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Assessing the Effect of Idiosyncratic Shocks on Coping Mechanisms among Agricultural Households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)The study sought to analyze the ex-ante and ex-post coping mechanisms to the idiosyncratic shocks affecting agricultural households. The study employed multinomial logit model for analysis on UNPS 2016 dataset. There were ... -
Family Structure and Learners’ Education Achievement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study aimed at establishing the effect of family structure on learners‟ Education achievement at primary level in Uganda. The study made use of Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS 2016/17) data set from Uganda ... -
Factors Influencing Maize Production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize is the main source of income and a staple for most farmers in Uganda. Despite the importance of maize in Uganda, the ASSP 2015/16-2019/20 reported maize production of 2.9 million MT in 2014 with low yield levels ... -
Factors Associated with High Rates of Caesarean Deliveries in Mengo Hospital Kampala.
(Makerere university, 2019-09)Caesarean section (CS) rates continue to increase globally. When used appropriately CS can improve infant and/or maternal outcomes. However, when used inappropriately the potential harm may exceed the potential benefit. ... -
Patient Satisfaction with Services at Dental out Patient Department- Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2017-09-01)Introduction: Patient satisfaction is crucial in the evaluation of the overall quality of dental healthcare, and is an important indicator in improving the quality of dental care. Patient satisfaction surveys are essential ... -
Human herpes virus 8 DNA in blood as a marker of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in HIV positive Ugandan patients.
(makerere university, 2020-01-28)Introduction; Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is an abnormal excessive growth of blood vessels associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), as the causative agent. In HIV infected individuals, HHV-8 is the major cause of AIDS-related ... -
A smartphone-based system for citizenry road traffic management in Uganda. Case Study: Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Road safety is an important development issue for all road users and yet it does not receive anywhere near the attention it deserves. The Government of Uganda (GoU) has invested in the use of modern Information and ... -
Teacher’s perception towards play pedagogy: a case study of selected pre-schools in Makindye Sub-County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University., 2019-08-26)The purpose of the study was to examine play pedagogy in pre-schools of Makindye sub-county in Wakiso district of Uganda. The objective of the study was to establish the pre-school teacher’s perception towards play, to ... -
Print media coverage of female politicians in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Despite the various developments in the political arena that has led to women taking up political leadership globally, female politicians in Uganda face a number of challenges limiting their rights to participate in ... -
Goat Feed Resources and Nutritional Properties of Browse Species in the Pastoral Areas of Karamoja subregion of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Pastoral nomadic communities of East Africa’s drylands are gradually shifting towards a sedentary type of production. However, successful animal production under such settings demands for integrated on-farm management of ... -
Value Chain Analysis of Processed Commom Bean Products in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The common beans industry in East Africa is characterized by under developed markets with low value addition and a lesser amount of commercialization to the beans value chain as a whole. The study aimed at analyzing ... -
Genetic diversity and genotype × environment interaction of advanced elite soybean genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main objective of this study was to enhance soybean ... -
Information and Information and communication Technology Tools and Job Performance of Lecturers in the Department of Early Childhood Education at Kyambogo University
(Makerere University., 2019-11-09)The study aimed at establishing the relationship between usage of Information and Communication Technology Tools and job performance of early childhood lecturers in Kyambogo University. The specific objectives included; ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Carriage of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae among Patients Admitted to Mulago Hospital General Intensive Care Unit
(Makerere university, 2019-09-01)Background: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae CRE) are among the major causes of nosocomial infections contributing to increase morbidity and mortality in the ICU. Carbapenem being the last choice of beta lactams for ... -
An evaluation of the road users' perception about pedestrian crossing in Kampala city.
(2019-11-21)Safe streets are essential in promoting circulation within the urban spaces. Pedestrian crossings are one of the facilities on such streets. For long, cross-walk crushes have resulted into fatal injuries and some into loss ... -
Perceptions towards the use of E-teaching and learning: A case of the Makerere University Electronic Learning Environment, MUELE
(Makerere University, 2019-11)This study aimed at exploring the different perceptions of Lecturers and Students towards E-teaching and learning based on the Makerere University Electronic Learning Environment (MUELE) at the School of Distance and ... -
Biokinetics and modelling of pollutant accumulation in Cat fish (Clarius casonii) and Silver fish (Rasteneobola argentea) from selected aquatic ecosystems in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Concentrations of DDT and its residues and heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd) were determined in Clarius casonii collected from Nakivubo and Lubigi wetlands and Rasteneobola argentea from lakes Victoria and Kyoga. Measured ... -
An adjustable usable security approach for a continuous user authentication scheme
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The advent of the internet and associated technologies have revolutionized the way we live and work. Today, organizations both public and private rely heavily on computer-human interaction systems to deliver services. The ... -
Reaction of a ferralsol to the acidifying effect of nitrogen fertilization
(Makerere University, 2020-01)Soil fertility management is currently believed to be a major entry point for unlocking the productivity of crops in order to address food insecurity and poverty, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although fertilizers ... -
Effects of foreign aid on economic performance of East Africa Community (1990 to 2016)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of foreign aid on the economic performance of East African Community (EAC). Specifically, to analyse the effects of current and previous flows of foreign aid on GDP, assess ...