Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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How employee personality and work stress influence job performance among staff at employees of Silver Springs Hotel
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The study investigated whether there is a significant relationship between Job performance, employee personality and work stress among workers in Silver Springs Hotel. The specific objective of the study was to examine the ... -
Factors associated with alcohol consumption among spouses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study aimed at identifying the factors associated with alcohol consumption among spouses in Uganda. Its specific objectives included assessing the socio-economic factors influencing spouses to drink, determining the ... -
Real time facial recognition security system
(Makerere University, 2022)This system aims at detecting and identifying unknown faces in video footage. This is achieved by the system using a number of algorithms to match the identified face image with captured images in the database. Face ... -
Imagery in Luganda children's songs
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This case study presented here is in the imagery in children's songs in Luganda proverbs exhibiting how they are employed in different songs that are to be looked at in later chapters their relevancy and effectiveness in ... -
Causes of stress among employees at Alleluia Natural Drink Company Limited
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The purpose of the study was to identify the causes of stress among employees of Alleluia Natural Health Drink Company Limited. The research objectives were (1) to assess the nature of stress at the workplace (2) to determine ... -
Une etude sur l'introduction du Frangals dans les ecoles primaires en Ouganda: L'analyse situationnelle a mbuya parents' school.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-24)En Ouganda, l'enseignement et l'apprentissage des langues étrangères se sont traditionnellement concentrés sur les écoles secondaires et les établissements d'enseignement supérieur. Le français, étant une langue ... -
A study of patriachy in Luganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2024-04)In a society, people are from different cultures that have norms, beliefs and practices that join them. In Buganda, people use Luganda as their official language which they use for communication. Buganda tribe is one of ... -
Analysis on the impact of consumer demographics on purchase of clothes: a case study of School Statistics and Planning, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-04)The study sought determine the impact of consumer demographics on purchase of clothes at school of statistics and planning in Makerere university. The study used primary data and was collected using a questionnaire form ... -
Assessment of gender involvement in the Parish Development Model among the dairy and piggery farmers in Bufunjo Subcounty Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2024)The parish development model (PDM) is the current strategy for service delivery by government of Uganda for improving incomes and welfare of all Ugandans at house hold level. Production being one of the five pillars of ... -
Profitability of organic coffee production among small scale farmers in Luwero District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Coffee is a major cash crop for Uganda both in terms of foreign exchange earnings and employment creation. Uganda coffee production is dominantly done by small scale farmers and is organic in nature, with about 77% of ... -
Assessing Agricultural drought vulnerability based on a Compsite index. A case study of Uganda .
(, 2015-07-03)In the recent years, Uganda has been experiencing drought incidences which are increasing in the intensity and frequency due to natural resource degradation, population pressure, development and climate change. Thousands ... -
Uchunguzi wa Matumizi ya Kiswahili katika Ufunzaji wa shule za chekechea katika Manispaa ya Webuye, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2024-04-12)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the use of Kiswahili in teaching and learning at the Preschool level. The research was carried out in Webuye Municipality, Bungoma East District of Western Province in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychoactive substance use among undergraduate students of Makerere University: a cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2022-07)Background: Being a worldwide health concern among the youths, substance use exposes youths to social, economic, and health problems. Knowledge of the prevalence and predisposing factors to psychoactive substance use among ... -
Role of music in ‘popularising’ Pentecostal churches in Mbarara City: Case study of Daystar Cathedral
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the role of music in ‘popularizing’ Pentecostal churches in Mbarara, South-western Uganda. By popularizing, I refer to making something known, with the aim of making people appreciate and be part of ... -
Traffic sign recognition system using deep learning.
(2020-12-07)Traffic signs are an essential part of any transport system, and failure of detection by the driver may significantly increase the accident risk. Traffic sign detection also plays an important role in autonomous driving. ... -
Perceptions and attitudes of Makerere University Social Work students towards sexual minorities
(Makerere University, 2023)The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions and attitudes of Makerere University Social Work students towards sexual minorities. The objectives that guided the study include; to find out the level of awareness ... -
A system to monitor water PH, temperature, and ammonia levels in Fish ponds using Industrial IOT
(Makerere University, 2024-04-02)In aquaculture, the quality of the pond water in the production systems can significantly affect the aquatic organism’s health and the costs associated with getting a product to the market. However, suppose the PH level, ... -
Social media use and mental health among industrial psychology students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)There are about 3.8 billion active users of social media around the world as of 2023. Excessive social media use has the potential to increase the vulnerability of students which can lead to the development of psychological ... -
Assessing career aspirations and influencing factors: a case study of final year undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The World Health Organization estimates world over shortage of health workers by 2035. Despite the increase in number of undergraduate pharmacy schools and students in Uganda, there is still critical shortage of pharmacists ... -
Assessment of the quantity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in different water sources.
(Makerere University., 2024-03-06)PFAS are persistent organic pollutants known for their potential adverse health effects. The presence of PFAS in water has become a global concern, necessitating accurate measurement methods. Water samples were collected ...