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Spatial decision support tool for cholera risk mapping in urban areas

Kembabazi, Catherine (Makarere University, 2014-10)

Kawempe division one of the five divisions that make up Kampala district has for long suffered from cholera outbreaks. These outbreaks have been escalated by a combination of factors both environmental and social factors. ...
Applications of social media and Web 2.0 for research support in selected African academic institutions

Mutibwa, Lois; MfumOwusu-Ansah, Christopher; Gontshi, Vuyokazi; Ukwoma, Sicolastica (Balkan Libraries Union, )

This study examined the use of Social Media/Web 2.0 for research support and it is guided by three objectives namely: a) to ascertain the uses social media in academic institutions; b) to identify the challenges associated ...
Competencies required by librarians in the management of electronic resources in Ugandan university libraries

Ruako, Sarah Ojok (Makerere University, 2014)

This study explored the competencies required by librarians in the management of electronic resources in Ugandan University Libraries. Competencies were assessed basing on skills and knowledge while management of electronic ...
Examination of the management of grey literature in selected university libraries in Uganda

Bukirwa, Joyce (Makerere University, 2014)

This study examined the management of grey literature, a special and unique source of information for teaching, learning and research. Grey literature is generated in various ways like research, projects, conferences, ...
Institutionalization of community libraries in the slum communities of Kampala: A partnership analysis

Mutibwa, Lois Nankya; Ssentuwa, Ronald

Reading is a key evidence based intervention for child development besides play and home visiting that enhances language and vocabulary acquisition. However, literacy acquisition for quality education remains a threat ...
Health informatics research and development for health systems strengthening in Uganda

Hi-TRain (2017)

The potential for application of informatics in the health care sector and related health disciplines in Uganda has expanded rapidly in recent years. Health Informatics (eHealth) uptake at National and District-level ...
ICT research and innovation: As a driver of development

BRIGHT Project (Makerere University, 2018)

BRIGHT project aims at contributing towards sustainable socio-economic growth in Uganda through capacity building in Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) research. Ten (10) PhD students and ...
Assessing risk management in academic book publishing: A case study of Fountain Publishers Limited

Namuddu, May (Makerere University, 2015-08)

This case study on “assessing risk management in academic book publishing” was carried out at Fountain Publishers Limited. The purpose was to explore and assess the manner in which risk management is implemented so as to ...
Towards an effective management information system for human resource management in government devolved bodies: A case study of the Civil Aviation Authority- Uganda

Nantongo, Vicky Musoke (Makerere University, 2015-11)

The study was about an Effective Management Information System for the Human Resource Management in Government Devolved Bodies: a case study of the Civil Aviation Authority in Uganda. The objectives of the study were; to ...
Internet information seeking behaviour of 3rd year LIS undergraduate students: a comparative study of East African School of Library and Information Science, Makerere University and Uganda Christian University - LIS programme

Kalule, Ezra (2015-10)

The study aimed at examining the internet information-seeking patterns of LIS undergraduate students of EASLIS, Makerere University and UCU- Library and Information Science Unit. The main objective of the study was to ...
Records management practices in oil marketing companies in Uganda

Luyombya, David; Bukirwa, Joyce (Sage, 2014)

The study examined the records management practices in the major oil marketing companies (OMC) in Uganda. The aim was to ascertain the extent to which oil companies meet legal and regulatory requirements, as should be ...
Modeling cognitive radio networks with multiple channels for CBR and TCP Traffic

Nakirijja, Justine (Makerere University, 2014)

Investigating and designing optimal models that take care of multiple channels and video traffic in lieu of equitable sharing of spectrum resources presents such a unique research direction. Available literature suggests ...
Utilisation of electronic records to promote good governance in Uganda: A case of Uganda Registration Service Bureau

Mulindwa, Henry (Makerere University, 2015-10)

Corporate and government organisations use electronic records as an important strategic resource. In addition to meeting legal requirements, electronic records play a vital role in the management and operation of an ...
A records management framework for effective service delivery at National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) Secretariat

Ssemambo, Samuel Musoke (Makerere University, 2015)

The aim of this study was to propose a Records Management Framework For Effective Service Delivery At National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) Secretariat. The study objectives were to: identify the records management ...
Information seeking behaviour of students with disabilities at the Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation Library, Kyambogo University

Nabwami, Evelyn (Makerere University, 2015-08)

This study on the information seeking behaviour of students with disabilities at the Faculty of special needs and Rehabilitation library Kyambogo University aimed at investigating the information seeking behaviour of ...
A study of the information seeking behavior of undergraduate students of Makerere University, Uganda

Kakai, Miriam; Ikoja-Odong, Robert; Kigongo-Bukenya, I.M.N. (World Libraries, 2004)

The study investigated the information needs and seeking behavior of undergraduate students of Makerere University. A cross–sectional survey was carried out, with samples of respondents from the Department of Biochemistry ...
A study of the information seeking behavior of undergraduate students of Makerere University

Kakai, Miriam (Makerere University, 2003-08)

This study investigated the information needs and seeking behavior of undergraduate students of Makerere University. A cross-sectional survey was carried out, with samples from first, second, and third year undergraduate ...
The teaching of information ethics in selected library and information science institutions in Uganda.

Musuga, Maurice (Makerere University, 2014)

The study investigated the teaching of Information Ethics (IE) in the BLIS programmes at EASLIS and UCU. The objectives of the study were; to analyse the IE curriculum in the two institutions, to identify the gaps in what ...
Information sharing strategy among human rights organizations: A case study of HURINET-Uganda.

Male, Namboyera Betty (Makerere University, 2014-07)

The survival of all organizations is dependent upon creation, utilization and sharing of information. It is therefore inevitable that organizations make use an information sharing strategy which is an organization’s unified ...
Assessing participatory development communication as a strategy for agricultural information dissemination in Uganda.

Naiboka, Nora (Makerere University, 2014)

The study assessed the effectiveness of PDC as an Agricultural Information Dissemination strategy based on how banana researchers of the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) implemented PDC in Mukono and Rakai ...

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