The National Research Repository of Uganda - NRU

Welcome to the National Research Repository of Uganda, abbreviated as "NRU". NRU was established in 2021. NRU is a collection of scholarly output by researchers from the UNCST Community, including scholarly articles and books, electronic theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, journals, technical reports and digitised library collections. It is the official Institutional Archive (IA) of UNCST.

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    Seasonal dynamics of Elaeidobius Kamerunicus in allopatric populations: comparative analysis from indigenous mainland and introduced oil palm ecosystems in Uganda’s lake Victoria islands
    (Taylor & Francis Group, 2026-02-04)
    Fred Bwayo Masika;
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    Amugoli Moses Otuba;
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    Mahipal Singh Kesawat ;
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    Alex Asiimwe;
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    Bidget Baguma;
    Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis L.), native to Africa but widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, isincreasingly grown in Uganda, and pollination efficiency is critical for fruit set and oilyield. The study assessed the population and sexual diversity of the primary pollinator,Elaeidobius kamerunicus FAUST, in introduced hybrid plantations in Kalangala andnatural stands in Bundibugyo. Pollinator weevils were sampled across both wet anddry seasons in 2022 and 2023, and data were analyzed using ANOVA and correlationtests in Minitab 17. Results revealed significant variation between sites, with higherpopulations in Kalangala (7,503 ± 8.682) compared to Bundibugyo (5,164 ± 5.829).Furthermore, females (6,636 ± 4.646) outnumbered males (6,032 ± 5.028), with a slightlyhigher concentration of females in the middle section of male inflorescences. Seasonaldifferences were evident, as the wet season supported slightly higher weevil popula-tions relative to the dry season. Correlation analysis indicated a weak negative relation-ship between weevil abundance and weather variables, suggesting that coolerconditions suppress population growth. Overall, Uganda provides favorable conditionsfor pollinator weevil multiplication, particularly under moist climatic regimes, whileextensive cold conditions limit population expansion. These findings highlight theimportance of pollinator dynamics in sustaining oil palm productivity in diverse agro-ecological regions.
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    Perceptions and experiences of caretakers of children with neurologic deficits after severe malaria in Uganda
    (Taylor & Francis Group, 2026-04-07)
    Richard Idro ;
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    Sheila Kisakye;
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    Richard Idro ;
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    Michael Boele van Hensbroek;
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    Chandy C. John;
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    Organizational culture and turnover intention in higher education: a moderated mediation model of commitment and self-efficacy
    (Taylor & Francis Group, 2026-02-25)
    Julius Samuel Opolot;
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    Gabriel Simiyu;
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    Sulait Tumwine ;
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    Rogers Mwesigwa;
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    Sentrine Nasiima
    This study examines how organizational culture (OC) impacts academic staff’s commitment (COM) and turnover intentions (TI), taking into account individual self-efficacy (SE). Using a cross-sectional survey, we collected data from 574 academic staff from universities in Uganda. Analyses were conducted through Hayes’s PROCESS technique. Results show that COM partially explains the effect of OC on TI (β = −0.141, SE = 032, CI = −0.205, −0.077), with the strength of this mediation increasing alongside higher SE. Particular importance should be placed on those staff with high SE (β = −0.165, SE = 0.036, CI = -0.240, −0.094). We urge institutions to promote SE through customized training, mentoring, and coaching initiatives that aim to reinforce COM and reduce turnover. This study pioneers an integrated examination of both the direct and indirect effects of OC on TI via COM, as well as the moderating function of SE, within the less-explored organizational landscape of a developing country, Uganda.
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    A risky coping strategy: a cross-sectional study on the prevalence and predictors of multiple sexual partnerships among adolescent girls and young women in artisanal mining in Uganda and Ghana during the COVID-19 lockdown
    (Taylor & Francis Group, 2026-02-14)
    Kwagala, Betty;
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    Randolph-Koranteng, Nina;
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    Chidwick, Hanna ;
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    Mensah, Deborah;
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    Osei, Lydia;
    Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) attracts some of the most vulnerable populations, including females who constitute close to half of the labor force. Among this group are adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who, driven by poverty, engage in risky sexual behaviors that are detrimental to their health. The situation was dire during the COVID-19 lockdown. This paper examines the determinants of multiple sexual partnerships (MSPs) (operationally defined as two or more partners—serial or concurrent during the COVID-19 lockdown in the year preceding the study) among AGYW involved in gold ASM (ASGM). It is based on a cross-sectional survey of 1618 AGYW in ASGM communities in Uganda and Ghana. We used frequency distributions and Pearson’s chi-squared tests for descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression to examine the determinants of MSPs. Results indicate that the prevalence of MSPs was 25% (29% for Ghana and 22% for Uganda). The odds of MSPs were higher among AGYW from Ghana, those who worked directly in the mines, worked during the lockdown, were underpaid, consumed alcohol/substances, and experienced sexual violence. The high prevalence of MSPs among AGYW in ASM requires targeted interventions, given its close association with health risks. Response requires integrated interventions addressing poverty through promotion of financial literacy and microfinance, promoting a safe work environment, addressing risky behaviors such as alcohol and substance misuse, plus gender norms and practices that degrade AGYW and negatively affect their well-being.
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    Microbiological and chemical quality of raw milk, Bongo and yoghurt from diverse sources in Mbarara District, Uganda: a cross-sectional analysis of contamination and safety indicators
    (Taylor & Francis Group, 2026-04-24)
    Amos Mugabe;
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    Ediriisa Mugampoza;
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    Paul Alex Wacoo
    This study assessed the microbiological and chemical quality of milk, Bongo, and yoghurt collected from different points along the dairy value chain in Mbarara District, Uganda, over three sampling rounds between October and December 2024. A total of 270 samples were analyzed, comprising 162 milk samples from farms, collection centers, and processors, as well as 54 yoghurt and 54 Bongo samples from processors. Microbiological quality was evaluated using standard plate count methods to determine total viable counts (TVC), Escherichia coli, and yeasts and moulds, while Salmonella was detected qualitatively. Chemical quality was assessed through pH and titratable acidity following ISO protocols. Overall results showed that milk from informal collection centers had the highest contamination (TVC 8.73 log CFU/mL; E. coli 4.02 log CFU/mL). Yeasts and moulds were highest (5.55 log CFU/mL) in yoghurt from small-scale processors. Salmonella was detected only in milk from farms and informal collection centers. Milk from formal farms had the highest pH (7.01), whereas yogurt from small-scale processors highest titratable acidity (0.93% lactic acid). Statistical analysis (one-way ANOVA, Tukey’s test, p < 0.05) showed variation in quality along the dairy value chain hence the need for improved hygiene and processing practices, especially in informal sectors.