School of Social Sciences (SSS): Recent submissions
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A civil military cooperation with all stakeholders in addressing contemporary security issues: a case study of Rwanda Defense Force (RDF)
(Makerere University, 2024-02)The current paper examined the Civil Military Corporation with all stakeholders in addressing contemporary security issues taking the case of Rwanda Defense Forces. In order to realize the above objective, the researcher ... -
East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) intervention in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study critically examines the effectiveness of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in fulfilling its peacekeeping mandate in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The intervention by the EACRF ... -
The military and environmental protection: a case study of Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of the military in environmental protection and particularly the UPDF in Uganda. It was guided by the general objective of examining the contributions of UPDF to ... -
Occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The research delved into occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda. It aimed atidentifying the primary stressors experienced by security personnel within private ... -
Workplace hazards and occupational health services of brewery industries in Uganda: a study of female employees at Parambot Breweries Limited (PBL) in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Workplace safety and health is directly linked to the wellbeing of employees including females working in brewery industries. This study explored workplace hazards and occupational health services in brewery industries ... -
Information communication technology and community policing in Uganda: a case of Uganda Police Force
(Makerere University, 2024-07)ICT in the field of Community Policing (CP) may improve the performance of the interventions, crime prevention plans, the effectiveness of communication, the social engagement or even the public image of police forces, ... -
Border protection and trans-border criminality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This study delves into the intricate relationship between border protection measures and the prevalence of trans-border criminal activities within Uganda. Drawing upon secondary data, the research sets out to achieve three ... -
The role of staff training on organisational performance
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The field of work is ever-changing which requires staff to update their skills and competencies through training. This study examined the role of staff training on staff performance with an aim of recommending strategies ... -
The African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and conflict resolution in Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This desktop research delves into the influence of APSA on conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa. APSA, a pivotal structure established by the African Union (AU) to promote peace, security, and stability, ... -
Kenya's industrialisation and its implications for national security
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This research paper examines Kenya’s industrialisation and its implications for national security with a view of making appropriate recommendations. The study is hinged on three objectives as follows; to analyse the ... -
An interrogation into causes of conflicts and the community awareness of environmental laws in Uganda: case of Kampala City Wetlands
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Natural resource conflicts have become prevalent across the globe and Uganda is not an exception. This is further exacerbated by irresponsible and unsustainable human activities. While there are several laws in Uganda ... -
The legal and policy framework for civil-military relations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study, titled "The Legal and Policy Framework for Civil-Military Relations in Uganda," provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing structures governing the interaction between civil authorities and the military ... -
The Role of the community in building resilience in child headed households in post conflict Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the role of community involvement in building resilience among child-headed households in post-conflict northern Uganda, with a focus on Gulu district. Utilizing a socio-ecological framework, it ... -
Exploring the intersections between teenage pregnancy and poverty in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Teenage pregnancy is a major social and public health problem globally. The major objective of this essay was to explore the intersections between teenage pregnancy and poverty in Uganda. Poverty and teenage pregnancy in ... -
Stakeholder analysis of evidence use in the design and implementation of programmes in Uganda’s refugee response
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The use of evidence in the design and implementation of humanitarian programmes has become a topic of increasing importance in recent years, as organisations and practitioners strive to ensure that their interventions are ... -
Employee training and organizational performance: a case study of Kanungu district local government in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The effectiveness of local government in delivering essential services to citizens relies heavily on a competent and well-trained workforce. However, concerns persist regarding the performance of local government employees ... -
Ministerial co-supervision regime(s) for the national social security fund: decision-making implications
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study set out to investigate and analyse ministerial co-supervision regime(s) in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda and its decision-making implications. The NSSF was established by the NSSF Act (1985). ... -
Role of mobile telephones in enhancing women’s participation in the commercialisation of potato farming in Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed to assess the impact of mobile telephones in enhancing women’s participation in the commercialization of potato farming in Kabale district. The objectives of the study are to; i) assess the extent of ... -
Involvement of medical personnel in medicines supply chain management in selected public health facilities in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Medicines supply chain management is essential for ensuring the availability, accessibility, and effective utilization of medicines in public health facilities. This study addressed a critical gap in understanding the ... -
Learning needs and coping strategies of visually impaired learners at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)Globally, despite efforts to promote quality education, visually impaired learners, especially in higher institutions of learning, still face challenges, such as stigma and discrimination, lack of trained lecturers, lack ...