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Incidence and factors associated with dialysis-related hypoglycaemia among patients with kidney failure at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital: a prospective longitudinal cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Kidney failure is the most advanced form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), causing the most years lived with disability from CKD. Among patients with kidney failure, pathophysiologic changes and therapeutic measures including ... -
The effect of tax effort on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examines the effect of the tax effort on the economic growth in Uganda for the period of 1990-2021. Secondary data is used and sourced from the World Development Indicators. The variables considered are the ... -
Human rights in times of crisis: the case of COVID 19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)In crisis situations, states can limit rights without declaring a state of emergency or derogate from human rights after declaring a state of emergency. Agamben traces the practice of electing a temporary dictator to offer ... -
Access and utilisation of primary education services among children in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District of Northwestern, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study aimed to investigate the access and utilization of primary education as a service among refugee children in Bidibidi settlement, Yumbe district of north-western as well as explore their perceptions and experiences ... -
Evaluating academic performance of midwifery students and its associated factors: a comparative case study of e-learning and full-time programs in Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-18)Background: Globally, there continues to be a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, especially in midwifery. Uganda faces a notably high ratio of midwives to mothers. Despite numerous efforts aimed at addressing ... -
Coping strategies of tomato traders amidst covid-19 induced restrictions in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)The COVID-19 induced restrictions effected by many countries worldwide greatly affected agricultural trade. These measures that were put in place to curb the rapid spread of the pandemic came along with challenges that ... -
Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Prevalence of wasting and associated factors among pediatric cancer patients aged 2-17 years at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University., 2024-12-11)Introduction: Wasting is a major concern among pediatric cancer patients, significantly affecting treatment outcomes and quality of life. However, limited data exists on the prevalence of wasting and its associated factors ... -
Navigating project management challenges in modern hospital construction during the construction phase: “a case study of the proposed hospital expansion works on plot 14B Akii- Bua Road, Nakasero for Nakasero Hospital Ltd”
(Makerere University, 2024-07)In this technical report, the author presents an analysis of the project management challenges encountered in modern hospital construction during the construction phase, a case study of Nakasero Hospital Expansion Project ... -
Determinants of balance of payment position in Uganda: the monetary approach
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study applied the monetary approach to examine the determinants of Uganda’s balance of payments position using the ARDL model from 1983 to 2020. The study results revealed the presence of short and long-run relationships ... -
Assessing the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study aimed to assess the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga district. Using the primary data, the study employed mixed methods of analysis to examine how ... -
Impact of public borrowing on private investment: a case study of Uganda, 1980 – 2023
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Public Investment Finance is of great importance as the government seeks to strike a balance between the fiscal space and meeting government expenditures. The recent catastrophes that affected economies that were greatly ... -
Rainfall distribution and economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The relationship between rainfall distribution and economic growth is paramount in studies assessing growth in developing countries. The study is based on the Cobb- Douglas production function where rainfall is taken as ... -
In silico characterization of peptides for major surface protein 2, rhoptry-associated protein 1, and the vitellogenin receptor as potential vaccine candidates against babesiosis and anaplasmosis
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis caused by Babesia bovis and Anaplasma marginale respectively pose significant threats to the livestock industry, particularly in regions where both parasites co-exist. Current ... -
Lok Dog Acoli (Oral Literature and Tradition of the Acoli)
(Penwall Media Limited, 2024-08)Lok Dog Acoli (2024), loosely translated as Oral Literature and Tradition of the Acoli, covers the fundamentals of Acoli oral literature and tradition. It presents the oral means of passing information and knowledge from ... -
Machine learning and orthology-based design of synergistic drug combinations against aspergillus fumigatus
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Aspergillus fumigatus is a common fungal species that can cause invasive aspergillosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. In Uganda, around 9% of the population suffers from fungal diseases. Drug ... -
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 ... -
Uptake of postpartum long-acting reversible contraception among adolescent mothers in Kamuli District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Repeat adolescent pregnancy and child bearing is associated with higher morbidity and mortality risk compared to primary pregnancies. To reduce their incidence in adolescence, use of Long- Acting Reversible Contraception ...