Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Field ploughing performance evaluation of the Mulimi multi-purpose vehicle
(Makerere University, 2019-06)In 2015, a Mulimi Multi-purpose vehicle (MMPV) was developed by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Makerere University in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Biological ... -
Examining the psychometric properties of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention scale in the Uganda demographic and health survey tool
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Limited information publicly exists on the functioning of the items intended to measure comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS in the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) tool. The five items in the scale ... -
Clinical presentation and in-hospital outcome of patients with myocardial infarction admitted in Mulago hospital
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2004-05)Background Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide with decreasing incidence in developed countries and increasing incidences in developing countries, Uganda inclusive. This increasing ... -
A Modeling Method for Computer System Security using Structure and Probability
(Makarere University, 2017-01)Abstract Modeling methods for computer systems currently have functional and feature limitations for secure design. This is because modeling computer systems accurately is complex and requires precision and a variety ... -
Risk factors for hypertension and frequency of target organ damage in hypertensive adults in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Epidemiologic data on risk factors for hypertension among adults in urban Uganda is currently lacking. Objectives: ... -
Cropping system and altitude as drivers of soil Macrobiota and nutrient variability for arabica coffee production in mount Elgon region
(Makerere University, 2018-12-19)There is need to produce sufficient food and fuel for the growing population without damaging the ecosystem services. In Uganda, highlands have inherent fertile soil but are rapidly losing quality due intensification. ... -
Enhancement of skills for ground water development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)It is Uganda Government policy (MWE, 2007) and (PEAP, 2004) to increase the number of citizens able to access clean water as a means of improving Public Health, and reducing cost of medical health care among many aims. ... -
Protection and Promotion of Children's Right to Life in Uganda: A case Study of Hoima and Mbale Referral Hospitals.
(Makerere University, 2019-01)ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the realisation of children‘s right to life in Hoima and Mbale Regional Referral Hospitals. The study set out to assess the perceptions of health workers towards the legal framework ... -
The level of Influence of the Eucharistic celebration on the Catholic Family Social Life in Busuubizi Catholic Parish.
(Makerere University, 2007-04)The Catholic Church has always considered the Eucharist as the source and the summit of Christian life. Without it the Church cannot stand by her own. The Church puts a lot of importance on the clear understanding of the ... -
Determinants of willingness to retire from Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces
(Makerere University, 2015-11)By utilizing primary data collected from a sample of 282 veteran soldiers; those who had just been retired in FY 2014/15, those who were still actively serving in the reserve and those who had completed their reserve ... -
Atc warehouse mazinnine floor
(Makerere University, 2018-07)This report details the execution and project management tools and practices that the author took part as the project coordinator representing the client (ATC) and ensuring all the interests of the client are met during ... -
Luganda Literature teaching and development of life skills among secondary school students in Lubaga division
(Makerere University, 2014-02)In spite of life skills education being vital in Uganda’s education system, it has all along been neglected to the extent that our students during and after graduating from the school system, have a lot of difficulty in ... -
Curriculum development and quality of education in higher education institutions: The case of Uganda management institute.
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2015-07)This study titled ‘Curriculum Development and Quality of Education in Higher Education Institutions,’ was carried out from Uganda Management Institute, Kampala Uganda. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship ... -
The quality of life among women with cervical cancer treated with chemo-radiation at Mulago radiotherapy unit
(Makerere university, 2015-05)Introduction: Chemo-radiation therapy still remains the most applicable method in the management of patients with advanced cancer of the cervix in Mulago hospital. However, the side effects associated with the treatment ... -
Ability Practices, Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Iganga District
(2019-05)This study investigated the difference in self-esteem and academic achievement between students in schools that practice ability grouping and those in schools that practice mixed ability and the relationship between ... -
Factors associated with the utilization of cervical cancer screening services among HIV positive women recieving care at Makerere University Joint AIDS Programme
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Abstract Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes cervical cancer as a Human Immunodeficiency Virus [HIV] defining illness. Cervical cancer is preventable and screening enables early detection of ... -
Establishment of a transformation and regeneration protocol for Uganda’s passion fruit using gus reporter gene
(Makerere university, 2014-10)Declining yields from passion fruit farming due to a number of problems ranging from pests, diseases, environmental stress, low yields, have initiated widespread enterprise abandonment by farmers. Crop improvement efforts ... -
Role of Seed and Aphid Vectors in Proliferation of Tomato Virus Diseases on Small Holder Farms in Kasese District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)In Uganda, tomato productivity is very low due to poor agronomic practices, lack of improved varieties and damage caused by insect pests and diseases. Studies to evaluate factors influencing the increasing incidence of ... -
Incidence and predictors of treatment failure to second line Antiretroviral treatment in a young people living with HIV clinic
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Second line (PI) based regimens are still very expensive in most developing nations yet will be needed soon by the high number of people on ART due to treatment failure. We asked whether socio-demographic, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with vitamin D deficiency among children with sickle cell Anaemia admitted at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: In Uganda, there is a high burden of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) across all regions. Children with SCA are prone to micronutrient deficiencies including vitamin D. Despite the availability of sunshine throughout ...