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Morphometry of mango varieties and sociodemographic factors influencing mango production in Uganda
No full textPage 93-99Mangoes are Uganda’s most extensively distributed fruit crop. This study documented the morphological characteristics of mango fruit varieties and farming practices aimed at developing value-added food products. A total of 390 mango growers participated in the survey. A digital weighing scale and Vernier caliper were used to measure the morphological characteristics of mango fruits at physiological maturity. Twenty-two mango varieties were identified. Kagoogwa, Apple mango, and Doodo were the common varieties grown by over 30% of the growers. Kent, Tommy Atkins, and Bire were also widely grown, as reported by over 20% of growers. Of the six commonly grown varieties, four were indigenous, namely, Kagoogwa, Apple mango, Doodo, and Bire. Kent recorded the highest fruit weight (830.00 g) and Koona had the lowest (107.50 g). Principal component (PC) analysis showed that PC1 and PC2 explained 85.93% of the overall variation in data. PC1 explained 76.06% of the variation and PC2 accounted for 9.87%. Both PC1 and PC2 were positively linked to fruit and pulp weights. However, PC1 had a substantial influence with an eigenvalue of 5.32 while PC2 had an eigenvalue of 1.69. Non-indigenous varieties were larger (p<0.05) and had more pulp than indigenous varieties. The study provides insights into mango diversity in Uganda and highlights the potential for commercial exploitation of these fruits in the development of nutrient-rich food products.Kyambogo Universit
The domestic relations legislations’ debates in Uganda: towards a 69 perspective
No full textThe article sets out to explore the historical controversies that have shrouded Uganda’s Domestic Relations legislations. It posits that the controversies are due to differing ideological standpoints between the proponents and the opponents in the legislative debates, all aiming at protecting the Ugandan-African family. Whereas the proponents’ approach is influenced by the contemporary liberal and emancipation doctrines, the opponents’ views are hinged on the Afro-cultural and religious standpoints. The article employs the analogue of 6 or 9 and 69 to illustrate challenges and prospects of positionalities and perspectives in the legislation debates. The article uses document analysis methodology, and is informed by symbolic interaction theoretical frameworks. In its conclusion, the article advocates for a 69 perspective, as the tete e tete positionality if meaningful legislation on Domestic Relations is to be achieved. The 69 perspective is a fresh perspective resulting from interactions and negotiations between the proponents’ and opponents’ worldviews hence creating a meaningful and harmonious standpoint
Effects of aerobic dance on systolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults in Uganda
No full text8 p.Objective To investigate the effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on systolic blood pressure (SBP) in stage one hypertensive adults.
Methods This study employed an experimental research design. 36 out of 58 stage one hypertensive adults randomly assigned into experimental and control groups completed the programme. SBP was measured using a mercury sphygmomanometer at baseline and post programme. The experimental group participants trained thrice a week, 45 min per session, and at a moderate intensity, but the control group continued doing their daily routines. Data were analysed using SPSS V.20. A two-tailed t-test was used to compare the mean differences of the two groups. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results The experimental group had a mean SBP of 143.83±6.382 mm Hg at baseline, while the control had 137.61±6.400 mm Hg. After a 12-week aerobic dance programme, the mean SBP of the experimental group reduced to 136.33±9.191 mm Hg, while that of the control group increased to 139.56±9.954 mm Hg. This implies that the 12-week aerobic dance programme reduced the SBP of the experimental group by −7.50 mm Hg while that of the control group remained more or less the same by having a marginal increment of 1.50 mm Hg. The changes were statistically significant (p<0.002) after a 12-week aerobic dance programme.
Conclusion The aerobic dance programme effectively manages the SBP of stage one hypertensive adults. In Uganda, stakeholders and policymakers should consider incorporating aerobic dance as a non-pharmacological method for hypertension management protocols
Adult Learning and Investment Practices of Persons with Disability in Informal Microfinance Groups in Uganda
No full textP. (1-18) ;Microfinance can be an effective strategy for poverty reduction among Persons with Disability. However, lack of investment and livelihood
knowledge and skills and consumption tendencies may undermine this strategy. A qualitative case study that explored the investment practices of
Persons with Disability in informal microfinance groups was conducted in Uganda. Findings revealed that despite barriers to learning and investment, Persons with Disability who had positive attitudes borrowed from informal microfinance groups and invested profitably. They learned from a wide range of sources in their community. The study concludes that despite barriers, Persons with Disability borrow and invest and that attitudes, knowledge and skills, severity of impairment and location, influence their investment choices. To enhance investment, it is recommended that barriers to adult learning and investment be removed through sensitisation and training, monitoring compliance with accessibility standards and policy reforms
Implementing Payments for Ecosystem Services and its Impact on Community Livelihoods: A Case of Nyamwamba Sub-Catchment, Kasese District, Uganda
No full textp. (1-14) ;Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) is an innovative, incentive-based approach to natural resource management, where users of ecosystem services compensate landowners who protect, enhance, or restore these services through their land management decisions. The study on PES and livelihood improvement was guided by three objectives. That is, to: assess the implementation mechanisms for PES; determine the effect of PES on livelihood improvement; and explore the relationship between PES implementation and ecosystem improvement. A cross-sectional research design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods was used for the study. A total of 207 respondents participated in the research project. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and interview guides. The information collected were analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences, version 22. The study found that PES implementation mechanisms included reforestation, biodiversity conservation, soil and water conservation measures, agroforestry, and forest landscape restoration. PES improved livelihoods, enabling households to pay school fees for their children, establish better housing facilities, managed food crises, accumulated savings, and covered medical expenses for the household members. A significant relationship was found between PES implementation and ecosystem improvement, with enhancements in community livelihoods at P<0.001, flood control and disaster risk reduction at P=0.001, soil loss and erosion reduction at P=0.003, water resources management at P=0.003 and conserved biodiversity at P=0.005. The study recommends implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track PES program impacts on livelihoods in the Rwenzori region. It also highlights the need for fostering partnerships between government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and other stakeholders involved in PES initiatives. Training and capacity-building programs should be provided to equip local communities with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively participate in PES schemes. Active involvement of local communities in the design, implementation, and monitoring of PES programs is crucial for the promotion of livelihoods
Determinants of adoption of fruit tree growing as an adaptation practice to climate change in Budaka district, eastern Uganda
No full textxii, 90 p. col.The study was carried out in Budaka District, Eastern Uganda, to establish the determinants of adoption of Fruit Tree Growing as an adaptation practice to climate change. The study aimed to characterize fruit tree farmers and their spatial distribution, establish the socioeconomic determinants driving the adoption of fruit tree growing, and establish how fruit tree farmers perceive the adoption of such practices concerning climate change adaptation. To accomplish these objectives, a mixed research design was utilized, which incorporated the gathering of primary and secondary data, comprising both quantitative and qualitative information. Structured questionnaires were employed to gather quantitative data from the participants, whereas qualitative data were derived from Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)."Additionally, secondary data were obtained through a literature review. The selection of participants was conducted through a purposive multi-stage sampling procedure, resulting in a sample size of 417, with 221 participants ultimately participating in the study. Thematic examination techniques were used to analyze qualitative data, while SPSS was used for quantitative data analysis. The statistical methods utilized in this research included the Chi-square test of independence, Correlation analysis, and Multiple Regression analysis. These methods were utilized to examine the associations and predictors pertaining to the Adoption of Fruit Tree Growing as a practice of adapting to Climate Change. The findings indicated a positive but small and statistically significant correlation (r =.221, p =.003) between climate change and the adoption of fruit tree growing. The multiple regression analysis showed that the independent variables (socioeconomic determinants) accounted for 84.6% of the variance in the dependent variable (adoption of fruit tree growing), with a significant predictive capability (p =.000). The data implies that the independent variables have a notable effect on the Adoption of fruit tree growing as a means of adapting to climate change. Based on these findings, the study underscores the importance of targeted interventions that consider key socioeconomic determinants to effectively promote fruit tree cultivation as a sustainable adaptation practice to climate change
Modelling renewable energy consumption and economic growth in Uganda
No full textBack ground: This study models renewable energy consumption and economic growth, with evidence
from Uganda (1982-2018). The hypothesis that explains causality between renewable energy consumption
and economic growth follows the growth, conservation, feedback and neutral.
Methods: The study uses vector error correction model (VECM) and structural vector auto regression
(VAR), within a multivariate data framework. The Pairwise Granger test was specifically used to establish
the direction of causality between variables of study. The Johansen co-integration test was carried out to
ascertain if there exists a long run relationship between renewable, domestic investment, foreign direct
investment and real GDP.
Results: The results support the neutral hypothesis between renewable energy consumption and economic
growth.
Conclusion: The conclusion therefore is a unidirectional relationship running from of renewable energy
consumption to economic growth
Implications/Relevance/Originality /Value: This paper provides insights into how renewable energy
consumption drives economic growth and sustainable development
Feeding practices, nutrient adequacy and nutritional status of children 12-23 months in Kwania and Apac districts, northern Uganda
No full textxiii, 86 p.Sub-optimal feeding practices is responsible for one third of all cases of child malnutrition. The effects are more severe in children between the ages of 12-23 months since this is a crucial period for development with irreversible effects of poor nutrition. The high prevalence of malnutrition among children in rural areas in Uganda, along with a dearth of insight on feeding practices and the nutrient adequacy of local foods, is proving to be a major concern.
To determine the association between feeding practices, nutrient adequacy and nutritional status of children 12-23 months in Apac and Kwania district.
This was part of an ongoing study which adopted quantitative cross‐sectional and descriptive study design. Based on the 11.5% of children in Lango meeting a minimum dietary diversity, a sample size of 156 children was used. Multi stage simple random sampling was used to select households with the index child 12-23 months. Structured interviews, weighed food record and anthropometric assessment were used for data collection. Nutri-Survey (Version 2007), IMAPP (Version 1.0) and WHO Anthro softwares (Version 3.1) were used to analyze nutrient adequacy and categorize nutritional status respectively. Chi-square test and multinomial regression test were used to establish associates and predictors of nutritional status outcomes respectively. This was performed at a 95% confidence interval (p <0.05).
About 18.6% of the children met the minimum dietary diversity (MDD), 28.2% met the minimum meal frequency (MMF) and 9.6% of the children met the minimum acceptable diet (MAD). The children’s diet was inadequate in dietary fibre, vitamin B1, B2, vitamin E, calcium, iron, and zinc. 19.3% of the children were stunted, 12.2% of the children were underweight and 2.5% of the children were wasted. Wasting was significantly associated with bottle feeding (p=0.019, χ2=5.47) practice and late initiation of breastfeeding (p=0.05, χ2=3.606). Stunting was significantly associated with dietary diversity and meeting a minimum acceptable diet (p=0.037, χ2=5.552) and (p=0.042, χ2=3.591), respectively. Children with adequate calcium intake were 0.301 times less likely to be stunted (AOR=0.301, 95% CI: 0.113-0.803, p=0.016). Children who had inadequate intake of vitamin A were 7.9 times more likely to be underweight compared to those who took adequate amounts (AOR=7.967, 95% CI: 1.169-54.309, p=0.034).
In conclusion, this study highlights significant concerns regarding the sub-optimal feeding practices and inadequate nutritional content in the foods examined. The findings indicate a pressing need for improved dietary practices and increased attention to essential nutrients, including energy, niacin, iron, zinc, calcium, dietary fiber, and vitamins
Nitrogen fertilizer application to optimize growth and land productivity of intercropped Longe 10Hmaize and Nabe 15 bean in eastern Uganda
No full textxi, 50 p.Maize yield improvement on nutrient depleted soils has relied primarily on application of expensive hard to get fertilizers. Augmenting this approach with exploitation of the ecological benefits of cereal-legume intercropping is considered a more sustainable option. The effect of nitrogen fertilizer application on growth and land productivity of intercropped Longe 10H maize and NABE 15 bean was evaluated in the field. Experiments with treatments laid in Randomised Complete Block Design and replicated thrice, were conducted during two cropping seasons at National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI), Serere district, Uganda. Maize growth, yield and land equivalent ratio (LER) of Longe 10H maize + NABE 15 bean intercrop were assessed. Results showed generally higher maize plant height, biomass and grain yield in fertilized intercrop plots compared to unfertilized plots during both season 1 and season 2, in addition to LER > 1 for all the fertilized intercrop plots. Nitrogen fertilizer application showed a degree of improving maize growth, grain yield and land efficiency of Longe 10H maize + NABE 15 bean intercrop. However, further studies involving several nitrogen fertilizer levels, different intercrop plant populations and planting geometries of Longe 10H maize + NABE 15 bean intercrop, and other agroecological zones that grow these crop varieties are necessary
The determinants of child labor in Uganda : evidence from the Uganda national nousehold survey 2019/20
No full textxi, 68 p.This research investigated the determinants of child labor in Uganda. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effect of the individual, household and community characteristics on child labor. The study used Uganda National Household survey (UNHS) 2019/2020. The study used a Logit model to estimate the determinants of child labor in Uganda. The key findings suggested that child labor was positively and significantly influenced by age of the child, sex of the child, size of the household, biological father dead, residence of the household, parents level of education, distance to the source of firewood and sector of employment. However, child labor was negatively and significantly influenced by household income, region of location and distance to the source of water.
The key policy recommendations of the study were; on distance to fire wood, government should enhance awareness of the population on measures to reduce environmental degradation through afforestation, reforestation, agroforestry, and preservation of the natural forests; government promote household access to clean sources of energy such as solar energy, biogas and rural electrification; on distance to the water source, government of Uganda should put in place measures to reduce distances covered to access clean water by drilling boreholes, facilitating poor households to construct water harvesting tanks and improving on existing wells