College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS): Recent submissions
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Analysis of repeated measurements of HIV viral load as a continuous variable while accounting for missing values
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Recent HIV research has predominantly employed Single Measure Frameworks (SMF), relying on the latest viral load data while ignoring missing values, despite criticisms for information loss and neglecting correlations. This ... -
Assessment of motivation of nurses at government hospitals in Uganda: a case of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study assessed motivation of nurses at Government Referral Hospitals, a case of Mulago National Referral Hospital. Motivation is key to inform health service quality delivered by nurses at the hospital. The study was ... -
Assessing the factors affecting maintenance of markets under Matip I: a case of Mbale central market
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined the factors that affect maintenance of markets under MATIP I while considering Mbale Central Market as a case of study. The study was guided by study objectives which included identifying the causes ... -
Assessing the quality of the land acquisition process for national roads in Uganda: a case study of Luwero-Butalangu road project
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study assessed the quality of the land acquisition process for National Roads in Uganda: A case study of Luwero-Butalangu road project. The study was guided by three objectives which included examining the process ... -
Viral load suppression and associated factors among TASO Mulago clients in 2019
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The Ugandan guidelines recommend that viral load testing should be done 6 months after initiating ART and thereafter annually for people who have achieved viral load suppression. However, people with detectable viral loads ... -
Effectiveness of fraud detection and prevention practices at KCB bank – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of fraud detection and prevention practices at KCB Bank– Uganda as the case study. The study was guided by three specific objectives which included to assess the effectiveness ... -
Modelling haemoglobin among pregnant women as a continuous variable: are the conclusions on its factors influenced by dichotomizing it?
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Risk factors for anemia are commonly identified with blood haemoglobin measured and modeled on a binary than continuous scale. This approach leads to information loss and reduced statistical efficiency. In this study, we ... -
Household energy demand in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The study analyzed determinants of household fuel energy access and levels of use efficiency using Uganda National Panel Survey data of 2009-2016. Two econometric approaches were used to examine energy access and energy ... -
Implementing sustainable procurement in Uganda. A case study of national forestry authority
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study aimed at examining the implementation of sustainable procurement in Uganda in reference to National Forestry Authority. The study was premised on three objectives: to establish the drivers of sustainable procurement ... -
Effect of fiscal policy on inflation in Burundi (2004-2022)
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study investigated the effect of fiscal policy on inflation in Burundi from 2004-2022, using time series and quarterly data collected from the Institute of Statistics and Economics Studies in Burundi (ISTEEBU) and the ... -
Patterns of remission from serious mental illness: a case study of patients receiving care at Butabika hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed to assess factors associated with time to remission from Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Uganda, focusing on patients admitted to Butabika National Referral Hospital for mental health cases. The research ... -
The relationship between international trade and economic growth in Uganda (1990-2021)
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The study investigates the relationship between international trade and economic growth in Uganda with imports and exports as the measure of trade. Between 1990 and 1995, Uganda implemented liberalization policies, both ... -
An assessment of the determinants of household sanitation and hygiene practices in Tororo Municipality, Tororo district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study focused on the determinants of household sanitation and hygiene practices in Tororo municipality, Tororo District, Uganda. It was a cross sectional study conducted in Tororo Municipality western division between ... -
Effect of government- expenditure on agricultural sector on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Fiscal policy is one of the key instrument a government applies to foster economic growth. The policy is mainly concerned with raising government revenue and incurring of government expenditure. The effectiveness of ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by pharmaceutical distribution firms in Kampala. A case of Nakawa division
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed to examine the competitive strategies adopted by pharmaceutical firms to distribute and sell their products in Kampala’s Nakawa Division. The study was premised on three objectives; To explore the different ... -
Determinants of uptake of “test and treat” among HIV positive patients in Pallisa district
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The Eastern region of Uganda currently holds the lowest HIV viral suppression rate in the country. Pallisa, among other districts in the region, struggles to attain the 95% HIV viral suppression target recommended under ... -
Time to treatment initiation among patients treated For Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The main aim of the study was to investigate the socio-demographic, clinical, and structural factors associated with the timing of treatment initiation following DR-TB diagnosis among patients enrolled on DR-TB treatment ... -
An analysis on utilisation of the agency banking channels of Bank of Africa in Mukono District: a case of Bank of Africa in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study analysed agency banking channels and financial performance Bank of Africa in Mukono district. It looked at accessibility, low cost of service and increased customer transactions and findings are as below; ... -
Effects of inflation and unemployment on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Since economic growth raises living standards and other relevant issues, it becomes crucial to the development of any country. Achieving sustainable economic growth is something Uganda needs to prioritize more. The expansion ... -
Examining factors responsible for the present patterns of urbanization in regional cities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study was conducted to examine the policy, legal, socio-economic and structural factors behind the present patterns of urbanisation in Lira City and Gulu City and suggest recommendations suitable for upgrading the ...