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An evaluation of the adequacies of retirement policies and laws in Uganda: The case of National Social Security Fund, Makerere University and the Ministry of Public Service.
(Makerere University, 2014-09)This study evaluated the policies and/ or laws used in the management of retirement schemes in public institutions in Uganda. Specifically, it sought to:i) assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the policies or laws, ... -
Evaluation of the GenoType MTBDRplus v2 Line Probe Assay for Rapid Diagnosis of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) poses a major challenge to TB control due to its complex diagnostic and treatment challenges. Globally, 3.7% of new cases and 20% of previously treated cases are ... -
Examination of the management of grey literature in selected university libraries in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)This study examined the management of grey literature, a special and unique source of information for teaching, learning and research. Grey literature is generated in various ways like research, projects, conferences, ... -
External supervision and school performance in government secondary schools in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-11)This study was on External supervision and School Performance in Government Secondary schools in Central Uganda. It was conceptualized from the perspective of establishing the adequacy of External supervision. It also ... -
Financial inclusion of the poor in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)The study examined financial inclusion of the poor in Uganda. The current financial inclusion strategies and models developed and applied by financial institutions, international development agencies, financial inclusion ... -
Fish migrations in Lake Edward-Ishasha River water systems in Virunga and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
(Makerere University, 2016-01)This study investigated the fish migrations in Lake Edward – Ishasha River water systems. The main objective was to examine the migration patterns of clarias gariepinus in Lake Edward and its adjacent water systems. The ... -
Genetic and serological analysis of foot and mouth disease viruses (FMDV) in selected domestic and wildlife populations in Kenya.
(2014)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly infectious viral disease of domestic and wild cloven-hoofed animals is endemic in Kenya and in eastern Africa. FMD virus (FMDV) exists in seven serotypes (O, A, C, Asia 1, SAT 1, SAT ... -
Genetic improvement of yam bean (Pachyrhizus species) for high storage root yield, dry matter content and nutritional quality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-04-20)Yam bean (Pachyrhizus species) is a legume root crop newly introduced in East and Central Africa for food production. The crop has nutritious storage roots rich in protein, iron, zinc and vitamins in addition to wide ... -
Impact of climate change on agricultural production in a montane agro-ecological zone of Bufumbo Sub-county, Mbale District, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)This study assessed the impact of climate change and variability on smallholder rain-fed agricultural production in a montane agro-ecological zone in Bufumbo sub county, Mbale District. The study focused on the vulnerability ... -
Impact of community-based organizations on sustainable management of forest, soil and water: The case of Mount Elgon ecosystem, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-02)The recent development of devolution of natural resources management of community-based organizations (CBOs) has become important study topic today as many scholars try to examine issues such as structure, context and ... -
The impact of internally displaced persons and their settlements on the environment: A case study of a Peri-Urban Camp (Unyama) and a Rural Camp (PABO)
(Makerere University., 2007-04)This study explored the livelihoods of internally displaced people and in particular, the transforming processes and structures by which they impact on the environment. The indicators that impact on the environment are ... -
Improving productivity of small East African goats using native browse species
(Makerere University, 2015-12)Despite the socio economic importance of goats to the livelihoods of the people especially in the rural communities, their productivity in terms of meat production is low (UNDP, 2007). This has mainly been attributed to ... -
Internationalisation of African-Ethnic Restaurants: The mediating role of brand identity
(Makerere University, 2017)Although studies of firm internationalization have received increasing attention globally, how African firms and particularly African-ethnic restaurants (AERs) tap into foreign markets has remained less studied. Similarly, ... -
Investigation of structural characteristics of vernacular materials for construction of earthquake resistant systems in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Earthquake disasters in Western Uganda are common resulting from destructive earthquakes that have a return period of two to three decades. The destructive mechanism of earthquakes of such magnitudes is vested mainly in ... -
A landscape approach to the epidemiology of theileria parva and brucell abortus infections among district morphometric cattle populations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-07)Indigenous cattle constitute a major source of livelihood and socio-cultural heritage for several rural household communities located in the different agro-ecological zones (AEZs) of Uganda. These AEZs have landscape ... -
Linking carbon and hydrological cycles in Lubigi wetland; Kampala - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-12)The response of cyperus papyrus (papyrus) to environmental changes affect the potential for the plant carbon sequestration and transpiration. This study was conducted in Lubigi wetland; Kampala – Uganda from Sept 2010 to ... -
Market orientation, strategic ambidexterity and sales performance of Uganda’s financial services
(Makerere University, 2016)This study sought to examine the relationship between market orientation, strategic ambidexterity and sales performance of Uganda's financial services. Existing research regarding how sales can be improved has concentrated ... -
Marriage, Risk Behaviours and HIV Infection in Rural Rakai, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10)The HIV/AIDS epidemic is still a global problem that is most severe in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that over 2.1 million (1.9 – 2.7 million) people became newly infected with HIV in 2012 year (UNAIDS, 2013 and 70% ... -
Organic pollutants in the atmospheric and aquatic environments of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2015-12)The large surface area of Lake Victoria and the multitude of chemical-emitting activities in the lake’s watershed provide for elevated potential for atmospheric loading of organic pollutants yet there remain limited ... -
The political and institutional dimensions of agricultural extension reform process in Uganda: Experiences of the National Agricultural Advisory Services
(Makerere University, 2014)Agricultural extension reforms initiated in the 1990s were an offshoot of a global movement for reforming the national extension systems in developing countries, which started late in the twentieth century, an era characterized ...