Contribution of Middle Management to Enhancement of Quality Education in Ugandan Universities
The study analysed the contribution of middle management to enhancing quality education in three Ugandan Universities. The field research was carried out in the universities of Kyambogo, Makerere and Nkumba. The first two were public universities, while the third was a private one. The study was necessitated by an outcry of the seemingly dwindling quality […]
Author: Mande W.M., Nambatya A. K., and Nsereko D N
Proliferation of university institutions in Africa:Student academic life and mental health challenges
The proliferation of university institutions in Africa over the years has been linked to producing a large pool of educated people and at the same time to the undermining of universities in a very fundamental way. An important area highlighted in this article is the concern given to the students’ mental health in order to […]
Author: NormanD Nsereko
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS EVALUATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS SCALE
The University Students Evaluation of Psychosocial Problems (USEPP) scale is a multidimensional, self-administered psychological instrument measuring psychosocial problems among university students. It discriminates university students with or without psychosocial problems and it can predict psychological distress. The scale can be applied for research purposes and for clinical evaluation. The scale development was premised on a […]
Author: Norman David Nsereko
Challenges in African Oil and Gas Sector
Oil & gas industry in Africa continues to show substantial growth, with new hydrocarbon provinces developing at a significant pace. The industry key players in Africa include; international oil companies (IOCs); national oil companies (NOCs), services companies, and oilfield services companies (OFSCs), among others. “Large gas finds in Mozambique and Tanzania, Oil and gas discovery […]
Author: Norbert Musisi
Impacts of Wetland Drainage on Domestic Water Supplies and Peoples Livelihoods in Kabale District, Uganda
Increased population growth in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda, has resulted into wetland drainage in search of more arable land. This has impacted on the livelihoods and water supply for the surrounding communities. Water situation gets worse when there is increased water demand during community ceremonies like weddings when a lot of water is needed to […]
Author: Barakagira, Alex; Kateyo, Eliezer