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Effect of fiscal deficit on unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study examines the relationship between fiscal deficits and unemployment in Uganda from 1984 to 2023, with specific objectives to assess the impact of tax revenue, government expenditure, public debt, and inflation ... -
Impact of natural ventilation on the subjective thermal comfort in low-income tropical housing
(Elsevier, 2024)Low-income households in Uganda and similar tropical regions predominantly depend on natural ventilation for indoor thermal regulation due to limited access to and affordability of mechanical cooling systems. Various ... -
Prioritizing sustainability indicators for Uganda's built environment: Expert perspectives using the Delphi technique
(Results in Engineering, 2024-10-19)The growing emphasis on energy efficiency within the built environment, driven by global concerns over climate change, has resulted in notable shifts in building energy consumption patterns. Achieving reductions in building ... -
Impact of natural ventilation and outdoor environment on indoor air quality and occupant health in low-income tropical housing
(Energy Reports, 2024)Ventilation is pivotal in mitigating indoor pollutants and ensuring comfortable Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) levels globally. The outdoor environment and ventilation mechanisms significantly impact indoor air quality and ... -
Appraisal of information activities of the Family Planning Association of Uganda
(Makerere University, 1994-06)This submission is for testing the embargo period in an entry with a default read bitstream policy. -
Appraisal of information activities of the Family Planning Association of Uganda
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Drivers of spatial and temporal mangrove forest change in Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu Counties in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2024)This study assessed mangrove forest cover change and their associated drivers on the Kenyan coast. Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing including Machine Learning techniques were used to map the extent and ... -
Exploring coping mechanisms to digital convergence in Uganda’s traditional newsrooms : a case of Vision Group
(Makerere University, 2024)This study explored Coping Mechanisms to Digital Convergence in Uganda‘s Traditional Newsrooms: A Case Study of Vision Group. The study objectives were; to examine how Vision Group newsrooms positioned themselves to cope ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with nasal fractures among patients with head trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Nasal fractures are the most common type of facial fractures contributing 40 - 58% of all facial fractures. Although very common, their assessment and management is rarely included in the routine care of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with renal disease among HIV infected children on antiretroviral therapy attending Joint Clinical Research Center, Lubowa, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)Introduction: About 1.8 million children under the age of 15 years are living with HIV globally, 90% of these are in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, 90,000 children between 0 and 14 years are estimated to be living with ... -
Levels of heavy metal concentration in leachate, borehole, and spring water in areas surrounding Kiteezi Landfill, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Rapid urbanization in developing countries has led to challenges in municipal solid waste management, including inadequate disposal in overflowing landfills lacking modern containment infrastructure. This results in ... -
The informed consent process for emergency surgery at public and private hospital surgical emergency units in the urban Ugandan setting
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Informed consent is a process that can have challenges when required for emergency surgery, because the patient might not have the capacity to consent, and consent may be obtained from the next of kin, or ... -
The Relevancy of Community-based Adaptation strategies for Environmental Risk Reduction in the Mountain Elgon Region, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-08-14)Globally, environmental risks have increased in frequency and severity impacting human wellbeing and sustainability. Given the surging environmental risks, there is need to leverage on potentials of Community-based ... -
Diversity and distribution of Odonata (Insecta) in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve in South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Odonates have gained importance in the field of environmental management and biodiversity research as bioindicators of pollution and habitat changes of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Odonates diversity and abundance ... -
Risk factors associated with myocardial infarction among patients in Mulago hospital. The case of Uganda heart institute
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study aimed at investigating the factors associated with myocardial infarction at Mulago Heart Institute, Uganda. The study was based on data obtained from 615 patients who registered to the Heart Institute from January ... -
The form and function of symbolism in the Lango proverbial expressions about morals
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study aimed at assessing the form and function of symbolism in Lango proverbial expressions about morals in the Lango speech through these objectives; i) To educate the Lango about the value of their proverbs basing ... -
Examining the role of problem-based learning in enhancing critical thinking skills among graduate students at Gulu University
(Makererre university, 2024-12-12)This study aimed to examine the role of problem-based learning (PBL) components specifically case scenarios, academic collaborations, and guided facilitation in enhancing critical thinking skills among graduate students ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with use of unrecommendable cord care substances among women 15-49 years in Uganda; a retrospective cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)In 2021, globally, 2.3 million neonates aged 0-28 days died, amounting to approximately 6,400 deaths per day, with Uganda accounting for 81 daily deaths. Sepsis, partly caused by poor cord care, is responsible for 18.2% ... -
Substance use among boda boda riders (commercial motorcyclists) working in Kamwokya Slum, Kampala Capital City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)In Uganda, commercial motorcyclists (Boda boda riders) in slums are vulnerable road users whose road use is significantly impaired by substance use. Therefore, the study was carried out to to assess the determinants of ... -
Accuracy of the M-kit absolute concentration method for detection of drug-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)With an increasing incidence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), accurate drug susceptibility testing (DST) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to first-line and second-line plus new individualized anti-TB drugs has ...