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Meta-analysis and systematic review of the prevalence and risk factors of animal fascioliasis in Eastern and Southern Africa between 2000 and 2023
(Elsevier, 2025)Fascioliasis is a zoonotic disease of public health and economic importance. It is caused by trematodes species Fasciola hepatica, and Fasciola gigantica. The parasites infest the liver particularly the bile ducts, and ... -
Gender norms and women's influence in food provision and preparation decision-making among commercialized Banana producing households in Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2024)In patriarchal societies, women are known to have the responsibility for ensuring food and nutrition security within households. While women's roles are key in controlling and utilizing food crops, evidence about the ... -
Integration of spatial econometric models in determining land values case study: Misindye Parish Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024)Determination of land values is a fundamental aspect of finance because most times, these values are used to facilitate a sale, secured lending purposes, government compensation rates, property taxes. If Land values are ... -
Representation of masculinity in Goretti Kyomuhendo’s fiction
(Makerere University, 2023)The dissertation presents a study on the representation of masculinity in Goretti Kyomuhendo’s fiction. The study pays attention to the representation of the male characters, while examining the injustice, dominance, and ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme amongst commercial motorcycle riders in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Uganda is seeking to achieve universal health coverage for its citizens by putting into action a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Commercial motor cycle riders are the most vulnerable motorists in Uganda, ... -
Population genetic structure and condition factor of the wild redbreast tilapia coptodon rendalli (Boulenger, 1897) in Malawi
(Makerere University, 2023)Variation in performance of Redbreast tilapia from different groups remain the biggest challenge for aquaculturist to obtain the fast-growing parent stock in Malawi. This suggests that C. rendalli may have been speciated ... -
A project report on construction of Riba gravity flow scheme in Akaa Sub County, Zombo District
(Makerere University, 2023)Government of Uganda through Ministry of Water and Environment is mandated to provide safe and affordable drinking water and improved sanitation to the citizens of Uganda. Safe water in Uganda is commonly supplied through ... -
Factors affecting clinicians’ reporting of adverse drug reactions in Makindye Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) contribute significantly to the global health burden with their prevalence estimated to be 6.5% globally .The hospital setting is the best opportunity for monitoring the trends and ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among children aged 8-12 years in private primary schools in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is a significant public health issue in developing countries. There is a dearth of data on populations at increased risk to guide targeted interventions. This study aimed to ... -
“Evaluation of credit terms, accessibility, and sustainability of small businesses in south Sudan. A case study of Konyokonyo and Gudele market vendors in Juba city South Sudan”.
(Makerere University, 2025)The study was carried out to establish the relationship between credit terms, credit accessibility, and the sustainability of small and medium enterprises in Juba South Sudan. The following objectives guided the study; to ... -
The role of the church in socio-economic empowerment of people in light of populorum progressio : a case of Holy Trinity Parish, Kitagwenda District
(Makerere University, 2015)This research was undertaken in response to the observed social disharmony among christians and the financial burdens levied on them by the church. And so this was an attempt to establish possible remedies to this phenomenon ... -
Determinants of survival of patients with head nodding syndrome in northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The objectives of this study were to; ascertain the survival time of patients with nodding disease syndromes and establish the child-related and family of caregiver-specific factors associated with the survival time of ... -
Assessment of the implementation of children’s right to participation in decision – making : a case of families in Gulu District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study aimed to examine the implementation of children's right to participate in decision-making processes within families in Gulu District, Northern Uganda. The key respondents in this study were children aged between ... -
Unmasking the male gaze and its effects on female students: case study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)The purpose of this study was to analyse the different ways through which the demanding male gaze affects female students of Makerere University. The study adopted an exploratory and qualitative case study design of research ... -
Assessment of Strength and Curing Time of Enzyme Improved Mountainous Soils for Use as G30 Material for Budibugyo Area
(Makerere University, 2021-09-21)Unsuitable soils for road construction can be improved by a process called stabilization. This is the addition of additives to the soil in order to improve its engineering properties. The most common means of stabilization ... -
Taxation and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study critically examines the relationship between taxation and economic growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2022, employing a dynamic time series data approach to analyze the impact of different types of taxes on GDP growth. ... -
Treatment outcomes of isoniazid mono-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis patients in Uganda: a retrospective cross-sectional study from 2017 to 2022
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Globally, isoniazid-resistant, rifampicin-susceptible TB is estimated to occur in 13.1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 9.9–16.9%) of new cases and 17.4% (95% CI: 0.5–54.0%) of previously treated cases. Current WHO guidelines ... -
Occurrence of quinolone resistance genes qep, QnrA, QnrB and QnrS in uropathogenic E. coli from female clinical samples at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022)Drug resistant Escherichia coli (E Coli) is the leading cause of community and hospital acquired urinary tract infections affecting approximate 150 million people each year worldwide. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) ... -
Evaluation of thermal comfort and air quality of low-income housing in Kampala City, Uganda
(Elsevier, 2021)This paper presents the results of thermal comfort and air quality studies in naturally ventilated residential buildings in Kampala City, Uganda. Questionnaire surveys were used for obtaining occupant subjective thermal ... -
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 ...