots) were ...

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