Browsing Academic submissions (CEDAT) by Type
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Advancing transportation in Uganda with automation, connectivity and intelligence
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Vehicle crashes on roads and highways cost Uganda’s economy billions of shillings through loss of human resource, property and infrastructure. According Uganda traffic police reports and other observers, most of road ... -
Ambient backscatter communication for RFID tags
(Makerere University, 2019-07)A technology called ambient backscatter communication (AmBC) that requires no batteries or wires and depends on harvested radio frequency (RF) energy to power the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag has been proposed. ... -
Analysing the impact of other independent distribution networks on UMEME system reliability.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-05)The other independent distribution networks’ extensions are directly connected on the umeme networks and this makes the distribution networks long and since more faults occur on long distribution lines and this coupled ... -
Analysis and mitigation of Ferranti effect on long low loaded power distribution networks
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Ferranti effect is when the steady voltage at the open end of an uncompensated distribution line is higher than the voltage at the sending end. This project presented the analysis & mitigation of Ferranti effect in the ... -
Analysis of the procedures of compulsory land acquisition and compensation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-01-29)Provision of public facilities and infrastructure that ensure safety and security, health and welfare, social and economic enhancement, and protection and restoration of the natural environment leads to a sustainable ... -
Analysis of the streets of Kampala City to meet the needs of pedestrians: A case study of Central Division
(Makerere University, 2018)The study is about analysis of streets of Kampala city to meet the needs of pedestrians in central division. The research will basically look at street infrastructure that are viable for all pedestrians including those ... -
Analysis of the underlying variations in the maintenance costs of rented properties in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-05)For any emerging economy, real estate is a major driver of economic development. Uganda is seeing a robust increase in infrastructure development for example roads, the railways, new power plants, energy infrastructure for ... -
Analysis of urban land use invasion and succession trends in Kampala city : A case study of Kololo Hill (1962-2018)
(2019-01)A new wave of commercialization is sweeping across Kampala City residential areas where many residential zones are turning into commercial hubs, a trend physical planners say is meant to create more opportunities for Kampala ... -
Analyzing contractor procurement criteria as a key factor in the successful completion of road construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The construction sector is one of the key economic sectors in Uganda. It has experienced considerable growth in construction activities especially in Kampala city (Alinaitwe M.H, 2008). The sector is however faced with a ... -
Analyzing the impact of other independent distribution networks on Umeme system reliability
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This paper presents an analysis that helps to determine how other independent distribution networks affect Umeme system reliability as well as measures to improve the reliability while at the same time minimizing the total ... -
Assess the possibilities of promoting cycling
(Makerere University, 2017-12)This research is about assessing the possibilities of promoting cycling. It is a relatively old mode of active transport that has been used for more past years, and therefore there’s need for planners and responsible ... -
Assessing the management practices of e-waste in central and Makindye divisions of Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2018-06-06)E-waste is a generic term used to describe various forms of electronic and electric equipment that have ceased to be of any value to their owners. Annually, it is estimated that about 50 million tonnes of E-waste is ... -
Assessing of historical trends of bid unit rates for paved roads in comparison with inflation
(Makerere University, 2018-04)In this paper, the relationship between inflation and bid unit rates for paved roads in Uganda has been explored empirically for the period 2006 to 2015. A sample of five items was taken as shown in table 1 below but the ... -
Assessing pollution levels from Boda Bodas and their potential environmental impact
(2018-06-27)The boda boda sector in Kampala aids and facilitates growth and development. The sector has been largely favored by the rapid increase in Kampala’s population. This increase in the number of motorcycles has brought about ... -
Assessing professionalism of real estate agency practices in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-12)ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing the professionalism of the real estate agency in Kampala. It encompassed four specific objectives; determining the current practices of real estate agency in Kampala, determining the ... -
Assessing the adequacy of compensation made under compulsory acquisition in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Fair compensation for compulsory acquisition of land is the amount received by a local person in return of a piece of land that should restore him/her to the original position in that this person should neither gain nor ... -
Assessing the adequacy of the medium voltage infrastructure supplying Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Kampala is Uganda’s major central business district and is characterized by a rapidly growing economy with increase in economic activities, industrial growth and residential power needs. This increase in load capacity over ... -
Assessing the Effect of Interest Rates on the Growth of Commercial Real Estate Markets In Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The purpose of the study was to portray the effect of interest rates on the growth of commercial real estate market in Kampala-Uganda. The real estate sector being one of the major sectors of the economy in Uganda has been ... -
Assessing the Effect of Urban Population growth on the housing conditions in Kampala. (Case study: Makindye)
(2019-09)The study examines the consequences of rapid urban population growth on access to adequate housing in Kampala and Makindye in particular through evaluation of data collected from low income, middle income and high-income ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of mediation as a dispute resolution technique in Uganda’s construction industry
(Makerere universty, 2019-05)The increased backlog of construction cases due to the increased disputes in the industry in the various legal courts in Uganda has greatly affected the construction industry by increasing the cost of construction and the ...