Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Barriers to effective acadermic performance of pupils in Universal Primary Education Schools in Kakiri, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Education is an important mechanism for achieving social and economic development. Governments in many countries in the world have therefore enforced compulsory education to enhance people’s life chances, income, and ... -
An analysis of border security on transnational organised crimes at Mutukula Border Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study examined an analysis of border security on transnational organized crimes at Mutukula border Uganda. Specifically, the study aimed to assess the knowledge of transnational organized crime at Uganda border point, ... -
Development of a real-time decision support system for generating and relaying irrigation schedule forecasts for lowland rice
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The absence of real-time decision support systems (DSSs) that generate, forecast, and relay weather and irrigation schedules to farmers has accelerated unproductive use of water in lowland rice production systems. The ... -
Examining the impact of short–lived climate forcers on temperature and precipitation over Eastern Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs) such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) influence the radiation budget and are also harmful air pollutants. Here, satellite observations, numerical ... -
Partner notification about HIV positive status and gender relations: experiences of HIV positive sexual partners in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Partner Notification (PN) remains one of the effective tools to reach partners who are undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV status. This study examined the gendered PN experiences of HIV positive women and men in Kampala ... -
Designing sonko: an interactive game application exploring visual communication through user experience/user interface design based on child labour
(Makerere University, 2023-11-22)This study explored the role of interactive design, specifically user experience/user interface (UX/UI and game) design, in disseminating information about child labour focusing on scrap collection as a case study. It ... -
Unveiling mental health among the Ugandan adolescents through multimedia art; animating beyond William Kenbridge
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)This study sought to [unveil] mental health to a Ugandan audience as spelt out by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Policy guidelines by (Ndyanabangi et al. 2017). The guidelines mention multimedia campaigns ... -
Cloud computing on records management in commercial banks: A case study of Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)The study sought to investigate the adoption of cloud computing services and its contribution to records management in commercial banks with a focus on Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited. The following objectives guided this ... -
Upgrade of Nyabirongo Health Centre III to health iv in Kisinga Town Council, Kasese district Phase 1: construction of a maternity ward
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report details construction and project management practices that the author participated in as the client’s project manager during the construction of a Maternity ward for the Upgrade of Nyabirongo Health Centre III ... -
Assessing wetland cover loss using earth observations
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)Wetland are transitional zones that occupy an intermediate position between dry land and open water, regulate the flow of the water and nutrients thereby facilitating the optimum functioning of the physical and biological ... -
The effect of external debt on economic growth in Kenya (1980-2020)
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The effects of foreign borrowing on economic growth have been a subject of debate in the academic and policy circles. This study examined the effect of external debt on economic growth in Kenya over the period 1980–2020. ... -
Social support, parental stress and quality of life among first time mothers attending care at St. Francis hospital, Nsambya.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)First time mothers experience post-partum stress when dealing with the parenting experience and possibly may require support in order to improve the quality of their lives. The study aimed to investigate the relationship ... -
Dual vulnerability: Batwa girls’ access to primary education in Rubanda district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The study investigated the issue of dual Vulnerability of Batwa Girls’ access to primary education in Rubanda District. The argues that Batwa, a marginalized indigenous community, face multifaceted challenges that hinder ... -
The impact of the catholic social teaching on integral development of youths in Uganda in light of Mater et magistra: a case study of Nabbingo parish Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)Integral Human Development is not limited to economic growth; it is to be holistic, covering all spheres of life, the economic, political, cultural, personal and spiritual. The integral human development of any person is ... -
Intimate Partner Violence, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Makerere University Female Students
(2023-11-27)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive and concerning social issue that affects individuals worldwide, transcending various demographic groups. The consequences of IPV extend far beyond the immediate victims, ... -
Changes in boredom, anxiety, and psychological wellbeing of Ugandans during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a population-based study
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound global impact on various aspects of life, including mental health. Preliminary research has shown that boredom and anxiety have been some of the mental health outcomes of the COVID-19 ... -
Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye in Wastewater Using Iron-Doped Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-22)The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye in wastewater was investigated using iron (III)-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were synthesized via the sol-gel method and calcined at a temperature ... -
A comparison of logistic and naïve bayes models for classifying HIV viral load suppression: the case of Zombo district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Logistic regression and Naïve Bayes are among the most used data mining classification techniques. However, the performance of the traditional Logistic regression model is weakened by the presence of multicollinearity among ... -
Effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi District Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study explored the effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi district Somalia. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of drought and flood on the ... -
Perceptions of project-affected persons on compulsory land acquisition for kyaliwajjala kasangati-Matugga road project in Wakiso District,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Development projects such as roads, transmission lines, railways, hospitals, and schools, among others, require land to be acquired for their implementation. Uganda has undertaken several such developments recently and are ...