Mak IR Repository
Welcome to Makerere University's Institutional Repository (Mak IR). Mak IR was formerly called Uganda Scholarly Digital Library (USDL). Mak IR is a collection of scholarly output of by researchers of Makerere University, including scholarly articles and books, electronic theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, technical reports and digitised library collections. It is the official Institutional Repository (IR) of Makerere University. If you have any questions regarding MAKIR, please feel free to contact us on makir.mulib@mak.ac.ug.
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Assessing the effectiveness of Certificates of Occupancy (COs) in enhancing land use practices on Mailo land: a case of Madudu Subcounty in Mubende District
(Makerere University, 2025)This study assessed the effectiveness of Certificates of Occupancy (COs) in enhancing land use practices on Mailo land in Madudu Subcounty, Mubende District. It was guided by three objectives: to examine land use practices ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with severe thrombocytopenia among women with pre-eclampsia seeking obstetric care in Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2025)Introduction: Severe thrombocytopenia, defined by a platelet count below 100,000/mm³, is asignificant haematological complication observed among women with pre-eclampsia. Preeclampsia, a disorder characterized by hypertension ... -
The influence of borassus aethiopum mart. (arecaceae) on plant diversity in Murchison Falls National Park
(Makerere University, 2025)Borassus aethiopum is a palm native to Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) and over the last six decades its density has significantly increased, spreading across vast area in the northern section of the park. Despite ... -
Control of the banana aphid (Pentalonia nigronervosa) using botanicals and soap
(Makerere University, 2025)Pentalonia nigronervosa is an important aphid in banana production as a vector for the Banana bunchy top virus. Management of the aphid through chemical means has been detested due to its cost, negative impact on humans, ... -
Determinants of private domestic investment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Uganda’s pursuit of economic transformation hinges critically on accelerating domestic private investment, yet persistent structural, institutional, and macroeconomic constraints have kept investment levels below national ...