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Small area estimation techniques: focus on under-five mortality data in uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Abstract
In Uganda, using survey data, estimates of under-five mortality have only been available at national and regional levels. This study utilized small area estimation techniques in a Hierarchical Bayes framework ...
Non-governmental organizations and poverty reduction Uganda; a case of compassion international in Kisoro District
(Makerere University, 2014)
An overwhelming body of literature claims that Non-Governmental Organizations are an important engine of development. They are considered to be the “third sector” to the State and the Market. Analysts argue that NGOs not ...
Animal African trypanosomaisis and associated cytokine profiles in naturally infected cattle in Paicho and Lakwana Subcounties, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2014)
Trypanosomes are the causative agents of Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) and Human
African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), the former affecting domestic animals prevalent in the sub
Saharan Africa. The main species causing ...
Potential of grain amaranth to improve food and nutrition security in rural Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Malnutrition is widespread in Uganda and is partly attributed to the poor dietary quality. Dietary
quality can be improved in a range of ways including diversification of local diets using grain
amaranth. The latter is ...
Inheritance of late leaf spot (phaeoisariopsis personata) resistance in valencia groundnuts
(Makerere University, 2014)
Late leaf spot (LLS) Phaeoisariopsis personata (Berk. and Curtis) Deighton is one of the most important foliar diseases of groundnut worldwide. Although fungicide treatment is effective, it is uneconomical to use because ...
Prevalence and factors associated with non-conversion of positive sputum smears at 8 weeks of treatment among new pulmonary tuberculosis patients in kampala
(2014-08-05)
Background: Tuberculosis, despite being a curable disease, has remained a public health challenge the world over. Control of tuberculosis involves the prompt identification and cure of the infectious patients to prevent ...
Conservation of priority woody species in Bunya County Mayuge District.
(2014-08-05)
Plant species all over the world are threatened with extinction especially those that contribute to the well being of humans in areas they exist. This is due to their existence on farmlands with minimal protection unlike ...
Selection strategy for developing maize inbred lines with drought and disease resistance in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Breeding for host plant resistance along with performance traits requires the use of an effective breeding method and selection strategy. This study of a maize population identified efficient selection indices and a selection ...