Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Barriers and facilitators to adherence to Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia management guidelines among health workers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: pre-eclampsia /eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda. WHO developed recommendations to guide health workers’ practice when managing patients with PE/E; these guidelines were ... -
The determinants of inflation in Uganda: (2000-2018)
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The study set out to examine the determinants of inflation in Uganda using Quarterly time series data on the Ugandan macroeconomic variables for 2000-2018. This period incorporated all policy measures put in place within ... -
Effectiveness of decision-making process at Kigezi College Butobere in Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study examined the effectiveness of decision-making process at Kigezi College Butobere in Kabale District. The study was guided by three objectives which included assessing the decision-making process at Kigezi ... -
Determinants of government expenditure in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The study investigated the determinants of government expenditure focusing on Uganda from 1982 to 2022. This period was selected due to the desire to include the recovery program of 1982-1984 which aimed to channel financial ... -
An investigation into the impact of collaboration on project performance during the construction phase; case study Suubi power project for Watoto childcare ministries
(Makerere University, 2024-06-27)The main aim of the study was to investigate the impact of collaboration on project performance during the construction phase of the Suubi Power Project for Watoto Childcare Ministries. The study adopted an explanatory ... -
Information communication technology and community policing in Uganda: a case of Uganda Police Force
(Makerere University, 2024-07)ICT in the field of Community Policing (CP) may improve the performance of the interventions, crime prevention plans, the effectiveness of communication, the social engagement or even the public image of police forces, ... -
Genetic diversity and genome wide association mapping for post-harvest physiological deterioration in cassava
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) is one of the major constraints causing major economic loss across the cassava value chain (Manihot esculenta). Cassava roots start undergoing physiological deterioration within ... -
Border protection and trans-border criminality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This study delves into the intricate relationship between border protection measures and the prevalence of trans-border criminal activities within Uganda. Drawing upon secondary data, the research sets out to achieve three ... -
Prediction of consumer acceptable quality of cooking banana hybrids
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Cooking bananas (East African Highland Bananas - EAHBs) also known as “Matooke” play a vital role as a staple food and income source in East Africa, yet consumer acceptability and quality traits remain underexplored. This ... -
Assessing the effects of compulsory land acquisition projects on women's land rights in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Article 237(1) of the Constitution (Constitution of Uganda, 1995) states that land belongs to the citizens of Uganda and Article 26(1) protects the right to own property either individually or in association with others ... -
Family socioeconomic status, social support, and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between family socioeconomic status, social support, and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers. A purposive sampling strategy was used in the selection of 171 ... -
“It is hard to abstain” : investigating young people’s utilisation of HIV/AIDS prevention information : a case study of Namboole High School
(Makerere University, 2024)HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern, especially among young people in Uganda. Despite extensive efforts to curb HIV/AIDS, there remains a gap in understanding how young people effectively use prevention ... -
Assesing the Impact of Urban Sprawl on Wetland Ecosystems
(Makerere University, 2024-12-17)Urban sprawl, a phenomenon driven by rapid urbanization, poses significant threats to worldwide wetland ecosystems. One of the problems that land managers face currently is the lack of knowledge on how the wetland ecosystems ... -
A practical UNet denoising algorithm for enhanced Malaria detection in thick blood smear images
(Makerere University, 2024)This thesis addresses the challenge of enhancing malaria detection in thick blood smear images by proposing a UNet-based denoising algorithm. Noise and artifacts in these images can compromise the accuracy of malaria ... -
A report on the management of sub-contractors on the construction warehouse facility at plot 38a-38b Nagongera road, Tororo municipality
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This report gives an understanding of managing sub-contractors on construction projects with view of increasing productivity and effectiveness of resources. it gives insights of managing sub-contractor issues and optimization ... -
Strategic human resource management, employee engagement and employee performance: a cross-sectional study of employees at Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Strategic Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement and Employee Performance among employees at Kampala Capital City Authority. A simple random ... -
Students' attitudes towards studying Lumasaaba in Secondary Schools in Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study analyzed the attitudes of the students as the key stakeholders towards studying Lumasaaba in secondary schools. It was carried out in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda. Other stakeholders in this study included ... -
Knowledge management orientation, technology involvement and organizational learning capabilities in commercial banks in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the influence of technology involvement (TI) on knowledge management orientation (KMO) and organizational learning capabilities (OLC) in commercial banks in Uganda. It stressed that organizations relying ... -
Assessment of operational risk practices and fraud management among commercial banks in Uganda: a case study of Centenary Bank
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This report aimed at examining relationship between operational risk practices and fraud management among commercial banks in Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives; to establish the different operational risk ... -
The effect of nonperforming loans on financial institutions in Uganda: a case of FINCA Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This research investigated the effect of nonperforming loans on financial institutions in Uganda with reference to FINCA Uganda limited. The study focused on assessing the level of Non-Performing Loans at FINCA Uganda ...