Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and factors associated with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis among post tuberculosis lung disease patients at Makerere University Lung Institute
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: As of 2021, there were around 10.6 million incident cases of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, listing it as the leading cause of infectious-related death worldwide. Despite receiving a microbiological cure, ... -
Assessment of operational risk among commercial banks: A case of fraud management by Stanbic Bank Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study aimed at examining operational risk among commercial banks in reference to Stanbic Bank Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives: to examine the different operational risk management practices used by ... -
Malaria drug resistance and associated diagnostic failures in arriving refugee children at Adjumani and Kyangwali Reception Centres in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), is one of the most important infections in African children and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the largest ... -
Retention in care, viral suppression and factors associated with viral non-suppression among refugee adolescents infected with HIV at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Compared to HIV positive non-refugee adolescents, refugee adolescents are generally less likely to receive antiretroviral therapy, and access to the drugs is often inconsistent (UNHCR, 2015). This study aimed ... -
The role of area language in children’s meaningful learning in early childhood development in selected schools in Kasubi
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed at examining the role of Area Language in enhancing children’s meaningful learning. It was carried out using a qualitative case study design in Kasubi area in Kampala district. The study was guided by three ... -
Determinants of women’s enrolment in Uganda peoples defense forces: a case of Bombo barracks
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study investigated the Determinants of women’s enrollment in Uganda people’s defense forces. The specific objectives included: examining the recruitment process women go through to join the army; analyze the barriers ... -
Ultimate ruin probabilities in the stochastic dual risk model compounded by investment income
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The ultimate ruin probability is a central problem in the operation of financial businesses since it can be used as a tool to manage and check the solvency levels of a company. This dissertation calculates the probability ... -
The role of nutrition in enhancing learning among pre-primary school children in Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The study aimed at investigating the role of nutrition on the learning process of pre-school children in selected schools of Kawempe Division. The study adopted a qualitative study design which was thematic in nature. The ... -
Utilization of collaborative tools in enhancing research knowledge sharing at Gulu university, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The changes brought about by collaborative tools are a clear signal for universities to move towards adoption of collaborative tools for research knowledge sharing. This is because research knowledge sharing widens knowledge ... -
Malaria drug resistance and associated diagnostic failures in arriving refugee children at Adjumani and Kyangwali reception centers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), is one of the most important infections in African children and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the largest ... -
Experiences and support services provided to international graduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The enrollment of international graduate students is declining at Makerere University. Yet, Makerere aspires to be a research-led institution with an internationalization agenda. There is need to increase the numbers of ... -
CONVERSION OF SELECTED PLASTIC WASTE INTO CARBON NANOMATERIALS FOR APPLICATION IN THE ADSORPTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND ENERGY STORAGE
(Makerere University, 2024-06-07)Plastic waste is a major environmental problem. It is non-biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to decompose. Plastic waste can also pollute waterways and oceans, harming wildlife and ecosystems. There are several ... -
Investigating Metabolic and Molecular Ecological Evolution of Opportunistic Pulmonary Fungal Coinfections: Protocol for a Laboratory-Based Cross-Sectional Study
(JMIR, 2023-12)Background: Fungal-bacterial cocolonization and coinfections pose an emerging challenge among patients suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB); however, the underlying pathogenic mechanisms and microbiome ... -
Communication pathways to enhance the management of edible indigenous fruit trees in Buikwe, Busia and Kamuli Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Over centuries, fruit trees to include Edible Indigenous Fruit Trees (EIFTs) have become an integral component of the traditional food systems, contributing significantly to household food, nutrition, health, and income ... -
Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection based on msp‑1, msp‑2, glurp and microsatellite genetic markers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMC, 2024)Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Plasmodium falciparum causes most of the malaria cases. Despite its crucial roles in disease severity and drug resistance, comprehensive data on Plasmodium falciparum genetic ... -
A comparison of frequencies and function of myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSCS) IN TB/HIV co-infected and HIV mono-infected individuals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) encompass a subset of myeloid cells, which suppress both innate and adaptive immune functions. These cells negatively regulate the immune function either by arginine ... -
“We don’t eat ethics!” journalists’ experiences with brown envelopes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)This study investigated journalists’ experiences with brown envelopes and the implications for journalism practice in Uganda. Brown envelope, meaning the incentive given by a story source or subject to a journalist, in the ... -
Crafted by hand: an analysis of how the readers negotiate the meaning of messages portrayed in the press political cartons
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Within the context of debates concerning the impact of media on audiences, this study investigates how the readers interpret messages embedded in editorial cartoons. It further examines the different factors which influence ... -
Parenting styles, peer influence and substance use among adolescents in Wakiso District, Kakiri Division
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parenting styles, peer influence and substance use among adolescents in Wakiso district, Kakiri division. A random sampling strategy was used to select ... -
Sero-antigen prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and risk factors of podoconiosis in Busiriba Sub-county, Kamwenge District, Southwestern Uganda, August–September 2018
(BMC, 2024)Objective Given the neglected nature of filariasis, especially in Uganda where data are scarce, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the sero-antigen prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and risk factors associated ...