Demo Collection: Recent submissions
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The human rights dimensions of refugee status determination procedures in Uganda: a critical analysis of the right of asylum seekers to a fair hearing
(Makerere University, 2009)Refugee Status Determination (RSD) has a central role in the protection of persons who are forced to flee their home countries owing to persecution. The identification of genuine applicants involves making decisions which ... -
Church size, staff competency, social capital and the quality of financial reporting: acase of selected churches in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009)There is uncertainty regarding the quality of financial reporting in many churches in Uganda. Most churches experience difficulty in presenting financial reports that reflect the financial condition and results of operation ... -
Optimal growth conditions of Agrobacterium Rhizogenes for use in the transformation of banana (musa spp).
(Makerere University, 2014)In recent years, rapid procedures for obtaining transgenic roots have been developed using Agrobacterium rhizogenes, a soil pathogen which elicits adventitious and genetically transformed roots from a range of tissue ... -
An assessment of climate variability and change and its effects on millet yields in Paicho sub county, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2013)Climate variability and change are generally expected to adversely affect crop yields and livelihoods of agro-dependent societies especially in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). However, there remain gaps on the dynamics of the ... -
Project manager competence, community involvement, coordination and effective project implementation; (A study of selected non governmental organizations in Northern Uganda).
(2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between Project manager competences, Community involvement, Coordination and Effective Project Implementation of NGO projects in selected districts of Northern ... -
Framing the Commonwealth in Uganda’s print media: A comparative study of the New Vision and Daily Monitor newspapers
(Makerere University, 2013-09)The purpose of this study was to assess the manner in which the leading dailies frame international organizations and the effect of such framing on the readers. With particular focus on the Commonwealth as an international ... -
Cash and food crop production in Semuto Sub-County, Luwero District 1980 – 2002: A comparative study.
(Makerere University, 2007)Crop production in Semuto Sub County has experienced changes from traditional crops such bananas and robusta coffee to crops like vanilla and upland rice. In this dissertation, a comparative study of cash and food crop ... -
The impact of unethical conduct among civil servants on service delivery: a case study of Kitgum District .
(Makerere University, 2009)This scholarly study had to be undertaken due to the growing recognition of the threats posed by ethical violations in the public service in different parts of the world. Citizens and taxpayers have an important and ... -
Management of post harvest ridge blackening of okra (abelmoschus esculentus (l.) moench) pods
(Makerere University, 2006)Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) has become a potential non-traditional agricultural export for Uganda since 1993. However, quality is still the biggest constraint and needs to be improved to successfully expand Uganda’s export ... -
A Systematic approach to designing and implementing E-government systems in the developing world
(Makerere University, 2009)With the widespread deployment of e-government systems in developing countries, and as well as the high failure rates, it is important to understand the complex processes that underlie successful design and implementations ... -
Hydraulic simulation of low skeletonisation, large-scale urban water distribution networks: a case of naguru water supply area, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2010)Hydraulic simulation (HS) offers functionality that could greatly enhance the resolution of the recurring technical challenges experienced by the Kampala Water distribution Network (KWN). Unfortunately, HS technology is ... -
Exploitation, a hindrance to teacher-efficiency in U.P.E. schools: A case study of Lubaga Division – Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2011)The study was set out to contribute to education management theory and practice by establishing the thesis that exploitation of UPE teachers is a hindrance to their efficiency. Consequently, this research sought to avail ... -
The Right to adequate food in uganda: a case study of internally displaced persons in Unyama Camp, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2008)Uganda is a signatory to many international treaties relating to the right to food, which is also reflected in the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. This can also be evident in the many government programmes ... -
Potential of grain amaranth to improve food and nutrition security in rural Uganda.The case study of Apac, Kamuli and Nakasongola Districts.
(Makerere University, 2014)Malnutrition is widespread in Uganda and is partly attributed to the poor dietary quality. Dietary quality can be improved in a range of ways including diversification of local diets using grain amaranth. The latter is a ... -
Daily ranger-based symptom observations and health monitoring of habituated mountain gorillas (gorilla beringei beringei) in Bwindi impenetrable national park, Uganda
(2008)It is often hypothesized that transmission of human diseases to apes is a (if not the) major threat to species survival hence the need for a systematic approach to health data collection yielding solid evidence on which ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing use of family planning methods among HIV positive female clients in South Western Uganda: A case of Kitagata Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)This dissertation presents findings of a cross-sectional study carried out among (191) HIV positive females attending HIV care clinic in Kitagata hospital Sheema district, Uganda. The aim of the study was to assess factors ... -
An information security model for e-government adoption in Uganda .
(Makerere University, 2014)Information security is important as it enables new technologies to include e-government systems to be adopted. It determines the intended adopters and implementers’ trust in the new technology. It assures security of the ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology in patients undergoing thyroidectomy in mulago hospital: A cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2014-06)Background. Thyroid disease affects about 5% of the general population worldwide. About 82% of patients attending Mulago hospital who present with thyroid disease have nodular thyroid disease. Emerging studies especially ... -
Individual, organizational factors and teacher turnover intentions among primary schools In mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2014-06)Background: In Uganda, during the pre-independence period, teachers seemed to like, enjoy and were proud of their profession. High teacher retention in schools was experienced and for this reason Uganda had the best ...