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Comparison of Hand Crushed and Machine Crushed Coarse Aggregates on Concrete.
No full textThis research aimed at determining the difference in compressive strength of concrete of the same mix design produced by hand and machine-crushed coarse aggregates and the effect of the two types of coarse aggregates on compressive strength on concrete was investigated. The same source for both machine and hand-crushed coarse aggregates was considered so that the aggregates have the same physical and mechanical properties. Properties of concrete compounds such as water and cement were kept constant and no admixtures were used. Mix design for two types of coarse aggregates with the help of the design of normal concrete mixes by H.C. Erntroy and R.E. Franklins was conducted. Test cubes for fresh concrete were crushed after 7, 21, and 28 days of well-cured and stored conditions according to BS 1881 to obtain the compressive strength. Comparisons on compressive concrete strength were made between concrete made with hand and machine-crushed coarse aggregates and recommendations that suit the conditions at hand
The Contribution of Lower Local Governments to Health Service Delivery in Kabale Municipality Kabale District: A Case Study of Rushoroza Hospital.
No full textThe issue of unsatisfactory healthcare service delivery is becoming increasingly significant worldwide. Despite the government's efforts to improve the health sector and the achievements of Rushoroza Hospital over the years, the quality of services at the facility is currently declining. It has been reported that admissions often exceed the bed capacity. This study aimed to assess the contribution of lower local governments to health service delivery in Kabale Municipality, using Rushoroza Hospital as a case study. The specific objectives included evaluating the impact of human resources on health service delivery, identifying the main challenges faced by lower local governments in health service delivery, and determining the extent to which healthcare consumables affect service delivery at Rushoroza Hospital in Kabale Municipality.
The study employed a case study research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, 89 respondents were selected to participate. Data collection methods included questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed a strong positive relationship between human resources for health and health service delivery, indicating that adequate human resources are linked to better health service delivery. When analyzing the key challenges faced by lower local governments in health service delivery, there was no significant relationship between these variables (p = 0.249, r = 0.142) since the computed significance value was greater than 0.05. Regarding the effect of healthcare consumables on health service delivery in lower local governments, the results showed a weak positive correlation (p = 0.022, r = 0.277*).
The study recommends that the government of Uganda should strengthen the national supply chain for essential health commodities to ensure that Ugandans have access to necessary drugs
Impact of Management Practices on the Performance of Employees in Compassion Projects in Kigezi Region Uganda: A Case Study of Kihanga Child Development Centre in Rukiga District.
No full textThe study examined the impact of management practices on the performance of employees in compassion projects in Kigezi Region Uganda a case study of Kihanga Child Development Centre in Rukiga District. The objectives of the study were; to investigate the types of management practices used on employee performance, to establish the levels of employee performance in Kihanga Child Development Centre, and to analyze the relationship between management practice and employee performance in Kihanga Child Development Centre. A descriptive research design
Data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. The study findings on the types of management practices used on employee performance, the highest number of respondents mentioned mentioned staffing and the lowest number of respondents mentioned union and employee relations. The study findings on the level of employee performance at Kihanga Child Development Centre, the highest number of respondents mentioned that employee teamwork determines the level of employee performance and the lowest number of respondents mentioned that training and development determines the level of employee performance. The study findings on the relationship between management practice and employee performance in Kihanga Child Development Centre, the highest number of respondents mentioned that management practices ensure effective communication among the employees which leads to performance and the lowest number of respondents mentioned that management practices provide effective feedback from the conversation of the employees which motivates them to have a better knowledge on what they are doing and the study recommended that better staffing should be done at Kihanga child development center for better execution of the project activities to ensure the performance of the organization and Kihanga child development center project should advocate for better management practices that suite different situations so that the performance of the project can be improved
Uchanganuzi Linganishi wa Wahusika wa Kike Katika Riwaya ya Usiku Utakapokwisha na Riwaya ya Nguu Za Jadi.
No full textUtafiti huu umeshughulikia Uchanganuzi Linganishi wa Wahusika wa Kike Katika Riwaya ya Usiku Utakapokwisha na Nguu za Jadi. Tatizo la utafiti lilikuwa suala la kulinganisha matendo na lugha ambayo wahusika hawa wa kike katika kazi hizi halijashughulishwa. Lengo kuu lilikuwa kuchanganua wahusika wa kike katika riwaya teule. Sampuli ilikuwa riwaya ya Usiku Utakapokwisha ya Mbunda Msokile na riwaya ya Nguu za Jadi ya Clara Momanyi. Mtafiti ametumia mbinu ya uchambuzi matini na ushuhudiaji katika kukusanya data za utafiti. Matokeo yote kama wahusika wa kike kama vile Mangwasha mhusika mkuu katika riwaya nzima, Mbungulu na Mbwashu katika riwaya ya Nguu za Jadi.Vile vile kuna mhusika Nelli, Koleta na Klotilda ambao ni muhimu kataika riwaya ya Usiku Utakapokwisha, utofautiano wa matendo ya wahusika ni kama uvivu, ufanya kazi, kushauri, kutukana na kuleta mabadiliko na ufanano wa lugha ni kama lugha nyororo na lugha yenye hisia. Mapendekezo ni kufanywa kwa tafiti nyingine ili kulinganishwa na utafiti huu pamoja na kufanya utafiti wa kwenda uwanjani
Analysing the Effect of NPK on Cabbage Production in Kabale Municipality.
No full textThe research project was carried out to determine the quality and yield responses of cabbages to different rates of fertilizers in the demonstration garden of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences of Kabale University. The study's specific objectives were to; evaluate the effects of NPK on cabbage production in Kabale Municipality, assess the influence of NPK on cabbage quality attributes, and provide recommendations for optimal inorganic fertilizer utilization for sustainable cabbage production in Kabale Municipality
Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on Girl Child Education in Buhunga Sub-County Uganda.
No full textEducation is a global concern that closes the gap between social classes for safer communities. Promoting girl child education is possible once the schools embrace leadership styles for the same. School leaders facilitate the teachers, the students, and the community to embrace a hospitable, empathetic, and collaborative learning environment for the different students irrespective of their diversity. This study investigated the effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child Education in the Buhunga Sub-County of Rukungiri District in Uganda. The objectives were to find out the causes of Teenage Pregnancy in Buhunga Sub-County; to find out the psychosocial effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child academic performance in Buhunga Sub-County; to establish the health effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child Schooling in Buhunga Sub-County, and to suggest possible strategies for addressing teenage pregnancy in the Buhunga Sub-County of Rukungiri District. This study was based on a mixed-method design with a descriptive survey approach incorporated. The target population was 120 primary school teachers; 5 medical nurses; 10 religious leaders; 3 doctors; 30 VHTs; 01 CDO; the individuals; 01 L.C.III; 02 L.C. IIs; 01 Parish Chief; 04 LCIs; 03 CWC; 05 CYC. This study used purposive and simple random sampling to select 92 primary school teachers; 5 medical nurses; 10 religious leaders; 3 doctors; 28 VHTs; 01 CDO; the individuals; 01 L.C.III; 02 L.C. IIs; 01 Parish Chief; 04 LCIs; 03 CWC; 05 CYC. Data collection instruments were structured questionnaires and interviews to collect data on the effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child Education in Buhunga Sub-County of Rukungiri District, Uganda. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Research ethical procedures were adhered to during the research process. Data analysis was adopted as quantitative analysis with the use of frequencies and percentages while qualitative analysis was adopted as thematic analysis. The study findings showed that the majority of the participants 80% strongly agreed that poverty made teenagers prone to being victims of early pregnancies before the right time; 83% strongly agreed that teenage peer social influence contributed to teenage pregnancies; 72% strongly agreed that parental neglect contributed to teenage pregnancies; 71% strongly agreed that family pressure for marriage contributed to teenage pregnancies. The psychosocial effects of teenage pregnancy on girl-child academic performance had teenagers living lifestyles associated with depression due to early pregnancies; socially segregated from the rest of the community members and school dropout due to early pregnancies. The health effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child schooling showed that teenagers’ pregnancy-related health issues limited teenagers’ school participation. The possible strategies for addressing teenage pregnancy for Girl Child Education were adopting teenage education about sexuality, promoting guidance and counseling in adolescents, abstinence education and awareness, promote gender equality campaigns. Conclusively, teenage pregnancy is escalated by poverty among teenagers, peer social influence in own curiosity experiences, parental neglect to avail guidance and counseling, lacking sex education, and family pressure for marriage to obtain resources. Psychosocially teenagers lived lifestyles associated with depression, experienced social segregation in their communities, suffered domestic violence consequences, lived in low-income life situations indulged teenagers in sexual intercourse at an early age. The health effects had teenagers limited further resilience to education. Adopting teenage education about sex education, preventing early marriages, teachers and guardians monitoring, promoting guidance and counseling in adolescents, and promoting gender equality campaigns for equality
Effect of Customer Care on the Profitability of Selected Business Enterprises in Kabale Municipality Uganda.
No full textThe research study mainly focused on examining the effect of customer care on the profitability of selected business enterprises in Kabale municipality-Uganda. The specific objectives were; To identify customer care services available in selected business enterprises in Kabale municipality; to establish whether business enterprises in Kabale municipality are aware of customer care services to offer and to assess how customer care services affects profitability in Kabale municipality. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design which involved collecting data at a particular point in time that is useful in obtaining facts and perceptions of respondents. The study ample comprised of 124 respondents selected by simple random sampling technique. The sample consisted of 7 business owners/managers, 34 business workers/employees and 83 customers/buyers from selected business enterprises in Kabale municipality. Data was collected using questionnaires to business owners and employees and interview guide to customers/buyers. Data analysis was done using tables frequencies and percentages through qualitative and quantitative analysis hence enabling the researcher to systematically present the findings. The results indicated that generally customer care services were found to have a significant effect on profitability in selected business enterprises in Kabale municipality. The study concluded that the majority of the population in the area are aware of the customer care services and have enjoyed the effects of its use in business enterprises of the area. Therefore the researcher put forward a number of recommendations to act as guidelines for policy makers, implementers and business enterprises in general that business enterprises should always emphasize the use of customer care services as a contributing factor towards profitability of any business enterprise
Role of Financial Management in Influencing the Performance of Kabale District Local Government.
No full textThe study investigated the role of financial management in influencing the performance of Local Government. The study was guided by three objectives which were: to establish the role of financial mobilization on the performance of local government. to find out the role of financial controls influencing the performance of Kabale District Local Government, to find out how administrative accountability affects the performance of Kabale District Local Government. A targeted population of 59 respondents was considered for the study. These included the CAO, CFO, accounting Officer, staff of Kabale District Local Government, and customers. Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. The methods that were used in data collection included questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Data collected was edited, coded, entered into the computer, and analyzed with Excel, a Microsoft statistical package, the results were presented in tables. Based on the results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed on the role of financial mobilization on the performance of local government, and these included: Kabale District realizes the significant revenue from tax returns to facilitate service delivery; the district receives loans from external bodies to fund some of the local government programs; Kabale District Local Government receives donor funding for service delivery; the grants from the central government are adequate in providing social services for the community. The study findings revealed how financial controls influence the performance of Kabale District Local Government, local governments must make decisions about how to allocate limited resources among competing needs local governments rely on various sources of revenue, including taxes, fees, grants, and other income; local governments face financial risks. From objective three, it was found out as indicated by the respondents from Kabale District Local Government that their administrative accountability affects the performance of Kabale District Local. The results indicated that most of the respondents were in agreement that community preferences are prioritized during planning for services, community members are consulted, community members are regularly provided with information about the activities taking place in the local government, the local government regularly provides feedback to the community on performance of projects, the budget process always engages all the stakeholders,. The findings concluded by showing the role of financial mobilization on the performance of local government, and these included: KDLG realizes the significant revenue from tax returns to facilitate service delivery; Kabale District Local Government receives loans from external bodies to fund some of the local government programs; Kabale District Local Government receives donor funding for service deliver
Application of the Natural Decomposition Method to Strongly Coupled Partial Differential Equations: The Gray-Scott Model.
No full textThis study investigated the application of the natural decomposition method for solving the Gray-Scott reaction-diffusion model, which is known for its complex nonlinearities and strong coupling between chemical species. A general form of the natural decomposition method was developed to address these complexities, providing a systematic framework for analyzing the model's behavior. By decomposing the nonlinear partial differential equations into a series of simpler equations, the method facilitates both analytical and numerical solutions, allowing for a detailed examination of the spatiotemporal patterns that emerge. Numerical techniques, such as the Newton-Raphson method, were integrated to handle the nonlinear algebraic equations, particularly those involving the term2. The results show that the natural decomposition method effectively captures the intricate dynamics of the Gray-Scott model, demonstrating good convergence for specified initial conditions and parameter values. Sensitivity analysis further revealed that even small changes in initial conditions could significantly affect chemical concentration patterns, underscoring the need for accurate parameter settings. While this study employed a fixed parameter approach, it also recommends exploring the infinite series solution to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the system's dynamics. Overall, the natural decomposition method proves to be a robust and versatile tool, offering both analytical clarity and computational efficiency in modeling complex chemical and biological systems governed by nonlinear partial differential equations
Electronic Banking and Customer Satisfaction in Commercial Bank in Uganda: A Case Study of DFCU Mbarara Branch.
No full textThe study focused on examining the influence of E-banking on customer satisfaction in commercial banks in Uganda. Specifically, to establish the effect of technological access capabilities on customer satisfaction, to examine the level of internet connectivity on customer satisfaction, and to assess the effect of innovative culture on customer satisfaction at the DFCU Mbarara branch. A cross-sectional design was employed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to allow triangulation. Both simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were applied to select the 182 respondents. Data collection methods such as questionnaire surveys and interview methods. Data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Descriptive statistics involved the use of frequencies and mean while inferential statistics included Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The study indicated a significant relationship between technological access capabilities and customer satisfaction. Still, the study found that internet connectivity plays in shaping customer experiences at the DFCU Mbarara branch. The study recommends that in order to improve customer satisfaction, the research recommends that DFCU should pay more attention to technological access capabilities. The level of internet connectivity at the DFCU Mbarara branch, according to the study, significantly affects its customer satisfaction. This research recommends that the DFCU increase internet connectivity if they are satisfying their customers. The research suggests focusing on innovative cultures to boost the bank's performance which later increases customer satisfaction in the DFCU Mbarara branch