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Examining the place of public relations in correctional institutions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The study examined the place of Public Relations (PR) in correctional institutions using a case study of the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS). It was guided by four objectives namely; i) to evaluate the relevance of PR at UPS, ... -
The evolution and growth of urban informal markets in Mbale Municipality
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The study considered the evolution and growth of the informal markets of Namatala and Mooni in Mbale Municipality (MM). The dualist and the legalist schools of thought of understanding informal urban markets subscribes to ... -
Strategic human resources management practices, leadership style, and employee empowerment
(Makerere University, 2018-09-20)The research on the relationship between SHRM practices, leadership style, and employee empowerment was inspired by the need to examine the impact traditional HR and leadership style had on employee empowerment in public ... -
Human rights challenges facing women prisoners: A comparative study of Atopi and Kasangati Government Prisons
(Akello, B. (2018). Human rights challenges facing women prisoners: A comparative study of Atopi and Kasangati Government Prisons. Unpublished masters dissertation. Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2018)The study focused on human rights challenges facing women prisoners in Uganda with a comparative analysis of Atopi and Kasangati Government Prisons Apac and Wakiso District respectively. The study sought to identify ... -
The effect of early multiple language literacies on learners’ metalinguistic awareness: A cross-linguistic study
(2018-04)This study set out to investigate the causative and predictive power of early simultaneous trilingual literacy on metalinguistic awareness in three (English, French and Kirundi) languages taught in Burundi classrooms. The ... -
Household decision making to sell beans: A case of male and female farmers in Central Uganda
(2018-09)In Sub Saharan Africa, women play a significant role in bean production. However, their role in household decision making is minimal especially with decisions regarding cash crops. Now that the bean crop is commercial, ... -
An exploration of the teachers’-state relationship as a struggle for recognition: Hegel’s Lordship and Bondage Dialectics
(Nakabo, R.S. (2018). An exploration of the teachers’-state relationship as a struggle for recognition: Hegel’s Lordship and Bondage Dialectics. Unpublished masters dissertation. Makerere University. Kampala, Uganda, 2018-09)ABSTRACT The German philosopher G. W. F. Hegel brought to our attention the inherent ontological desire for others’ recognition. So important is this aspect in our daily lives that its absence or distortion causes ... -
An investigation in the impact of social injustice on the practice of Catholic faith in St. Paul's Parish Mukono, in the light of Pacem in Terris
(Makerere University, 2018-10-22)Catholic social thought calls for persons to be treated as subjects, not as objects, and for a society in which basic needs i.e., health care, education, infrastructural development, human rights and duties are available ... -
Deeper understanding of the Holy Eucharist: A strategy to strengthen faith among Catholics in Kalungu Parish-Masaka Diocese
(Makerere University, 2018-10-25)The researcher was motivated to embark on this study to find out whether Catholics in Kalungu Parish have a deeper understanding of the Holy Eucharist. This was achieved by three main specific objectives; to find out the ... -
Parenting styles, family social economic status and conduct disorder among adolescents
(2018-11)The study examined the relationship between Parenting Styles, Family Social Economic Status and Conduct Disorder among adolescents. In Uganda, adolescent conduct disorder is a great problem to urban centers and families ... -
Epistemological base of African traditional herbal medicine in Uganda
(Disan Kuteesa Mugenyi, 2018-11-28)There is noticeable increase in the use of African traditional approaches in the treatment of physical and psychosocial ailments (Mwangi, 2000).This is largely due to the perceived high costs and inaccessibility to Western ... -
Personality, marital satisfaction and domestic violence among married women in Kampala District
(2018-10-24)This study investigated the relationship between personality, marital satisfaction and domestic violence, and whether marital satisfaction mediates the relationship between personality and domestic violence among married ... -
Norms and Customs of the Baganda on Property Inheritance among Women and Girls, a Case of Busujju County, Mityana District
(2018-11)ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the norms and customs of the Baganda on property inheritance among women and girls. The specific objectives of the study were: to establish the influence of customary norms and ... -
Childbirth Experiences, Sleep Quality and Depression among Postpartum Mothers
(2018-10)The study aimed at assessing whether childbirth experiences were predictors of sleep quality and postpartum depression plus assessing the relationship between sleep quality and postpartum depression among mothers. It was ... -
Cross-linguistic influence in third language production among Kiswahili learners
(2018-11)This study focuses on generative third language, L3) production of thirty five Makerere University “Advanced” Kiswahili learners aged between 19 and 24 who previously acquired L1 Runyankore and L2 English and are currently ... -
Exploring Gender Responsiveness During The Teaching And Learning Process In National And International Pre-Primary Classrooms In Kampala District
(2018-10-17)This study was aimed at exploring gender responsiveness during the teaching and learning process in national and international pre-primary classrooms in Kampala District. The study was guided by Social Cognitive theory, ... -
Household Division of Labour of Roles in Rearing Black Soldier Flies: A case Study of Female and Male Farmers in Mukono District.
(2018-10-29)Latest innovations in agriculture through science and technological innovations have been key in government’s effort to overcome food security, malnutrition and poverty at household level. Evidence of these efforts can be ... -
Causes and effects of domestic violence. Case study of Kamwokya Slum area Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2018-11-27)Domestic violence still continues to manifest in many homes in Kamwokya slum area. Women are battered, emotionally tortured, insulted and abused while some men also complain of similar maltreatment from their wives. It ... -
The role of European Union in promoting Agriculture in Lira District, 2005-2016
(2018-10-15)Uganda’s agriculture sector registered positive growth at 2.6 per cent and 1.3 per cent in 2008/09 and 2007/08, respectively.(UBOS 2009). However, given that these rates of growth are below the Population growth rate of ...
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