Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Gender bias mitigation and evaluation in Luganda to English machine translation models
(Makerere University, 2023)Recent research highlights the significant concern of gender bias in machine translation (MT) models, characterized by gender-stereotyped and discriminatory translations. Given the wide application of MT across domains, ... -
Lodge concessions and wildlife conservation in Uganda: a case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Concessions are one of the many market-based approaches known as Tourism User Fees that generate revenues from conservation based - tourism enterprises such as lodges which can be directed towards supporting conservation. ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of porcine cysticercosis in Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium (T. solium) is a neglected zoonotic disease with serious public health implications. It is caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, T. solium. Pigs are intermediate hosts of ... -
A critical analysis of the implementation of Uganda’s legal framework against substance abuse: a case study of Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2024-02)The rising prevalence of substance abuse in Uganda, particularly in Kampala Central Division (KCD) ignited questions into the effectiveness of the interventions, including the legal framework, that were in place to control ... -
Predictors of condom use among men that engage in extra marital sex in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, just like in many Sub-Saharan countries, studies on condom in extramarital sex among men are limited. The aim of the study was to assess the factors associated with condom use among married men that engage in ... -
Factors associated with virological non-suppression among adult HIV clients with low-level viremia in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to maximize the inhibition of infectious virion production to below the level of detection of less than 50 copies/ml. Clients with LLV have not been fully studied in Uganda and ... -
Analysizing the factors affecting sales person performance at Airtel Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting salesperson performance at Airtel Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives: to examine the existing factors affecting salesperson performance at ... -
Working capital management, financial skills and business performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES) in Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship of working capital management, financial skills and business performance of MSMEs in Nakawa Division. The study used quantitative approach to help the researcher in ... -
Politeness strategies in English as a second language: A case of secondary school teachers in Fort Portal Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022)This study aimed at finding out how non-native speakers of English conceptualize politeness and what politeness strategies they use in communication with each other in English. Being native speakers of another language, ... -
Proposed pharmaceutical warehouse and office construction.
(Makerere University, 2020-12)National Medical Stores (NMS) is an autonomous government corporation that was established in 1993 under Act of Parliament, Chapter 207 of the laws of Uganda by the Ugandan legislature. Its core mandate was to procure, ... -
Quantifying the contribution of distributed energy resources to power system resilience.
(Makerere University, 2024-03-11)In 2005, low rainfall levels resulted in a significant deficiency in generation compared to demand. Government policy thus prioritized the development of new plants and the diversification of generation to reduce the ... -
Prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors
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Understanding of clerical celibacy as a strategy to increase vocations to the priesthood in the light of Sacerdotalis caelibatus: case study [of] Buhimba Parish, Mbarara Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research aimed at showing that understanding clerical celibacy can help to increase vocations to the priesthood in Buhimba Parish, Mbarara Archdiocese. It indicated the prevalence of low turn- up to the priestly ... -
Up grading of Akasingenge neighborhood - Mbarara City.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)The study was carried out in Akasingenge neighborhood which is located in Mbarara city. The parliament of Uganda in 20220 uplifted Mbarara municipality to a city status. This implies that there is urgent need to address ... -
Effect of perioperative blood transfusion on complications following emergency non-trauma laparotomy: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Blood transfusion may be required in the management of patients undergoing emergency non-trauma laparotomy. However, retrospective cohort studies involving patients undergoing emergency laparotomy have ... -
Dynamics of soil-transmitted helminths under mass drug administration among school children in Kumi Municipality, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) are neglected tropical diseases of public health significance globally, WHO recommended periodic mass drug administration (MDA) in endemic areas. In 2003, Uganda initiated MDA but ... -
Delivery of Non-Academic Student Support Services by staff in Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024-02)Non-academic student support services are an essential component of universities that play a crucial role in assisting and promoting student retention. The success of students and institutions depends on the staff who ... -
Optimization of Expected Utility of Consumption and Terminal wealth in a portfolio in continuous time.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-31)In this dissertation, addressing an investment-consumption problem with the goal of maximizing expected utility of consumption and terminal wealth in a portfolio in continuous time is considered. The action is two-fold in ... -
Dividend maximisation in an insurance process compounded by risky and non-risky investments.
(Makerere University., 2024-02-07)Shareholders of an insurance company would expect maximum dividends from their investment in insurance companies for decades. Therefore, there is a need for managers of insurance companies to pay out appealing dividends ... -
The impact of social injustice on the promotion of peace in Buhimba Parish Mbarara Archdiocese, in light of Pacem in terris
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The doctrines of the Catholic Church presuppose that each person is treated as a subject and not as an object for manipulation or exploitation. This demands that people be animated by God’s selfless and sacrificial love, ...