College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS): Recent submissions
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“Evaluation of credit terms, accessibility, and sustainability of small businesses in south Sudan. A case study of Konyokonyo and Gudele market vendors in Juba city South Sudan”.
(Makerere University, 2025)The study was carried out to establish the relationship between credit terms, credit accessibility, and the sustainability of small and medium enterprises in Juba South Sudan. The following objectives guided the study; to ... -
Determinants of survival of patients with head nodding syndrome in northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The objectives of this study were to; ascertain the survival time of patients with nodding disease syndromes and establish the child-related and family of caregiver-specific factors associated with the survival time of ... -
Taxation and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study critically examines the relationship between taxation and economic growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2022, employing a dynamic time series data approach to analyze the impact of different types of taxes on GDP growth. ... -
Effect of fiscal deficit on unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study examines the relationship between fiscal deficits and unemployment in Uganda from 1984 to 2023, with specific objectives to assess the impact of tax revenue, government expenditure, public debt, and inflation ... -
Risk factors associated with myocardial infarction among patients in Mulago hospital. The case of Uganda heart institute
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study aimed at investigating the factors associated with myocardial infarction at Mulago Heart Institute, Uganda. The study was based on data obtained from 615 patients who registered to the Heart Institute from January ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards waste disposal among the residents of Pallisa Town Council - Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2025)The study sought to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards waste disposal among residents of Pallisa Town Council, Pallisa District. The specific objectives were to determine the knowledge towards waste ... -
“Barriers to financial access and their impact on the growth of women-led small and medium enterprises (SMES) in Uganda Kampala district" a case study of Kawempe division, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This purpose of the study aims to examine the barriers to financial access and their impacts on the growth of women-led enterprises in Kawempe Division, Uganda. Despite the increasing recognition of women's entrepreneurial ... -
Analysis of savings function in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study analysed the determinants of saving rate in Uganda over the period 1980 to 2020 using annual data. Time series econometric techniques were used including unit root tests, co-integration and the model was estimated ... -
Examining the effect of tax effort on private investment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Private investment plays a major role in increasing economic opportunity, enhancing access to public and private services and reducing poverty. Changes in the tax rates which lead to changes in the tax to GDP ratio can ... -
Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016
(Sentamu, M. (2019). Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016. Unpublished master’s thesis, Makerere University, 2019-11-01)This study examined the determinants of real interest rates in Uganda from 1986 to 2016, using an ECM model after establishing co-integration. The findings revealed that GDP growth rate, inflation rate, and money supply ... -
Analysis of cost and time overruns on government funded road projects in Uganda; a case of UNRA’s in-house construction supervision road projects
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study analyzed cost and time overruns in government-funded road projects in Uganda, with a focus on those supervised by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Despite significant investments by the Government of ... -
The effect of tax effort on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examines the effect of the tax effort on the economic growth in Uganda for the period of 1990-2021. Secondary data is used and sourced from the World Development Indicators. The variables considered are the ... -
Determinants of balance of payment position in Uganda: the monetary approach
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study applied the monetary approach to examine the determinants of Uganda’s balance of payments position using the ARDL model from 1983 to 2020. The study results revealed the presence of short and long-run relationships ... -
Assessing the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study aimed to assess the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga district. Using the primary data, the study employed mixed methods of analysis to examine how ... -
Impact of public borrowing on private investment: a case study of Uganda, 1980 – 2023
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Public Investment Finance is of great importance as the government seeks to strike a balance between the fiscal space and meeting government expenditures. The recent catastrophes that affected economies that were greatly ... -
Rainfall distribution and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The relationship between rainfall distribution and economic growth is paramount in studies assessing growth in developing countries. The study is based on the Cobb- Douglas production function where rainfall is taken as ... -
Adoption of online banking in commercial banks in Uganda; case of Centenary Bank.
(Makerere University, 2025-01)This study aimed at examining online banking adoption in commercial banks reference to centenary bank Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives: to examine the factors that influence online banking in Uganda, to ... -
Analysing the uptake of Ugandan-made products a case study of Nytil Textile Industries Limited, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This research explored the factors influencing the uptake of Ugandan-made products, with a focus on Nytil Textile Industries as a case study. The study aimed to understand the determinants of consumer behavior toward locally ... -
Determinants of the quality of healthcare services among general hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Healthcare service delivery in Uganda faces numerous challenges, particularly in general hospitals where quality is often compromised. This study aimed to identify the determinants of quality of healthcare in Ugandan health ... -
Fiscal policy and international trade: empirical evidence from Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. It plays a critical role in shaping a nation's economic development. By strategically changing government spending and taxation system, ...