Browsing School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) Collection by Subject "Uganda"
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Globalization challenges of medical education library services in Uganda
(IFLA, 2008)The paper focuses on globalization from the perspective of “information access, transfer, exchange and use”. With the advancement in information and communication technology (ICT), information now flows more easily and ... -
The impact of cybercafes on information services in Uganda
(First Monday, 1996)This study assessed the impact of cybercafes on the provision of information services in uganda. It focused on cafe users only. Findings revealed that 69.8% percent were in the age group of 20-39 year. Eighty-seven percent ... -
Information needs and information-seeking behavior of artisan fisher folk of Uganda
(Elservier science Inc., 2003)This article examines the information needs, information-seeking behavior, and the impact of information use on artisan fisher folk and extension agents at three major lakes in Uganda. The findings reveal that fisher folk ... -
Insights into the information needs of women in the informal sector of Uganda
(South African Journal of Library and Information Science, 2002)The informal sector is a fast growing economic sector in Uganda for development and employment of most small business entrepreneurs including women in the country. This paper presents insights into the information needs ... -
An integrated reporting system using data warehousing: case study of National Medical Stores
(2008-10)Many Corporations today have vast amounts of data from their transactional systems which they use for their day to day operations. However, tools that enable consolidation of this data for other enteprise wide tasks like ... -
An intranet based police service desk
(2009-07)Police, in the quest to keep law and order, handles issues manually. Once an issue is forwarded, it is recorded in the personal books that act as files for each individual; this is then captured in the central store which ... -
Land registry file tracking tool: a case for Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
(2007-07)The Mailo Land registry at the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development offers services concerning Mailo land including transfer of land titles, change of addresses and processing of leases. Clients submit in their ... -
Managing financial and administrative records for enhanced service delivery: a case study of selected Sub-counties in Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-10)The issue of poor financial and administrative records management systems in the sub-counties of Uganda, despite the initiatives to improve upon them, has been of great concern to the Ministry of Local Government. This has ... -
A model for adoption of mobile health technologies to improve child nutrition practices in resource-constrained environments
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Malnutrition contributes to about half (45%) of the deaths of children under the age of five years in developing countries. Studies reveal that malnutrition is aggravated by a lack of nutritional information, particularly ... -
A model of success factors for implementing local e-government in Uganda
(Academic Publishing International, 2012)Local e-government enables citizens at all levels to interact with government easily and access services through electronic means. It enables electronic transactions between government departments and the private sector ... -
A model of success factors for Local E-government implementation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-11)Local e-government is important as it enables citizens at all levels to interact with government easily and get services through electronic means. It enables citizens to participate in online discussions of political and ... -
Multirisk analysis of prostate cancer survival in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Uganda has registered the highest incidence and mortality rate from prostate cancer, with incidence rate standing at 37.0 per 100,000, an annual increment rate of 5.2% and mortality: incidence ratio of 71%. This study ... -
A national youth forum
(2009-06)The main objective of this study was to develop a web-based discussion forum for all the Youths in Uganda. The project addresses the problem of lack of a well established platform that could be used for smooth information ... -
On improvement of the weather information management in Uganda: proceedings of the 5th UbuntuNet Alliance annual Conference.
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2012-11)Weather forecasts are used to make important decisions (e.g. reduce crop damage, reduce property damage, save lives, safety in the aviation industry) that can enhance a country's economy. This paper presents the challenges ... -
An online ticket ordering system
(2006-07)The acquisition of tickets to football matches in Uganda is a process that takes rather so long than necessary. This is due to the unnecessary steps that are involved before a person is able to acquire or pay for a ticket. ... -
Role of libraries and information in the empowerment of women prisoners in Uganda
(IFLA, 2011)Libraries provide information that meets recreational, lifelong learning, and transitional needs of prisoners, preparing them to be successful ex-offenders. Prison libraries in Uganda were established by non-governmental ... -
Software specification and design for micro finance institutions: a case for Uganda
(2007-02)This research was carried out to study the major causes of software failure in satisfying the intended users’ requirements in MFIs and propose solutions to this problem and test the effectiveness of the proposed solutions. ... -
The state of legal deposit in Uganda : challenges for electronic publication
(Makerere University, 2012-10)This study examined the legal and regulatory framework of legal deposit in Uganda, with specific interest in gaining an insight about how electronic publications are being preserved in Uganda and how the legal deposit ... -
The status of software usability in Uganda
(Fountain Publishers Kampala, 2008)This research investigates the current software usability practices in developing countries, particularly in Uganda. It documents the contemporary user needs, attitudes and challenges that are being experienced in ... -
Strengthening records management systems in Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) member churches
(Makerere University, 2012-04)Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) is an Ecumenical Organization composed of the three Mainline Churches; the Roman Catholic Church, The Anglican Church and the Uganda Orthodox Church. This study was conducted at three ...