Browsing by Author "Alidri, Agatha"

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    Developing a Rational Policy on Plagiarism for Institutions of Higher Education: A Case of Gulu University
    (https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.7.3.2114, 2024) Ongaya, Kizito; Alidri, Agatha; Onen, Walter Yagos; Odongkara, Beatrice; Okumu, Charles
    Globally, plagiarism is a pervasive issue in institutions of higher education, posing challenges to academic integrity and ethical standards. Developing a policy on plagiarism is crucial for maintaining the quality and credibility of academic work within these institutions. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of a rational policy on plagiarism. The following are the objectives; to benchmark requirements for anti-plagiarism; to model process of procurement and detection of plagiarism process in public universities in Uganda; to examine how the challenges of Inter-Repository Plagiarism was addressed at Gulu University. The study reviewed existing literature on plagiarism policies in higher education institutions worldwide. The findings were that universities have varying views on levels of plagiarism with some policies allowing as high as 30% plagiarism level in scholarly work. Most of the peer-reviewed journals demand much lower allowable levels of plagiarism to encourage originality and sustainable adherence to copyright and intellectual property policies
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    Effects of Climate Change on Fort Patiko Historical Site in Northern Uganda
    (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2025-01-15) Kabwijamu, Patrick; Alidri, Agatha; Nuwategeka, Expedito; Omara, John Christopher; Ochen, Patrick
    This study investigated the effect of climate change on Fort Patiko in Gulu District, in Northern Uganda from 1972 to 2023. Archaeological and historic sites are under threat of climate change, characterised by global warming, heavy rains and flooding, drought and extreme weather events. Fort Patiko may not be an exception. The study established that Fort Patiko's originality and physical appearance have been impacted by climate change. Due to rain and heat waves, the rock's colour and structures have changed over time. Wind, rain, and humidity agents of erosion are weakening the rock structures.  There are fewer studies which have tried to explore the effect of climate change on Fort Patiko, therefore, this study will fill the gap. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed for this study to understand the diversity and intensity of the effect of climate change on the Fort Patiko historical site. The ethnohistorical research design was used to extract historical narratives and events pointing to the effects of climate change on Fort Patiko. Data was collected through, a review of documents and reports on climate change in the region; direct observation, and interviews with local community members to explore the nature and effects of climate change on Fort Patiko. A total of 55 participants were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to identify key characteristics and effects of climate change on the Fort Patiko historical site
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    Gender Dimensions of Aguu (Socially Excluded Youth) in Gulu City, Northern Uganda
    (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2025-02-02) Ochen, Patrick; Alidri, Agatha; Kabwijamu, Patrick
    The African social philosophical sense of ‘Ubuntu’ (‘I am because we are’) and the notion ‘it takes a whole village to raise a child’ is at crossroads in the post-conflict Acholi sub-region in Northern Uganda. Society has relegated its social responsibility and moral values to bringing up children. This study fostered a gender-responsive approach to addressing the Aguu phenomenon in Gulu City. The term ‘Aguu’ does not have an accepted single definition. However, it is used to refer to a group of children and persons between the ages of 6 to 35 years who consider the street as their home and family. This makes the concept of ‘family and home’ fluid and temporal. Whereas society considers them a source of insecurity, this study views them as a ‘floating population’ who have been pulled or pushed into the streets by social, economic, and political factors. The study employed a qualitative and ethnohistorical approach, involving individual interviews, focus group discussions, participant observations, archival work, and literature review. The study perceived the Aguu as a distinct social network with a unique agency, identity and culture. The street affects the genders differently. Gender-specific vulnerabilities were evident, perpetuating their social marginalisation and exclusion. Understanding the gender dynamic and dimensions of the Aguu phenomenon is essential for crafting sustainable solutions and interventions. These interventions must be gender-responsive, addressing the unique vulnerabilities and experiences of male and female Aguu members.