Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science (FCLIS)

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    Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Twesigye, Christopher
    Digitization of cultural heritage artifacts in developing countries, Uganda inclusive has been slow, leaving most of the artifacts in cultural institutions not fully digitized and hence affecting preservation and limiting accessibility to valuable information by users. The study’s overall goal was to explore any efforts taken to digitize cultural heritage artifacts in cultural institutions in Uganda, with a focus on Igongo Culture Centre. The study was guided by specific objectives: to ascertain the types of cultural heritage artifacts; to establish the conditions under which cultural heritage artefacts are kept; to assess the level of digitization of cultural heritage artifacts; to establish the challenges of digitization of cultural heritage artifacts and to propose possible strategies to the challenges of digitization of cultural heritage artifacts at Igongo Cultural Centre. The study employed descriptive research design and used a mixed research approach. The target population was 1600 and a sample of 330 respondents was selected using purposIVE and simple random sampling. Questionnaires, interview guides and an observation checklist were used to collect data. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS software version 26 and qualitative data was analysed using Thematic Analysis. The findings revealed a presence of cultural heritage artefacts (such as eclipse monument, milk gourds, calabashes, traditional homesteads, pangs, hoes, baskets, leather products, long stick, traditional game, wooden trough, spears, arrows and bows). The Centre’s lack of thermometer, hygrometer and Air Quality Index (AQI) exposed artifacts to dangers from temperature and relative humidity and air pollution (dust and smoke from nearby roads). Only 43% of the artefacts at the Cultural Centre were digitized. The study concluded that there is inadequate funding, no policies to guide the digitization process, fragility of artifacts and exposure to environmental conditions. This is exacerbated by inadequate knowledge and skills among staff who manage the materials.
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    E- Library Resources Utilization and Students’ Academic Performance in Universities in Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda Martyrs University.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Arineitwe, Oliva
    This study was intended to examine E-Library Resources Utilization and Students’ Academic Performance in Universities in Uganda: a case study of Uganda Martyrs University. This study was guided by five specific objectives; To identify the types of e-library resources utilized by students at UMU, To investigate the relationship between e- library resources utilization and students’ academic performance at UMU, To assess the aspects of academic performance influenced by the use of e- library resources at UMU, To identify the challenges associated with the utilization of e- library resources at UMU, To propose the possible strategies to overcome the challenges associated with the use of e- library resources at UMU. The study was guided by Technology acceptance model. Literature was organized according to the above specific objectives. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design; both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and interview guide. The study considered a population of 7952 from which a sample of 381 was selected and 291 questionnaires were fully filled and returned hence 76.4% response rate. The study findings revealed that e-library resources had a high significant relationship with students’ academic performance in universities (p = 0.000, r = 0.633**). E-library resources were found to have influenced research skills, information literacy, critical thinking Amidist the several challenges like connectivity, digital illiteracy, subscription costs among others. The researcher has recommended improving connectivity, investigating the effectiveness of institutional support structures.
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    Enhancing Attendance Management Through Face Recognition Technology: A Case Study at Rugarama School of Nursing and Midwifery.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Taremwa, Benjamin
    Inaccuracies and inefficiencies in traditional attendance management systems have long posed challenges for educational institutions. This study, titled "Enhancing Attendance Management through Face Recognition Technology: A Case Study at Rugarama School of Nursing and Midwifery," aimed to develop a more accurate and efficient solution using Local Binary Pattern Histogram and Convolutional Neural Networks algorithms to automate attendance tracking.A mixed-method approach was employed, combining system testing with user feedback from administrators, staff, and students. The system was evaluated on key metrics such as accuracy and time efficiency, achieving an 80% accuracy rate and full agreement on time efficiency (100%). The study also highlighted challenges related to lighting conditions and privacy concerns, which impacted system performance in real-world conditions. The system’s integration with the school’s course schedules provided reliable, real-time attendance tracking and significantly reduced errors and manipulation associated with traditional methods.This research contributes to filling a notable gap in the literature regarding the use of face recognition systems for course-specific attendance determination in educational settings. Despite the system’s effectiveness, future research should explore improvements in image quality across diverse environments and investigate other biometric methods to enhance security.The findings of this study suggest that face recognition-based attendance systems have the potential to revolutionize attendance management not only in education but also in other sectors where identity verification is critical, such as healthcare and corporate environments. However, limitations such as lighting variability and dataset size indicate further refinements are needed to optimize the system for broader implementation.
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    Information and Communication Technology Application and the Provision of Reference Services in Selected University Libraries in Western Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Nabukenya, Judith
    The study focused on ICT applications and the provision of reference services at Bishop Stuart University, Kabale University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology in western Uganda with aim of finding better strategies for improving reference service provisions in university libraries. The study was guided by four specific objectives: To identify ICT platforms available, to determine reference services, find out challenges encountered while applying ICT and propose strategies to challenges encountered when applying ICTs in libraries in Western Uganda. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design while utilizing a mixed research approach .Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The findings revealed that these findings indicated the varying usage of different ICT platforms by librarians for reference services across the three universities. Specifically: WhatsApp was the most frequently used platform, with 65% (34 respondents) using it, Email was the second most used, with 46% (24 respondents), Websites are the third most used. The findings highlighted the major challenges librarians face when applying different ICT platforms in reference services at the selected universities. Inadequate power supply is the most significant challenge, reported by 71% (37 respondents).The study recommended that, given less used platforms like Myspace, web forms and RSS libraries should focus on providing continuous training and support for these and other emerging ICT platforms. Keywords: Information and Communication Technology, Reference services, Universities, Western Uganda, ICT platforms, ICT services.