Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone incidence in U.S. adults: insights from NHANES 2017–2020 by Ji Li, Shou-jun Bai

“…Methods This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(NHANES)(2017–2020) to assess the association between CMI and GSD, adjusting for confounders such as age, sex, race, chronic diseases, and lifestyle factors. …”
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Factors Affecting Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets in Households Among Children Under Five Years of Age in Kazo Town Council, Kazo District. by Tumwebaze, Rodgers

“…Results: The study findings indicate that significant socio-economic factors affect utilization of ITNs within households and these include; gender of the household head (p= .017), age of household head (p = .005), level of education; (p< .001) religion(p = .031), household size(p=0.028), income status(p= .031 ), number of children below 5(p= .002), gender of the child(p = .026), age of the child(p = .001), presence of fever a month before the survey and sleeping arrangement(p = .046). The study also identified significant cultural factors affecting the utilization of ITNs among children under-five years to be; misconceptions about malaria and its prevention(p=.017), cultural beliefs(p= .033), poor perception and attitude(p< .001).The study further identified the institutional factors affecting the utilization of ITNs among children under-five years to be awareness (p=.011), access/availability(p= .012), poor coverage(p .031), level of financial investment in ITN distribution(p = .041) and poor quality nets(p .049). …”
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Bank Credit and Loan Repayment During Covid-19 In Kabale District: A Case of Lyamujungu SACCO. by Byamukama, Dicky

“…Three specific objectives guided this study that included: to establish the effect of borrower character on loan repayment during COVID -19 pandemic; to examine the effect of borrower’s capacity to pay on loan repayment during COVID -19 pandemic; and, to establish the effect of borrower’s credit period on loan repayment during COVID-19 pandemic at Lyamujungu SACCO. A cross-sectional survey design was used to examine, characterize, and compare bank credit and loan repayment in Kabale District using Lyamujungu SACCO as a case study. …”
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Teachers' Motivation and Students' Academic Performance in Schools in Kanungu Town Council Kanungu District. by Arineitwe, Benson

“…The objectives of the study were; to identify the ways teachers are motivated in schools of Kanungu town council Kanungu district, to establish the effects of motivation of teachers on students' performance in Kanungu town council Kanungu district, and to suggest ways teachers' motivation can be improved in schools of Kanungu town council Kanungu district. A cross-sectional survey was used and data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. …”
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Effects of Teaching Methods on Academic Performance of Pupils in Mathematics In Primary Schools of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Byarugaba, Joseph

“…The study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis. …”
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The Impact of Sex Education Towards Moral Development Among Pupils in Kebisoni Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kamagara, Annet

“…The methods that were used in data collection included surveys, observations, and interviews. Data collected was edited, coded, entered into the computer, and analyzed with Excel, a Microsoft statistical package, the results were presented in tables. …”
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Tea Growing and Social Economic Development of Local Communities in Rubanda: A Case Study of Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aharimpisya, Janet

“…The study discovered a significant positive relationship between tea growing and the income levels of local communities in the Ikumba sub-county (p = 0.01, r =.530**), indicating that tea growing has a significant association with income levels. The study survey findings on the effect of tea growing on income levels of local communities, majority of the respondents 70 (53%) agreed that tea is seen as a major source of household income to a few tea farmers in Ikumba sub-county since tea is a major export cash crop and holds potential to improve the living standards of smallholder farmers in Ikumba sub-county with (Mean= 2.78, SD= 1.804) implying that tea is a major source of income to the households in Ikumba sub-county. …”
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The Impact of Politics on Education Sector Performance in Burundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aturinda, Bright

“…This study sought to examine the perceived impact of politics (government interference) in the education sector performance of secondary schools in Bufundi Sub-county, Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda The design of the study was a descriptive survey. Three research questions were generated to guide the study. …”
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Packaging and Organizational Sales Turnover: A Case Study of Kigezi Industries Uganda Limited in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Kyakimwa, Loice

“…The study examined the strategic importance of packaging, assessed different designs used in packaging, and established the relationship between packaging and organizational sales turnover in Kigezi Industries Uganda limited in the Kitumba sub-county Kabale district. A cross-sectional survey design used a population of forty respondents for the study. …”
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Enhance Research and Innovation in ICT products, Applications, and Services by Businge, Phelix Mbabazi

“…The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey design to collect data at one point in time from all the selected secondary schools. …”
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Employee Compensation and Retention of Civil Servants In Uganda: A Case Of Rubanda District Local Government. by Tubenawe, Akileo

“…The study used a cross-sectional survey research design, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data approaches. …”
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Evaluation of Government Programmes on Enhancing the Lives of the Elderly: A Case Study of Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment in Mitooma District. by Natuha, Prossy

“…The research design chosen for the study was a descriptive sample survey. Descriptive research involves the collection of data in order to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject under study. …”
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Impact of Tourism on Social Economic Development of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Twesiime, Robert

“…The methods that were used in data collection included surveys, observations, and interviews. Data collected was edited, coded, entered into the computer, and analyzed with Excel, a Microsoft statistical package, the results were presented in tables. …”
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SACCOs and Agricultural Production in Uganda: A Case Study of Kitenga Village in Kebisoni Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Nitwikiriza, Racheal

“…The methods that were used in data collection included surveys, observation, and interviews. Data collected was edited, coded, entered into the computer, and analyzed with Excel, a Microsoft statistical package, the results were presented in tables. …”
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Influence of Land-Use and Landcover on the Nest Distribution and Breeding Success of Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica Regulorum) In Kiyanja- Kaku Wetland Ecosystem. by Tayebwa, Gilbert

“…Sentinel-2 imagery with a resolution of 10m was classified using supervised image classification methods in ArcGIS software for land use/cover characterization. Survey123 application was used to collect data on crane nesting, and non-probability sampling was used to search for nests. 38 nests/breeding pairs were monitored, with data on breeding attempts, hatching success, fledgling numbers, and potential threats related to land use/cover patterns collected. …”
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Primary Schools’ Determinants of Pupils Academic Performance in Primary Leaving Examinations in Bubaare Sub-County Uganda. by Busingye, Annet

“…The study's objectives were to identify institutional factors that improve academic performance, analyze learner-related factors influencing performance, and assess the impact of parental involvement on academic success in primary schools within the sub-county. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting 69 participants, including 4 headteachers and 65 teachers. …”
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Investigating the Causes of Antisocial Behaviour Among Teenagers in Central Division Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Muhoza, Marie Alliance

“…The study was conducted using a cross-section research design where the researcher surveyed those teenagers in the age bracket of 13-19 years and other relevant individuals who provided information regarding the causes of anti-social behavior. …”
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Role of ICT in Teaching and Learning Integrated Science in Primary Schools in Central Division Kabale Municipality. by Tumukurate, Dickson

“…The study was conducted through cross-sectional survey design alongside qualitative and qualitative paradigms. …”
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Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Students’ Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Ishaka Division Ishaka Municipality Bushenyi D... by Serwoga, Evarist

“…The study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey design; data was collected during the month of June 2024 using questionnaires, and interview techniques from a sample of 158 respondents out of a parent population of 254. …”
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Assessment of Teachers’ Turnover and its Impact on Academic Performance in Government Aided Secondary Schools of Kayonza Sub-County Kanungu District. by Biryomumeisho, Gideon

“…The research was guided by three specific objectives: (1) To investigate the role of teacher turnover on academic performance; (2) To identify the factors affecting teacher turnover; and (3) To suggest possible solutions to the factors affecting teacher turnover. A descriptive survey design incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data was employed. …”
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