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Evaluation of native fungal isolates of metrahizium anisopliae var. acridum and beauveria bassiana against the greater wax moth, galleria mellonella (l) (pyralidae: lepidoptera) in Ethiopia

Namusana, Hellen; Emiru, Seyoum (African Journal Online (AJOL), 2010)

The greater wax moth (GWM) is a widely distributed and devastating insect pest to honey production sector in Ethiopia. The present study investigated the potential of native fungal isolates against GWM and assessed the ...
Concentration levels of radon in mines, industries and dwellings in selected areas of Tororo and Busia districts, Eastern Uganda.

Biira, Saphina; Kisolo, Akisophel W.; D’ujanga, Florence Mutonyi (Pelagia Research Library, 2014)

Concentration levels and effective exposure dose of radon were determined in mines, industries and dwellings in the Districts of Tororo and Busia, Eastern Uganda in 60 indoor structures between November 2010 and April 2011, ...
Characterisation and evaluation of pulp and paper from selected Ugandan grasses for paper industry

Kamoga, Omar L. M.; Kirabira, J. B.; Byaruhanga, J. K.; Godiyal, R. D.; Anupam, Kumar (Editura Academiei Romane, 2014)

Non-wood fibrous materials and recycled fibres offer an opportunity to decrease or replace the use of wood fibres in the production of pulp and paper in countries with insufficient forest resources. The aim of this study ...
Concentration levels of radon in mines, industries and dwellings in selected areas of Tororo and Busia districts, Eastern Uganda.

Biira, Saphina; Kisolo, Akisophel W.; D’ujanga, Florence Mutonyi (Busitema University ; Pelagia Research Library., 2014)

Concentration levels and effective exposure dose of radon were determined in mines, industries and dwellings in the Districts of Tororo and Busia, Eastern Uganda in 60 indoor structures between November 2010 and April 2011, ...
Analysis of solar radiation in Uganda :

Biira, Saphina; Kilama, George (Busitema University ; JCR, 2014-08-31)

Solar energy is an alternative to fossil fuels for more sustainable and reliable energy options; with a huge potential to meet many times the present world energy demand. Readily available solar radiation data is a key to ...
Female Physicists in Ugandan Universities

D’ujanga, Florence M.; Ssentongo, Grace Spencer; Ayugi, Gertrude; Akoba, Rashida; Biira, Saphina (Busitema University ; AIP publishing, 2015)

For a long time, only one public university in Uganda had a department of physics. Several women graduated from this department, but not many showed much interest in pursuing higher degrees in physics. Currently, there are ...
CVD growth of ZrC layers at different temperatures.

Alawad, BAB; Biira, Saphina; Bissett, H; Nel, J. T; Hlatshwayo, T. T; Crouse, P. L; Malherbe, J. B (Busitema University ; SciEP, 2016)

Zirconium carbide (ZrC) layers were grown on a graphite substrate by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) at 1250°C, 1300°C and 1350°C. Zirconium tetrachloride (ZrCl4), methane (CH4), hydrogen (H2) and argon (Ar) were used as ...
Effect of temperature and CH4/ZrCl4 molar ratio on ZrC layers deposited in a vertical-wall CVD system

Biira, Saphina; Alawad; Bissett, H; Nel, J. T; Hlatshwayo, T. T; Crouse, P. L; Malherbe, J. B (Busitema University ; SA Institute of Physics, 2016)

The synthesis of ZrC layers was performed in an in-house developed, vertical-wall chemical vapour deposition (CVD) system operating at atmospheric pressure. Zirconium tetrachloride and methane were used as zirconium and ...
Secondary school headteachers’ leadership styles and teachers’ organizational commitment in Tororo Municipality

Richard, Josel Obbo; Olema, David Kani; Atibuni, Dennis Zami (Research Publish, 2017)

The commitment and maximum utilization of an organization’s human resource among others accelerates the achievement of the organizations’ vision, goals, and values. The organization’s leadership plays a critical part in ...
Impact of e-Registration on the Quality of Assessment Resources in Uganda.

Capuc, Florence Obong; Atibuni, Dennis Zami (AEAA, 2017)

This study assessed the impact of e-registration on the quality of assessment resources at the Ugandan National Examinations Board examination centres. It further investigated the challenges affecting the e-registration ...
Mediation effect of research skills proficiency on the core self-evaluations :

Atibuni, Dennis Zami; Olema, David Kani; Ssenyonga, Joseph; Karl, Steffens; Kibanja, Grace Milly (IISTE, 2017)

This study investigated the mediation effect of research skills proficiency on the relationship between core selfevaluations and research engagement among Master of Education students in Uganda. Questionnaire surveys ...
Mediation effect of performance appraisal management on the work environment :

Namwagwe, Justine; Atibuni, Dennis Zami; Sekiwu, Denis (Net journals, 2017)

The suitability of work environment is an important antecedent of effective performance appraisal management process and job satisfaction among employees within an organization. This study examined the mediation effect of ...
Journal of Educational Assessment in Africa, Vol. 12, 2017.

Association for Educational Assessment in Africa. (AEAA, 2017)

Journal of Educational Assessment in Africa, Vol. 12, 2017.
Influence of the substrate gas-inlet gap on the growth rate, morphology and microstructure of zirconium carbide films by chemical vapour deposition.

Biira, Saphina; Alawad, B.A.B.; Bissett, H.; Nel, J.T.; Ntsoane, T.P.; Hlatshwayo, T.T.; Crouse, P.L.; Malherbe, J.B. (Busitema University ; Elsevier, 2017)

The influence of the gap between the gas inlet and the substrate in an in-house developed thermal chemical vapour deposition (CVD) reactor, on the growth rate, surface morphology, phase composition and microstructure of ...
Student Expectations and Quality of Postgraduate Education: The Case for Public Universities in Uganda

Kaggwa, Victoria Tamale; Sekiwu, Denis; Naluwemba, Esther Frances (Society for Science and Education, 2017)

In order to chant John Stuart Mill’s Utility Theory in Service Delivery, this study focuses on the quality of student support in Postgraduate Education at Makerere University’s College of Education and External Studies ...
Design and fabrication of a chemical vapour deposition system with special reference to ZrC layer growth characteristics

Biira, Saphina; Crouse, P.L.; Bissett, H.; Hlatshwayo, T.T.; van Laar, J.H.; Malherbe, J.B. (2017)

The overall aim of this research project was to design and construct an inhouse, thermal chemical vapour deposition (CVD) reactor system, operating at atmospheric pressure. Radio frequency (RF) induction heating was ...
Optimisation of the synthesis of ZrC coatings in a radio frequency induction-heating chemical vapour deposition system using response surface methodology.

Biira, Saphina; Crouse, PL; Bissett, H; Alawad, BAB; Hlatshwayo, T. T; Nel, J. T; Malherbe, J. B (Busitema University ; Elsevier, 2017-01-11)

A chemical vapour deposition process using radio frequency induction heating operating at atmospheric pressure was developed for the deposition of ZrC coatings. The precursors utilised in this process were zirconium ...
Challenges and strategies of research engagement among Master of Education students in Uganda.

Atibuni, Dennis Zami; Kibanja, Grace Milly; Olema, David Kani; Ssenyonga, Joseph; Karl, Steffens (IJEPRR, 2017-03)

A qualitative investigation was done to explore the challenges and strategies of research engagement among Master of Education students in Uganda. Two focus group discussions (n = 12) and seven key informant interviews (n ...
The role of ZrCl4 partial pressure on the growth characteristics of chemical vapour deposited ZrC layers

Biira, Saphina; Crousec, P. L.; Bissettd, H.; Hlatshwayoa, T. T.; Njoroge, E.G.; Neld, J. T.; Ntsoaned, T. P.; Malherbe, J.B. (Elsevier, 2017-04-21)

ZrC layers were deposited in a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) reactor on graphite substrates using a ZrCl4- Ar-CH4-H2 precursor mixture. The deposition was conducted at different ZrCl4 partial pressures at a constant ...
Locus of control as a predictor of academic attitudes among secondary school science teacher trainees at a public university in Uganda.

Atibuni, Dennis Zami; Ssenyonga, Joseph; Olema, David Kani; Kemeza, Imelda (IJEPRR, 2017-06)

A host of factors often determines academic attitudes among learners. This quantitative study using cross-sectional survey design was conducted to establish the prediction effect of locus of control on academic attitudes ...

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