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Student Gender and Support by Compassion International Influences Achievement Goal Orientation among Adolescents in South-western Uganda.
No full textThe adoption of achievement goal orientation is a crucial factor in shaping an individual's attitudes and behaviors toward learning. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of gender and support from Compassion International on the adoption of achievement goal orientation (AGO). The study used a parallel mixed methods approach to sample 510 adolescent students aged 12 -21 years were included in the study. Both Compassion International support beneficiaries and nonbeneficiaries were recruited for the study. The Mann-Whitney Test for Differences yielded statistically significant findings regarding the adoption of achievement goal orientation about gender and support from Compassion International. Mann-Whitney U Test was used because it was suitable for comparing the overall distribution of participants across gender and Compassion International support since the numbers of respondents within each of the two categories were not uniformly distributed. The adoption of mastery approach (MAP) and performance-avoidance goals (PAV) was found to be predicted by Gender, whereas mastery goals (approach and avoidance) and performance approach goals (PAP) were predicted by support from Compassion International. The findings of the study offer valuable insights into the possible gender-based discrepancies in achievement goal orientation and underscore the
significance of compassion support in promoting achievement goal orientation that results in self-skill enhancement. This information can serve as a valuable resource for educators, parents, and policymakers in formulating effective approaches that tackle gender-based disparities as well as integrating external support initiatives by non-governmental organizations within the educational framework to foster fair and enduring educational outcomes
A Study of Properties of Plasma Using Local Materials.
No full textThis study utilized local materials, such as candles and common high school laboratory equipment, to design experiments demonstrating the unique properties of plasma as a state of matter, distinct from other states. The aim was to address the lack of practical lesson activities for the new senior topic in Uganda's revised lower secondary curriculum. The study used scientific literature to approximate plasma with locally available forms, designing and performing safe experiments to illustrate properties such as quasi-neutrality, the coexistence of independent opposite charges, response to electric fields, and temperature-dependent spectroscopy of plasma. The experiments successfully demonstrated these properties using candle flames and Bunsen burner flames
Design and Prototype of a Portable Stroboscope for Industrial Applications.
No full textThe project, "Design and Prototype of a Portable Stroboscope for Industrial Applications," aims to create a portable and cost-effective device capable of measuring the rotational speed of industrial machinery. A stroboscope uses a flashing light to make moving objects appear stationary, enabling the precise measurement of their rotational speed without interrupting their operation. The stroboscope was designed using an Arduino microcontroller to control an LED that flashes at adjustable frequencies. The user can tune the flashing frequency to match the rotational speed of a machine, at which point the machine’s rotation appears static, and the RPM can be read. This system provides accurate, non-invasive measurements, making it a valuable tool for industries requiring machinery maintenance, diagnostics, and safety checks. The prototype successfully demonstrated high accuracy and ease of use in various industrial settings. It is a low-cost solution to monitor machinery without the need to halt operations, thus improving efficiency and productivity. This project contributes to the growing field of industrial automation and highlights the potential for affordable diagnostic tools in the industry
Impacts of Solid Waste Management on Environment and People of Kekubo-Kabale Municipality.
No full textThis study examined the environmental and socio-economic factors influencing waste management practices in Kekubo, Kabale, Uganda. It explored how factors such as income, education, and age distribution impact the community's involvement in waste management, focusing on waste types like plastics, glass, medical waste, textiles, polythene, domestic waste, and paper. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to various demographic groups, categorized by income and education levels. The findings indicate that socio-economic status and educational level play a significant role in shaping the community's environmental awareness and waste management practices. Higher-income and education levels were linked to more active participation in sustainable waste management activities. The study revealed that domestic waste was the largest waste category, emphasizing the need for effective household waste management strategies. Gender disparities were also noted, with females generally more involved in waste generation and awareness activities, pointing to the need for interventions to promote gender-balanced participation. The study concludes that successful waste management in Kekubo requires inclusive strategies that address socio-economic diversity, alongside educational programs and incentives to encourage greater community involvement. Additionally, the research highlights limitations, including the need for improved data collection methods and the challenge of turning awareness into actionable behavior change. The findings emphasize the importance of community-driven, collaborative approaches to achieving sustainable environmental management in the area
Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market.
No full textThe study focused on examining the impact of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in generating employment at Kabale Central Market, Kabale District. Its first objective was to identify the activities undertaken by small-scale businesses in the market. The second objective aimed to uncover the challenges encountered by these businesses, while the third objective sought to propose solutions to address these challenges. Using a descriptive approach, the study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection and analysis. A questionnaire was administered to 60 SME owners operating in Kabale Central Market. The findings revealed that most businesses in the market are small due to their limited marketing strategies, primarily catering to existing local customers familiar with the market's location. These businesses included tied shops, market stalls, street vendors, and hawkers. Typically, these businesses were structured with a single entrepreneur acting as both the boss and the operational staff. The study highlighted that the primary source of startup capital for many of these businesses was personal savings. Major challenges faced by SMEs in Kabale Central Market included taxation and regulatory issues, inadequate storage facilities, competition, inflation, and transportation costs. Solutions proposed to address these challenges included enhancing the development of the financial sector, expanding and diversifying market opportunities, promoting good governance practices, and investing in human and cultural capital development. In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of government initiatives to support and enhance the growth of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) for the overall economic development of the nation
Evaluation of Government Programmes on Enhancing the Lives of the Elderly: A Case Study of Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment in Mitooma District.
No full textThe study was about evaluating government programmes on enhancing the lives of the elderly: A case study of social assistance grant for empowerment in Mitooma District, Uganda. The study was guided by objectives namely to identify the influence of government programmes on lives of the elderly, to find out the challenges facing the implementation of SAGE, and to find out the strategies to improve the welfare of the elderly in Mitoma district. The research design chosen for the study was a descriptive sample survey. Descriptive research involves the collection of data in order to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject under study. The study used a sample size of 72 from 88 respondents who were selected for the study. Different data collection tools like interview guide, and questionnaire were used. Findings from the study showed that the traditional informal family and community institutions have been eroded and weakened, and disintegrated due to modernization which has resulted in a wave of socioeconomic and cultural changes. From the findings, establishing appropriate benefit levels and ensuring appropriate targeting. Given the nature of cash transfers, checks and balances need to be in place to avoid elite capture and ensure efficient use of the funds. Improving the coverage of social assistance grants for empowerment (SAGE) is the most common strategy mentioned by respondents in that Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE). The study concludes that old age is inevitable and as long as old age comes with poverty, people will fear older persons therefore, we must support older persons in reaching their potential by developing opportunities for them to continue as economically active citizens and leaders of the community. The evaluation has also shown that SAGE had slightly different impacts depending on the target group. The impact on productive investments was more pronounced for the VFSG group. The SAGE programme also encouraged savings for the VFSG group, which it did not do for the SCG. The study recommends that Elderly persons should be able to enjoy human rights and fundamental rights or freedoms when residing in any shelter, care treatment, or facility including full respect for their dignity beliefs and needs and privacy for the rights to make decisions about care and the quality of their lives. The elderly should have access to health care to help them maintain/help gain the optimum level of physical, mental and emotional wel1being and to prevent or delay the onset of illness. This should be done by both the government and Non- governmental organization who are the major service providers
Credit Risk Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch.
No full textThis study focused on establishing the effect of credit risk management on the profitability of Centenary Bank, Kabale Branch. Credit risk management was viewed as a three-dimensional construct consisting of credit risk identification, credit risk assessment, and credit risk control. Profitability on the other hand was viewed in terms of Return on Equity, Return on Assets, and Non-Performing Loans. The study adopted descriptive and correlation research designs. Data was collected from a target population of 103 respondents comprising loan officers, administrators, branch supervisors, accountants, and centenary bank borrowers; using closed-end questionnaires and interview guides. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package of SocialScience from which frequency tables, descriptive statistics, reliability, validity, correlation, and regression results were obtained. At the bivariate level, a Pearson correlation matrix was conducted to ascertain the relationships between the predictor variables and the dependent variable. A linear regression model was used to fit the data. Research findings from the regression model show that risk identification (r=0.882), risk assessment (r=0.776), and risk controls (r=0.829) had a positive significance on the Centenary Bank Kabale Branch’s profitability. The main conclusion drawn from this research was that credit risk identification, credit risk assessment and credit risk controls had a significant effect on the profitability of commercial Banks. The study therefore recommended more emphasis on Credit risk management for fortitudes of increasing profitability of Centenary Bank Kabale
Analysis of the Impact of Media on Premarital Sex in Central Division Kabale Municipality.
No full textThe study examined the analysis of the impact of media on premarital sex in Central Division Kabale Municipality. The objectives of the study were; to identify the types of media used in Central Division Kabale Municipality, to examine the causes of premarital sex in Central Division Kabale Municipality, and to assess the existing strategies that are being used to prevent premarital sex. The study employed a descriptive research design and data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. From the stud findings, the highest number of respondents mentioned radio and the lowest number of respondents talked of online media. The study results on the causes of premarital sex in the Central Division in Kabale Municipality, the highest number of the respondents mentioned a lack of good sex education among many youth while the lowest number of the respondents mentioned the influence of electronic media. The study results on the strategies being used to prevent premarital sexual, the highest number of respondents mentioned offering youth empowerment programs that focus on building self-esteem, communication skills, and decision-making abilities while the lowest number of respondents mentioned developing media literacy programs that help young people critically analyze and question the portrayal of sex and relationships in the media. The study recommended that there should be implementation of religious education programs that focus on teaching the principles of the respective faith, including the importance of morality, chastity, and the sanctity of marriage because these programs should be tailored to different age groups and should involve active participation from religious leaders and community members, there should be establishment of youth empowerment initiatives that provide young people with opportunities for personal and spiritual development as this can include mentorship programs, skills training, and extracurricular activities that promote positive values and self-esteem and there should be fostering of community engagement through workshops, seminars, and discussions that address the challenges of premarital sex and provide guidance on building healthy relationships based on mutual respect and understanding
A new combined analytical–numerical probabilistic method for assessing the impact of DERs on the voltage stability of bulk power systems
No full textThe integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and unpredictable loads has increased uncertainty in power systems. Traditional methods struggle to assess performance under these uncertainties, and existing probabilistic methods face challenges with complexity and accuracy. This paper introduces a new combined analytical–numerical probabilistic method to assess the impact of DERs on voltage stability. Using Bayesian Parameter Estimation (BPE), the method derives the analytical properties of random variables (RVs) associated with DERs and loads, obtaining posterior distributions. The Metropolis–Hastings sampling technique then estimates these posteriors numerically, enabling accurate predictions of DERs and load outputs. Voltage stability analysis was performed using the continuation power flow method and validated on the IEEE 59- bus test system in MATLAB/Simulink. The results show that integrating DERs significantly improves voltage stability. The proposed method outperforms the Monte Carlo simulation (MCS)-based method in accuracy and computational speed, increasing DERs penetration and voltage stability limits by 3%. It closely matches MCS voltage estimates but requires fewer iterations (500 per loading increment) compared to MCS’s 1000, leading to faster computation times (a few hours to one day versus up to three days for MCS). This method provides an efficient solution for managing uncertainties in power systems
Budgetary Control and Organizational Performance in Municipal Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale Municipal Council.
No full textThe purpose of the study was to examine the effect of budgetary control and organizational performance in Kabale Municipal Local Government. The study was guided by three (3) objectives namely: to assess the effect of budget planning on the organizational performance in Kabale Municipal Council; to examine the effect of budgetary challenges on the organizational performance of Kabale Municipal Council; and, to establish the relationship between budgetary control and organizational performance of Kabale Municipal Council. This study adopted a descriptive research design. It involved quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample of 163 were selected using simple random sampling and census sampling techniques. The quantitative and qualitative data from the respondents were analysed using SPSS version 23.0 and thematic analysis respectively. The study found out that budgetary planning control has a positive significant relationship with trainees’ employability r =. 0. 762** P≤.01). In addition, results showed budgetary challenges positively and significantly related to trainees’ employability (r =. 456, P≤.01). Lastly, there was also a significant positive relationship between Strategies to improve budgetary challenges (r =.399 P≤.01). The study concludes that; budgetary control has an influence on organizational performance in Kabale Municipal Local Government. The study recommends that for Kabale Municipal Council to perform well as the standing order says, budgetary controls should be put under serious consideration. Kabale Municipal Council should bridge the gap between the theory and practice of strategic management by addressing the budgetary challenges. The main emphasis should be on budget formulation, budget implementation, and funding limitations. This will help Kabale Municipal Council to excel in the effective implementation of government programs at Kabale Municipal Council, there is a need to understand the contributions of good budgeting practices on the organizational performance. This will help Kabale Municipal Council to always establish the persons who are supposed to participate in the budgetary process for purposes of enhancing organizational performance at Kabale Municipal Council