Development of Pavement Condition Index and Roughness Index Relationship for Optimal Pavement Maintenance Strategies: A Case Study of Johnstone Road. by Bogere, David

“…This research benefits the Uganda National Roads Authority, Ministry of Works and Transport, and Local Government Department of Works, providing a framework for optimal pavement maintenance strategies.…”
Get full text

Fiscal Decentralization and Health Service Delivery in Itojo Sub-County, Ntungamo District, Uganda by Rosette, Kiconco

“…Further findings also revealed that feedback on the performance of the health sector is disseminated to technical staff at the local government level and this enhances health service delivery. …”
Get full text

An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and Its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Chris, Agaba

Get full text

Effects of migrant workers’ health capital on their returning home intentions: evidence from China by Haitao Li, Haitao Li, Haibo Li, Hao Xiang

“…These findings can also help local government pay more attention to returning migrant workers’ HC.…”
Get full text

Overcoming the Socio-Economic Challenges to Good Governance: Streamlining Cooperative Governance Model by Bhekabantu Alson Ntshangase, Kaizer Raseane Makole, Steven Kayambazinthu Msosa

“…A practice of cadre deployment rather than meritocracy has become inherent when appointing and selecting local government officials and strategic thinkers who can be tasked to conceptualise new ideas of governance that can be associated with accountability and other good governance measures. …”
Get full text

Exploring the perspectives of healthcare workers and Program managers on the use of Truenat as a new tool for TB and DR-TB diagnosis in Nigeria: A qualitative study. by Nkiru Nwokoye, Austin Ihesie, Jamiu Olabamiji, Kingsley Ochei, Rupert Eneogu, Michael Umoren, Femi Odola, Debby Nongo, Aderonke Agbaje, Bethrand Odume, Omosalewa Oyelaran, Wayne van Germert, Lucy Mupfumi, Elom Emeka, Chukwuma Anyaike, Sarah Cook Scalise, Edmund Ndudi Ossai

“…Four FGDs were conducted among Truenat laboratory staff, State Quality Assurance Officers, Local Government Tuberculosis Supervisors and Clinicians working at Truenat sites. …”
Get full text

ASSESMENT OF THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BORDER INSECURITY USING AHP. A CASE STUDY OF GURIN-FOFURE, ADAMAWA STATE. by JOLLY P. M, MUAZU H. G.

“…Thus, the study assessed the role of stakeholders in managing border insecurity in Gurin Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The study highlighted the factors responsible for border insecurity, the role of stakeholders on border insecurity through the measures put in place by the stakeholders and the weight for ranking these roles for managing border insecurity using Group AHP. …”
Get full text

Adaptation Strategies of Small-Scale Farmers to Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Osun State, Nigeria by Olufemi Bolarin, Damilola Ajiboye, Sola Komolafe

“…Six communities in the local government were selected at random and a total of one hundred and twenty farmers from the communities were interviewed. …”
Get full text

One Nudge Can Be Enough:Reducing Cigarette ButtLittering in Public Areas by Artsiom Klunin, Matúš Sloboda, Emília Sičáková-Beblavá, Patrik Pavlovský

“…Cigarette butt littering is a problem for every local government unit; however, policy solutions are either very difficult to implement or expensive. …”
Get full text

Research on the Establishment and Stability of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region Air Pollution Cooperative Control Alliance: An Evolutionary Game Approach by Wei. Zhu, Shaonan. Shan, Xiaohui. Shi, Hui. Li

“…As impacted by the fluidity of air pollution, air pollution control cannot be achieved independently by a single local government in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and a long-term mechanism should be established for regional coordination and cooperative control. …”
Get full text

Real-time PCR detection of Coxiella burnetii in dairy products in Kwara State, Nigeria: a public health concern by Nusirat Elelu, Nwachukwu Raymond Chinedu, Balkees A. Yakub-Obalowu, Ismail A. Odetokun, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was performed to estimate the apparent and true prevalence of C. burnetii in dairy cattle in selected local government areas (LGAs) of Kwara State, Nigeria. …”
Get full text

Machine learning for predicting strength properties of waste iron slag concrete by Matiur Rahman Raju, Syed Ishtiaq Ahmad, Md Mehedi Hasan, Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan, Md Monirul Islam, Md. Abdul Basit, Ishraq Tasnim Hossain, Saif Ahmed Santo, Md Shahrior Alam, Mahfuzur Rahman

Get full text

Occurrences and characteristics of forced marriages among girls married before the age of 16 in a Northern Nigerian State by Felix O. Sanni, Olumide F. Ajani, Elizabeth A. Sanni, Zachary T. Gwa, Michael O. Dada, Yemisi B. Alabi, Donald C. Udah, Jubril A. Kareem

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study took place in three local government areas (LGAs) situated in Borno, Nigeria, namely Konduga, Jere, and Maiduguri Metropolitan City LGAs. …”
Get full text

Local democracy and forms of direct citizen participation in governance: Case study Serbia by Radojević Mijodrag

“…Apart from the election of local government representatives (representative local democracy), the basic institutional channels of local democracy are forms of direct citizen participation of citizens in decision-making, such as referendum and people's initiative. …”
Get full text

Individual-level Predictors of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: Urban–Rural Comparison by Onyinye Ginika Mba, Ibitein Ngowari Okeafor

“…Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional comparative study using a multistage sampling method was employed in the selection of 924 (462 urban and 462 rural) women who gave birth within the last 12 months in urban and rural local government areas. Outcome measures were birth preparedness (defined as undergoing antenatal care (ANC) with a skilled birth provider, voluntary counselling and testing for HIV and saving money for childbirth at an agreed place of delivery with a skilled birth attendant) and complication readiness (defined as being knowledgeable about danger signs, identifying decision-maker, a nearest functional institution in case of emergency, emergency means of transport and funds and a suitable blood donor). …”
Get full text

Nutrient Composition of Stiff Porridge made from Carrots and Eggplant Flour and its Nutritional Benefit to Elderly. by Ozioma C. Azubuike, Adaeze L. Nwaigwe, Uju B. Ejinkeonye, Glory M. Nwakpadolu

“…This study concluded that the potentials of eggplant and carrot as useful alternatives in the production of stiff porridge for healthy family feeding in Umuahia North Local Government Area in Abia State. Based on this study, the following recommendations are made: Utilization of 100% eggplant in stiff porridge production is recommended especially to individuals that are mineral deficient since it had increased mineral content, in addition to proximate composition. …”
Get full text

An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Agaba, Chris

“…Fourthly, the study established that farmers have adopted some responses in regard to landslides such as afforestation programmers, and adhering to warnings given by local government to re-locate to a safer ground. From the findings, the study recommends that there should be sustainable communication and education to farmers on effective ways to mitigate landslides, implementation of policies on settlements, and penalties curbing deforestation. …”
Get full text

The Contributions of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Towards Economic Development of Kisoro District: A Case Study of Gisozi Parish. by Munyambabazi, Danny

“…From the Research findings Recommendations were prescribed for instance if the government of Uganda and Kisoro District local government could make a strong policy governing the contribution of MGNP, and increase the setting up of many campsites, it could help them get more funds from the industry in the form of taxes. …”
Get full text

Exploring the Role of Social Workers in Addressing Health Disparities Among Maginalised Population in Kabale District. by Asasira, Precious

“…According to objective three, it was found that respondents from Kabale district Local government that the possible measures to the challenges faced by social workers in addressing the health disparities among marginalized populations include; stopping Family Violence, advancing long and Productive Lives, Create Social Responses to a Changing Environment, eradicate Social Isolation, harness Technology for social good, reduce Extreme Economic Inequality and others .…”
Get full text

Effects of Absenteeism on Academic Performance of Pupils in Rubuguri Town Council Kisoro District. by Alfred Safari, Ruteisire

Get full text