Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessing compliance challenges in supervised financial institutions: a case study of forex bureaus and money remittance in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This research studied compliance challenges in supervised financial institutions with the main focus on forex bureaus and money remittance as the case study. The objectives of this study were, to identify the triggers and ... -
Implementation of resettlement action plan for infrastructure projects management: Case of Kampala institutional infrastructural development project
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This study set out to assess the implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for infrastructural projects management in Kampala with a purpose of finding appropriate ways to effectively manage and promote the progress ... -
Bacterial pathogens associated with febrile conditions and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern in children from Mbale hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Bacterial pathogens constitute a significant public health problem and are important cause of morbidity and mortality in febrile patients. The study was to determine the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of bacterial ... -
Water Accessibility and Health of Refugee Communities in Rhino Refugee Settlement in Arua District- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11-10)Water supplies must be both safe and acceptable to users, although quantity may take precedent over quality in terms of delivering a wide range of health benefits, including those that are mostly linked to hygiene. This ... -
Molecular characterization of transmitted/founder HIV-1 envelope Glycoproteins of Subtypes D and AD Recombinant viruses
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Infection by HIV-1 among heterosexuals most often results from successful transmission and propagation of a single virus variant, called Transmitted/Founder virus (TFV). This indicates that TFV have particular traits over ... -
Malware detection using static analysis with PCA, mRMR and machine learning
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Malicious software (malware) is software that harbors malicious intent and is harmful to computer systems. The number of malware being developed is increasing rapidly, and despite the use of anti-malware software, the ... -
The impact of governance on economic growth in selected East African countries for the period 1996 to 2016
(Makerere University, 2019-12-30)Different empirical studies show that not all countries that have good governance have performed well in economic growth. Some with bad quality governance like corruption, poor democracy have actually shown good economic ... -
Parliamentary oversight committees and their effectiveness in executing their mandates in Uganda: a case study of Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Parliament is the institution that embodies society in the diversity of its composition and its opinions and which relays and channels this diversity in the political process. Its vocation is to regulate tensions and ... -
Development of an information management system in Oncology
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study focused on developing an Information Management System (IMS) in Oncology to revolutionize the traditional way of management, stimulate Quality Performance, Service Quality, On-Time Delivery, and enhance Patient ... -
Nutri-medicinal indigenous plants and management of Immuno-compromised opportunistic ailments: A case study of Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-29)As a result of the AIDS epidemic, many people are immunocompromised and opportunistic infections are common. Nutri-medicinal plants are commonly used in management of HIV–related ailments, and also to counteract the side ... -
Effect of sputum characteristics, transportation time and HIV status on rapid detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in resource limited settings
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Globally, Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most devastating infectious diseases and its eradication is still a challenge given the limitations of the current diagnostic technologies and capacities. Sputum characteristics ... -
A historical perspective of the dynamics of terrorism in Uganda, 1976 -2015
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study historicises the” terrorism” debate in Uganda between 1976 – 2015. It aims at rethinking the evolution of the meaning of the concept “terrorism”, its manifestations, causes and the state’s responses to it through ... -
Estimation of stockpile volumes at construction sites through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles : a case study of CCCC Construction Plant in Kajjansi - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The efficiency of volumes determined in various fields of survey; mining, quarry, hydrographic and engineering fields can’t be overemphasized. Conventional surveying method using Total station and recently through the use ... -
Microbial contaminants in wild harvested and traded edible long-horned grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Edible insects are now globally recognised as alternative sources of food and feed. Currently, over 470 spp of insects are consumed in Africa alone, with Ruspolia differens being the most common in central Uganda. Harvesting ... -
Availability and accessibility of minimum initial service package for reproductive health in Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: The Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) for reproductive health is a standard of care in humanitarian emergencies. The study investigated the availability and accessibility of MISP for reproductive health ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction among male hypertensive patients attending Mulago hospital hypertension clinic.
(Makerere University, 2019-12-12)Background: Uganda has a high prevalence of patients with hypertension with majority of the patients unaware of their condition and thus likely to present late with complications such as ED. Erectile dysfunction is common ... -
Interferon Sensitivity Profiles of HIV-1 Transmitter Founder Viruses of Subtypes A, D and AD Recombinants in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)ABSTRACT Background: In 80–90% of HIV-1 discordant partners, infection of the naive partner always results from the successful transmission and propagation of a single virus variant, termed the Transmitter Founder (TF) ... -
Factors associated with postnatal care services utilization among mothers who gave birth in the last 12 months, Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2021-03-10)BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality ratio is still high in Uganda, 336/100,000 live births and about 75% of the maternal deaths occur during the postnatal period despite efforts in trying to enhance maternal and child health. ... -
An Assessment of the Environmental Performance of Selected Firms in the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP), Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-31)The study sought assess the environmental management systems adopted by select firms within the KIBP, Namanve. By using the Qualitative Research Design, a cross-sectional survey was used to map and characterize the adoption ... -
Farmers’ Preferences and Willingness-to-pay for improved cassava varieties in Uganda: The case of Arua, Lira, Nakasongola and Soroti districts
(Makerere University, 2021)This study examined farmers’ preferences and willingness-to-pay for improved cassava varieties. Choice experiments provided data used in the economic analysis of preferences and willingness-to-pay. The study elicited ...