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Human Resource Practices and Employee Retention in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government.
No full textThis study examined the effect of human resource practices on employee retention in Local Governments; a case of Kabale District Local Government. The study was guided by three study objectives which included examining the effect of recruitment and selection practices on employee retention at KDLG, the effect of training and development on employee retention at KDLG, and the effect between human resources compensation and benefits on employee retention at KDLG. A case study research design was used considering utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted 134 participants, but 119 managed to respond, including 117 who filled out the questionnaire and 02 who were interviewed. The study findings revealed that there was a very insignificant relationship between recruitment and selection on employee retention at (r = .026, P=0.781 > 0.01), there was a positive but insignificant relationship between development and training and employee retention at (r = .159, P=0.86 >0.01) and there was a positive and significant relationship between compensation and benefits and employee retention at (r = .430**, P=0.00 <0.01). From the linear regression analysis, it was revealed that from the linear regression, it was revealed that recruitment and selection predicted employee retention by only 0.08% with insignificant predictive potential at (Beta = .026, p=.781>0.05), development and training predicted employee retention by only 10.1% with insignificant predictive potential at (Beta = .159, p=.086>0.05) and compensation and benefits predicted employee retention by only 17.8% with significant predicator at (Beta = .430, p=.000<0.05). From the multiple regression analysis, the combined constructs of human resource practices with constructs of recruitment and selection, development and training, and compensation and benefits collectively accounted for 18.8%. However much recruitment and selection positively predicted employee retention at KDLG, it was an insignificant predictor at (Beta = .049, p=.623>0.05) and despite development and training positively predicting employee retention at KDLG, it was an insignificant predictor at (Beta =.227, p=.07 >0.05). Furthermore, compensation and benefits positively and significantly predicted employee retention at KDLG at (Beta =.567, p=.000 <0.05). The study recommended that KDLG must reevaluate its retention strategies, focusing on enhancing job satisfaction, professional development opportunities, and overall workplace conditions to mitigate turnover and ensure the retention of valuable talent. It was also recommended that KDLG reassess its approach to employee development through benchmarking and hiring professional trainers to ensure equitable access to training opportunities, establishing regular and comprehensive training programs, and fostering a culture that prioritizes continuous learning and professional growth. Failure to address these deficiencies will continue to impede efforts to retain talent and hinder the district’s effectiveness. There is also a need for providing competitive salaries, ensuring all employees are on the payroll, offering comprehensive workplace allowances and recognition programs, and equitably distributing work benefits across employees at all levels
Design and Pro-typing of an Electronic Coil Winding Machine.
No full textFrequently, putting the driven equipment back in service is the highest priority, and users have made their decisions based on speed and initial cost. In the past, electrical power was very inexpensive, so managers were not concerned if the rewound motor was less efficient and cost more to Industries. Though method used to do motor repair in industries is motor rewinding which is a way of repairing spoilt motors in the industries which quite as few experienced technicians in charge and it takes a long period of time to carry out a motor rewinding process. This project introduces an electronic coil winding machine that addresses these limitations. The machine will employ an encoder, a rotary sensor that translates rotational motion into electrical signals. This allows for: Precise Control: The encoder data can be used by a control system to precisely regulate the speed and direction of the winding spindle, ensuring consistent coil geometries. Accurate Counting: The encoder pulses directly correlate to the number of wire rotations, providing a highly accurate measurement of the number of windings. Data Recording and Analysis: The encoder data can be logged and analyzed to monitor the winding process, identify potential issues, and optimize machine parameters for different coil specifications
Investment and Saving Among House Hold in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District.
No full textThe research focused on investigating how investment and saving impact households in Kitumba sub-county, Kabale District. It was guided by three objectives: identifying saving and investment practices, understanding the motives behind household savings and investments, and analyzing factors influencing these practices. The study included a sample of fifty respondents, comprising the sub-county chief, cashier, and community members, selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected through questionnaires, observation, and interviews, then processed using Excel for analysis and presentation in tables. Results showed unanimous acknowledgment among respondents of various investment forms such as exchange-traded funds, certificates of deposit, mutual funds, retirement plans, and hybrid investments. Motives identified included retirement planning, economic development, income security, savings, precautionary measures, inheritance, employment, education, income levels, and social status. Factors influencing saving and investment decisions included financial literacy, religious beliefs, income levels, age, risk tolerance, employment type, family size, rationality in decision-making, and education levels. The study concluded that these investment forms and motivations are significant in Kitumba sub-county's households
Role of Micro Finance Institutions on the Social Economic Wellbeing of its Customers: A Case Study of Pride Microfinance Kabale Branch.
No full textThis study was carried out in pride microfinance bank, Kabale district-Uganda. It was aimed at establishing the role of Microfinance Institutions on economic well-being of its customers.
The study was guided by three objectives namely: To find the effect of Microfinance Institutions towards the well-being of customers in pride microfinance banks, to establish the challenges hindering microfinance Institutions towards the well-being of its customers, to establish measures that can be adopted to solve challenges hindering the microfinance Institutions towards the well-being of customers in pride microfinance bank. The literature review for the study was extracted from different textbooks, manuals, reports, journals, and websites from different libraries and computer laboratories. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional research design. This involve case study to establish a causal relationship based on the results from some of the data collection tools which are questionnaire, participant observation and oral interviewing. The conclusion and recommendation of the study where drown based on how the effect of microfinance institutions contributed in the increase of sales of people’ products and chances to benefit from economic of scale and this improve the internal control of MFIS, training new inspectors and by increasing the number of on-site examination
A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care.
No full textThe World Health Organization Technical Working Group on maternal health unit recommended a minimum level of care to be four visits throughout the pregnancy for pregnant mothers [1]. The first visit which is expected to screen and treat anaemia, and syphilis, screen for risk factors and medical conditions that can be best dealt with in early pregnancy and initiate prophylaxis if required (e.g., for anaemia and malaria) is recommended to be made before the end of the fourth month of pregnancy.
The second, third and fourth visits are scheduled at 24–28, 32 and 36 weeks, respectively. Male involvement in Antenatal health care has been described as a process of social and behavioural change that is needed for men to play more responsible roles in maternal health care to ensure women's and children’s wellbeing. A study by Okoth [1] reported that, in Uganda, male involvement in antenatal care stands at only 6% and this has been attributed to social, economic and cultural related
factors. The situation worsens with the lack of an effective coordinated platform for males sharing their experience in taking part in ANC and this has affected the process of antenatal care service delivery. Objective. To assess the role of mobile technology in improving male involvement in antenatal care by developing a mobile-based technology which sends SMS reminders to male partners encouraging them to escort their pregnant wives for antenatal care services. Research questions. What are the challenges
towards the limited antenatal care-seeking behaviours among pregnant mothers? What are the causes
of limited male involvement in antenatal care? What roles do ICTs play in enhancing Antenatal Care seeking behaviours among pregnant mothers and in increasing the male involvement in Antenatal Care? Method. We purposively selected pregnant mothers whose phones, had been receiving antenatal care services from Kabale General Hospital and reported staying with their male partners. The recruited participants were interviewed together with their male partners. STATA 13 software was used to define participants’ demographics while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis to come up with classes describing participants’ perceptions. Results. Participants reported that reminding them of their next antenatal visit via SMS reminder plays a significant role towards their antenatal care-seeking behaviour. Conclusion. Mobile health could be a potential approach to improving male involvement in antenatal care through sending timely SMS reminders to both the expectant mother
and her male partner reminding them of their next antenatal visit
Investigating the Effect of Coffee Husk Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete C-15.
No full textThis study explored the impact of incorporating Coffee Husk Ash (CHA) as a partial substitute for cement in concrete, aiming to lower costs and provide a sustainable disposal option for agricultural waste. CHA, obtained from the combustion of coffee husks, was added in varying proportions of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% by weight of cement, with a mix ratio of 1:1.5:3 and a water-cement ratio of 0.6. Compressive strength tests were performed at 7, 14, and 28 days of curing. The findings revealed that compressive strength increased with the addition of CHA up to 5%, in comparison to the 0% control sample; however, strength decreased significantly beyond this point. Consequently, it is advised to use CHA as a partial cement replacement at a maximum of 5%, as this not only improves compressive strength but also provides environmental advantages and lowers the costs associated with concrete production
Determining Bandgap of Thermochromic Phosphor Films via Reflectance Measurements under Controlled Heating
No full textIn this article, we present a method to determine the bandgap of a thermochromic phosphor film by simple reflectance measurements under controlled heating. The phosphor is illuminated by a light-emitting diode while being heated continuously. The reflected light is detected using a calibrated photodiode circuit based on an operational transconductance amplifier. We apply the Schuster Kubelka-Munk function to deduce the absorbance over temperature and thus the bandgap. We show, for the first time, that the thermochromic phosphor's color change follows Arrhenius's Law and therefore involves activation energy. We estimate the bandgap to be between 1.1 eV and 1.9 eV and find an activation energy of 46.67 ±1.6 kJ/mol. The simplicity of the approach will appeal to undergraduate teachers and students of physics and materials science. The technique can be used to investigate other thermochromic materials as well
The Effect of Child Neglect on Learning Outcomes of Pupils of Kamwezi Sub-County Rukiga District
No full textThe purpose of the study was to find out the effect of child neglect on learning outcomes of pupils in Primary schools in Kamwezi sub-county, Rukiga District. The study was guided by the following study objectives; to identify the causes of Child neglect in Kamwezi sub-county Rukiga district, to identify whether child neglect has an impact on learning outcomes in Kamwezi sub-county Rukiga district and to explore intervention programs that educators can use to help children who have been victims of child neglect. The study used a descriptive research survey using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It involved respondents who gave their views, facts, and opinions that were assessed. The Population of this study comprised parents, guardians and teachers in selected schools of Kamwezi Sub-county, Rukiga District who were added up to get 60 because they were the basis of the study and this provided the relevant answers to the study questions. In order for this to be achieved, the researcher used 50 respondents using Krejcie and Morgan table 1970. Data collection tools used included questionnaires, interview guide and documentary review. The study revealed that the main causes of child neglect in Kamwezi sub-county Rukiga district are poverty, lack of parental education, and parental substance abuse. These factors were found to be significant predictors of child neglect, with poverty being the most significant contributor. The study found that many parents in the sub-county struggle to provide basic needs for their children, leading to neglect. The study recommended that educators and policymakers implement intervention programs aimed at supporting children who have been victims of child neglect. These programs should focus on providing emotional and psychological support to neglected children, as well as providing them with basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. The study also recommends that educators and policymakers provide training and education to parents on responsible parenting and child care
Assessing the Impact of Utilization of Dairy and Hospital Waste Waters on Engineering Properties of Concrete.
No full textThe hardening of cement gives strength and durability to concrete. The quality of mixing water may affect the setting, hardening, and strength of the concrete. Great control of the properties of cement and aggregates is exercised, but the control of the quality of water is often neglected. The suitability of a particular source of water for making concrete can be checked by casting concrete cubes using water under question and comparing its 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days strength. If the compressive strength is up to 90 percent, the source of water may be accepted. The aim of the present study was to know the effect of chemical, physical,l, and biological parameters in mixing water on different engineering properties of concrete. This work was carried out for a mix of 25-grade concrete to study the effect of the use of Potable (tap water), dairy waste water, and hospital wastewater on the strength development of concrete at 7, 14, and 28 days and fresh concrete properties. From the results, it is observed that Potable water resulted in good strength properties and is more workable compared to dairy and hospital waste water samples. There was also an increase of 29.2% in compressive strength when compared to dairy wastewater and 36.8% when compared with hospital wastewater. Dairy and hospital wastewater samples did not meet the requirements for use in concrete production
Relationship Between Attitudes, Academic Performance, Gender and Choice of Agricultural Careers Among Secondary School Students in Kanungu District Uganda.
No full textThe aim of this study was to explore the relationship between attitudes, academic performance, gender, and the choice of agricultural careers among secondary school students in Kanungu District, Uganda. The study focused on specific objectives, including examining the relationship between students' attitudes towards agriculture and their choice of agricultural careers, investigating how agricultural academic performance influences the choice of agricultural careers, and exploring the connection between students' attitudes towards agriculture and their agriculture scores. A descriptive research design was used, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Using simple random and purposive sampling, 291 respondents were selected for participation. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that most students were unsure about whether those with a favorable view of agriculture are more likely to pursue agricultural careers, with a mean score of 3.29 and a standard deviation of 0.548, indicating that students were generally "not sure" about this relationship. The study found a significant positive correlation (Spearman's rho = 0.506**, p < 0.01) between students' attitudes towards agriculture and their choice of agricultural careers. However, most respondents disagreed that experiential learning influenced their agricultural academic performance and career choice, with a mean score of 2.41 and a standard deviation of 1.082. The role of mentorship and positive role models was also assessed, with a mean score of 2.47 (SD = 0.922). Additionally, no significant relationship was found between students' attitudes towards agriculture and their agricultural scores (p = 0.249, r = 0.142), as the p-value was greater than 0.05. The study concludes that schools should implement programs to enhance students' attitudes toward agriculture, such as integrating modern agricultural practices and technologies into the curriculum