Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Design and implementation of an energy metering environment protection system
(Makerere University, 2022-10-13)This dissertation describes the research study done to design and implement an energy metering environment protection system applicable to three-phase metering systems. The metering environment is the energy meter, its ... -
Design and construction supervision of residential apartments in Ssonde
(Makerere University, 2022)This report gives an account of my involvement in the design and construction supervision of residential apartments in Ssonde, Mukono district. The project, whose total cost was Uganda shillings 845,520,800 (VAT inclusive), ... -
Financial management practices in non-governmental organisation in Uganda: case of make a Child Smile Foundation Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study examined the financial management practices at Make a Child Smile. Financial management practices facilitate control of funds to promote the smooth running of NGOs to achieve efficiency. The study was guided by ... -
Utilisation Of HIV Viral Load Testing Services At Kamuli General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction. Uganda adopted the HIV viral load (VL) test as a preferred approach for monitoring response to ART and to diagnose/confirm ART treatment failure in 2014. However, its utility in most of the ART clinics in ... -
The UPDF and regional security in The Great Lakes: a case study of UPDF operations in DRC
(Makerere University, 2022-10-21)General Objective: The general objective of the study will be to examine the nature of UPDF’s engagements in providing security in the Great Lakes Region. Specific Objectives: 1. To analyse the challenges faced by the ... -
The role of demerger of composite insurance companies in Uganda as a corporate governance strategy
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)This study aimed at establishing whether the demerger of composite insurance companies was employed as a strategy geared towards a stronger corporate governance regime and sound corporate governance principles in those ... -
Effect of vitamin d binding protein gene polymorphisms and vitamin d bioavailability on cathelicidin expression in tuberculosis infection and disease
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: The human antimicrobial peptide cathelicidin (LL-37) is involved in host innate immunity by the after activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), resulting in direct killing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). ... -
Viral load suppression among aAdolescents in HIV Care within primary health care facilities in Lubaga Division, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Background: Adolescents on ART should virally suppress within six months to live longer, boost immune system and reduce risk of HIV transmission . This study investigated VLS among adolescents in HIV care in primary ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of Luganda Language Educators in using emerging technologies in the School of Education, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01-25)Located at the School of Education, Makerere University, this study explored the knowledge, attitude and practices of Luganda language educators in using emerging technologies. The study paradigm was interpretivism with a ... -
Taxation and financial performance of SMEs in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Empirical evidence has shown that taxation may impede SME growth through its transmission effects on the financial performance in developed and developing countries. However, little is known about the impact of taxation ... -
Analysis of risk management practices in SACCOs in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The objective of the study was to analyze the risk management practices in savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) in Kampala. The specific objectives were to establish the application of risk management practices, to ... -
Project management of the design and build of Buhimba-Nalweyo-Bulamagi-Igayaza-Kakumiro roads upgrading project (93km)
(Makerere University, 2023)The report herein describes the Design, Design Check, and Construction Supervision of the Design and Build of Buhimba-Nalweyo-Bulamagi and Bulamagi-Igayaza-Kakumiro Roads Upgrading Project (93 KM), to Bituminous Standard, ... -
Proposed construction of residential house in Garuga - Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2022-09-10)This report details all Construction activities and Project management practices that the author participated in as the Project manager on the Contractor’s side during the construction of a Residential House in Garuga, ... -
Assessment of areas at risk of floating islands on the shores of lake victoria
(Makerere University, 2022-09-12)The purpose of the study was to assess the risk of floating islands on Lake Victoria. Floating island are good habitants for both birds and animals, they filter water, help in turbulence stabilisation but they also pause ... -
Access to selected sexual reproductive health services among adolescent refugees in Rhino camp refugee settlement in Arua district.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-17)Introduction: Uganda hosts 1.4 million refugees and conflict-affected people. Widely regarded as the best place in Africa to be a refuge. Adolescents in refugee camps in West Nile Region face challenges that can be ... -
Implication of rapid population growth on national security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)This Study is on the Implication of Rapid Population Growth on National Security in Uganda. The literature includes the major sources such as; secondary data, library records and hard copies or electronic like reports. ... -
Factors Associated With The levels of Male Involvement In The Use Of Contraceptives By Males and Females In Nagongera Town Coulcil Tororo District,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Introduction: Every day more than 1,600 women and more than 10,000 new-born babies die from preventable complications during pregnancy and childbirth worldwide. As the first pillar of safe motherhood and an essential ... -
Activity and dermal safety of Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f oil from Soroti, Uganda against selected Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
(Makerere University, 2018-08-02)Background: Essential oils are widely used for culinary and nonculinary purposes like nutraceuticals, traditional medicine, aromatherapy and cosmetics. Genus citrus of the Rutaceae family has several plants including Citrus ... -
Prevalence and associated factors for hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Banadir hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)Introduction: There are about 65 million individuals who carry HBV in Africa, with a 25% mortality risk. In sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of HBV infection ranges from 9-20%. Pregnant mothers who test positive for both ... -
Prevalence of human brucellosis and associated factors among febrile patients aged 18 years and above attending Kaabong general hospital, Karamoja region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that commonly infects both humans and animals causing public health concerns such as food safety, the disease also affects animal health, animal production, and trade in live ...