Academic submissions (CoBAMS)

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    Analysis of the Effects of Learner’s Location on Their Academic Performance in Masaka District
    (Makerere University, 2018) Nakasinga, Rahmat
    The study set to determine the extent to which distance affected the academic achievement of students in secondary schools in Masaka District. The study was guided by four specific objectives, which were carried out through descriptive cross-sectional study design. Data was collected using semistructured interview guide and questionnaires, by involving 152 (58 boys and 92 girls) students. These study respondents were sampled through simple random and purposive sampling technique in which SPSS were employed to analyze their responses. Four null hypothesis were tested at 0.05 alpha levels for each of the four independent variables. Cross tabulations were used for data analysis and results showed that; distance travelled by students to school and parents’ income in relation to academic performance were significant (chi square = 17.354 and p = 0.041< 0.05, chi square = 17.994 and p= 0.035 < 0.05) respectively. However sex of students and motivation in relation to academic performance were not significant (chi square = 4.798 and r = 0.570 > 0.05, chi square = 1.122 and p =0.571> 0.05) respectively. Secondary schools will continue performing poorly academically if there is no effort done to improve the provision of education to secondary schools in Masaka district.
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    An assessment on the effect of child violence on the academic performance in the government primary schools of Uganda. A case study of Mirembe KCC Primary School Makindye Division in Kampala District
    (Makerere University, 2019-01-05) Aine, Mercy Joan
    Domestic violence is a paradox because it occurs in the families, schools where people are expected to maintain and experience greater emotional support and love. It is ironical therefore, that this very supportive social unit is also the arena where violence is experienced especially in schools with untold sufferings involved on the children. Children who witness violence between their parents and teachers face increased risk for such emotional and behavioral problems as anxiety, depression, poor academic performance, low self-esteem, disobedience, night mares and physical health complaints all of which may be associated with academic performance and school participation. This research aimed at analyzing domestic violence and its influence on pupils’ academic performance of the government primary schools in Uganda. The study used a cross sectional survey on the target population which was made of 543 pupils going to Mirembe KCC Primary School, 60 of which were sampled using a simple random sampling technique for analysis to infer to the population. It explored the cases and forms of domestic violence and how they relate to academic performance in the school. The study used both primary and secondary data where by a questionnaire was used to assess each pupil about their views about domestic violence. Secondary data was also used from journals, newspapers, PDFS, magazines among others. The analysis was done using a chi square test to get the relationship between the two different variables which are domestic violence and academic performance as well as how other factors affect the pupils’ academic performance. The study also recommends the end to domestic violence among families and in schools by the government, teachers, school administration, parents and the ministry of Education over all in the schools of Uganda. It also recommends further research in order to investigate the factors which influence domestic violence on the pupils’ academic performance in schools.  
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    The effect of internet usage on the academic performance of university students
    (Makerere University, 2019-07) Ndagire, Sharifah
    The main objective of this study was to find out the effect of internet usage on the academic performance of university students of Makerere using third year students of school of statistics and Planning as the case study. Five hypotheses guided the study. To achieve this, univariate analysis, bivariate analysis and multivariate analysis were adopted. The study focused on university students, stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 120 students. A questionnaire titled: Research questionnaire of the effect of internet usage on the Academic performance of University students was used to collect data from the students. Univariate analysis consisted of descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages, ANOVA and linear regression were used in testing the research hypotheses at 95% confidence interval. The results obtained showed that, there was a significant relationship between CGPA and Gender; significant relationship between CGPA and sponsorship; No relationship between number of hours of usage of internet and CGPA; no significant relationship between internet usage and CGPA; no significant relationship between reasons for access and CGPA; no significant relationship between residence and CGPA; no significant relationship between programme of the study and CGPA. In conclusion, the study revealed that the final year students that used internet had a relatively higher CGPA than those who don’t use internet. It was recommended among others that school of statistics and planning should embark on awareness programmes that will sensitize the students to take advantages derived from the use of the internet for academic purpose.
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    Factors affecting male students’ welfare in halls of residence at Makerere University. Case study: Livingstone Hall
    (Makerere University, 2015-08) Ssekiriwo, Andrew
    The main objective of the study is to assess the relationship between students' welfare in the halls of residence and their academic performance. To accomplish this goal its necessary to reach some prerequisite goals which are, establishing whether student leadership has an effect on their academic performance, determine the effect of student involvement in other activities other than academic performance, assessing the conduct of hall administration on academic performance and identifying challenges faced by students in halls of residence.