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- ItemCorona Virus Disease (COVID 19): Analysis and Design of an Alert and Real-time Tracking System(Warse, 2020-05) Umezuruike, Chinecherem; Nwankwo, Wilson; Tibenderana, Prisca; Assimwe, John Patrick; Muhirwa, RonaldMicroscopic agents such as viruses, protozoa, bacteria, fungi, etc. are common aetiologic agents in most infections affecting man. Whereas some infectious diseases are localized owing to the unique geospatial and biochemical characteristics of the aetiologic agents, others are not bound by such restrictions hence their manifest tendencies towards evolving an epidemic or even a pandemic. CoVID-19 sprang up in Wuhan China in November 2019 and was declared a pandemic by the in January 2020 World Health Organization (WHO). Like the Spanish flu of 1918 that claimed millions of lives, the COVID-19 has caused the demise of thousands with China, Italy, Spain and the USA having the highest statistics on infection and mortality rates. Regardless of existing sophisticated technologies and medical science, the spread has continued to surge high. Tracking of suspected carriers (cases) has been difficult, thereby increasing the risk of spread. As a novel infection, real-time information management beyond national geographical borders is vital to the success of any disease management campaign. Currently, information on the Covid-19 and applicable management procedures in most countries is limited thus creating a knowledge and management gap among the populace and even health management personnel especially in areas susceptible to the pandemic. In response to the aforementioned, this paper proposes an Alert and Tracking System (CVATS) that enhances information dissemination, disease management, tracking of cases, and management of confirmed cases. The system follows an object-oriented approach in articulating the various actors and evolves a model that could be implemented on both web and mobile platforms. On mobile platform, it employs google maps and could be used to track persons as well as geographical areas with prevalence of infections.
- ItemKampala International University: The making of a magnificent intellectual hub in Africa(New Vision, 2019-02-22) Tibenderana, PriscaAn integral part of KIU, the library is the treasure home of human knowledge. It is the intellectual hub of the University that supports study and teaching, research and social information needs. Guided by it's motto " To serve with Utmost Gusto";the library has grown over the years from one large room that was manned by one member of staff and a sitting capacity of 1, 000 users, to an eight floors ultra- modern building that serves over 30,000 users and employs over 40 professional and support staff.
- ItemKIU officially launches her Institutional Repository: An interview with the Chief Librarian(New Vision, 2019-02-22) Tibenderana, PriscaKampala International University (KIU) is set to officially launch her Institutional Repository known as KIUIR. The event is scheduled to take place at the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library on Friday, 22nd February, 2019, at 9:00am - 2:00pm.In an interview with the Chief Librarian, this is what she had to say:
- ItemLibrary Users’ Challenges and Information Literacy Training Needs: Proposed User Friendly Programs for Online Resources and Services: paper presented at the 4th Interdisciplinary International Conference (4IIC 2017) August 1-4, 2017, Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa(4th Interdisciplinary International Conference (4IIC 2017), 2017-08) Tibenderana, Prisca; Kiwelu, Jackline Estomihi Mayende; Kigozi, Dorcus; Osamai, Moses OdekeEmploying the descriptive prospective quantitative research design and stratified random sampling technique, data from a scientifically computed sample of 400 respondents (students and staff) who were users of the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library(IBML) were collected utilizing a structured questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability at acceptable levels. This study probed into the challenges with on line library resources and services and information literacy training needs of the library users. The findings on library users’ challenges related to on-line resources and services in logical order in terms of percentage were: slow internet (47.8%); lack of know-how in the use of electronic catalogue (31.8%); computers in e-resources were always occupied (30.2%); the online catalogue (OPAC) was complicated and hard to use (28.1%); electronic journal articles were not easily accessible (23.8%) and no knowledge to conduct an online search (20.4%). The results on information literacy training needs were on how to: use electronic catalogue (OPAC) (59.4%); conduct online searches and use e-resources (47.5%); find books through the open shelves in relation to OPAC (33.5%). Anchored on these empirical data, the proposed user friendly on line resources services including a university wide training were thus proposed to be implemented
- ItemMeasuring levels of end users acceptance and use of hybrid library services(2010) Tibenderana, Prisca; Ogao, Patrick J.; Ikojah, Odongo R.; Wokadala, JamesThis study concerns the adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services in libraries. The study collected 445 usable data from university library end-users using a crosssectional survey instrument. It develops, applies and tests a research model of acceptance and use of such services based on an existing UTAUT model by Venkatesh, et al. (2003). Results show that ‘relevance’ and ‘social influence’ have significant effects on intentions to use e-library services. Results further show that university communities in Uganda are inclined to use electronic library services due to social demands, relevancy of services, available facilitating conditions and benefits they expect from the services. Most importantly, the Service Oriented Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (SOUTAUT) model explains 57% of variance towards acceptance and use of e-library services.
- ItemProfessional Tacit Knowledge Transfer among Librarians at Kampala International University (KIU) Uganda(Kampala International University.College Of Economics and Management, 2020) Kiwelu, Jackline E. Mayende; Tibenderana, Prisca; Ogbonna, Justina E.The way knowledge is transferred determined the rate in which an institution achieve its objectives. Few studies have been done on tacit knowledge transfer in higher institutions in Uganda. Scholars are concern that there is no clear knowledge transfer procedures in universities. It was in this context the researchers were interested to study Kampala International University library. The study aims at identifying professional tacit transfer practices at Kampala International University Library and their benefits to the library. The study employed an online self-administered questionnaire on 34 librarians and registered (25) 76% response. Content analysis and observation techniques were also used. The results are: mentorship, workshops, seminars, meetings, job rotation, consortia engagements are the professional tacit knowledge transfer practices exploited by librarians at KIU. Among the practices 76% of the respondents ranked workshops, seminars and meetings as the best professional tacit knowledge transfer practices. Meanwhile motivation was a very important aspect that influenced librarians to participate in professional tacit knowledge transfer practices. Majority of librarians (68%) said tacit knowledge transfer practices benefited the library by improving performance and maintaining the library competitiveness. Lack of adequate tacit knowledge transfer infrastructure was among the challenges mentioned. The paper provides a broad overview of professional tacit knowledge transfer in the university library especially Kampala International University (KIU). The study conclude that universities have clear knowledge transfer practices though not documented and widely studied. This study is a veritable resource to any university library that is still struggling with knowledge management and transfer.
- ItemTeacher education in the 21st century digitalization: Open access, digital health and wellness: Colloquium presentation at the Aga Khan-IED Conference Oct 23-25, 2017, Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda(2017) Tibenderana, Prisca; Sumil, Novembrieta; Busingye D. Janice; Kiwelu, Jackline Estomihi Mayende; Osamai, Moses Odeke; Bounty, Kirabo JosephProfessional development is about both seasoned/veteran or novice teachers being better learners too. The 21st century learning environment for teachers is technology infused and induced. The students having the dominance of being technology savvy, creates a direction for crafting a teacher who should not only be technology conscious but one who utilizes this technology to avail of endless information, great ideas and breakthroughs from scholarly works and scientific researches to enhance, innovate and effect first order and second order changes in the teaching-learning environment. This colloquium then intends to highlight inclusion of open access (OA) digital health and wellness in the professional development of teachers. Authentic information from the two seminars/workshops (facilitated by Mr. David Ball, Project Officer for 2 European Union projects on open access: PASTEUR4OA and FOSTER; African Centre of Excellence for Information Ethics/ACEIE, Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa) attended by the authors are orchestrated into impressive pedagogical tools to share vital knowledge and skills pertaining to open access, digital health and wellness (citizenship norms, health and ergonomics, information ethics, cyber safety and security).