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A century of health professions’ education, training, academic research and service at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(DOI, 2022)The Makerere University College of Health Sciences traces its history to 1924, when Makerere University Medical School was established as a medical training University unit in East and Central Africa; drawing trainees from ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of health workers towards adverse drug reaction reporting in private hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Adverse drug reaction in its severe form leads to medicine induced morbidity, mortality and economic constraints to the health care system. To effectively address the public health challenges associated with ... -
Tax policy and performance of the service sector among SMES in Uganda : a case study of Nakawa division.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Using a sample of 229 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nakawa division, this study analyzed the effect of tax policy on the performance of the service sector among SMEs in Uganda. The study used a quantitative approach ... -
Optimisation of physical and mechanical properties of a coffee parchment husk ash-based porcelain tile using response surface methodology
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Feldspar is a key component in the production of porcelain tiles. It is a fluxing material that decreases plasticity, permeability, and favors densification of the ceramic body. Coffee parchment husk ash (CPHA), a product ... -
The role of teacher education in developing pedagogical competences among secondary school teachers in Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Teacher education has a long history. Since its inception, the concept of teacher education has been aimed at preparing teachers by imparting them with skills, attitudes, knowledge, and experiences to demonstrate their ... -
A right to protect indigenous languages: a threat against extinction
(Jescho Publishing House, 2023)This book, "A Right to Protect Indigenous Languages: A Threat Against Extinction," is a seminal work that delves into the imperative of safeguarding indigenous languages from the imminent danger of extinction. With meticulous ... -
Tree species diversity and their carbon sequestration potential on cultivated farms in Agago District
(2023-07-07)On-farm tree species retention usually results in maintenance or increase of tree diversity and carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the contribution of trees integrated on-farm to tree species diversity and carbon ... -
Low-level viraemia: An emerging concern among people living with HIV in Uganda and across sub-Saharan Africa
(AOSIS, 2022)Attaining viral load (VL) suppression for over 95% of the people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy is a fundamental step in enabling Uganda and other sub-Saharan African countries to achieve global Sustainable ... -
Association between indoor residual spraying and pregnancy outcomes: a quasi-experimental study from Uganda
(Oxford University Press, 2022)Background: Malaria is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Indoor residual spraying with insecticide (IRS) reduces malaria infections, yet the effects of IRS on pregnancy outcomes are not well established. We ... -
Adherence to malaria management guidelines by health care workers in the Busoga Sub-region, Eastern Uganda
(BMC, 2022)Background: Appropriate malaria management is a key malaria control strategy. The objective of this study was to determine health care worker adherence levels to malaria case management guidelines in the Busoga sub-region, ... -
A quasi-experimental study estimating the impact of long-lasting insecticidal nets with and without piperonyl butoxide on pregnancy outcomes
(BMC, 2022)Background: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the main vector control tool for pregnant women, but their efficacy may be compromised, in part, due to pyrethroid resistance. In 2017, the Ugandan Ministry of Health ... -
Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity
(BMC, 2022)Background: Understanding the age patterns of disease is necessary to target interventions to maximize cost-effective impact. New malaria chemoprevention and vaccine initiatives target young children attending routine ... -
Using Machine Learning to develop and validate a prognostic model for predicting cervical cancer treatment outcomes among Ugandan women
(Makerere University, 2023)Background; In management of cervical cancer, information about patient prognosis is very important as it informs not only on treatment choices but also on survival outcomes. The use of machine learning in development of ... -
Insilico identification, characterisation of plasmodium falciparum hypothetical proteins and their assessment as molecular targets for malaria vaccine
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This thesis focused on malaria vaccinology and employed reverse vaccinology and molecular techniques to predict potential vaccine candidates against P. falciparum malaria. Reverse vaccinology is fundamentally an in silico ... -
Embodying social being
(Almas Art Foundation, 2023)Nabulime is distinctive as an artist whose practice is concerned with traditional and contemporary sculptural values, but who also engages directly with pressing social issues. Since 2001 she has been developing a body ... -
Martin Luther Nsibirwa, Katikiro (Prime minister) of Buganda, M.B.E, (Member of the Order of the British Empire), 1929-1941 and July 1945- Sept. 1945
(2021)A hall formerly named after Sir Geoffrey Northcote, K.C.M.G. a former Chairperson of Makerere University Council was renamed after the former murdered Katikiro of Buganda, Martin Luther Nsibirwa. Earlier on, specifically, ... -
The understanding of biblical prophecy and its influence on the believers’ life : case study : St. Paul Busitema Catholic Parish, Tororo Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2016)This study researches into the understanding of Biblical Prophecy and its influence on the believers’ life. A number of Christians in St. Paul Busitema Catholic Parish mistakenly understand prophecy as the prediction of ... -
Modelling the impact of land use and climate change on sediment and stream flow variability in the Upper Mpanga catchment
(Makerere University, 2023)Land use and climate change, coupled with population growth and industrialization have been reported to have immense effects on water resources worldwide resulting in increased risks to their sustainability and resilience. ... -
Impact of livestock grazing on vegetation in pastoral areas of Kasese district in and adjacent Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Conservation areas contribute significantly to the wellbeing of humanity yet these continue to be threatened by degradation arising from different factors including poorly managed livestock systems. This study was conducted ... -
Women participation in the 2006 multiparty local government elections in Uganda : a case study of Amolatar District
(Makerere University, 2009)This study examined the issues of women participation in the 2006 multiparty local government elections in Uganda with particular reference to Amolatar district. The objectives that guided the study are; to examine gender ...