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Physicochemical characteristics of yam bean (pachyrhizus spp) seed flour
(2014-03)Yam bean (Pachyrhizus spp) is a robust legume crop native to South and Central America. The yam bean is mainly grown for its root tubers which are used as food. The yam bean seeds contain high amount of proteins and oil ... -
Small area estimation techniques: focus on under-five mortality data in Uganda
(2014-05)In Uganda, using survey data, estimates of under-five mortality have only been available at national and regional levels. This study utilized small area estimation techniques in a Hierarchical Bayes framework to derive ... -
Challenges of accounting for the universal primary education capitation grant in Luwero district, Uganda
(2014-05)The study aimed at identifying the challenges of accounting for the universal primary education capitation grant. The study was carried out in Luweero District and its specific objectives were; to establish the control ... -
Challenges of accounting for the universal primary education capitation grant in Luwero district, Uganda
(2014-05)The study aimed at identifying the challenges of accounting for the universal primary education capitation grant. The study was carried out in Luweero District and its specific objectives were; to establish the control ... -
Realising the right to adequate food in secondary Schools in Uganda: a case study of selected schools in Mityana district
(2014-01)The absence and the urgent need to address the feeding of children in secondary schools in accordance to the human right to adequate food and national policies is the aim of this research study. It examines international, ... -
Armed conflicts and women empowerment in Northern Uganda : a case of LRA conflict in Gulu and Kitgum Districts 2003-2008
(Makerere University, 2008)Northern Uganda has witnessed armed conflicts for a long time. The most disastrous armed conflict in northern Uganda, the LRA conflict broke out immediately after the NRA’s take over or government in 1986. This war displaced ... -
Fisheries extension system and its response to the needs of fish farmers in Uganda: A case study of Jinja, Mukono, Kampala and Wakiso Districts.
(Makerere University, 2009)This study assessed the responsiveness of the fisheries extension training system to fish farmers’ needs in Uganda with a focus on Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso and Jinja districts. Fisheries extension was introduced in Uganda ... -
Empowering parents in planning and decision-making in primary education: A case study of Bududa District.
(Makerere University, 2009)Parents have not been empowered enough to participate actively in the management of primary education in Uganda although they are a significant component in education. This study was out to analyze the participation/involvement ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A scalable relational database model for cloud computing.
(2014-07-18)Relational databases introduce transitive dependencies between the various tables from the perspective of a particular table as a result of database normalization and these dependencies prevent one from achieving parallel ... -
Factors affecting uptake of voluntary counselling and testing services among youth in Rukungiri District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010)Introduction: Globally 10 million youth are living with HIV with an estimated 2.5 million new HIV infections occurring each year, 63% live in sub Saharan Africa. Uganda has about 1 million people living with HIV/AIDS; the ... -
Transformational leadership and organisational learning in public universities in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-07)This study is premised on the fact that changes taking place in public universities in Uganda have led to new challenges that call for improved exchange of knowledge and information among university staff to engage in ... -
Thyroid atoimmunity and function among children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: Up to 30% of Type-1diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients have co-existent thyroid autoimmunity and a high prevalence (up to 50%) of thyroid dysfunction which predominantly manifests as hypothyroidism (clinical ... -
Intraprenuerial orientation, social networks and firm performance.
(Makerere University, 2010-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between intrapreneurial orientation, social networks and firm performance. The study was guided by the following research objectives; to examine the components ... -
Indigenous knowledge, nutririve and anticrobial properties of some wild mushrooms of Bunyoro Sub-region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-06)Uganda has a wide diversity of mushrooms, of which there has been little documentation on aspects of taxonomy, use including nutritive and pharmacological components. This study focused on four aspects of wild mushrooms: ... -
Financial liberalisation, financial development, savings and growth nexus in selected sub-Saharan African countries.
(Makerere University, 2011-10)As a result of the failure of financial repression policies to deliver the desired economic growth, most SSA started liberalizing their financial sectors hoping that these reforms would lead to financial development, ... -
Child sexual abuse, interpersonal relationships and self perceptions of adolescent girls.
(Makerere University, 2011)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between CSA, interpersonal relationships and self-perceptions of adolescent girls. A simple random sampling technique was used to select female students. Findings ... -
Effects of financial sector development on economic growth in Liberia (1960-2008).
(Makerere University, 2010-09)This study examines the effects of financial sector development on economic growth in Liberia using time series data from 1960-2008. The study investigates empirically the effect of financial sector development on economic ... -
Effect of forms of transfer on administrative performance of headteachers in government aided secondary schools in Uganda: A case study of Mukono District.
(Makerere University, 2010-11)The study sought to establish the effect of forms of transfer on administrative performance of head teachers in government aided secondary schools in Uganda taking Mukono district a case study. The study was guided by three ...