Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Makerere University Main Building
(1941)This was the Makerere University main building before the fire outbreak . -
The elephant
(2011)Lumumba has a symbol of the elephant because the hall was big, so students referred to it as a big republic, and thus the elephant land, since the elephant symbolizes gigantic features. This monument is located at Makerere ... -
An analysis of the protection of traditional medical knowledge from biopiracy: challenges and implications for indigenous knowledge in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study examines the protection of Traditional Medicinal Knowledge (TMK) from biopiracy and its implications for indigenous knowledge (IK) in Uganda. It was motivated by concerns from policymakers, civil society, indigenous ... -
Telemedicine systems augmentations for palliative care in a resource-constrained environment
(Makerere University, 2022-08)In Uganda, ailments associated with advanced age are on the rise, as is the need for proper care of terminally sick individuals. The country’s life expectancy is decreasing as a result of this and other factors. A shortage ... -
Exploring the Spatial Hedonic Pricing Models for Determining Land Value in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-18)The existing traditional land valuation methods do not take into consideration spatial variations and influence of heterogeneous factors affecting valuation. This results in inflated and poor-quality land valuations that ... -
Factors associated with survival of cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case study of Hospice Africa Uganda.
(Mumbere Ronald, 2022-12)This study concludes that HIV status, Smoking habits of the patient, alcohol consumption and age of the patient are significant factors associated with the survival of cancer patients receiving palliative care. In addition, ... -
Small-scale farmers agrochemical use and effects on soil microbes in selected wetlands of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-04)Agrochemicals have been tremendously used in agriculture worldwide to increase crop yield. However, its misuse creates a negative impact on the environment and health hazards for human beings. Little information is available ... -
Application of gas path analysis for performance monitoring and maintenance evaluation of a turbofan gas turbine
(Makerere University, 2023)The aftermarket maintenance service of gas turbines came with a lot of technical challenges that included; low availability of the power plant (33.2) %, poor reliability (66%), and high maintenance costs (28.6%). This was ... -
Prevalence and determinants of undiagnosed hypertension among adult residents of Mbarara City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Most cardiovascular illnesses acquired in adult life are related to hypertension, yet many individuals do not seek medical check-up for it until the symptomatic stage. The purpose of this study was to estimate ... -
The prevalence and clinical presentation of inpatient malaria in children between five and fifteen years old in a malaria endemic area after the scale up of malaria control interventions
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Malaria is a disease that affects all age groups but more especially children under five years’ old, pregnant women, and school going children of all ages. Increasing success in lowering the level of malaria ... -
Improving the key generation process of the RSA algorithm
(Makerere University, 2021-11-15)RSA Algorithm is the mostly used public key cryptography and the demand for a better security is one of the challenges faced to continue the reliance of the users. RSA is a well- known cryptosystem which supports data ... -
Microbial and physicochemical quality of water in selected swimming pools in Kampala Metropolitan City
(Makerere University, 2023)Despite swimming pools being a health risk facility, no elaborate studies had been done to determine water quality of swimming pools in Kampala metropolitan city Uganda. A cross-sectional study was done to determine the ... -
Redevelopment of the Kyabazinga's Palace at Wanyange Hill, Igenge
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The project that was selected for this [was] the Re-Development of the Kyabazinga’s Place at Wanyange – Igenge in Jinja District. The project involved the following components; • Re-furbishment and extensions to the existing ... -
Institutional mergers in higher education : a case of Kyambogo University curriculum
(Makerere University, 2012)The study sought to investigate how institutional mergers in higher education affected curricula and was carried out in Kyambogo University, Kampala. The research objectives were two; to examine the effect of merging ... -
Nandago, M.G. (2022). Effect of education on the performance of internal migrants' business in Uganda: a study on small and medium enterprises.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-30)The study analyses the impact of education on the performance of internal migrants business in Uganda using secondary data by Center for Basic Research with funding from IDCR for the period October to November 2018 and was ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with low birth weight among women with short interpregnancy interval delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: According to many studies, neonates born to pregnant women with Short Interpregnancy Interval (SIPI) are at higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes like Low birth weight LBW, prematurity, birth asphyxia. ... -
Appraisal of affirmative action on the promotion of rights for persons with disabilities in Uganda : a case study of Kumi District (1995 to 2002)
(Makerere University, 2004)The research focuses on finding out how disability legislation, particularly affirmative action has made disabled people attain human rights, access to resources, community services and the basic needs. The study revealed ... -
Utility of the Taqman Array Card and characterisation of pathogens in humans with acute febrile illness
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction: Attributing a causative agent to any Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in a timely manner remains challenging, yet an important task towards clinical care and public health response. Therefore, there is need for a ... -
Thermal and physico-mechanical evaluation of mycelium-based composites for fire retardation
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The current market of insulation and packaging materials is replete with synthetic foams weighed down by recyclability, manufacturing complexity, toxicity, biodegradability, as well as flammability. These drawbacks could ...