International Journal of Technology and Management
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description: The International Journal of Technology and Management (IJOTM) is a refereed interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high quality, original and research-based papers addressing issues on policy, technology, e-applications in service delivery, governance, management, analytical sustainable development, innovation and strategies that harness the use of technology in addressing management problems. IJOTM is published twice in a calendar year. Authors' Guidelines for Publishing in the International Journal of Technology and Management
publisher: International Journal of Technology and Management
language: en
publication name: International Journal of Technology and Management
issn: 2518-8623
items: Human Resource Capacity and Drug Supply Chain Performance in Urban Public Health Facilities: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study of KCCA Tier III Facilities in Uganda
items: Open-Source AI Chip Development Ecosystems and Design Tool Effectiveness Through Meta-Analysis of Academic and Industry Projects
items: The Efficiency of a Framework to Enhance Confidentiality and Privacy of Data in Motion
items: Participatory Planning and Implementation for Organizational Sustainability: Empirical Findings from Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO)
items: Interest Rates and SMEs: A Study of Performance Dynamics in Arua Municipal Council, Uganda
items: Does Collateral Security Still Determine Performance of SMEs? An empirical Study from Arua Municipal Council, Uganda
items: Responses to COVID-19 by Selected East African Governments: Case Studies of Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya
items: Stakeholder Management in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation for Organization Sustainability. An Empirical Study
items: Transactional Leadership in Uganda Prisons Service: A Performance Catalyst
items: Utilization of Agile Project Management Methodologies and the Success of Software Development Projects at Flock of Birds Uganda
items: Pathways to Adoption and Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Governance, Management, Health, and Education
items: Measuring Performance in Generative AI: Metrics, Methodologies, and Industry Implications
items: Influence of Work Environment on Health Workers Performances: Case of Yei River County Health Facilities –South Sudan
items: AI-Chatbot for HIV: Enhancing Awareness and Reducing Stigma Through Personalized Engagement in Uganda
items: Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Forecast-Based Energy Optimization: Advancing Sustainable Power Systems Towards SDG Achievement
items: Designing a Master’s Degree Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Preparing Africa’s Future Workforce at Universal Technology and Management University
items: Valuation of Agricultural Extension Information
items: A Conundrum of Learning Theories and ICTS in Learning: Challenges and Possible Solutions
items: Tax Administration Strategies and Tax Compliance of Small and Medium Enterprises: Evidence from Kwara State Internal Revenue Service
items: Entrepreneurial Training and Career Choice among University Undergraduates in North-central Nigeria: Any Correlation?
items: The Financial Performance Dilemma in Agricultural Cooperatives of Kamwenge and Sheema Districts in Uganda. The Credit Facilitation Decisions Perspective
items: Accountability, Rule of Law and Fairness in Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) Management in Vwawa Constituency, Tanzania
items: External Audit Quality and Users Confidence in Financial Reports: Evidence from Nigeria Deposit Money Banks
items: Transparency and Community Participation in Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) Disbursed for Projects in Vwawa Constituency, Tanzania
items: Long Run Economic Success Factors of the “Asian Tigers”
items: An Examination of the Effect of Weight and Satisfaction with Body Shape on Self-Esteem Among Men in Qatar
items: A Struggle of Discourses Attempting to Transform a Peripatetic Mind of a Black African Academic: Is there a Valid Disquiet about Research and Education in Black Africa?
items: Nature of Performance Management of Academic Staff in Private Universities
items: The Role of Management Practices on Academic Staff Performance in Private Universities in Uganda: A Case of Bishop Stuart University

Human Resource Capacity and Drug Supply Chain Performance in Urban Public Health Facilities: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study of KCCA Tier III Facilities in Uganda
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description: In many public health facilities across Uganda, the absence of essential medicines is not simply a logistical inconvenience but a recurring reality that directly shapes patient outcomes, undermines confidence in health systems, and places additional strain on already overburdened health workers. In rapidly urbanizing settings such as Kampala, this challenge is further intensified by rising service demand, complex patient needs, and increasing pressure on limited health system resources. While previous reforms have predominantly focused on strengthening logistics systems, financing frameworks, and infrastructure, a critical yet often underexplored dimension remains the role of human resource capacity in determining supply chain performance. This study examined the influence of human resource capacity on drug supply chain performance within Kampala Capital City Authority Tier III health facilities. A convergent mixed-methods design was employed, integrating quantitative data from 70 health workers with qualitative insights from six key informants directly involved in pharmaceutical and supply chain management. Although the response rate of seventy percent is methodologically acceptable, careful consideration was given to the potential effects of non-response bias, particularly given that staff experiencing higher workload pressures or lower technical capacity may have been underrepresented. To enhance the robustness of the findings, subjective perceptions were triangulated with objective indicators, including stock-out frequency, inventory accuracy, reporting timeliness, and order fulfillment rates. The findings reveal a complex but consistent pattern. While many health workers perceive themselves as technically competent, these competencies are largely acquired through experiential learning rather than structured institutional training systems. This lack of formalization contributes to variability in practice and limits standardization across facilities. Persistent g…
subject: Articles
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subject: Human Resource Capacity
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subject: Drug Supply Chain Performance
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subject: Public Health Systems
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subject: Kampala Capital City Authority
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subject: Health Logistics
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subject: Uganda
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creator: Buke Richard Raymond Wagoli Buke Richard Raymond Wagoli
creator: Dr. J. M.O. Tukei Dr. J. M.O. Tukei
creator: Lyn Tukei Lyn Tukei
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 17
doi: 10.67610/8b9v2c03

Open-Source AI Chip Development Ecosystems and Design Tool Effectiveness Through Meta-Analysis of Academic and Industry Projects
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description: The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has driven demand for specialized computing architectures, with open-source AI chip development emerging as a critical alternative to proprietary solutions. This research presents a meta-analysis of open-source AI chip development ecosystems through systematic analysis of 127 academic publications and 43 industry projects spanning 2015–2024. The study employs mixed-methods combining quantitative meta-analysis with qualitative thematic analysis. Analysis reveals significant disparities between academic and industry approaches, with academic projects demonstrating higher innovation rates (μ = 2.3 novel architectures per project) but lower commercial viability scores (μ = 3.2/10) compared to industry initiatives (μ = 1.4 and 6.8 respectively, p < 0.001). Design tool effectiveness analysis—evaluated against a seven-dimension rubric encompassing learnability, documentation quality, PPA closure, community support, license constraints, CI/CD integration, and reliability—identifies critical gaps, with open-source EDA tools achieving 73% feature parity compared to commercial alternatives. The research contributes: (1) a PRISMA-conformant systematic review framework; (2) an included-studies evidence table linking major claims to primary sources; (3) a seven-dimension scoring rubric for EDA tool assessment; and (4) evidence-based recommendations for improving design tool effectiveness.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Open-source Hardware
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subject: AI Accelerators
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subject: Design Tools
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subject: Meta-analysis
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subject: Neural Processing Units
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subject: EDA Evaluation
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subject: PRISMA
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creator: Pamba Shatson Fasco
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 8
doi: 10.67610/zqbsej60

The Efficiency of a Framework to Enhance Confidentiality and Privacy of Data in Motion
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description: Using a descriptive cross-sectional research design, this study sampled 44 participants comprised of top managers and directors; experts in car tracking and sensor installers, and FMS Clients. Data was collected using structure questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively. Various analysis and test including correlation and regression were conducted. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between consent and the effectiveness of the designed framework of data in motion (r=.686**); implying that consent enhance trust and honesty, and empower the users to have the final say on who retrieves their data unlike before when the service provider and other third parties would without seeking permission from the client. It was noted that there is a significant effect of confidentiality on the effectiveness of the designed framework of data in motion (r=.342**). This implies that anonymity of the users shall build trust, protects reputation and prevents misuse of confidential data. Study findings noted that there is a significant effect of privacy on the effectiveness of the designed framework of data in motion (r=.589**). This implies that in privacy, there is respect for individuals reputation and movement, enhance trust and individuals has a reasonable desire to keep something private. Undertaking mediation and interaction effects amongst variables and well as establishing the longitudinal results of the relationship between study variables are recommended in further studies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Ahamya William Ahamya William
creator: Drake Mirembe Drake Mirembe
creator: Evarist Nabaasa Evarist Nabaasa
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.67610/044gkz98

Participatory Planning and Implementation for Organizational Sustainability: Empirical Findings from Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO)
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description: This paper explores the connection between stakeholder participation in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) implementation and Organizational sustainability, specifically exploring participatory planning and implementation. While the importance of participation in sustainable development is widely recognized, many organizations still rely on specialists for M&E system setup, often excluding the input of those they aim to engage. The study introduces a participatory stakeholder model for M&E based on the experiences of Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) in Uganda. A sample of 79 members out of 94 yielded a 100% response rate for quantitative data collected through self-administered questionnaires, and 9 key informants were interviewed for qualitative insights. Quantitative data underwent descriptive, correlation, and regression analysis, while qualitative data was content-analyzed. Results revealed a significant positive link (r = 0.462**, p<0.05) between participatory planning and implementation and organizational sustainability, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The paper concludes that stakeholder participation substantially influences Organizational sustainability in UNATU SACCO. Consistent motivation, effective stakeholder engagement, and interest management are identified as contributors to heightened levels of Organizational sustainability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Participation
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subject: Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
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subject: Organizational Sustainability
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subject: Stakeholders
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subject: UNATU SACCO
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creator: Anna Elsie Luyiggo Anna Elsie Luyiggo
creator: Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD) Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD)
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 14
doi: 10.67610/ctdv6n47

Interest Rates and SMEs: A Study of Performance Dynamics in Arua Municipal Council, Uganda
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description: Interest rate is viewed by many scholars as factor that has a direct influence on the performance of SMEs. This paper therefore examined the relationship between interest rate and the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in Arua Municipal Council, Uganda. A cross sectional design adopting both the qualitative and quantitative approaches was utilized. With a population of 224 SMEs, a sample of 149 respondents was drawn using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques and this yielded a response rate of 87.3%. Validity and reliability of instruments was taken care of, and data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS while the qualitative data was based on the content analysis. The results indicated that, there is a positive significant relationship between interest rate and the performance of SMEs in Arua Municipal Council with a significant correlation coefficient (r=0.270, sig= 0.01). In conclusion, the paper established that interest rate influences SME’s performance. In order to enhance SME’s performance, it’s important for government to strengthen mechanisms for controlling the interest rates in order to strengthen SME’s performance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Interest Rate
  topic: keywords
subject: Performance
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subject: SMEs
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creator: Rashid Onzima Rashid Onzima
creator: Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD) Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD)
creator: James Patrick Alomu James Patrick Alomu
creator: Anna Elsie Luyiggo Anna Elsie Luyiggo
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 10
doi: 10.67610/nvdpfk35

Does Collateral Security Still Determine Performance of SMEs? An empirical Study from Arua Municipal Council, Uganda
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description: Collateral security is viewed by many scholars as factor that has a direct influence on the performance of SMEs. This paper therefore examined the relationship between collateral security and the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Arua Municipal Council, Uganda. A cross sectional design adopting both the qualitative and quantitative approaches was utilized. With a population of 224 SMEs, a sample of 149 respondents was drawn using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques and this yielded a response rate of 87.3%. Validity and reliability of instruments was taken care of, and data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS while the qualitative data was based on the content analysis. The results indicated that, there is a positive relationship between collateral security and the performance of SMEs in Arua Municipal council with insignificant correlation coefficient (r = 0.052, sig = 0.01). In conclusion, the paper established that though collateral security does not influence SMEs performance, it hinders SMEs access to financial services as MFIs prefer collateral security as precondition for loan disbursement. Though collateral security plays an insignificant role in SMEs performance, SMEs’ access to microfinance is vital for its performance and should be softened through government guarantee.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Collateral Security
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subject: Performance
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subject: SMEs
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creator: Rashid Onzima Rashid Onzima
creator: Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD) Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD)
creator: James Patrick Alomu James Patrick Alomu
creator: Anna Elsie Luyiggo Anna Elsie Luyiggo
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-07-06
publication date: 2024-07-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 9
doi: 10.67610/tyam0215

Responses to COVID-19 by Selected East African Governments: Case Studies of Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya
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description: COVID-19 has caused immeasurable and untold social, political, economic, and emotional suffering around the globe. It has pushed millions of people into extreme poverty and has brought devastating and everlasting impact on the already fragile health system around world. It has accentuated inequalities as was witnessed in vaccine distribution between global South and global North. The study process consisted of a desk study of available documentation on Covid 19. The main findings indicate that the world should embrace the fact that COVID-19 is here to stay, we need to learn and prepare how to live with it. Many countries that have struggled should learn from countries that have managed the pandemic well. In East Africa, Rwanda has done a tremendous job in curbing the impact of COVID-19 and may be worth emulating by African countries.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Response to COVID-19
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subject: East African Countries
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creator: Noel Kiiza Kansiime (PhD) Noel Kiiza Kansiime (PhD)
creator: Johnson W. Makoba Johnson W. Makoba
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 34
doi: 10.67610/spv7pw17

Stakeholder Management in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation for Organization Sustainability. An Empirical Study
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description: This paper examines the linkage between stakeholder management in Participatory M&E and Organizational sustainability in the Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO). The objective was to understand how effectively engaging and managing stakeholders contributes to the SACCO's long-term viability. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. Data was collected using structured questionnaires, interviews, and documentary reviews. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, were performed using SPSS software. The findings suggested a positive association between stakeholder management and Organizational sustainability. The study highlights the critical role of effective stakeholder management in realizing sustainability objectives for SACCOs and organizations at large. To enhance sustainability efforts, the study recommends a focus on stakeholder management strategies and incorporation of stakeholder perspectives in growth planning and monitoring activities. This means that with consistent motivation, proper involvement and management of stakeholders and their interests, increased levels of Organizational sustainability will be realized.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
  topic: keywords
subject: Organizational Sustainability
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subject: Stakeholders
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subject: Stakeholder Management
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subject: UNATU SACCO
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creator: Anna Elsie Luyiggo Anna Elsie Luyiggo
creator: Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD) Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD)
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 16
doi: 10.67610/1f9s8061

Transactional Leadership in Uganda Prisons Service: A Performance Catalyst
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description: This paper sought to examine the relationship between transactional leadership style and employee performance in Uganda Prisons Service taking Uganda Government Prison Upper-Luzira as station study. Transactional leadership as viewed by many, relies entirely on rewards and punishment as a means of leading and to many this style of leadership does not yield positive results often times arguing that this style is suitable for military operations were rules and regulations are required for the attainment of objectives. Yet organisational leaders have continued to use transactional style to achieve organisational objectives through motivating followers, being visionary and directing their followers amidst among other ways. This paper documents efforts by leaders to see to it that employees are guided to attain organisational objectives amidst the existing challenges as drawn from the experiences of the staff of U.G. Prison Upper-Luzira. Using a cross-sectional design that adopted both qualitative and quantitative approaches, a sample of 133 respondents was drawn using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques from a target population of 200 employees, and this yielded a response rate of 97%. Validity and reliability of instruments was taken care of, and data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and interview guide. Data was analysed using SPSS computer package and involved the use of descriptive statistics, correlation, regression and content analysis for qualitative data. The findings indicated a strong and significant positive relationship between transactional leadership style and employee performance in Uganda prisons Service which as indicated by correlation coefficient (r =0.502**, p<0.05). The study concluded that, transactional leadership style plays a pivotal role in employee performance in Uganda Prisons Service. This means that with increased motivation, direction and visionary leadership, there will also be increased performance fr…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Transactional
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subject: Leadership
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subject: Transformational Leadership Style
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subject: Employee
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subject: Performance
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subject: Uganda Prisons Service
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creator: James Patrick Alomu James Patrick Alomu
creator: Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD) Dr. Wilfred Kokas Aupal (PhD)
creator: Anna Elsie Luyiggo Anna Elsie Luyiggo
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.67610/68d8b086

Utilization of Agile Project Management Methodologies and the Success of Software Development Projects at Flock of Birds Uganda
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description: This study examines the effect of utilizing agile software development methodologies on the success of software development projects at Flock of Birds, Uganda. This was prompted by low success rates of software development projects despite employing agile methodologies. The study specifically sought to: investigate the effect of utilizing agile project management methodologies on continuous development of software products at Flock of Birds, Uganda; examine the effect of utilizing agile project management methodologies on timely delivery of software projects at Flock of Birds, Uganda; and to determine the effect of utilizing agile project management methodologies on teamwork at Flock of Birds, Uganda. Using a cross sectional design, data was collected from 110 respondents using questionnaires and interview guides. The study found out that using agile software development methodologies has a significant positive effect on continuous development, early delivery and teamwork on software development projects. The study concluded that using agile software development methodologies improves the success of software development projects. The study recommends that management Flock of Birds should continuously utilize agile software development methodologies in order to improve software development project opulence.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agile Software Development
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subject: Agile Project Management Methodologes
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subject: Flock of Birds
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subject: Uganda
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creator: Eugene M. Swinnerstone
creator: Jude T. Lubega
rights: Copyright (c) 2018 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2018-12-06
publication date: 2018-12-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 19
doi: 10.67610/k41xxf39

Pathways to Adoption and Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Governance, Management, Health, and Education
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents transformative opportunities for governance, financial inclusion, health, and education in Uganda. While regional peers are rapidly integrating AI into public service delivery, Uganda’s adoption remains limited despite policy commitments such as Vision 2040 and the National ICT Policy. Existing governance challenges; including electoral inefficiencies, mismanagement of SACCOs under the Parish Development Model (PDM), delayed public fund disbursements, health supply chain disruptions, and weak accountability in education, highlight the urgency of digital transformation. This paper applies a socio-technical AI readiness framework to assess Uganda’s preparedness for public-sector AI adoption. Drawing on evidence from the Electoral Commission Report (2015/2016) and the Auditor General’s findings, the study identifies five key readiness gaps: limited digital infrastructure and data systems, weak regulatory and governance frameworks, low institutional AI capacity, inadequate funding for innovation, and the absence of pilot implementation programs.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: mHealth, Community health worker, Technology acceptance model, Ease of use, Adoption, Non-governmental organizations
  topic: keywords
creator: Prof. JWF Muwanga-Zake, PhD Prof. JWF Muwanga-Zake, PhD
creator: Omony Fred Omony Fred
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 24
doi: 10.67610/qs52y732

Open-Source AI Chip Development Ecosystems and Design Tool Effectiveness Through Meta-Analysis of Academic and Industry Projects
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description: The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has driven demand for specialized computing architectures, with open-source AI chip development emerging as a critical alternative to proprietary solutions. This research presents a meta-analysis of open-source AI chip development ecosystems through systematic analysis of 127 academic publications and 43 industry projects spanning 2015–2024. The study employs mixed-methods combining quantitative meta-analysis with qualitative thematic analysis. Analysis reveals significant disparities between academic and industry approaches, with academic projects demonstrating higher innovation rates (μ = 2.3 novel architectures per project) but lower commercial viability scores (μ = 3.2/10) compared to industry initiatives (μ = 1.4 and 6.8 respectively, p < 0.001). Design tool effectiveness analysis—evaluated against a seven-dimension rubric encompassing learnability, documentation quality, PPA closure, community support, license constraints, CI/CD integration, and reliability—identifies critical gaps, with open-source EDA tools achieving 73% feature parity compared to commercial alternatives. The research contributes: (1) a PRISMA-conformant systematic review framework; (2) an included-studies evidence table linking major claims to primary sources; (3) a seven-dimension scoring rubric for EDA tool assessment; and (4) evidence-based recommendations for improving design tool effectiveness.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Open-source Hardware
  topic: keywords
subject: AI Accelerators
  topic: keywords
subject: Design Tools
  topic: keywords
subject: Meta-analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: Neural Processing Units
  topic: keywords
subject: EDA Evaluation
  topic: keywords
subject: PRISMA
  topic: keywords
creator: Pamba Shatson Fasco Pamba Shatson Fasco
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 20
doi: 10.67610/59prgx08

Measuring Performance in Generative AI: Metrics, Methodologies, and Industry Implications
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description: Generative AI (GenAI) technologies, including large language models (LLMs), diffusion models, and multimodal architecture are rapidly transforming sectors ranging from education and healthcare to enterprise automation and creative industries. As these models scale in size and complexity, their computational demands grow exponentially, making performance evaluation a critical aspect of system design and deployment. This paper examines how the industry measures GenAI performance, emphasizing the importance of robust benchmarking frameworks that reflect real-world usage. Additionally, the paper presents a comprehensive overview of key metrics across three dimensions: performance (e.g., latency, throughput), quality (e.g., task-based and human-in-the-loop evaluation), and efficiency (e.g., energy consumption, cost per query). Supported by benchmark data and recent research, the analysis highlights the implications of these metrics for scalability, user experience, and sustainability in GenAI systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Generative AI
  topic: keywords
subject: Benchmarking
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subject: Large Language Models
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subject: Performance Evaluation
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subject: AI Ethics
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subject: LoRA
  topic: keywords
subject: Energy Efficiency
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subject: MLPerf
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creator: Nicholas Wakou Nicholas Wakou
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 11
doi: 10.67610/v288ne18

Influence of Work Environment on Health Workers Performances: Case of Yei River County Health Facilities –South Sudan
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description: This study explores the relationship between the working environment and the performance of healthcare workers in Yei River County, South Sudan. Using a descriptive research design with a quantitative approach, data were collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed to a sample of 133 healthcare workers. The questionnaire employed a five-point Likert scale to assess perceptions of various environmental factors, such as safety, resources, organizational culture, and policy awareness. Data analysis involved the use of descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics, including Pearson product-moment correlation and ANOVA tests, to examine the strength and significance of relationships between the work environment and health worker performance. Results indicated a moderate positive correlation (r=0.32, p=0.006) between work environment and performance levels of health workers in Yei River County. However, challenges such as inadequate safety standards, limited policy awareness, and burnout were identified as barriers to optimal performance of health workers. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the Ministry of Health and local authorities in Yei River County should undertake infrastructural improvements, regular safety assessments, staff training on policies, and workload management strategies to foster a safer, more motivating work environment that enhances healthcare quality in Yei River County.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Healthcare
  topic: keywords
subject: Work Environment
  topic: keywords
subject: Performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Yei River County
  topic: keywords
creator: Simaya Ladu James Simaya Ladu James
creator: Dr. J.M.O. Tukei Dr. J.M.O. Tukei
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 14
doi: 10.67610/qm2gex35

AI-Chatbot for HIV: Enhancing Awareness and Reducing Stigma Through Personalized Engagement in Uganda
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description: Despite advancements in HIV prevention and treatment, many Ugandans still face misinformation, stigma, and limited access to reliable health information. This research explores the design, development, and evaluation of an AI-powered chatbot aimed at providing personalized HIV information, engaging users in a stigma-free environment, and improving awareness levels. The chatbot integrates natural language processing and machine learning to tailor responses based on user demographics and interaction patterns. A mixed-methods evaluation will measure its effectiveness in improving knowledge, reducing stigma, and enhancing user engagement. The study further analyzes sustainability factors such as community involvement, partnerships, cultural relevance, and technological maintenance. The project aims to develop a scalable digital health solution capable of improving HIV awareness and fostering positive attitudes toward individuals living with HIV in Uganda.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Mukama Alex Mukama Alex
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 8
doi: 10.67610/vd31hj86

Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Forecast-Based Energy Optimization: Advancing Sustainable Power Systems Towards SDG Achievement
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description: The increasing complexity of balancing grid power with renewable energy sources, amid rising global energy demands, underscores the need for intelligent and cost-effective energy management solutions. This research proposes an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven approach that leverages advanced forecasting and optimization techniques to enhance energy utilization, operational efficiency, and cost reduction. A key component of the system is an Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model, trained on historical consumption data to accurately predict energy demand and support real-time decision-making. The framework dynamically toggles between renewable and grid energy sources based on forecasted demand and real-time availability. When conditions are favourable, the system prioritizes renewable energy to reduce reliance on the grid and lower operational costs. In less favourable conditions, it strategically draws on grid power to preserve renewable reserves and maintain uninterrupted supply, or intelligently combines both sources when needed. To address the limitations of static, grid-dependent energy systems, particularly in emerging economies, the proposed model integrates ARIMA with a Genetic Algorithm (GA). This hybrid approach enhances the system’s ability to navigate complex, non-linear energy demand patterns by conducting global searches across vast solution spaces, resulting in improved adaptability and optimization accuracy. Aligned within Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both of which place real weight on making energy and infrastructure more affordable and accessible, this work positions itself as a practical, scalable approach to energy management. It speaks most directly to SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 13 Climate Action, though the alignment is not merely symbolic. The evaluation results, while still open to further validation in real-world settings, suggest noticeable gains in cost-ef…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model
  topic: keywords
subject: Genetic Algorithm (GA)
  topic: keywords
subject: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  topic: keywords
creator: John Bosco Ssemakula John Bosco Ssemakula
creator: Kimwise Alone Kimwise Alone
creator: Moses Balirwa Moses Balirwa
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.67610/w5cjyx82

Designing a Master’s Degree Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Preparing Africa’s Future Workforce at Universal Technology and Management University
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) are reshaping how societies learn, work, and innovate. In Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa, the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure has intensified the need for advanced human capital capable of harnessing AI for development. In response, Universal Technology and Management University (UTAMU) has developed a Master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DS). This paper presents the programme’s rationale, curriculum design, admission framework, interdisciplinary orientation, and implementation strategy. Key ideas include structured bridging modules for diverse entrants, a clearly sequenced curriculum with defined credit loads and assessment strategies, and an implementation roadmap addressing faculty and infrastructure constraints. The programme integrates responsible AI aligned with Uganda’s data protection frameworks and introduces a mandatory AI Governance Practicum grounded in local case studies. The paper concludes by highlighting the programme’s potential to contribute to national development, strengthen institutional leadership, and position Africa within the global AI ecosystem.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence
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subject: Data Science
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subject: Curriculum Design
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subject: Higher Education
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subject: Interdisciplinary Education
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subject: Uganda
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creator: Philip O Ayoo Philip O Ayoo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 © Universal Technology and Management University
date: 2025-06-07
publication date: 2025-06-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 10
doi: 10.67610/zbs4qv51

Valuation of Agricultural Extension Information
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description: The agricultural sector is heavily dependent on information about weather, pest and disease management, inputs, improved cultivation practices, markets and prices to deal with prevailing uncertainties. However agricultural extension information is still characterized by quality (timeliness, relevance, completeness or adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness) challenges if addressed, can enhance its value and hence increase profitability on the farm. The purpose of this study is to understand how information is valued, the different contexts of information valuation that exist in literature and propose a theory that can guide valuation of agricultural extension information which is the first step to enable smallholders extract more value from agricultural extension information. To fulfill the main objective of this paper, a comprehensive literature review on information valuation was conducted to establish existing knowledge in literature and also identify existing gaps in valuation of agricultural extension information. The study found that information valuation is context specific and varies depending on the reason for valuation and therefore a value-in-use approach grounded in subjective use value of information was proposed to value agricultural extension information. However, the proposed approach is theoretical and therefore there is need to validate this theory by means of case study or action research.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Information Valuation
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural Extension Services
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subject: Information Assets
  topic: keywords
creator: John Ngubiri
creator: Daniel Muhanguzi
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.67610/6j0kaw53

A Conundrum of Learning Theories and ICTS in Learning: Challenges and Possible Solutions
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description: A learning needs analysis traditionally led to the identification of desirable ICTs. Lately, ICT and digital natives drive eLearning without much attention to learning theories. An ICT enters the market, students learn how to use it, and then instructional designers adopt and adapt it to learning. Although expectedly ICT adoption should and has been evolving, ICT adoption is at crossroads between designing programs to sort learning and teaching problems and designing learning to suit an ICT. The digital divide between the haves and not haves exacerbates the cross of roads. In this paper, I argue that, although the roads are not mutually exclusive, ICT adoption faces challenges and possibilities of lecturer roles being taken over by computer technologists.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: ICTs in Learning
  topic: keywords
subject: Learning Theories
  topic: keywords
subject: eLearning
  topic: keywords
subject: ICT Adoption
  topic: keywords
creator: Prof. Muwanga-Zake JWF
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 21
doi: 10.67610/893bqt55

Tax Administration Strategies and Tax Compliance of Small and Medium Enterprises: Evidence from Kwara State Internal Revenue Service
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description: Despite the vibrancy of state internal revenue service in Nigeria, noncompliance of SMEs to various tax administration strategies seems to have adverse effect on the level of tax revenue generation. The study used survey research design.720 SMEs owners were obtained as population for this study. Out of this population, sample size of 257 SMEs was scientifically selected. Study used questionnaire which is a primary source of data and was analyzed using multiple regression analysis to identify the significant and relationship between tax administration strategies and SMEs tax compliance. The findings revealed that tax education strategy and tax enforcement strategy has significant impact on tax compliance of SMEs in Kwara State. Base on the findings, the study recommended that; Kwara State Internal Revenue Service’s should continue the provision of platforms such as human capital training; tax clinic; tax advocacy desk and publicity should be made available to properly educate SMEs on tax-related issues so as to increase the level of tax compliance. The study contributes to the current body of information about tax education strategy and tax enforcement strategy i.e., tax penalties by offering further apprehension into how tax administration strategies impact tax compliance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tax Administration Strategies
  topic: keywords
subject: Tax Compliance
  topic: keywords
subject: Small and Medium Enterprises
  topic: keywords
creator: TAOFEEQ Abdulazeez
creator: DEBORAH Olabisi Ayodabo
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.67610/6cfzs775

Entrepreneurial Training and Career Choice among University Undergraduates in North-central Nigeria: Any Correlation?
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description: The inadequacy of conventional educational system to suitably groom young entrepreneurs who would transform ideas to business empire that would compete in the 21st century global market, has necessitated the introduction of entrepreneurship training to Nigerian higher education. However, the extent to which this has achieved the intended goal has been seriously contested in academics. This study examined the influential role of current entrepreneurial training on career choice of tertiary education students in North Central Nigeria. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire from a selected sample of 237 final year Business Administration and Entrepreneurship students. A 5-point Likert scale was designed to capture and measure variables relating to entrepreneurial training and career choice. The data were presented and analyzed using descriptive statistic of simple percentage table, while hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analytical tools with the aid of SPSS. The results show a significant level of 0.860 between entrepreneurship training and entrepreneurial attitude, and 0.820 between entrepreneurship training and drive for achievement on one hand. On the other hand, there exists a strong positive correlation of 0.930 between entrepreneurship training and opportunity recognition, and 0.83 on entrepreneurial risk-taking. Therefore, the findings revealed that entrepreneurial training has a significant impact on entrepreneurial attitude and drive for achievement, thus, influencing career choice amongst tertiary education students in North-Central Nigeria. It was recommended that, education policy makers and other stakeholders need to intensify efforts towards designing a well-structured entrepreneurship training that focuses on students’ competence development, opportunity recognition and innovativeness. This enhances entrepreneurial career pursuit among undergraduates.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: Entrepreneurial Training
  topic: keywords
subject: Entrepreneurial Behaviour
  topic: keywords
subject: Career Choice
  topic: keywords
creator: Adebayo P. O.
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.67610/cdpc4v73

The Financial Performance Dilemma in Agricultural Cooperatives of Kamwenge and Sheema Districts in Uganda. The Credit Facilitation Decisions Perspective
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description: This paper argues that forming agricultural cooperatives was to mitigate agricultural financing deficiencies experienced by small holder farmers. These cooperatives however, are experiencing financial performance challenges; decline in accessible credit compared to farmer’ credit demand and increased loan nonrepayments. The paper examined this dilemma from a credit facilitation decision perspective. A cross-sectional research design along a mixed methods approach for data collection was utilized. The sample size was 113 credit facilitation decision makers from six agricultural cooperatives in Kamwenge and Sheema districts in Uganda, with an 88.5% response rate. The bivariate findings reflected a positive significant relationship between credit facilitation decisions and financial performance. A breakdown of which reflected: A positive significant relationship between credit capital sourcing decisions and financial performance with r of 0.300** Sig (=0.002). A positive significant relationship between credit terms and screening decisions and financial performance with r of 0.504** Sig (=0.000). A positive significant relationship between credit terms and screening decisions and financial performance with r of 0.309** Sig (=0. 0.002). The multi-variate findings reflected r2 of 21.8%. To mitigate the financial performance dilemma, agricultural cooperatives need to adopt optimal techniques of making credit facilitation decisions with emphasis on setting credit terms and screening decisions
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Cooperatives
  topic: keywords
subject: Credit Facilitation Decisions
  topic: keywords
subject: Financial Performance
  topic: keywords
creator: Faith Ahabyoona
creator: Jude T. Lubega
creator: Martha Kibukamusoke
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 27
doi: 10.67610/fttp0761

Accountability, Rule of Law and Fairness in Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) Management in Vwawa Constituency, Tanzania
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description: This paper presents findings from a study which set forth to examine the governance of Constituency development Catalyst Fund. It focused on three pillars of governance which are; accountability, rule of law and fairness. The study was conducted in Vwawa constituency, in Mbozi District, Songwe Region - Tanzania. The study data were collected through semi-structure interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) and Observation. They were later transcribed and subsequently thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that CDCF implementation was imbued with lack of accountability although villagers had chances to report all cases with fraudulent elements. Rule and regulations were observed, but in some cases were violated by some officers. CDCF distribution was fair, however, in some circumstances was influenced by some politicians. The study concludes that, absence of CDCF reports in village public notice-board jeopardizes accountability. The observation of rules and regulations is silent to all CDCF stakeholders. Fairness in the allocation of CDCF is encouraging because the needs differ from one village/ward to another. The study recommends that, it is important to have well informed citizens who can be able to hold all stake holders accountable and observe rule of law. The distribution of the funds should not be influenced by the politicians or other public officers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: CDCF
  topic: keywords
subject: Accountability
  topic: keywords
subject: Rule of Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Fairness
  topic: keywords
creator: Frowin L. Mgani
creator: Carolyne I. Nombo
creator: Emanuel E. Chingonikaya
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.67610/bs0y2967

External Audit Quality and Users Confidence in Financial Reports: Evidence from Nigeria Deposit Money Banks
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description: This study appraised the determinants of external audit quality and the relationship with the users’ confidence in the financial report of selected Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. Secondary data were used as obtained from the financial information of seven banks purposively selected out the fifteen quoted deposit DMBs in Nigeria as at 31st of December 2017. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC), used to test the formulated hypothesis at 95% confidence level. The overall results showed that technical training and proficiency (TTP), auditor size (AUDS), engagement performance (EP), and auditor independence (AUDIN) were significant determinants of external audit quality. It was further revealed that there is a significant relationship between Audit Quality Attributes and users' confidence in the financial report of selected DMBs in Nigeria (r = 0.4201; 0.0789; 0.3952; 0.7822, P<.0.05). The study suggests that auditors should be adequately remunerated to allow for sufficient resources to conduct thorough audits capable of uncovering material misstatements and errors in the financial statements; it will enhance higher quality reports.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Audit Quality
  topic: keywords
subject: Users’ Confidence
  topic: keywords
subject: External Audit Quality
  topic: keywords
subject: Nigerian Money Deposits Banks
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creator: Oladejo M.O.
creator: Olowookere J.K.
creator: Yinus S.O.
rights: Copyright (c) 2020 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2020-06-06
publication date: 2020-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 16
doi: 10.67610/8x8j9j05

Transparency and Community Participation in Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) Disbursed for Projects in Vwawa Constituency, Tanzania
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description: In recent years, many developing countries have adopted one of the many forms of Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) approaches. These are expected to provide people with another development opportunity by ensuring that an alternative community development expenditure funding is closer to them. This paper presents the findings from a study, which examined transparency and community participation in Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) in Vwawa Constituency. The study was conducted in Vwawa Constituency, in Mbozi District, Songwe Region in Tanzania. The study involved various CDCF stakeholders including community members, Village Executive Officers, Ward Executive Officers, and Constituency Development committee members. Purposive sampling was used to obtain 20 key informants and focus group discussion (FGD) participants comprising of 8 to 10 members. Data were collected through semi-structure interviews, FGD, observation, and documentary review methods. The data were later transcribed and subsequently thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that, transparency and community participation in CDCF activities were observed in the study area; yet, it was not clear how far reached/involved the community members were. Based on the findings, the study concludes that it is vital for community members to have access to information as a key aspect of transparency. Well-informed individual villagers can participate effectively in community activities. The study recommends proactive measures to be taken to educate and enlighten community members about the CDCF; as such, the individual villagers ought to be aware of development matters in their communities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: CDCFs
  topic: keywords
subject: Information
  topic: keywords
subject: Transparency
  topic: keywords
subject: Participation
  topic: keywords
subject: Vvawa Constituency
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Frowin L. Mgani
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2022-07-06
publication date: 2022-07-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 19
doi: 10.67610/k0mcp243

Long Run Economic Success Factors of the “Asian Tigers”
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description: The purpose of this research study was to establish long run factors responsible for the economic success of the “Asian tigers”. The East Asian model of development has been debated since the 1980’s. There is, therefore, a need to establish a long run relationship that explains the factors responsible for the economic success of these countries which can be emulated by developing nations through their economic policies as they strive towards progressing economically. The study used a longitudinal panel series research design and annual secondary data on Gross Domestic Product, exports, imports, age dependency ratio and population growth from 1962 to 2018. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Panel Dynamic Ordinary Least Square Method was used to test the effect of independent variables (exports, imports, age dependency ratio and population growth) on dependent variable i.e., Economic Growth. The results indicated that there’s a positive relationship between (exports, imports, age dependency ratio and population growth) on dependent variable i.e. economic growth. The study recommended that; developing countries import goods and services that cannot be produced at home and those that are more costly to produce at home than to import from foreign countries, focus on boosting the export sector in terms of strengthening value addition to the exported goods and services, encourage compulsory saving policies for both private and government employees to enable them use their savings to earn a leaving during periods of retirement, work towards having productive populations in terms of promoting and supporting research and innovations, supporting talent like sports, commit themselves towards ensuring that economic policy and politics work hand in hard obtain effective results in terms of their economic success.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Asian Tigers
  topic: keywords
subject: Economic Success Factors
  topic: keywords
creator: Barbra Gwokyalya
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2021-12-06
publication date: 2021-12-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 9
doi: 10.67610/wxhtzz74

An Examination of the Effect of Weight and Satisfaction with Body Shape on Self-Esteem Among Men in Qatar
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description: This study objective was to establish the effect of body mass index on satisfaction with body shape and self-esteem. An explanatory research design was adopted, and three hypotheses were tested using a sample size of 191 Qatari men. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the relationship and effect of independent variables on a dependent variable. Findings showed that body mass index had no effect on self-esteem (F (1, 189) 1.74, p >.05, R2 = .009), but a significant effect was established between body mass index and satisfaction with body shape (F (1, 189) = 36.23, p < .001, R2 = .161). Also, satisfaction with body shape was found to have significant on self-esteem (F (1, 189) = 14.10, p < .001, R2 = .130) among the surveyed men in Qatar. It is concluded that the cultural factors could have had an impact on having observed no relationship between BMI and esteem because, generally in Qatar, men who are underweight are perceived to be weak and poor while those who are overweight is a sign of strength and rich. However, satisfaction with body shape appeared to be an important factor that influences self-esteem among Qatari men. It is recommended that medical practitioners carry out counselling to Qatari men to make them realize that being overweight and obese has health implications and need to live a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy food and doing exercises. This is likely to improve men’s BMI, satisfaction with their body shape and self-esteem.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Body Mass Index
  topic: keywords
subject: Weight
  topic: keywords
subject: Satisfaction with Body Shape
  topic: keywords
subject: Self-esteem
  topic: keywords
creator: Khalid Jamal AL-Naamaa
creator: Eddy K. Tukamushaba
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2022-07-06
publication date: 2022-07-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 17
doi: 10.67610/q4em1b73

A Struggle of Discourses Attempting to Transform a Peripatetic Mind of a Black African Academic: Is there a Valid Disquiet about Research and Education in Black Africa?
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description: The education Black Africans receive is imported and the research they do is to test and validate foreign understandings that rarely commit to the African Indigenous Knowledge Systems. I have studied subjects that do not appear in my culture, and so had to emigrate to find work suitable to my studies. My mind thus became peripatetic being all along confronted by discourses that challenge my origins. Possibly, other Black Africans have endured similar challenges. So, there seems to be a valid disquiet about research in Black Africa. Some possible spaces to transform discourses to accommodate Black African paradigms are proposed.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Discourse
  topic: keywords
subject: Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Research
  topic: keywords
subject: Black Africa
  topic: keywords
subject: Transformation
  topic: keywords
creator: Prof. Muwanga-Zake JWF
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2022-07-06
publication date: 2022-07-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.67610/622d5c09

Nature of Performance Management of Academic Staff in Private Universities
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description: Performance management is a continuous process of identifying, measuring and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning performance with the strategic goals of the organization (Aguinis and Kraiger 2009). This study described the nature of performance management of academic staff in private universities. The study majorly employed a quantitative approach using a cross sectional study design with some qualitative element. 142 respondents were carefully chosen using different sampling techniques. Use of the survey, interviews focused group discussions together with documentary analysis were employed for both quantitative and qualitative approaches respectively. A total of 142 respondents played a part in the study. Data were analyzed using different statistical techniques that mainly included descriptive and inferential statistics respectively. Results were found to be statistically related with academic performance. For that matter, both the conclusions and the recommendations are based on the four objectives of the study which were, (1) To find out the management practices that influence performance of academic staff in private universities in Uganda, (2) To outline the behavioural practices that influence the performance of academic staff, (3) To find out the nature of performance management that influence the performance of academic staff, and (4) To find out the challenges and possible remedies to the performance of academic staff in private universities in Uganda.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Academic Performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Management
  topic: keywords
subject: Bishop Stuart University
  topic: keywords
creator: Specioza Birungi
creator: Dr. J. M. O. Tukei
creator: Assoc. Prof. Charles Tushabomwe-Kazooba
creator: Assoc. Prof. Adrian Rwekaza Mwesigye
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2021-07-06
publication date: 2021-07-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 11
doi: 10.67610/a64fre49

The Role of Management Practices on Academic Staff Performance in Private Universities in Uganda: A Case of Bishop Stuart University
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description: Management practices relate to specific practices, formal policies and philosophies that are designed to attract, develop, motivate, and retain employees who ensure the effective functioning and survival of the organization. This paper examined the effects of management practices on staff performance in private universities. The study majorly employed a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional study design with some qualitative elements. 142 respondents were carefully chosen using different sampling techniques. Use of the survey, interviews focused group discussions together with documentary analysis were employed for both quantitative and qualitative approaches respectively. A total of 142 respondents played a part in the study. Data were analyzed using different statistical techniques that mainly included descriptive and inferential statistics respectively. Results were found to be statistically related to staff performance. For that matter, it was concluded that a number of elements of management practices were found to be influencing the performance of academic staff and these included recruitment and selection practices, compensation system (rewards incentives and penalties), employment security, training and development, use of information, performance appraisals, evaluating academic staff, development opportunities, and handling of performance misconduct. This is because these influenced academic staff’s professional conduct, promoted ethical standards and values, promoted organizational identity among staff and top management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Management Practices
  topic: keywords
subject: Academic Performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Bishop Stuart University
  topic: keywords
creator: Specioza Birungi
creator: Dr. J. M. O. Tukei
creator: Assoc. Prof. Charles Tushabomwe-Kazooba
creator: Assoc. Prof. Adrian Rwekaza Mwesigye
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 © Uganda Technology and Management University
date: 2021-06-06
publication date: 2021-06-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 14
doi: 10.67610/dj7yvg05