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2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on Educational Infrastructure Development in Potiskum Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria: A Perception Study

Tom Mulegi1, Usman Bappi2, Mohammed Banga3 , Eleanor Kirahora Barongo and Shakiro Iluku Joyce

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-9

Security threat is a phenomenon that is currently drawing the attention of everybody across the globe. However,the activities of Boko Haram insurgency in north-eastern Nigeria in recent time have significantly affectededucational activities in the region. Thi...

2024 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Fostering Food Security through Enhanced Fertilizer Production: Examining Policy Frameworks

Ugwu, Chinyere Nneoma and Okon, Michael Ben

2024 | INOSR Experimental Research | Pp. 31-37

Agriculture is an important tool in poverty alleviation especially in rural areas whose economy mainly relies onagriculture as a source of income. Nevertheless, Nigeria is to face the food security crisis due to its agriculturesector which it heavily depends,...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors influencing Teenage Pregnancy among Girls attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi, Uganda

Alal Levi Tema

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 48-59

Teenage pregnancy and subsequent childbirth to women less than 20 years of age continue to be a major globalpublic health concern in both developed and developing countries, affecting more than 16 million girls and youngwomen, or an estimated 11% of all birth...

2024 College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

Factors influencing students’ attitude towards science subjects in Secondary Schools: A case study of Secondary Schools in Kisseka Sub County, Masaka District.

Namayanja Madina

2024 | IAA Journal of Education | Pp. 13-26

As a result of its earliest history, science has faced a minimal level of interest in secondary schools by students and few teachers qualifiedfor teaching. The study, therefore, was about factors influencing students’ attitudes towards science subjects in sec...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors Associated with Malaria in Pregnancy among Women Attending Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital in Fort Portal City, Western Uganda

Brian Ruvusha Kiiza

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 60-69

Globally, there was a significant decrease in the number of malaria-risk pregnancies between 2007 and 2020. Therisk of Plasmodium falciparum or Plasmodium vivax malaria increased by 25% in Africa compared to 2007. Due to thefast-expanding population and assoc...

2024 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Exploring Solar Energy Integration in Ugandan Health Centers: Evaluating the Implementation of Heliophotovoltaic Solutions for Rural Healthcare

Mundu, M. M1, Nnamchi, S. N2, Ssempewo, J. I3 and Umi O. B4

2024 | INOSR Scientific Research | Pp. 72-81

This study presents a comprehensive examination of the impact of integrating solar energy into healthcare deliveryin rural Uganda. Utilizing an extensive equation encompassing factors such as cost savings, operational efficiency,healthcare outcomes, and envir...

2024 Faculty of Education

Exploring Factors Influencing Absenteeism and Academic Performance: A Study on Early Childhood and Primary Education (ECPE) Classes

Chirchir Joseph Ayabei

2024 | IAA Journal of Education | Pp. 1-12

This study delves into the various factors influencing absenteeism and academic performance among childrenenrolled in Early Childhood and Primary Education (ECPE) classes. Data was collected through fieldwork in 2011,focusing on demographics, attitudes of par...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Ethical Challenges in Journalism Practice: Balancing Media Ownership Interests and Public Responsibility

Ezugwu Chinweuba Patricia

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 46-51

Ownership plays a pivotal role in the regulation of mass media, often presenting media managers with the delicatetask of balancing the interests of media owners and the public, while adhering to legal and ethical standards.Journalists, like professionals in o...

2024 Faculty of Education

Enhancing Teachers' Job Performance through Objective Performance Appraisal and Motivation: A Review

Mbabazi Asiati1 , Zulaiha Lawal Bagiwa2 , Tom Mulegi3 , Abdul-Rahim4 , Tukur Muhammad5 and Mathembele Wilson6

2024 | IAA Journal of Education | Pp. 47-54

This review paper examines the nexus between performance appraisal, motivation, and teachers' jobperformance, synthesizing insights from eleven relevant articles. Effective performance management processesare pivotal in facilitating transparent communication...

2024 Faculty of Education

Climate Change Implications for Agricultural Productivity: A Comprehensive Analysis

Aron Jane Adamu

2024 | INOSR Experimental Science | Pp. 66-71

The impact of climate change on global agriculture has been noticeable in recent decades, with rapid trendsaffecting various agricultural regions. As we look to the future, concerns about food security arise, promptingquestions about the potential effects on...