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Decentralization Policy and Economic Development in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District.
No full textThis study was conducted to explore the impact of decentralization on service delivery in Nyarusiza Sub-County, Kisoro District, with a specific focus on three parishes within the sub-county. The study had several objectives: to analyze the role of decentralization in promoting economic development in Nyarusiza Sub-County, to assess the impact of educational decentralization on economic growth, and to examine the relationship between agricultural decentralization and economic development in Nyarusiza Sub-County, Kisoro District. A case study approach was employed to provide an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of decentralization and its effects on service delivery. Data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, and documentary reviews. Data was entered into a computer system and analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, with themes and subthemes developed from the study objectives. Findings revealed that educational decentralization has contributed to improved academic achievement by granting increased autonomy to communities and teachers. Respondents noted that the government, through the Ministry of Health, has emphasized prevention through mass sensitization campaigns on personal hygiene and healthy lifestyles, accounting for 25% of responses. Additionally, agricultural decentralization has led to improved services such as input supply, marketing, and rural finance for farmers. The government has also established mechanisms like farmers' cooperatives and agricultural banks to provide credit for input supply, further supporting agricultural development
Family Economic Status and Education Attainment in Selected Secondary Schools Buhara Sub-County Kabale District.
No full textThe study was carried out to assess the relationship between family economic status and education attainment among students in selected secondary schools in Buhara Sub-county, Kabale district, Uganda. It was guided by three objectives which included: determining the relationship between parents’ employment status and students’ academic achievement in selected secondary schools in Buhara Sub-County; examining the relationship between parents’ education level and academic attainment among students in selected secondary schools in Buhara SubCounty; and, determining the effects of family income on education attainment among students in selected secondary schools in Buhara Sub-County. It was guided by hypotheses such as There is no significant relationship between employment status and academic achievement among students in selected secondary schools in Buhara Sub-County; There is no significant relationship between parent’s education level and academic attainment among students in selected secondary schools in Buhara Sub-County; and, There is no significant relationship between family income and academic achievement among students in selected secondary schools in Buhara Sub-County. The study used a cross-sectional research design, employing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Using a purposive and simple random sampling technique, a total of 200 respondents were selected to participate in this study. The study utilized interviews, observation, and questionnaire methods of data collection. Collected data was analyzed using Peason’s product of Correction Coefficient. Key findings revealed that 72.5% of respondents showed a strong positive significant impact between family economic status and students’ academic attainment in Buhara Sub-Cunty, Kabale district. The
study therefore recommends that the government should focus more on employment creation for parents in Buhara Sub-county in order to enhance their incomes which will in the long run improve their economic status positively, and thus positively impact education attainment in
Buhara Sub-County, Kabale Distric
Makosa ya Upatanisho wa Kisarufi Katika Ujifunzaji wa Lugha ya Kiswahili Katika Shule za Upili Wilayani Kasese.
No full textUtafiti huu ulilenga kuchunguza makosa ya upatanisho wa kisarufi miongoni mwa wanafunzi wa shule za upili wilayani Kasese. Utafiti huu ulijihusisha na ujifunzaji wa lugha ya Kiswahili kama lugha ya pili katika mazingira ya lugha ya kwanza ya Kikonzo. Makosa ya upatanisho wa kisarufi yalibainishwa, kategoria za sababu za makosa ya upatanisho wa kisarufi pia yalibainishwa na hatua za kukabiliana na makosa hayo. Matokeo ya utafiti huu yalionesha kuwepo kwa makosa ya upatanisho wa kisarufi katika kazi andishi na zungumshi za wanafunzi wa shule za upili wanaojifunza lugha ya Kiswahili hasa kutokana na harakati na jitihada za kujifunza. Athari za lugha ya kwanza pia zimejitokeza kama chanzo za makosa ya upatanisho wa kisarufi. Makosa hayo yanadhihirika katika vipengele vya ujuzi na uzalishaji wa matamko na maandishi
Reproductive Health Services and Quality of Health Status of Woman in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District.
No full textThe study aimed at the reproductive health services and quality of health status of women in the Kyanamira sub-county. The Study followed research objectives which were to identify the contribution of reproductive health services and the quality of health status of women in the Kyanamira sub-county Kabale District to find out the challenges faced by rural women in accessing reproductive health and quality of health services in Kyanamira sub county Kabale District and to suggest possible solutions to the chal enges faced by women in accessing reproductive health services in Kyanamira sub county Kabale District. The methodology of the study was a descriptive research design using both qualitative and quantitative tools. A sample size of 80 respondents was selected from respondents of Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district. The study recommends that; Based on the results obtained in this study, it is recommended that Based on the results obtained in this study, it is recommended that strengthening the agencies for spreading the services of reproductive health quality of health status by giving them enough education on how to get engaged in reproductive health services. Community sensitization on how to review some of the counseling and testing procedures so as to encourage reproductive mothers to test on before giving birth and there is need for government intervention on reproductive health care services among adolescent mothers and quality of health status with in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district and people should join in the fight against sexual transmitted diseases by not cooperate with ignorance or primitive mothers on individuals and officials basis, Basing on study objectives, the study included that there were the importance of reproductive health services and quality of health status of Women in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district as they included: health care quality, increased mortality rate, hospital committee, early detection, behavioral change, age of an individual, famil y influence, stigma and cervical education with, were chal enges faced by reproductive health care services by women in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district as they included; poverty, trust, culture, care, lack of government concern, ignorance, family size and lack of access to informa t ion and possible ways in which Reproductive health services and quality of health status of women can be strengthen its services in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district as they included; palative care, clinical care, spiritual care, social care, psychological support, government concern and community sensitization
Assessing the Effect of Different Particle Sizes of Coarse Aggregates on Concrete Properties.
No full textConcrete's compressive strength represents the hardened concrete's capacity to resist compressive loads without cracking or deforming. Duff Abrams found that concrete strength largely depends on the water-to-cement ratio. However, other factors, such as cement strength class and fineness, concrete age, curing duration, admixtures, and aggregate properties (including size, shape, texture, and strength), also significantly impact compressive strength. This study investigated how varying particle sizes of coarse aggregate affect concrete properties. Results showed that compressive strength at 28 days increased as the size of coarse aggregates decreased, with strengths recorded at 25, 23.3, 21.5, and 19.7 MPa for 10, 14, 20, and 28 mm aggregate sizes, respectively. This trend is attributed to denser packing and stronger bonding among smaller particles. Additionally, workability was found to increase with larger aggregate sizes, with slumps measured at 76, 81, 87, and 98 mm for 10, 14, 20, and 28 mm aggregates, respectively, due to larger aggregates having a lower surface-to-volume ratio, which reduces contact between aggregate particles and the cement paste
Employee Teamwork and Performance of Organizations in Rukungiri District: A Case Study of Rubabo Peoples SACCO
No full textThe study assessed employee teamwork and performance of organizations in Rukungiri district a case study of Rubabo Peoples SACCO. The objectives of the study were; to establish the effect of teamwork on the organizational performance of SACCOs, to identify the factors for employee performance in SACCOs, and to examine the relationship between employee teamwork and performance in SACCOs. A case study design was used and data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. The study results on the effects of teamwork on other organizational performance of Rubabo Peoples SACCO show teamwork helps and leads to maximum productivity, encourages interaction between team members, working as a team increases the efficiency of departments and teamwork helps instill a communal sense of responsibility. The study results on the factors for employee performance of Rubabo Peoples SACCO were; employees‟ satisfaction enables them to perform well, better management standards enables the employees to perform, employee training enables them to perform well, and better working environment enables the employees to work properly. The study findings revealed that there is a very high positive significant relationship between employee teamwork and performance in the SACCOs of Rubabo Peoples SACCO. The study recommended that the management of Rubabo Peoples SACCO should ensure that communication among the team is effective and well aligned to all the staff as this creates quality leadership that is able to control their team and perform well and Rubabo Peoples SACCO should provide compensation to the employees‟ in order to motivate the staff which leads to improved performance
Modelling the Effect of Partial Replacement of River Sand by Quarry Dust on Concrete Compressive Strength.
No full textThe depletion of river sand and its environmental impact has led to the exploration of alternative fine aggregates for concrete. This study investigates the use of quarry dust, a by-product of rock crushing, as a partial replacement for river sand in concrete. Experimental results demonstrate that replacing up to 45% of river sand with quarry dust optimally enhances compressive strength, achieving a maximum of 34.19 MPa. Beyond this optimum replacement level, the compressive strength begins to decrease. This reduction in strength is attributed to an increase in the quarry dust content, which results in higher water demand due to its finer particle size and greater water absorption, ultimately reducing the mix's workability. A regression model, fc = 26.21056 + 0.36698X − 0.00548X2 + 1.61314E-5X3, was developed to predict concrete strength based on the quarry dust content. The model's R-squared value of 0.9556 indicates a high level of correlation between the predicted and observed compressive strengths, confirming the reliability of the model in forecasting concrete performance with varying quarry dust proportion
Effect of Parental Care and Teenage Pregnancy in Kirima Sub-County Kanungu District.
No full textThe study focused on parental care and its role in promoting teenage pregnancy, using Kirima Sub-county in Kanungu District as a case study. The objectives included investigating how parental care influences teenage pregnancy in the area, examining other factors contributing to teenage pregnancy, and identifying solutions to the problems related to parental care and teenage pregnancy. The research used a cross-sectional survey design and involved 50 respondents, selected through both purposive and simple random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires. The study concluded that socio-economic conditions in households affect the education of girls, particularly due to issues related to parenting styles and teenage pregnancy. These challenges include poverty, which affects the ability of parents to afford school-related costs like uniforms and other supplies, poor sanitation and hygiene at schools, and negative attitudes from teachers and school administrators towards girls' education. Other factors promoting teenage pregnancy can be addressed through parental involvement, environmental factors, government intervention, parents' education and economic backgrounds, education for girls, awareness programs on teenage pregnancy, and financial support. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education (MOE) should work to ensure girls have access to education on par with boys, by implementing existing policies such as providing sanitary pads/towels. It also suggests that parents be educated and sensitized about their financial responsibilities beyond tuition fees, such as paying for development and feeding program fees. Female teachers should serve as role models, encouraging girls to stay in school and emphasizing the importance of education for their future
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 colour 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
Design and Construction of a Beam Balance.
No full textThe main aim of this project is to design and construct a beam balance from locally available materials which is used to measure unknown masses by comparing their weight to a known standard weight. The project aims to create a precision balance that can accurately measure weight of various objects from smaller objects to larger items of about 5 kilograms. The methodology employed in the project typically involves selecting appropriate materials (piece of timber) for the balance s beam, as well as designing a steady and stable base to support the balance. The construction process involves assembling the components and calibrating the balance to ensure accurate readings