Browsing Demo Collection by Issue Date "2009"
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Assessment of education interventions by world vision and compassion international on orphans and vulnerable children of Rakai District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009)The worsening situation of Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Uganda raised concern from International NGOs such as Compassion International (CI) and World Vision (WV) to offer education services among others. ... -
Church size, staff competency, social capital and the quality of financial reporting: acase of selected churches in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009)There is uncertainty regarding the quality of financial reporting in many churches in Uganda. Most churches experience difficulty in presenting financial reports that reflect the financial condition and results of operation ... -
Collaborative forest management and community livelihoods: A case of Budongo forest reserve, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009)This study was conducted in Budongo Forest Reserve (BFR), Masindi district in March to June 2007. Its overall objective was to evaluate Collaborative Forest Management (CFM) contribution to local incomes and to the condition ... -
A comparative study of local and foreign construction firms’ participation in donor funded road construction projects. a case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009)The study sought to establish the reasons behind the low participation rates of local road construction firms in donor funded road construction projects (DFPs) in Uganda for a ten year period, beginning 1998. The objectives ... -
Credit risk, liquidity risk and financial sustainability of microfinance institutions in Uganda The case of Finca Uganda Ltd, Lira Branch
(Makerere University, 2009)The study was carried out with the purpose of examining the relationship between credit risk, liquidity risk and sustainability of microfinance institutions in Uganda. The conceptual frame work was based on relevant ... -
The effect of operant competences, role clarity, psychological contract,organisational justice, organisational commitment on organisational citizenship behavior.
(Makerere University, 2009)The study established the effect of operant competences, role clarity, psychological contract, organizational justice, and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior. The study objectives were to ... -
The Effect of suspending Graduated Tax in Lower Local Government: A Case Study of Mukono District.
(Makerere University, 2009)The objective of the study was to assess the effects of the suspension of graduated tax in the lower local governments. The findings reveal that GT formed a major source of the local revenue collection and this made it ... -
Empowering parents in planning and decision-making in primary education: A case study of Bududa District.
(Makerere University, 2009)Parents have not been empowered enough to participate actively in the management of primary education in Uganda although they are a significant component in education. This study was out to analyze the participation/involvement ... -
Factors associated with mortality among medical patients admitted to Mulago Hospital with severe sepsis
(Makerere University, 2009)Severe sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. Globally, mortality ranges from 30%-70% and in Mulago hospital, mortality is 42%. The high incidence is attributed to ... -
Factors contributing to the stock out of essential medicines at health facilities in Mbale District in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009)Introduction Drugs play a crucial role in health restoration, prevention and diagnosis of various diseases. In Uganda, essential drugs are provided free of charge to patients in all public health facilities in order to ... -
Fisheries extension system and its response to the needs of fish farmers in Uganda: A case study of Jinja, Mukono, Kampala and Wakiso Districts.
(Makerere University, 2009)This study assessed the responsiveness of the fisheries extension training system to fish farmers’ needs in Uganda with a focus on Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso and Jinja districts. Fisheries extension was introduced in Uganda ... -
The human rights dimensions of refugee status determination procedures in Uganda: a critical analysis of the right of asylum seekers to a fair hearing
(Makerere University, 2009)Refugee Status Determination (RSD) has a central role in the protection of persons who are forced to flee their home countries owing to persecution. The identification of genuine applicants involves making decisions which ... -
The impact of HIV and AIDS care and support interventions on household welfare in Uganda: a case study of Kyanamukaaka and Buwunga Sub-counties, Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2009)The Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic poses a threat to economic growth in many countries through its effects on household savings and labour productivity. There ... -
The impact of participatory plant breeding and selection on adoption of improved sweet potato varieties in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009)A study was done on the impact of participatory plant breeding (PPB) and participatory varietal selection (PVS) on adoption of improved sweetpotato varieties (ISPV) in central Uganda. The study assessed how the two ... -
The impact of unethical conduct among civil servants on service delivery: a case study of Kitgum District .
(Makerere University, 2009)This scholarly study had to be undertaken due to the growing recognition of the threats posed by ethical violations in the public service in different parts of the world. Citizens and taxpayers have an important and ... -
The influence of discipline management by Headteachers on students' academic performance in selected private secondary Schools of Busiro County in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2009)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of discipline management on students’ academic performance. The study was conducted under three research objectives. These were; to establish how the management of ... -
The Integration of environmental education into the Primary school science curriculum in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2009)This study was on the integration of Environmental Education into the Primary School Science Curriculum. The purpose of the study, was to assess ways in which EE integration had been done in the Integrated Science Syllabus ... -
Job-related climate, job satisfaction, commitment and organisational citizenship behaviours in Uganda bureau of statistics.
(Makerere University, 2009)The main aim of the study was to examine organisational citizenship behaviour in Uganda Bureau of Statistics in relation to the job-related climate, job satisfaction and commitment. This was done by developing a conceptual ... -
Knowledge,attitude and practice of cervical cancer screening among private health workers in Kampala District,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009)Background: Cervical cancer is an important public health problem for adult women in developing countries including Uganda. Over 80% patients with cervical cancer presenting to Mulago hospital have advanced disease. ... -
Literacy promotion through the print media: a case study of the effect of non-textbook reading materials in selected primary schools
(Makerere University, 2009)Non –textbook reading materials (NTBRMs) have for a long time been identified by educationists and literacy experts as key tools in providing literacy skills and in reinforcing the process of learning until the individual ...