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Item Gastrointestinal helminths of semi - domesticated helmeted guinea fowl ( Numida meleagris ) under different management systems in Arua district , Uganda.(African Journal of Poultry Farming, 2016) Sente, Celsus; Kabasa, David John; Dranzoa, Christine; Gwabali, Damba Andrew; Tushabe, JosephineMulti-stage and purposive sampling designs were undertaken to identify the smallest unit for extraction of samples to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths of the guinea fowls in the free-range management system (FRMS) and semi-scavenging management system (SSMS) in Arua district. Gastrointestinal tracts (GIT) were extracted from 120 guinea fowls, 60 from each management system. All the 60(100%) guinea fowls from FRMS harboured helminths, whereas only 49(81.7%) from SSMS were infected. The number of helminths Hymenolepis carioca (X2=17, p<0.001), Heterakis gallinarum (X2= 7.60, p<0.01) and Subulura brumpti (X2=4.82, p<0.05) were significantly higher in FRMS than in the SSMS. The prevalence of all species was higher in the FRMS compared to SSMS except for Hartertia gallinarum (3.3%) which was the same in both systems. Ten helminth species, namely; Hymenolepis carioca, Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Dispharynx spiralis, Raillietina tetragona, Subulura brumpti, Prosthogonimus spp., Hartertia gallinarum, trongyloides avium and Raillietina echinobothrida were identified. The mean worm burden of Hymenolepis carioca (FRMS, 140±21.7; SSMS, 63.4±14.7), Ascaridia galli (FRMS, 7.3±3.5; SSMS, 0.03±0.0) and Subulura brumpti (FRMS, 12.7±2.8; SSMS, 4.3±2.1) were significantly higher in FRMS than SSMS. It is important to separate guinea fowls from other poultry as well as improve hygiene measures in both management systems in order to realise a healthy flock.Item Indigenous Knowledge Influences Cowpea ( Vigna Unguiculata ) Production among Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda(Scholars World-International Refereed Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce,, 2018) Ayaa, Franciska; Alumai, Alfred; Dranzoa, ChristineThis study documented the available indigenous knowledge (IK) on cowpea production in northern Uganda. The study focused on smallholder farmers along the River Nile belt in Nebbi, Arua, and Moyo districts in Uganda where cowpea is still grown widely. Data was collected from 300 randomly selected smallholder farmers in the study area, using a semi-structured survey questionnaire. Our findings show that only 17% of farmers cultivated cowpea on more than 1 acre. The majority cultivated cowpea on 1 acre (31%) and half an acre (30%). We found that 5 cowpea varieties (small brown helium, medium black, pungent smell, small white red helium, and large white red helium) are grown. The varieties that are commonly grown are small white red helium (34.7%) and large white red helium (48.3%). However, the findings reveal that the small brown, medium black and pungent smell varieties are becoming extinct. The major source of seeds for farmers was found to be local markets (36.3%), farmers’ own preserved seeds from previous seasons (28.3%), purchasing and using own preserved seeds (23.0%), urban markets (2%), purchased from both local and urban markets (6%), and borrowed from other farmers (1%). The major field pests that affect cowpea production were found to be aphids, glow worms, and beetles. Farmers control them using IK methods, including homemade remedies (69.3%) and handpicking (36.1%). Farmers control storage pests using storage, farmer use neem leaves or wood ash spread in granaries (25.8%), “osikusi” (3.9%), “dula” (1.9%), underground tunnels (4.7%), pots (0.3%), and empty drums (0.3%). These results suggest that IK plays a significant role in cowpea production, and is critical to enhancing socio-economic growth, increasing income, and ensuring food security among smallholder farmers.Item Sexual harassment at African higher education institutions(International Higher Education, 2018) Dranzoa, ChristineIn Africa, enrolling in higher education institutions (HEIs) is an aspiration of many young people and their families and represents an investment in their own socioeconomic progress. This is why university graduation ceremonies are celebrated with great pomp—the ceremonies anticipate significant long-term benefits. Higher education institutions are the power engine of Africa’s progress. Additionally, issues of gender equality and diversity have gained momentum in the twenty-first century as it has become widely acknowledged that balanced economic and social progress is only possible with these tenets. Most governments in Africa have adopted and ratified policies such as the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Freedoms (1948) and the African Union Gender Policy (2009), which mandate them to observe and practice gender equity and empower women in higher education institutions.Item Strengthening gender equity in higher education leadership, empowering women for leadership position(Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES), 2017) Dranzoa, ChristineThis is a keynote address during the DIES Conference on Female Leadership and Higher Education Management in Developing Countries held on 28-29 June 2017 in Bonn, Germany. The address focused on strengthening gender equity in higher education leadership with the emphasis on empowering women for the leadership position.