Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges causing laboratory non-conformances affecting implementation of quality management systems towards accreditation in Teso Sub-Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Uganda has made significant progress in implementing quality management systems (QMS) in clinical laboratories, resulting in 38 accredited facilities. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, impeding the attainment ... -
The gendered reintegration of youth drug use ex-offenders: a case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study examined the gendered reintegration of youth drug use ex-offenders within Kampala. Specifically, the study set out to describe the gender differences in community reintegration Programs of youth drug ex-offenders; ... -
Analyzing contributing factors to construction claims on water projects in Uganda using multivariate regression modelling
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Globally organizations continue to grapple with construction claims, which have contributed to the cost escalation on projects estimated at 28%. Construction claims on water projects in Uganda account for an average of ... -
Impact of the Uganda women entrepreneurship program on household wellbeing and women empowerment; a case of Busia district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study’s exploration into the UWEP program in Busia district, Uganda, dives deep into the question of whether, and to what extent, the program impacts both household well-being and women's empowerment. Cross-sectional ... -
The Impact of Prepaid Electricity Meters on Energy Losses on a Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This research was undertaken to determine the impact of pre-paid metering (Yaka) system both technical and commercial energy losses, using the case study of Umeme Banda District. The research adopted a survey approach ... -
Assessment of long-term outcomes among ICU survivors from Uganda's Intensive Care Units: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Post-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors still experience higher mortality than the general population and often require long-term costly specialised rehabilitation or palliative care, such as occupational ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with unplanned pregnancies among pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Unplanned pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which is a sum of mistimed pregnancy (pregnancy wanted at a later time) and unwanted pregnancy (pregnancy which is not wanted at all) It is a fundamental health ... -
The Influence of government domestic borrowing on private sector credit growth in Uganda; The mediating role of financial market development
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The study examines the mediating role of financial market development on the effect of government domestic borrowing on private sector credit growth in Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives; 1) To examine the ... -
Effect of temperature on the biology of sweetpotato weevil, Cylas brunneus (Coleoptera: Brentidae)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Cylas brunneus (Fabricuis) (Coleoptera: Brentidae) is one of the most important insect pests of sweetpotato in Africa. Knowledge of temperature–dependent population growth potential is critical for understanding population ... -
Coding narratives associated with mnemonic objects: Embedding photographs with technologies for contemporary photography space
(Makerere University, 2023)Despite the influence of photography as a tool for archival and documentation of moments, over the years family albums become presentations and not representations, as the originators (chroniclers) of archives transition ... -
A phonetic description of the varieties of English spoken by native speakers of Payira and Lamogi
(Makerere University, 2016-09)The primary aim of this study is to explore the phonetic systems of Payira and Lamogi dialects of Acoli to find out if the phonetic systems, particularly consonant inventories, of the two dialects influence the spoken ... -
Records Management Practices and service delivery in the Academic Registrar's office at the All Saint's University Lango
(Makerere University, 2023-09-21)The delivery of effective services in a university relies on its ability to manage records through appropriate records management practices. This study sought to examine the existing records management practices at the ... -
Performance of magic sorghum genotypes for grain yield and its components in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Sorghum is one of the world’s major tropical cereal crops, ranking fifth after wheat, rice, maize and barley in terms of production and acreage. In Uganda, sorghum yield productivity is still low due to production constraints ... -
The distribution and virulence of common bacterial blight pathogen of beans in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli and Xanthomonas fuscans subsp. fuscans is one of the foliar diseases causing significant yield losses to beans worldwide. Its management involves mainly ... -
Examination of the documentation of Uganda Martyrs Museum collections
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study sought to establish the status of the documentation of Uganda martyr’s museum collections. Documentation of collections in many museums in the world is still poorly organized, inconsistent and sometimes non-existent. ... -
Subsurface facies analysis of the paleogene formations, nahal field, melut basin,south sudan
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The present work highlights the results of the facies study conducted to identify lithologic heterogeneity and determine petrophysical properties from six wells in Nahal oilfield in South Sudan with the aim of assessing ... -
Ethnic militias and national security in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (1990-2021)
(Makerere University, 2023-09)There is no part of the world that has never experienced conflict. Despite this, many regions have advanced towards greater political, economic and social stability. However, sub-Saharan Africa has remained a bed rock of ... -
Coping strategies, resilience and job satisfaction among police officers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally, the policing function continues to change with the changing times and policing is one of the most stressful and dangerous professions in the world with higher risks and greater vulnerabilities leading to adverse ... -
Public investment in infrastructure and its impact on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Public investment in infrastructure remains critical in Uganda‘s development trajectory as population and urbanisation expand. A vast stock of infrastructure is believed to fuel economic growth by reducing the cost of ... -
Incidence of intestinal stoma related complications and risk factors among patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The creation of intestinal stomas for diversion of enteric contents is an important component of the surgical management of several surgical gastro-intestinal diseases. Complications of stoma surgery remain common, and can ...