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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 ... -
Suitability of private natural forest fragments for chimpanzee conservation in the Albertine region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-23)Forest cover continues to reduce posing a great threat to biodiversity conservation as habitats are lost. Conserving biodiversity like chimpanzees outside protected areas like on private natural forests could enhance ... -
“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 ... -
Assessment of the Impact of Climate Change on Water Supply Demand and Water Supply Distribution Network in Kiboga Town in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025-01-06)This research study presents an assessment of the impact of climate change on water demand and water distribution network in Kiboga water supply system in Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish monotonic ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of selected pig value chain actors and associated risk factors for African Swine Fever occurrence in Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that is a major cause of losses to pig farmers. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the pig ... -
A genome-wide association study of blood urea nitrogen levels in the Uganda Genome Resource Cohort
(Makerere University, 2024)Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a key biomarker of kidney function, reflecting the balance between urea production and excretion. Elevated BUN levels are associated with impaired kidney function and serve as a diagnostic and ... -
Factors associated with hospital-acquired diarrhea among children (0-59 months) with severe acute malnutrition at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Hospital-acquired diarrhea remains a major global public health concern and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition. In Uganda, Hospital acquired ... -
Understanding the facilitators and barriers to dog mass vaccination campaigns in Uganda, A case of Kyegegwa District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Despite the annual commitment to procure 500,000 rabies vaccine doses and distributing them to districts freely on request, Uganda still grapples with a low dog vaccination coverage of about 10%. This study ... -
Assessing comprehension of informed consent among research participants enrolled in a malaria prevention study at Masafu Hospital, Busia District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Comprehension of informed consent by research participants is a fundamental pillar of the informed consent process. Participants quite often have low comprehension of medical procedures, risks and complications. ... -
Newborn care practices in Nakapiripirit District, North Eastern Uganda: A community-based cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Despite improved health facility deliveries in Uganda, the neonatal mortality rate has only improved marginally over the last three decades. Karamoja region in North-Eastern Uganda has one of the poorest ... -
Differential gene expression in Schistosoma mansoni infected children along Lake Albert in uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Over 290 million people are infected by schistosomes worldwide. A third of Uganda’s population is infected and these are along freshwater bodies. Knowing the prevalence of schistosomiasis is key to informing national control ... -
Isoniazid hair drug levels among drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A study to monitor exposure, adherence and treatment outcomes
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major public health problem globally and in Uganda.Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for TB improves treatment outcomes and mitigates the emergence of drug resistance (DR). Despite ... -
Enablers and barriers to adoption of the recommended infant feeding practices among primary caregivers with infants and young children in BidiBidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices are vital for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. Globally, only about 42 percent of women begin breastfeeding within the first one hour of birth, 41% ... -
Evaluation of the performance of the newborn sickle cell screening program and associated facilitators and challenges in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction In Africa, scaling up of national screening programs has been shown to be difficult. This could be attributed to the various challenges facing these programs in Africa. Therefore, is important to monitor ... -
Ugali, meat, and the bullet: a philosophical reflection on survival, power, and human will in Africa
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)In Ugali, Meat, and the Bullet, Isaac Christopher Lubogo and Agatha Mulungi Lubogo masterfully weave a deeply philosophical and politically incisive narrative about survival, power, and human agency on the African continent. ... -
A.I. and the African woman
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)AI and the African Woman: Pioneering Economic Empowerment for a Brighter Future" is a groundbreaking exploration of the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the lives of Africa’s most marginalized ... -
Servant leadership where faith lit the way
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)This book is a collaborative masterpiece by two visionary young leaders from King’s College Budo, a prestigious institution renowned for cultivating intellectual excellence and servant leaders. Kato, the Head Prefect, and ... -
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 ...