Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Technical project report for the construction of the proposed Kireka Adventist Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-08)This project report contains details about the construction of the Proposed Kireka Adventist Hospital in Wakiso District as of January 2021. The report focuses on construction project management and contract administration, ... -
Sorption behaviour of Cypermethrin in selected Agricultural soils from Kakira, Lugazi and Kalangala farming areas in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)This study determined sorption kinetics and sorption equilibrium of cypermethrin on soil samples from sugar cane plantations in Kakira and Lugazi, and an oil palm tree growing area (Kalangala) in Uganda. Cypermethrin ... -
Post circumcision wound PH variation and its predictors among males at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda: A cohort study post circumcision wound PH variation and its predictors among males at international hospital Kampala, Uganda: a cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022-09-29)Background: Myriads of studies have suggested that a survey of wound pH environment could indicate wound healing activities whereby acidic pH promotes wound healing and alkaline pH delays wound healing. However, studies ... -
An analysis of factors determining voter turnout : a case study of Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2009)The determinants of voter turnout in Uganda have not been researched on like it has been done in other countries like South Africa, USA and others; yet voting is a crucial exercise in every country. For instance, since ... -
The nature and demographic characteristics of disabled persons' participation in a community-based rehabilitation programme in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2010)The overall objective of study was to examine the nature and demographic characteristics of disabled persons' participation in the Tororo CBR programme. The sample comprised disabled-persons (n=115) selected from the three ... -
Project report for construction of Kigarama Seed Secondary School in Sheema District
(Makerere University, 2022-09-19)This project report contains details of construction of Kigarama Seed Secondary School in Kigarama Sub County, Sheema District. Kigarama Sub County is in the north of Sheema District and boarders Masheruka Town Council and ... -
Organizational justice and employee performance in Makerere University, the mediating role of job satisfaction
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This research aimed at examining mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between organizational justice on perceived employee performance in public universities in Uganda; The study was premised on four ... -
Respectful maternity care and associated factors at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: Mothers’ perspectives.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-26)Background. Despite the increasing number of facility-based deliveries and expertise worldwide, the decline in the global maternal mortality is slower than expected with vast inequalities between countries and within the ... -
The role of loan portfolio management in commercial banks of Uganda, a case of KCB bank Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study investigated the role of loan portfolio management of KCB Bank Uganda Limited. The study aimed at establishing the loan portfolio management strategies in KCB Ltd, finding out the challenges faced when implementing ... -
A Stock market development and economic growth nexus in Uganda and Turkey, an ardl modelling approach
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This study comparatively and empirically investigated the short-run and long-run relationship between stock market development and economic growth using time-series data from 2001 to 2020. The study was premised on three ... -
Construction supervision of Rwentaka sunbeach box culvert
(Makerere University, 2022-09-19)This project report details the level and extent of my involvement in the Construction of Rwentaka Sunbeach Box Culvert in Kabwohe Division Sheema Municipal Council along Kyagaju - Rwentaka Sunbeach road. Sheema Municipal ... -
The role of local government in promoting smallholder farming in Ngora District
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Policy implementation that targets Smallholder farmers has become one of the most important aspects on today’s international political agenda. It is a serious issue for governments because the majority of farmers are ... -
Scope complexity management when planning public sector software projects: adaptive framework with deep neural network science
(2022-07-28)“Scope Complexity Management in Planning Public Sector Software Projects: Adaptive Framework with Deep Neural_Network Science” Planning for public software projects is a daunting task, and various challenges come along ... -
Management of Big Data at Busitema University Library
(2022-08-02)Everything we do, see or communicate in this world amounts to data; thus making data the “new gold” in today`s information driven society. Big Data has the capacity to reduce uncertainty, inform decisions and predict future ... -
Economic struggles, resilience and agency: Ageing market women redefining ‘Old’ in Kampala, Uganda
(2020)This article presents evidence from a qualitative study in which 67 in-depth interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted with ageing and old market women. The study focused on what ‘old’ means and how ageing ... -
Understanding the moderating role of ‘gender’ in students’ acceptance of distance learning: The case of Makerere University
(International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 2022)Over the past 25 years, Uganda has implemented universal access in education policy. This has increased the number of male and female learners eligible for university education. Unfortunately, Makerere University is ... -
Reliability of predictions using hybrid Algorithms and its application to dimensionality reduction
(2022-07-25)The reliability of predictions emanating from independent data mining techniques is a complex problem. This could be attributed to cross-cutting weaknesses of individual techniques such as collinearity due to high ... -
Mental health among adolescents in Uganda and the underlying issues
(2022-09)World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” ... -
Inflammatory marker profiles and seizure control in children with Nodding syndrome on antiepileptic drug therapy
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Background Nodding syndrome (NS) is a neurological disorder afflicting patients in Africa. The disease progresses from a prodromal stage to head nodding (its distinctive feature). Thereafter, convulsive seizures, worsening ... -
A comparative assessment of effectiveness of conventional forestry extension methods against mobile phone technology in reaching out to agro-forestry farmers: A case study of Kyanamukaka Sub-County, Masaka District
(2022-09-21)The study assessed the effectiveness of conventional forestry extension (CFE) methods against mobile phone technology (MPT) in delivering extension services to agroforestry farmers in, Kyanamukaka Sub-county. Kyanamukaka ...