| dc.description.abstract | This study titled ‘An automated records index for research records’ was carried out at the
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University. The study aimed at finding out the
existing filing and retrieval techniques used for research records at IDI and designing an
automated index for fast, easy, efficient, and controlled retrieval of research records.
The study used a case study research design and followed majorly qualitative research methods
to collect, analyze and present data. Interviews, Observations, and documentary review were the
main methods of data collection, taking a sample size of 3 respondents who included the Director
of Research the IDI plus 2 other records staff. Data was presented using qualitative research
techniques such as paraphrasing, direct quotation, and descriptive narration of field observations.
The study established that IDI generates a number of records which include; research records on
HIV AIDS, TB, Malaria and Covid-19 among others, which exist in both paper and electronic
formats.
The study finally designed and recommended an automated HTML, CSS, and MYSQL indexing
system tool, similar to the case of Intelligent Health Management System, were in the Software
However, a combination of both the manual and the automated indexing systems employed in
execution of research records filing and retrieval tool is appropriate for IDI. | en_US |
