Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Construction supervision of Tochi Irrigation Scheme in Oyam District
(Makerere University, 2022-09-10)This project report summarises the construction supervision of the works in Tochi Irrigation Scheme Infrastructure and Facilities in Oyam District. It specifically highlights the details of my input as a supervising ... -
Upgrading of Masaka-Bukakata Road (41km) from gravel to paved (bitumen standard)
(Makerere University, 2022-09-22)Masaka-Bukakata road was a gravel road stretching from Nyendo town to Bukakata Landing site and Lambu fishing site. This presented a connectivity problem to the users with a lot of defects and challenges not limited to ... -
Characterisation of sweetpotato as a functional food
(Makerere University, 2023-01-27)The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is rising. Instead of relying on drugs, food-based approaches may be considered to help manage these chronic diseases. Sweetpotato is a cheap, ... -
Refugees and National Security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-09)ABSTRACT There are about 65.5 million displaced people in the world, out of which about 22.5 million are refugees. The number of refugees is increasing at an alarming rate. Uganda is accommodating about 1.4 million refugees, ... -
Law enforcement and human rights abuse in Uganda: a case of Kampala Metropolitan Police Force
(Makerere University, 2022-10-14)Human rights are the basic rights of every individual irrespective of nationality, sex, ethnicity, language, religion, status or any other. Human rights embrace the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery, torture, ... -
Uptake of hepatitis B diagnostic services among hepatitis B patients; The case of Yumbe Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Despite hepatitis B virus infection being a vaccine preventable liver disease, 257 million people are estimated to be chronically infected globally making it one of the commonest infections, causing more than ... -
Factors associated with Covid-19 vaccine uptake among adult refugees in Kyangwali, Kikuube district-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-19)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has affected more than 200 million people causing loss of life and livelihood across the entire world. This accelerated the development of Covid-19 vaccines. Data ... -
Information technology and business transformation in Uganda: a case study of the entrepreneur’s financial center (EFC) microfinance
(Makerere University, 2020-09)This study was carried out to examine the relationship between IT and Business Transformation in the microfinance industry taking the Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) Micro Finance as a case study. The specific objectives ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among medical waste handlers at three National Referral Hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)Background: Occupational injuries still remain one of the most important public health challenges, killing over 360,000 workers worldwide each year. Research has demonstrated that medical waste handlers, especially in ... -
Nutritional status, illness severity and length of hospital stay in HIV exposed uninfected compared to HIV unexposed uninfected children under 2 years of age
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: HIV infection and exposure is still a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in children. PMTCT interventions have greatly reduced the number of HIV-infected children and together with a stable adult ... -
In-service chemistry teachers' pedagogical beliefs and use of ICT tools in classroom teaching in selected ordinary level secondary schools in Kampala District - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)Chemistry being a fundamental interdisciplinary science subject requires chemistry teachers to possess the right pedagogical beliefs that can enable them to choose and use a variety of appropriate teaching and learning ... -
Structural properties of zeolites and their application in the removal of selected heavy metals from wastewater
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The increasing industrialization in Uganda has resulted into discharge of partially treated effluents into the environment. These effluents are characterized with a number of pollutants including but not limited to toxic ... -
Use of linked data model to publish land acquisition data (a case study of Lusalira – Kasambya – Nkonge – Sembabule Road Project)
(Makerere University, 2022-09)The Uganda National Roads Authority through the Department of Land Acquisition under the Directorate of Roads and Bridges Development is in charge of gathering, administering, and preserving information on the national ... -
Assemblages of Hawkmoths (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera) in Kalinzu Forest South-western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-02-01)Intensification in anthropogenic activities has significantly lowered habitat quality, accelerated habitat loss and habitat isolation within forest ecosystems. However, there is less documentation on recovery of communities ... -
Alcohol consumption and professional performance of primary school teachers in Terego District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-19)The research on alcohol consumption and professional performance of primary school teachers in Terego district considered; regularity of consumption, amount consumed, the type consumed as attributes of alcohol consumption, ... -
Design and construction of a residential development with cost effective minimalistic style that dictates the interiors theme for all spaces
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This project report contains details of a design and construction of the storied residential development with cost effective Contemporary / Minimalistic style that dictates the interiors theme for all spaces in the ... -
Diversity and heritability of tomato resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Bacterial wilt (BW) incited by Ralstonia solanacearum, known to attack over 450 plant species in the tropics and subtropics, is a devastating disease limiting tomato production in Uganda and worldwide. This study aimed to ... -
The perceived sexual relations between students and lecturers in Makerere University: Power, context, and dilemmas
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The media has been awash with news of claims about sexual relationships between students and lecturers at Makerere University, which often is termed as sexual harassment. Such news often received mixed reactions from ... -
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy before and after substitution to Dolutegravir and associated factors among pregnant and postpartum mothers at the MUJHU supported facilities in Kampala - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-19)Introduction: In 2020, the Uganda Ministry of health rolled out the use of dolutegravir based ART regimens as the preferred first line ART for all people living with HIV including the pregnant and postpartum mothers. Despite ... -
Uptake of modern family planning methods and associated factors among young people (15-24 years) in Wakiso District Central Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction: Youth friendly services are designed to make health services accommodate the unique needs of youth including modern FP. A big proportion of young people however are not knowledgeable, and not comfortable in ...