Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Genetic resistance to Adzuki Bean Bruchid (Callosobruchus chinensis) in Soybean
(2019-08-12)Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill], an annual legume that belongs to the family Fabaceae is grown in every continent for its high protein (40%) and oil (20%) content. Soybean was introduced to Uganda in the 1900s. However, ... -
The management and conservation of woody plants in Uganda's urban settings
(2019-05)Urban woody plant resources and the livelihoods of community members who depend on them are threatened in developing countries. This study was conducted to assess the management and conservation of woody plants in Uganda’s ... -
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-Mediated Transformation of Pseudocercospora fijiensis to Determine the Role of PfHog1 in Osmotic Stress Regulation and Virulence Modulation
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017-05-16)Black Sigatoka disease, caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis is a serious constraint to banana production worldwide. The disease continues to spread in new ecological niches and there is an urgent need to develop strategies ... -
Functional genetics in ascomycetes pseudocercospora fijiensis (synonym mycosphaerella fijiensis) the pathogen of black sigatoka disease in banana
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Pseudocercospora fijiensis (P. fijiensis), causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) on banana, has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 in all the banana and plantain growing areas across the globe. It ... -
Analysis of working capital management in small and medium enterprises in Uganda : A case of Rubaga Division Kampala
(2018-11)Managing working capital effectively is important for any business, running an SME is no exception because without efficient and effective working capital management practices it will be difficult for the ... -
Analysis of attrition of business establishments in Uganda panel surveys
(2019-07-29)This study set-out to analyze attrition in economic panel surveys with specific emphasis on the factors associated with attrition in the Producer Price Index(PPI) Survey in Uganda. This was done using the PPI and Uganda ... -
Covariant shocks and their marginal effects on household coping strategies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)This study analyzed covariant shocks and their marginal effects on household coping strategies in Uganda. Household level data contained in the Uganda National Household Survey (2005/2006) by Uganda Bureau of Statistics ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Agribusiness Initiative Trust loan guarantee scheme in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-05)The purpose of the study was to establish the effectiveness of the ABI Loan Guarantee Scheme on production among small agribusiness enterprises, to establish the effectiveness of the ABI Loan Guarantee Scheme on employment ... -
Determinants of tree planting on private lands in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Trees are of great economic and ecological importance. Most rural communities in developing countries depend on trees for their livelihoods and source of energy. Trees also provide ecosystem services that include timber, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria misdiagnosis among children in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda especially among children under five years of age. Reliable diagnosis is essential to reduce this burden. World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines recommend ... -
Evaluation of levels of T. cruzi ribosomal P protein homologous antigens and IgG antibodies among patients with Endomyocardial Fibrosis in Mulago Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-11-22)Endomyocardial Fibrosis (EMF) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the heart whose cause is still unknown yet about 10 to 12 million people are affected worldwide. In Uganda EMF prevalence is about 10-20% of all the cardiac ... -
Field ploughing performance evaluation of the Mulimi multi-purpose vehicle
(Makerere University, 2019-06)In 2015, a Mulimi Multi-purpose vehicle (MMPV) was developed by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Makerere University in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Biological ... -
Examining the psychometric properties of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention scale in the Uganda demographic and health survey tool
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Limited information publicly exists on the functioning of the items intended to measure comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS in the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) tool. The five items in the scale ... -
Clinical presentation and in-hospital outcome of patients with myocardial infarction admitted in Mulago hospital
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2014-05)Background Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide with decreasing incidence in developed countries and increasing incidences in developing countries, Uganda inclusive. This increasing ... -
A Modeling Method for Computer System Security using Structure and Probability
(Makarere University, 2017-01)Abstract Modeling methods for computer systems currently have functional and feature limitations for secure design. This is because modeling computer systems accurately is complex and requires precision and a variety ... -
Risk factors for hypertension and frequency of target organ damage in hypertensive adults in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Epidemiologic data on risk factors for hypertension among adults in urban Uganda is currently lacking. Objectives: ... -
Cropping system and altitude as drivers of soil Macrobiota and nutrient variability for arabica coffee production in mount Elgon region
(Makerere University, 2018-12-19)There is need to produce sufficient food and fuel for the growing population without damaging the ecosystem services. In Uganda, highlands have inherent fertile soil but are rapidly losing quality due intensification. ... -
Enhancement of skills for ground water development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)It is Uganda Government policy (MWE, 2007) and (PEAP, 2004) to increase the number of citizens able to access clean water as a means of improving Public Health, and reducing cost of medical health care among many aims. ... -
Protection and Promotion of Children's Right to Life in Uganda: A case Study of Hoima and Mbale Referral Hospitals.
(Makerere University, 2019-01)ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the realisation of children‘s right to life in Hoima and Mbale Regional Referral Hospitals. The study set out to assess the perceptions of health workers towards the legal framework ... -
The level of Influence of the Eucharistic celebration on the Catholic Family Social Life in Busuubizi Catholic Parish.
(Makerere University, 2007-04)The Catholic Church has always considered the Eucharist as the source and the summit of Christian life. Without it the Church cannot stand by her own. The Church puts a lot of importance on the clear understanding of the ...