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Cattle rustling and human rights abuses in Teso Sub- Region: case of Bukedea District, 1986-2006.
(Makerere University, 2010-11)The study looked at cattle rustling and human rights abuses in Teso sub-region. The research was conducted in Bukedea district covering all the five sub-counties of Kachumbala, Kolir, Kidongole, Malera and Bukedea Sub ... -
Expression of amphipathic protein (SAPI) from weet pepper for induction of resistance to Xanthomonas Campestris pv. Musacearum in banana
(Makerere University, 2011-03)Bananas and plantains constitute the most important staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa. They are also a source of income for millions of people in this region. The livelihoods of millions of Ugandan farmers have been ... -
Leader-member exchange, empowerment, organisational commitment and organisational citizenship behavior among junior officers
(Makerere University, 2010-09)The study was carried out to examine the relationship between leader-member exchange, empowerment, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior among junior officers. Correlational design was used to ... -
Factors influencing adoption of environmental sustainability interventions: a case of the Millenium Villages Project, Ruhiira Site
(Makerere University, 2010-08)The Millennium Villages Project (MVP), designed as a pilot project to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), is being implemented in 10 countries across Sub Saharan Africa. The project was designed to demonstrate ... -
The gendered utilization of women's volunteered labour in psychosocial support interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS: a case of Kawempe Division, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-10)Volunteering is very important component of modern service delivery since majority of the population in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda depend on collective action between the government, NGO and people’s organizations. The ... -
Awarness and application of life skills education in primary schools in post-conflict areas: a case of Kalaki County Kaberamaido District.
(Makerere University, 2010-11)This research study was conducted in Kalaki County, in Kaberamaido district, in north eastern Uganda, in April 2009, using cross-sectional survey, since a large sample was required and involved respondents of different age ... -
The effectiveness of Nuns in the moral formation of girls in Catholic founded secondary schools: a case study of Kampala Diocese
(Makerere University, 2009-10)The study sought to establish the effectiveness of the nuns in promoting girls’ morals in Catholic founded schools. The study aimed at establishing the different methods used by the nuns in promoting students’ morals in ... -
An assessment of instructional media used in the functional adult literacy (FAL) programmes: A case study of Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)This study explores the use of instructional media in Functional Adult Literacy programmes of Wakiso District (Makindye and Nsangi Sub-Counties). It is associated with the transformative nature of media and materials in ... -
Poverty reduction initiative in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement: a case of German Development Service (DED) income generating activities
(Makerere University, 2010-04)The Government of Uganda (GoU) through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), UNHCR and DED have been implementing a number of development programs in Arua District aimed at improving the livelihoods of refugees in Rhino ... -
Challenges of resettlement and rehabilitation of child mothers in conflict situations: a case study of Gulu District (1995-2005).
(Makerere University, 2009-10)This work studies the challenges of resettlement and rehabilitation of child mothers in conflict situations. The research was conducted in Gulu district. The research has discovered that the needs of the child mothers ... -
Economic benefits and willingness to pay for improved rangelands in Uganda
(2010-09)Soil degradation, due to overgrazing and deforestation, is a serious productivity and environmental problem in the rangelands of Uganda’s cattle corridor. The rangelands cover about 43% of the country’s total area and ... -
The role of religious institutions in promoting social development in Uganda: a comparative Study of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches in Kabale Municipality
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The study focused on the role played by religious institutions in promoting social development. It aimed at undertaking a situational analysis of social development of Kabale Municipality, establishing ethical motivations ... -
Participation, empowerment,change message, individual intervention and contextual performance in transforming organisation
(Makerere University, 2009)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between employee participation/involvement, change message, employee empowerment, individual intervention and how these explain contextual performance. The study ... -
Implementation of migration measures resulting from environmental impact assessment in selected industrial projects in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2010-08)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was recognized in Uganda as a tool of environment management back in 1995 when the National Environment Statute (now Act Cap 153) was enacted. The Act called for EIA to examine all ... -
Communication strategies and staff performance in compassion international affiliated projects of Masaka and Mbarara
(Makerere University, 2009-09)This study was conducted to establish the impact of communication strategies on staff performance in Compassion International Affiliated Projects. The study particularly sought to establish how regular communication, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) among undergraduate medical students at Makerere University, College of Health Science Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-05)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health issue worldwide. Medical students in TB burdened countries are thought to be at unfavorably high risk of acquiring TB. This study therefore, was designed to determine the ... -
The influence of entrepreneurial attributes and social networks on the growth of women owned enterprises
(Makerere University, 2010)This study was about The Influence of Entrepreneurial attributes and Social Networks on the Growth of Women Owned Enterprises. It sought to establish the relationship between the levels of entrepreneur’s attributes exhibited ... -
The effect of operant competences, role clarity, psychological contract,organisational justice, organisational commitment on organisational citizenship behavior.
(Makerere University, 2009)The study established the effect of operant competences, role clarity, psychological contract, organizational justice, and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior. The study objectives were to ... -
Microstructure and β-carotene bioaccessibility of processed and processed and stored orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (Ipomoea Batatas(L.)LAM)
(Makerere University, 2011-07)Orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) [(Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] are a good source of provitamin A carotenoids and their content of β-carotene is sufficient to meet vitamin A dietary requirements. They can therefore be ... -
Ten year cancer trend as diagnosed at the Department of Pathology Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-11)Introduction globally, cancer is the biggest non communicable disease; estimated to have accounted for about 13% of all deaths in 2007. The burden of NCDs for low income and middle income countries is expected to rise by ...