Browsing ARU Publications by Title

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    • Awakening the Sleeping Genius in Each of Us 

      Dr. Mwalimu, Musheshe (VC, ARU); Dr. Maali, Chrispo (Director of Research, Innovation and Publication, ARU) (Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 2025-01)
      This study examines how African Rural University (ARU) fosters creativity and innovation among students, with a focus on awakening the "sleeping genius" within rural learners. ARU adopts an educational model that combines ...

    • Community-Based Approaches to Literacy Improvement in Kasozi Village, Kagadi District 

      Doreen, Atugonza; Maali, Chrispo; Byaruhanga, George William (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2025-02)
      This study explores the socio-economic factors influencing education in Kasozi village, Kagadi District, Uganda, and identifies community-based strategies for improving literacy and educational outcomes. Using a qualitative ...

    • Enhancing Primary School Completion Rates in Kagadi District, Uganda 

      Nyangoma, Immaculate; Maali, Chrispo; Byaruhanga, George William (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2025-02-28)
      This study examined the barriers to primary school completion in Nyambeho Village, Kagadi District, Uganda, through a Participatory Action Research (PAR) framework involving students, parents, teachers, and community ...

    • The Impact of Modern Technology on Photographic Memory: Evidence from African Rural University 

      Maali, Chrispo (Directorate of Research, Innovation and Publication, African Rural University) (International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2024-10)
      This study investigates the impact of modern technology on photographic memory among university students at African Rural University, focusing on how digital tools influence memory retention and recall. Utilizing a ...

    • INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PRACTICES EMPLOYED BY SMALL HOLDER FARMERS IN KAGADI DISTRICT, KIBAALE SUB-REGION, UGANDA 

      Dr. David R., Mutekanga (PhD.); John, Tusiime (Advance Research Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Discoveries, 2018-06-10)
      This paper identifies the use of indigenous knowledge by small holder farmers in Kagadi district of Kibaale sub-region in South Western Uganda. The farmers here practice diverse farming systems and 51% practice either mixed ...

    • Kicking Newcastle Disease in Poultry 

      Acio, Beatrice; Alinaitwe, Jackline; Maali, Chrispo (Directorate of Research, Innovation and Publication, African Rural University) (International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2024-10)
      Abstract:- Newcastle Disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral infection that causes substantial mortality and economic losses in poultry, particularly in resource-limited settings like rural Uganda. This study explores ...

    • The Modern Methods Of Farming Adopted By Small Scale Farmers And How They Have Impacted Indigenous Knowledge 

      David R., Mutekanga, PhD. (Senior Lecturer / Academic Registrar, African Rural University); John, Tusiime, MSc.( Lecturer, African Rural University) (Researchjournali’s Journal of Agriculture, 2019-04)
      This study undertaken among local farmers in rural Uganda in Kagadi District clearly shows that most farmers still depend a lot on indigenous knowledge to manage their farms and farm produce. Over 35% of the farmers use ...

    • Trade-offs Between Extractive Industry and Biodiversity Conservation in East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania 

      David R., Mutekanga(Lecturer, African Rural University); Alexander, Songorwa, PhD(Professor of Wildlife Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture); Rose, Kicheleri(Department of Wildlife Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture) (International Invention Journals, 2016-08-23)
      In April 2003, the East Usambara Mountains ecosystem in northern Tanzania was invaded by small scale individual illegal miners extracting gold, and this posed enormous threats to this high biodiversity in the area. The ...

    • Tree Planting Stakeholder analysis in the Ugandan Albertine Rift 

      Charles L., Tumuhe; Juliet, Kiguli (Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 2019-03-11)
      Background: Trees provide ecosystem services, for example, by preserving soil fertility and sequestering carbon. They contribute 8.7 percent to Uganda’s national economy. Due to the ecosystem services trees provide, ...

    • Watershed Management 

      Dr. David R., Mutekanga, PhD(Lecturer, Environment Management and Biodiversity Conservation, African Rural University) (International Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology Research, 2016-08-23)
      This is a preliminary discussion paper of the roles and challenges faced in managing watersheds which are the sources of the waters being used in dry lands and deserts downstream using the Nile Basin in Africa as an ...