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Households’ Latrine Status in Fishing Communities of Malongo and Jagusi Sub Counties, Mayuge District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09-01)Introduction: This study examined the households‟ latrine coverage and latrine use associated factors among the fishing communities in Malongo and Jagusi sub counties Mayuge district. Objectives: Specifically, the ... -
How do student and classroom characteristics affect attitude toward mathematics? A multivariate multilevel analysis
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)This study investigated the effects of student and classroom characteristics on math self-confidence, perceived usefulness, and enjoyment of mathematics as multiple outcomes. A sample of 7th-grade students from 78 classes ... -
How Much Do Lab Tests Cost? Analysis of Lacor Hospital Laboratory Services
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-08)An analysis of the laboratory activity costs was done in the Laboratory Department of Lacor Hospital in order to calculate the global cost of each test and to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the service. The study is a ... -
How Should Doctors Be Paid? Lessons From Theory and Practice
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2003-12)For long now, doctors in Uganda have been complaining that their terms of service, particularly remuneration, are not commensurate with the years that they spend training and the amount of work that they do. This issue has ... -
Human Resource Planning and Organisational Performance for the Non-profit Organisations: A Case Study of United Nations Children’s Fund Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014)NAKIBIRA DEBORAH (2014-M102-20018) Human Resource Planning and Organisational Performance for the Non-profit Organisations: A Case Study of United Nations Children’s Fund Uganda. United Nations Children‟s fund (UNICEF) ... -
'I believe that the staff have reduced their closeness to patients': an exploratory study on the impact of HIV/AIDS on staff in four rural hospitals in Uganda
(Dieleman et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd., 2007-12-18)Staff shortages could harm the provision and quality of health care in Uganda, so staff retention and motivation are crucial. Understanding the impact of HIV/AIDS on staff contributes to designing appropriate retention ... -
‘I felt very bad, I had self-rejection’: narratives of exclusion and marginalisation among early school leavers in Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-09-02)Uganda has one of the highest rates of early school leavers (ESLs) in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the highest in East Africa, despite impressive school enrolment rates. While studies have been conducted on the possible causes ... -
ICT on the Margins: Lessons for Ugandan Education
(Language and Education, 2007)In this end piece, we argue that while this special issue shifts debates on the digital divide to address students’ capacity to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for productive social purposes, access ... -
ICT Usage in Teaching and its Influence on Student's Academic Performance in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in Kasese District
(Contemporary Research Center, 2020-02)This study investigated the ICT usage in teaching and its’ influence on students ‘academic performance in Uganda certificate of education (UCE) in Kasese District, focusing on three major areas; accessibility of ICT in ... -
Identification And Characterization of Guanosine 5′-Monophosphate Reductase of Trypanosoma Congolense as a Drug Target
(2017)Trypanosoma congolense is one of the most prevalent pathogens which causes trypanosomosis in African animals, resulting in a significant economic loss. In its life cycle, T. congolense is incapable of synthesizing purine ... -
Identification and Characterization of Guanosine 5′-Monophosphate Reductase of Trypanosoma Congolese as a Drug Target
(Parasitology international, 2017)Trypanosoma Congolese is one of the most prevalent pathogens which causes trypanosomosis in African animals, resulting in a significant economic loss. In its life cycle, T. Congolese is incapable of synthesizing purine ... -
Identification of Sustainable Genes for RNAi Silencing of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus Flavus isolated from grandnuts in Uganda
(2018-02)Aflatoxins are lethal and carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced mainly by fungi of the Aspergillus genus, key among which is Aspergillus flavus. Previous research has shown that Ugandans are chronically exposed to ... -
Identifying Patterns in Urban Housing Density in Developing Countries using Convolutional Networks and Satellite Imagery
(Elsevier Ltd., 2020)The use of Deep Neural Networks for remote sensing scene image analysis is growing fast. Despite this, data sets on developing countries are conspicuously absent in the public domain for benchmarking machine learning ... -
"If I Only get a Visa": Configurations of Residential Preferences and Contemporary Migration of Africans to Europe and North America.
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Impact and Challenges of Rural Electrification on the Social-Economic Transformation of Rural Areas in Uganda: A Case Study of Kamonkoli and Budaka Sub-Counties in Budaka District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008)NALUKOOBYO WINIFRED (2008-M092-20083) Impact and Challenges of Rural Electrification on the Social-Economic Transformation of Rural Areas in Uganda: A Case Study of Kamonkoli and Budaka Sub-Counties in Budaka District. The ... -
Impact of Agricultural Modernization on the Socio- Economic Status of Smallholder Farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts in Uganda
(Nkumba University, 2017)The aim of this paper was to study the impact of agricultural modernization on the socio-economic status of smallholder farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts. The study adopted a cross sectional research design using ... -
Impact of Agricultural Training on Sustainable Development in Kabonera Sub-county, Masaka District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011)SSEMAKULA PAUL (2011-M092-30013) Impact of Agricultural Training on Sustainable Development in Kabonera Sub-county, Masaka District. This study focused on the impact of agricultural training on sustainable development ... -
The Impact of Agro-tourism on Sustainable Agricultural Production in Rakai Agro-ecological Zone.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010)KULE SYLVESTER (2010-M152-20028) The Impact of Agro-tourism on Sustainable Agricultural Production in Rakai Agro-ecological Zone This research study on the impact of agro-tourism on sustainable agricultural production ... -
The Impact of Alternative Basic Education for Karimojong Programme on the Socio-Economic Development of Nakapiripirit District: A Case Study of Lorengedwat Sub-county.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011)OKELLO TONNY AGAZA (2011-M092-40010) The Impact of Alternative Basic Education for Karimojong Programme on the Socio-Economic Development of Nakapiripirit District: A Case Study of Lorengedwat Sub-county. The study sought ... -
Impact of Anthelminthic Treatment in Pregnancy and Childhood on Immunisations, Infections and Eczema in Childhood: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012)Background: Helminth infections may modulate immune responses to unrelated pathogens and allergens; these effects may commence prenatally. We addressed the hypothesis that anthelminthic treatment in pregnancy and early ...
