Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors associated with the level of adherence to hypertension self-management practices among older persons at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The risk of hypertension increases with age. The number of hypertensive older persons in Uganda and the rest of the world has risen. Hypertension self-management practices have been proven beneficial in ... -
Incidence and risk factors for short-term poor outcomes among term infants admitted with birth asphyxia at Arua Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Background: Birth Asphyxia is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as ― "the failure to initiate and sustain breathing at birth". Millions of child deaths and stillbirths are attributable to it, yet limited ... -
Time to discharge and its predictors among preterm neonates admitted to the neonatal unit of Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Background: Preterm babies are physiologically immature with poor temperature stability, respiratory distress and intracranial hemorrhages which may compromise their survival. Admission for special newborn care is essential ... -
Maternal antibody in milk after Group B streptococcus vaccination in Uganda: MAMA study
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Introduction: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns worldwide. The available strategies to control GBS disease in low to middle-income countries have met several ... -
Constructions of Kyayi Seed Secondary School on block 33, plot 12, at Kyayi Sub-County, Gomba district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)This project report presents the technical findings and aspects of construction management practice exercised during the construction of Kyayi Seed Secondary School of Gomba District. This was through the Ministry of ... -
Effect of curing on carbonation of Portland Pozzolana cement concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-13)Pozzolana cement concrete (PPC) hydrates slowly compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete, the slow hydration process delays the formation of hydration products that fill up the pores in the matrix, this could ... -
Social media and the growth and expansion of financial institutions
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research examined the relationship between social media and the growth and expansion of financial institutions in Kampala, Uganda. Social media has become an essential tool for communication and information dissemination ... -
Impact of financial digital solutions on bank performance in Uganda. A case of ABSA Bank Uganda Ltd
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between digital solutions and bank performance using Absa bank as a case study. The objectives of the study were: to establish the different digital solutions used ... -
Credit risk management practices and loan performance of commercial banks in Uganda with the moderating effect of corporate governance. A case of Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study examined the effect of credit risk management practices on loan performance with a moderating role of corporate governance. The study was guided by two objectives; to establish the relationship between credit ... -
Prediction of global solar radiation on tilted surfaces using Artificial Neural networks in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-29)In this study, we developed a model using artificial neural networks to predict average daily global solar radiation on tilted surfaces based on sunshine hours, minimum temperature, maximum temperature and relative humidity ... -
Remanufacturing as a Potential Tool for Two-Wheeler Motorcycle Sustainable Maintenance
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Due to rapid population growth, the global economy consumes billions of tonnes of resources each year. However, only 8.6% of the waste gets recycled back into the economy. In sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda, 2-wheeler ... -
Modelling of Nickel Ore deposit in Opia village
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Nickel (Ni) ore deposits play a crucial role in various industries, and understanding their formation and characteristics is essential for exploration and mining activities. This research focuses on modelling the Ni ore ... -
Effect of clouds on the photosynthetically active radiation received in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-13)Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) plays an important part in climate change and ecological processes. Few PAR measurements are available some in countries such as Uganda. Thus it is important to investigate the ... -
Modeling Robust Internet of Things Enabled Healthcare Monitoring System by Incorporating System Failure
(Makerere University, 2023-08-08)To date, there is limited literature available on the consideration of system failures in exploring the performance of integrated architecture in Medical Internet of Things (MIoT) devices, fog computing, and cloud computing. ... -
Factors associated with loss to follow up among HIV positive clients started on anti-retroviral therapy under the test-and treat treatment guidelines in Luwero District
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Introduction: Following the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations in 2015 that all persons diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) be started on antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately termed as ... -
Knowledge management practices at Uganda National Oil Company
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study investigated knowledge management practices in the oil and gas sector in Uganda, paying attention to UNOC. The objectives of the study were to find out the knowledge management practices in place at UNOC, to ... -
Self help groups and economic empowerment of women in Namayumba sub county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Self-Help Groups have gained significant acclaim in many developing countries as a reliable means of fast-tracking empowerment among rural women. Development partners in Uganda have widely promoted the model to empower ... -
Examining the relationship between social network site usage and corporate communication at Uganda's Umeme Limited
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This dissertation examined the relationship between Social Network Site (SNS) usage and corporate communication in Uganda, considering Umeme Limited as a case study. The study used the communicative affordance theory and ... -
Optometry students' experiences of their clinical learning environment at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Introduction: Globally, the optometry degree programme curriculum includes a combination of both theoretical and clinical modules. The optometric skills required by graduates are achieved by students’ exposure and involvement ... -
Drivers of youth participation in groundnut value chains in Tororo and Nwoya Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The agriculture sector remains the backbone of the Ugandan economy. It presents employment opportunities for the youth and yet it remains unattractive to the youth. This is because they prefer service sector jobs to farming ...