Kyambogo University Digital Repository (KYUSpace)
KYUSpace preserves research output from the Kyambogo University community
Communities in KYUSpace
Select a community to browse its collections.
Recent Submissions
Mindset, interest, teaching strategies and self-regulated learning in mathematics among lower secondary school students in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-08) Nakasiita, Kirabo Nkambwe
The study investigated the effect of mindset, interest, and teaching strategies on Self-Regulated Learning among lower secondary school students in Wakiso district. The study specifically investigated differences in mindsets, levels and differences in interest, the extent of SRL, perceived use of teaching strategies, whether interest mediated the relationship between mindset and SRL and whether teaching strategies moderated the relationship between mindset and SRL. The study employed a convergent parallel mixed methods design. Quantitative data was collected from 332 S3 students while qualitative data was from 12 Focus group discussions and 14 teachers. Quantitative findings indicated that interest mediated the relationship between a growth mindset and Self-Regulated Learning (a*b) β= 0.04, BootLLCI and BootULCI of 0.14-0.73. Further, the relationship between a growth mindset and Self-Regulated Learning was only moderated by teacher-centred and student-interactive strategies, BootLLCI and BootULCI of 0.003-0.05 and BootLLCI and BootULCI of 0.02-0.29 respectively. On the other hand, qualitative results partly agreed with qualitative findings and showed that gender, parents/guardians, and teachers can have an influence on students' mindset, interest, and Self-Regulated Learning in Mathematics. Overall, the findings showed that students' SRL in Mathematics is influenced by students' mindsets, particularly their growth mindsets, and their level of interest in the subject, and the teachers' teaching strategies and methods. In order to produce highly self-regulated learners, it is crucial to take measures to address students' mindsets, interests, and teachers' teaching strategies.
Introducing value based maintenance management to satisfy buildings’ stakeholders in Uganda : a case study of prisons in Lango sub region
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-03) Ochen, Ceasor
A maintenance service is successful if the end users of a building are satisfied with the maintained building. However, the state of the prisons’ buildings in Uganda doesn’t satisfy the prisons’ staff. Therefore, this study explored the use of value-based maintenance management in order to develop a maintenance framework for assessing prisons’ stakeholder’s satisfaction. Questionnaire surveys and key informants interviews were used to collect data which were quantitatively and qualitatively analysed respectively to deduce inferences. Quantitative analysis was done by relative importance index and multi regression analysis whereas qualitative analysis was done by content analysis. Study findings revealed that, among the prisons buildings; maintenance of inmates wards yielded the highest stakeholders’ satisfaction. For every element of inmates wards addressed at planning, design and construction stages of maintenance, stakeholders’ satisfaction increased by 0.448, 0.360 and 0.568 respectively. Whereas considering conditioned based maintenance at design and construction stages of maintenance yielded the highest stakeholders’ satisfaction, with increases in satisfaction of 0.583 and 0.468 respectively for every element of conditioned based maintenance considered. As regards risk factors, stakeholders’ participation was the most important risk factor; for every improvement in participation by stakeholders at planning, design and construction stages of maintenance, stakeholders’ satisfaction increased by 0.619, 0.623 and 0.666 respectively. Therefore, the key components of a maintenance framework for assessing prisons’ stakeholders’ satisfaction are; prioritising maintaining inmates’ wards, developing designs and construction methods after assessing the condition of the wards for fitness for purpose and full participation of all the prisons’ stakeholders at all stages of maintenance.
Utilization of a 3D CFD model to simulate airflow behaviour towards optimization of cooling within data center
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-10) Ochan, Patrick Awoii
In recent years, efficient cooling management systems in data centers have been a high priority to ensure that the optimum operating condition is maintained under the current high level of digitalization. However, numerous data centers still encounter cooling inefficiencies due to factors such as CRAC unit arrangement, poorly positioned perforated tiles, and inadequate return air patterns where supply air mixes with return air. Addressing these challenges is essential for enhancing airflow and improving cooling efficiency. Therefore, in this research, the quality of temperature distribution and the airflow pattern in the DFCU data center were analyzed using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach. CFD simulations were used to quantify the facility’s thermal cooling by developing a graphical user interface for component description and viewing. There was a need to compare the flow field and temperature distribution in the data center under different layouts since using CFD models describing solid bodies with thermal mass and energy balance principle makes it possible to visualize temperature and airflow patterns. From the results, the DFCU Bank data center showed temperature variations; hence there was a timely need for efficient cooling management to ensure the temperatures were within the limits recommended by ASHRAE. The simulation results had projections of the high-temperature zones and a comprehensive 3D examination of airflow distribution, and optimization methods established the best airflow arrangement. In addition to that, detailed temperature examinations of the individual racks and three-dimensional thermal mapping would establish the problematic regions and also inform how well the computer room air conditioning units were working. The various conclusions drawn from the research reveal that the cooling capacity would be improved, by adding two additional CRAC units each of 18kw, incorporating a return air duct system for better air distribution, and reducing exhaust air and supply air mixing through arterial blanking. These would result in a streamlined airflow in the data center, and a high cooling efficiency will be noted, which would eventually lead to low levels of energy consumed.
Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-06) Obeti, Moses Andrew
Force Account Mechanism (FAM) is the predominant road maintenance system in Uganda’s local government setting and also in some private sector plantation agriculture setups. With previous research citing challenges in cost management and efficiency of the FAM method, it becomes paramount to analyse how FAM is implemented in both the private sector and government led operations alongside proposing possible solutions to these challenges. This research offered to analyse unpaved road maintenance cost factors alongside providing a cost model solution to improve on cost prediction of the FAM system. Gulu District Local Government (DLG) and Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) were selected as case study areas. Cost data from the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was chosen for cost comparison purposes. Two descriptive research methods were used: observations and case study approach. The selected case study areas were accessible and reachable in terms of data collection. Control parameters affecting unpaved mechanized road maintenance were identified as, machine repair costs, maintenance costs, machine depreciation costs, worker’s salaries, machine insurance costs, and machine fuel costs. The study recommends the need for an effective electronic cost database system for unpaved road maintenance works with emphasis on mechanized road maintenance cost driver analytics and management, alongside improvement in aspects of maintenance processes. Further research can be conducted on equipment condition level prediction and analytics at the DLG.
Indigenous education pedagogies and transmission of the Banyankore people’s Omukuri music in selected primary schools of Kazo district, western Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-10) Ntambirwe, Rolline
This study sought to find out how indigenous education pedagogies might support the transmission of the Banyankore people’s omukuri in primary schools. The study was motivated by the fact that indigenous education pedagogies are neglected in school setting, yet they have capacity to endanger meaningful learning. More so, the omukuri culture is under threat of extinction. The objectives of the study were: (1) to find out the nature of indigenous education pedagogies used in the transmission of omukuri music culture in primary schools of Kazo district, western Uganda 2) to find out the limitations of using indigenous education pedagogies in the transmission of omukuri music in primary schools of Kazo district, western Uganda. 3) to suggest solutions to limitations of using indigenous education pedagogies in the transmission of omukuri music in primary schools of Kazo district, western Uganda. This study was ethnographic; therefore, data was qualitative. Data collection tools included interviews, participant observation, focus group discussion and audio- visual recordings. The study revealed that most schools do not transmit omukuri music therefore indigenous education pedagogies are used by some schools that put an effort to teach the instrument. The study established that the bamboo stems, PVC pipes and text books to be used in learning of omukuri are hardly available. It also revealed that teachers lacked the skills and knowledge of indigenous pedagogies to handle the learning of omukuri. Music is not allocated time, focus is on attainment of excellent PLE grades according to the education system. Music is not an examinable subject. The study recommended that there should be mobilization and senstisation of parents, learners, teachers and school administrators towards music learning. There might be a need for a collected effort to look for instructional materials and sourcing resource persons who can enhance the use of indigenous education pedagogies and transmission of omukuri music.