Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A web-based system for reporting and creating awareness about social media threats and crime in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)ABSTRACT The Internet is increasingly becoming a significant tool for social, economic, and human rights development in Uganda and Africa at large. Average citizens, human rights activists, civil society organizations, ... -
Play materials and social skills development in selected Pre-Schools in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)The Learner centered design theory emphasizes more use of the play-way methodology in teaching and giving learners lots of opportunity to actively interact with play materials in their life skills development. Guided by ... -
The use of Problem-based learning in the development of creative writing skills: a case of MHS in Wakiso district.
(2023-01-18)The purpose of the study was to investigate whether the use of problem- based learning enhances creative writing skills in English language in a selected School in Wakiso district. The study was based on three specific ... -
Influence of head teachers' transformational leadership style on teacher attitude towards work in private secondary schools in Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-19)Confronted with the crisis of teacher attitudes towards work in Mayuge District, the study set out to investigate the influence of head teachers‟ transformational leadership model and teacher attitudes towards work in ... -
Development of vehicle computerized maintenance management system
(Makerere University, 2022-10-03)Vehicle maintenance operations at the Central Mechanical Workshops, Ministry of Works and Transport involves manual handling, which hinders adequate planning and effective maintenance performance leading to increased vehicle ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of the legal framework for the control and management of littering in Uganda: a case study of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Littering is an environmental problem that involves inappropriate disposal of minor amounts of waste. The wastes include cigarettes, bottles and glass or plastic containers napkins, bags, tissues, take-away food packages, ... -
Utilization of dual protection methods of modern family planning by women aged 15-49 years attending early infant diagnosis clinics in Jinja District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2022)Introduction: Globally, approximately 37 million people are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. About 92% of pregnant women living with HIV are in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, ... -
Design update and construction supervision of selected drainage systems in Kampala City-lot 3 in Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2022-09-12)This project report gives an account of the construction of Seven (7 No.) drainage channels in Kawempe division and one (1 No) additional channel in Nakawa division. The report focuses on the design update, construction ... -
Assessing the legal mechanisms for promoting sustainable pesticide use in the agriculture sector in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Pesticides are chemicals used to kill or control insects, weeds, fungi, rodents and microbes. Farmers mainly use pesticides to protect plants and animals against pests and diseases, boost agricultural productivity ... -
Construction of the oxygen plant in Kibunga Nsambya technical project report
(Makerere University, 2022-09-21)While Construction projects regularly involve a variety of skills that originate from the diversity professionals, specialists and suppliers, Successful implementation of a construction project can only be achieved if ... -
Solar pond optimization for improved salt production at lake Katwe, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-27)Salt mining and extraction have been existing in Uganda for a long period of time based on traditional methods. The salt is currently extracted in three salt mining sites i.e. Lake Katwe, Lake Kibiro and Lake Kasenyi. ... -
A critical analysis of the efficacy of the cites electronic permitting system in combatting illegal wildlife trade in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Wildlife populations are in a prevalent reduction globally. The decline has been so considerable that it is approximated that the biomass of humans is now a sequence of vastness is higher than that of all wild mammals ... -
Self-esteem, emotional intelligence and happiness among secondary school adolescents in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)Adolescents in secondary school in Uganda go through episodes of un happiness in school and this may be attributed to low levels of both self-esteem and emotional intelligence. The purpose of this study was thus to investigate ... -
Internal locus of control, self – esteem and life satisfaction among secondary school students in Katakwi District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)This study examined the relationship between internal locus of control, self-esteem and life satisfaction among secondary schools in Katakwi District. It examined the relationships between: internal locus of control and ... -
Analysis of the loan performance in Uganda’s credit institutions: a case study of Post Bank, Ntungamo Branch
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of the study was to analyze loan performance in Postbank, Ntungamo branch. The Objectives that guided the study included; to assess the factors influencing Loan Performance in post Bank Uganda, to identify ... -
The impact of macro and institutional factors on bank liquidity: a case of the East African Community (EAC): a panel data analysis
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This study aims at exploring the impact of Macro and Institutional factors on Bank Liquidity within the East African Community. Banks are required to have a liquidity ratio of not less than 20% threshold to be able to meet ... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07-12)Background: Foot and Mouth disease is a notifiable transboundary disease, which is endemic in a large area of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. Recently, the disease has emerged from new areas, with a high impact, ... -
An evaluation of fund accountability mechanisms used at Ministry of Health - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the fund accountability mechanisms used at Ministry of Health Uganda, establish the challenges faced and lastly identify the ways for improving fund accountability mechanisms used. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with unsafe abortion among students of Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-20)Background: Maternal mortality is still very high globally and especially in sub-Sahara Africa and is a major reproductive health burden. Unsafe abortion is the biggest contributor, to maternal mortality with 13% of all ... -
Climatic determinants of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Uganda: 2020-2022
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)Introduction: Climate change has been shown to influence viral disease transmission. The strange fluctuations in cases and deaths due to COVID-19 could be due to the dynamics in weather patterns. This study aimed to explore ...