Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 30
The association of high serum estradiol level with breast cancer women at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Background: Breast cancer is one of the top three common types of cancers diagnosed in women. In Uganda breast cancer is the third commonest cancer in women after cancer of the cervix and Kaposi's sarcoma. The incidence ...
Exploratory study on the teaching of clay work in secondary schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2011-04)
The study sought to explore the teaching of clay work in the secondary schools of Wakiso district, the study specifically looked at the nature of teaching, teachers’ competence and availability of instructional materials ...
Collaborative forest management: a potential policy and legal option for successful Forestry Resources Management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
Uganda is endowed with forestry resources that provide a number of environmental,
social and economic benefits. However, the forests are increasingly shrinking owing to
increasing population, industrialization and energy ...
Selection strategy for developing maize inbred lines with drought and disease resistance in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Breeding for host plant resistance along with performance traits requires the use of an effective breeding method and selection strategy. This study of a maize population identified efficient selection indices and a selection ...
Analysis of the Uganda national policy on orphans and vulnerable children (NOP).
(Makerere University, 2010)
Abstract
This study set out to analyze the effectiveness of the National policy on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (NOP) in directing interventions to the beneficiaries. This is one of the policy interventions adopted by ...
Serum transforming growth factor beta in endomyocardialo fibrosis patients and healthy Ugandan individuals
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF-β) plays a critical role in the production of extra cellular matrix and, excessive productions of these leads to fibrosis. Endo-Myocardial Fibrosis (EMF) is a fibrotic ...
Challenges faced by pensioners in accessing formal social security benefits in Uganda: the case of pensionerse in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2010)
This study examined the challenges faced by pensioners in accessing formal social security benefits in Wakiso district. More specifically, the study aimed at examining the current procedures of processing pension benefits ...
Motivational factors and teacher performance in Universal primary Educational(UPE)schools in Nyenga Sub-county' Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between motivational factors
and teacher performance in the UPE schools in Nyenga Sub-county, Mukono District.
The study was guided by three objectives; namely: ...
Hybrid e-learning for rural secondary schools in Uganda: co-evolution in triple helix processes
(Makerere University, 2009-01)
For the last two decades, a number of policies aimed at increasing participation of female students in higher education have been implemented by Uganda Government. However, the participation of female students in the ...
Challenges of national human rights institutions in monitoring international conventions on human rights: case study of Uganda Human Rights Commision.
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
This study interrogates the challenges Uganda Human Rights Commission faces in monitoring Uganda’s compliance with its human rights treaty obligations. Since Uganda is a state party to international human rights conventions ...