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Employee development and organizational performance at National Water and Sewerage Corporation - nakasero Kampala Capital City
No full textxii, 67 p. ;The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of employee development on organizational performance at National Water & Sewerage Corporation. The study was guided by three specific objectives which included establishing the effect of employee mentoring on performance of
National Water & Sewerage Corporation, assessing the effect of employee training on performance of National Water & Sewerage Corporation and examining the effect of employee involvement in decision making on performance of National Water & Sewerage Corporation.
The study was also guided by the social learning theory developed by Albert Bandura in 1977. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted considering both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study targeted a total simple size of 80 respondents but 75 managed to respond back. Data was obtained using closed ended questionnaires and interview guide. Data was processed using SPSS v.20 to generate percentages, means, standard deviations, Pearson correlations and regression analysis results. The study found out that employee mentoring, employee training and employee involvement in decision-making were all positively related with performance of NW&SC at r=.989**, r=.976**, r=.901** respectively. Employee development constructs (employee mentoring, employee training and employee involvement in decisionmaking) combined account for 98.1% (Adjusted R2=.981) in variance of performance of
NW&SC. Employee mentoring was the highest predictor with beta value = .651, followed by employee training with beta value = .290 while employee involvement in decision-making was the least predicator with beta value = .061 and with insignificant since it scored P-value (sig) of
.168 which was greater than 0.05. Based on the findings, the study recommended that NW&SC should establish an active mentorship program that accommodates all employees at all levels and fosters the development of each employee's skills. It recommended that the company adopt an active training strategy that includes both on-the-job and off-the-job training and be tailored to the needs of its employees and lastly, NW&SC needs to implement policies and procedures that provide employee involvement in decision-making at all levels in order to guarantee that employees acquire the necessary skills and knowledge
Antibacterial and anticancer activities of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles using Photinia glabra fruit extract
No full textAims: We prepared Photinia glabra (PG) aqueous fruit extract, utilized it to synthesize silver nanoparticles (PG-Ag NPs) and evaluated the antibacterial and anticancer activities of the nanoparticles (NPs). Materials & methods: Silver nitrate aqueous solution was reduced to PG-Ag NPs using aqueous PG fruit extract. NP shape, size, composition and functionalization were determined using transmission electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared and x-ray diffraction. Results & conclusions: PG-Ag NPs were spherical, approximately 39–77 nm-sized, functionalized surfaces with notable antibacterial activity against both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with an MIC <30 ug/ml and cytotoxicity toward esophageal cancer cells, with IC50 values less than 20 ug/ml. PG-Ag@rt NPs have been shown to be a potent antibacterial and anticancer agent, and their enriched particle surfaces can be conjugated with other compounds for multibiomedical applications
Signage for social inclusion of slum dwellers in Uganda: a case of kabalagala-kikubamutwe in Kampala district
No full textxiv, 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ;The messages communicated on the signage displayed in public spaces within the slum of Kikubamutwe do not contribute to establishing an inclusive environment which aids process of improving the ability, Opportunity, and dignity of the people living there (The African Promise, 2015). This study focused on digging the causes of exclusion and challenges brought about by lack of inclusion among slum dwellers of Kikubamutwe, Makindye division in Kampala district. The study was conducted following three objectives which are: (1) To analyze the signage that portray social inclusion of slum dwellers in Kikubamutwe in Makindye Division, (2) To create socially inclusive messages for signage in Kikubamutwe in Makindye Division (3) To produce signage for social inclusion of slum dwellers in Kikubamutwe in Makindye division the third objective being the main. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to create socially inclusive messages to be used on signage in the slum. The efforts involved finding appropriate themes, images/symbols, typography, and colors. A case study research design was used to study slum dwellers in detail. This design allows for a close examination of a specific subject or group (McCombes, 2019). Convenience sampling is a method of choosing people for a study based on what is most convenient for the researcher. Purposive sampling is another method used to select participants who are readily accessible. The data was collected using direct visual observation, photography, and interviews. Also, electronic sources, library books and journals (Taherdoost, 2020). The findings proved that majority of the signage found in Kikubamutwe were done using rudimentary methods and lacked the right message presentation, colors and symbols to cater for all members of that community. By drawing inspirations from electronic sources and from opinions of the slum dwellers the researcher embarked on developing signage that is inclusive with translation in three official languages and with easy to interpret colors and symbols (Bala H. A., 2016). Finally, the researcher recommended that Signs installed in Kikubamutwe should deliver all round and understandable messages catering for all groups of both locals and visitors
Access to health care services in public health facilities by women with deafness in Kampala capital city authority
No full textxii, 83 p. ;The purpose of the study was to investigate access to health care information in public health facilities by women with deafness. The study also sought to establish ways by which women with deafness access healthcare information in public health facilities in Kampala capital city authority, assess availability and usage of assistive technologies to access healthcare information in public health facilities by women with deafness in Kampala capital city authority and to establish ways in which professional health workers’ (nurses) attitudes affect women with deafness’ access to healthcare information in public health facilities in Kampala capital city authority. This qualitative study adopted a phenomenology research design, conducted in Kampala Capital city Authority with a sample of 8 participants that included 4 women with deafness, 2 professional health workers (nurses) and 2 members of the association of women with deafness. All participants were selected purposively and data was collected using interview guides which were narrative, in addition to observation and document review. The study established that women with deafness mainly accessed healthcare information through written communication with the health workers (nurses) and sign language interpreters to those who could not read and write. Findings also established that there were very few assistive technologies used to access healthcare information by women with deafness other than the locally improvised mechanisms, mainly the use of pen and paper, and more so, the study findings established that the negative attitudes of nurses in public health facilities translated into improper diagnosis and wrong prescriptions of treatment for women with deafness. It was generally concluded that access to healthcare information in public health facilities by women with deafness in Kampala capital city authority is still a very big dispute including treatment for majority of persons with deafness. The study recommended that the government should provide free interpreters with skills in sign language for ease of communication between professional health workers (nurses) and patients with deafness in public health facilities, that more technological devices be purchased and used to easily identify patients with deafness for special service to avoid missing healthcare information as well as treatment and community awareness about deafness and hearing loss was recommended for health workers to understand and appreciate deafness
Interpretation of constant suction direct shear test
No full textConstant suction direct shear test enables the understanding of the failure mechanism in rainfall-
induced landslides. It can be conducted using a conventional direct shear apparatus with some modifications.
The constant suction direct shear test is carried out in two stages. In the first stage, the unsaturated soil
specimen is consolidated to the target net normal stress and matric suction then sheared in the second stage.
Matric suction is usually controlled using the axis-translation principle. It is commonly observed that the
shear stress of an unsaturated soil sheared in the direct shear shows a strain-hardening behaviour at large
displacements making the determination of the failure stress difficult. Hence, the objective of this study is
to critically examine the constant suction direct shear tests and the analysis of the test results to obtain the
shear strength parameters for unsaturated soils. Constant suction direct shear test data were collated from
the literature. It was found that the interpretation of the direct shear test has two inconsistencies: (1) taking
failure shear stress at arbitrary displacement strain or limit, dependent on the size of the direct shear
apparatus, and (2) correcting only shear stress for contact area. The effect of these two consequences on the
interpretation of the direct shear test range from negligible to significant. The study shows that arbitrary
determination of failure shear stress can be resolved by plotting the direct shear test results using a stress-
path plot. The effects of area correction are shown to be almost negligible for small horizontal displacements
of less than 2 mm for both square and circular shear boxes. A more consistent interpretation of the constant
suction direct shear test is demonstrated where both these inconsistencies are considered
Inclusion of learners with hearing impairments in vocational skills training programmes: a case study of Tabora municipality, the united republic of Tanzania
No full textix, 72 p. ;This study investigated inclusion of learners with hearing impairments in vocational skills training in Tabora Municipality, United Republic of Tanzania. It was guided by three objectives; the vocational skills training programmes learners with hearing impairment are engaged in, the adaptability of the training methods to accommodate the learners with hearing impairment in inclusive setting and the opinions of learners with hearing impairments on the appropriateness of vocational skills training towards employability needs. The study was guided by two theories: A theory of vocational pedagogy and the social model of disability, both theories provide guidance on how inclusive of learners with hearing impairment can be attained in vocational training programmes. A qualitative research approach including a case design study was used. The target population was the tutors and learners with hearing impairment. Participants for the interview were purposefully selected to participate. The semi-structured interviews and observation methods were used in collecting the data. The data obtained was thematically analyzed to derive meaning from them. The findings revealed that there are few vocational skills training programmes in the vocational centers, this limits the opportunities for the trainee to select courses to enroll in. The financial support to vocational training skills centers is insufficient. It was also found that teaching was not adapted to meet the learning needs of learners with hearing impairment. The center does not use technology and assistive devices such as internet, computers in teaching. The study recommended that the government, through technical and vocational authorities and other educators, needs to offer appropriate support towards vocational training including appropriate tools and equipment, adequate financial assistance as well as other technological infrastructure which are modified to meet the needs of learners with hearing impairment
Investigating equipment productivity in feeder road maintenance in Uganda
No full textP. (1-9) ;Rural roads form the largest part of Uganda’s road network (approximately 50.2%) and is therefore a critical part of economic growth in an agriculturally dependent country like Uganda. With Uganda’s rural population standing at approximately 76% of the total population and agriculture still employing approximately 72% of Uganda’s population, this underscores the need to fix loopholes in road maintenance strategies in Uganda with emphasis on rural roads. This study sought to conduct a detailed cost analysis with a view to determining whether productivity is at an optimum for specific road maintenance equipment in Uganda, with emphasis on mechanized agricultural plantation access road maintenance works. Two descriptive research methods were
used: observations and case study approach. Control parameters affecting machine production were identified as machine repair costs, maintenance costs, machine depreciation costs, worker’s salaries, machine insurance costs, and machine fuel costs. Machine downtime was mainly affected by delays in procuring spares. The total hourly machine production costs were calculated to be 699,602 Ugx (185.84USD). This cost calculation can be improved upon in subsequent studies. The study recommends the need for an effective centralised electronic database where all feeder road maintenance data is collected, analysed, and recorded
Communication from the vice chancellor to all students
No full textWelcoming message to all fresh men and women from the vice chancellor
Maternal work load, food choices and nutritional status of rural smallholder female farmers in mpigi district, central Uganda
No full textxiv, 136 p. ;Introduction: This study investigated the interplay between maternal workload, food choices, and the nutritional status of rural smallholder female farmers in Mpigi District, Central Uganda. The research aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of women of reproductive age, explore maternal activities, food choices and determine the relationship between maternal workload, food choices and nutritional status.
Methodology: A total of 386 female farmers aged 18-49, with children under five years, participated in the cross-sectional survey. Quantitative methods were employed, encompassing data collection on demographics, food choices, time allocation, anthropometric measurements, and dietary data. Random sampling method was used to select study participants within selected enumeration areas in the study district. Chi-square test of independence, was applied to assess the relationship between maternal workload, food choices, and the nutritional status of rural smallholder female farmers.
Results: More than half (57%) of the respondents consumed food from less than five food groups. Dark green vegetables, vitamin A fruits/vegetables, meat, fish, chicken and eggs were the least consumed. This dietary pattern increased the risk of micronutrient deficiencies thus triple burden of malnutrition, with 5.2% underweight and 36.5% overweight or obese. The majority (92.5%) of smallholder female farmers worked for less than 10.5 hours per day, with various activities such as food crop fanning, child care, and food preparation occupying most of their time. Notably, smallholder female farmers who worked more extended hours were more likely to consume protein-rich foods like eggs, meat, fish, and chicken. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant association (p=0.049) between maternal workload and nutritional status, as mothers working longer hours were more likely to be overweight or obese.
Conclusion: This research underscores the interplay between maternal workload, food choices, and the nutritional status of smallholder female farmers. It emphasizes the importance of empowering women in rural settings and the need for a balance between work hours, dietary intake and food choice to combat malnutrition effectively. Additionally, it suggests a potential trade-off between extended working hours and maternal health, which can negatively impact overall nutritional status
Motivational strategies and retention of teachers of science in private secondary schools in Kawempe division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
No full textxiii, 78 p . : ill. (col.) ;The study investigated the influence of motivational strategies on retention of teachers of science in private secondary schools in Kawempe Division, KCCA. It sought to find out the influence of fringe benefits, determine the influence of professional development and examine the influence of recognition on retention of teachers of science. Using a mixed method survey, data was collected from 112 teachers and 8 head teachers using a structured questionnaire and interview guide respectively. Qualitative date from the head teachers was analyzed using content analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, regression analysis. It was found that fringe benefits did not have a significant influence on teacher retention (β = 0.260, p > 0.05), because schools did not provide free accommodation, housing, clothing and end of year allowances to teachers. Professional development did not significantly influence teacher retention (β = -0.080, p > 0.05), since schools were not giving bursary to the biological children of teachers, teachers did not receive scholarships for further study and teachers who wanted to do research were not fully facilitated by the school. Recognition positively influenced teacher retention (β = 0.412, p < 0.05), for teachers felt appreciated for their good work, and those who did well were promoted. Hence appropriate recognition is so important in determining whether teachers will feel a sense of belongingness and job security and increase their intention to work for the school for a longer time. Recognition should be made an official teacher motivating strategy in all secondary schools in Uganda and teachers be empowered to demand for better fringe benefits and professional development opportunities. Further research should be carried out on appropriate strategies to develop effective teacher recognition practices in the education sector