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Relationship between intellectual capital and business performance in indigenous audit firms in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010-03)The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between intellectual capital (i.e., human capital, structural capital, relational capital) and business performance in indigenous audit firms in Uganda. This has ... -
The challenges of public relations practices in Uganda: a case study of National Water and Sewage Cooperation.
(Makerere University, 2011-10)Public Relations (PR) is commonly defined as relationship building with publics. A case study of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is used in this research to unfold the challenges of the Public Relations ... -
Producer preferences for attributes of maize and sorghum in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-12)Maize and sorghum are important staple cereal crops in Uganda and Africa as a whole. This study was conducted to examine producer preferences for maize and sorghum attributes in Uganda, with the aim of informing their ... -
Sustainability of the cooperation framework of the Nile Basin initiative (1999-2011)
(Makerere University, 2011)The research study set out to assess the sustainability of the Cooperation Framework of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) 1999-2011.The study considered this period because the riparian countries of Burundi, Democratic ... -
Challenges of accessing all-inclusive education services by children with disabilities (CWDs): a case of Mijwala Sub-County, Ssembabule District
(Makerere University, 2009-10)Educational opportunities are related in complex way to people’s formative and future relations with peers, family and community as well as work prospects. Education is therefore a fundamental right, and every child must ... -
The challenge of developing the teacher resource under the UPE in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011)The study assesses the challenges that face the development of teacher resource under UPE in Uganda with special reference to Wakiso district. It ascertains whether effective and efficient measures of the teacher resource ... -
Ethical challenges in the implementation of immunization programme in Uganda: a case study of Kitagata Sub county, Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2009-07)The research study explored the ethical challenges in the implementation of the Immunization programme in Uganda using Kitagata Sub County, Bushenyi district as a case study. The study set to establish: the community ... -
Factors associated with mortality among medical patients admitted to Mulago Hospital with severe sepsis
(Makerere University, 2009)Severe sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. Globally, mortality ranges from 30%-70% and in Mulago hospital, mortality is 42%. The high incidence is attributed to ... -
The role of information communication technology in ensuring efficiency in the construction industry in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-10)Emerging Information and Communications Technology (ICT) introduces opportunities for improving communication to improve many construction processes at each project phase as well as creating new business opportunities. ... -
Challenges of providing clean and safe water to the urban poor in Uganda: a case study of Kisenyi Central Division Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2011-05)This study assesses the main challenges of providing clean and safe water to the urban poor in Uganda. It examines the affordability of the current water tariffs/prices, the extent to which the current water policies and ... -
Effectiveness of advertising message on brand performance: the case of Uganda Waragi
(Makerere University, 2011-04)This study sought to investigate the relationship between the advertising message and brand performance in the spirits industry in Uganda. Competition amongst consumer goods is on the increase in Uganda and companies are ... -
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 ... -
Solid waste management in Soroti Municipality
(Makerere University, 2011-04)Soroti municipality used to be the cleanest town in Uganda (NEMA, 1999). Recently the municipality has lost its status because the problem of solid waste collection and disposal is overwhelming. The municipality is not ... -
An evaluation of the wetland related policies and regulations application in Uganda: a case study of Jinja and Iganga Districts
(Makerere University, 2011-11)For the last two decades, Uganda has invested heavily in developing systems, procedure and practices for sound Wetland conservation. However management of wetland resources located on both public and private land often ... -
The effect of liberalization on the growth and development of Markets in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2010-10)The study was set out to establish the effect of liberalization on the growth and development of markets in Kampala District. It set out to establish the influence of liberalization on the nature of goods and services ... -
Performance of growing pigs fed diets based on processing by-products of maize and wheat
(Makerere University, 2011-11)A total of 112 crossbred (Landrace x Large white) weaned pigs (average initial weight 7+ 0.5 kg) were used in two growth and digestion trials to investigate the effect of feeding diets based on milling by-products of maize ... -
Genetic mapping of root development and resistance to radopholus similis in a segregating diploid banana population
(Makerere University, 2011-05)Radopholus similis (and others nematodes) cause significant damage on banana wherever are grown worldwide. Genetic resistance to nematodes provides a more sustainable management option in resource poor farming systems. New ... -
Determinants of antenatal care service utilization among women in Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-05)The study set out to determine the factors affecting the antenatal care service utilisation among women in Northern Uganda. The study was mainly guided by the following objectives, namely; to assess the relationship between ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding among mothers who deliver in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: The MDG 4 aims at reducing U5MR by 2/3 by 2015 and currently U5MR is at 137/1000 per live birth. Exclusive breast feeding could prevent 15 million child death in 10 years. Breastfeeding within the first hour ... -
A study on the impact of vermiculite mining and processing operations on groundwater quality in Namekhala area, Manafwa District
(Makerere University, 2009-11)Vermiculite is being mined in the village of Namekhala, Bugobero sub-county, Manafwa district. Elements within vermiculite (e.g. Fe and Al) and trace elements (e.g. Cu, Pb and Zn) which have a high affinity for vermiculite ...