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Metropolitan Journal of Medical and Health Research
MJMHR
Technological Advancement and Environmental Conservation in Rukungiri District: A Case Study of Nyarushanje Sub-County
Tumukwasibwe Gilbert, Dr Arinaitwe Julius, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Medical and Health Research (MJMHR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 2, No. 6 |
| Published | 30 June 2023 |
| ISSN | 3006-6433 |
Abstract
The major objective of this study lied in finding out whether there was a relationship between technological advancement and environmental conservation in Rukungiri district. Other objectives included; to find out the extent of environmental conservation in Nyarushanje subcounty and to find out the level of technological advancement in Nyarushanje sub-county. In order to generate a sample size of forty participants from a target population of 45 individuals in Nyarushanje sub-county using Solvin's formula, the study used a descriptive and observational research methodology. According to the research, there is a 0.469** link between technological development and environmental preservation. The Pearson correlation between the two variables was moderately positive, as demonstrated by the value of 0.469. The Pearson correlation coefficient's p-value (Sig. 2-tailed) was 0.000, which was below the 0.05 threshold for significance. This revealed that there was a statistically significant association between technical development and environmental preservation. The study came to the conclusion that in the Rukungiri district, technical development and environmental preservation are positively correlated. This was due to the fact that the degree of environmental conservation is significantly influenced by the amount of technology in the region. The investigator also advised farmers to utilize sustainable farming practices like mulching, agriculture, and reforestation in order to preserve the environment for future generations, the investigator also advised community members to take the appropriate actions.
Keywords
technological advancement and environmental conservation
Cite This Article
Tumukwasibwe Gilbert, Dr Arinaitwe Julius & Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara (2023). Technological Advancement and Environmental Conservation in Rukungiri District: A Case Study of Nyarushanje Sub-County. Metropolitan Journal of Medical and Health Research, 2(6). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=899
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