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Occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The research delved into occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda. It aimed atidentifying the primary stressors experienced by security personnel within private ... -
Workplace hazards and occupational health services of brewery industries in Uganda: a study of female employees at Parambot Breweries Limited (PBL) in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Workplace safety and health is directly linked to the wellbeing of employees including females working in brewery industries. This study explored workplace hazards and occupational health services in brewery industries ... -
Information communication technology and community policing in Uganda: a case of Uganda Police Force
(Makerere University, 2024-07)ICT in the field of Community Policing (CP) may improve the performance of the interventions, crime prevention plans, the effectiveness of communication, the social engagement or even the public image of police forces, ... -
Border protection and trans-border criminality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This study delves into the intricate relationship between border protection measures and the prevalence of trans-border criminal activities within Uganda. Drawing upon secondary data, the research sets out to achieve three ... -
The role of staff training on organisational performance
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The field of work is ever-changing which requires staff to update their skills and competencies through training. This study examined the role of staff training on staff performance with an aim of recommending strategies ... -
The African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and conflict resolution in Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This desktop research delves into the influence of APSA on conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa. APSA, a pivotal structure established by the African Union (AU) to promote peace, security, and stability, ... -
Kenya's industrialisation and its implications for national security
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This research paper examines Kenya’s industrialisation and its implications for national security with a view of making appropriate recommendations. The study is hinged on three objectives as follows; to analyse the ... -
An interrogation into causes of conflicts and the community awareness of environmental laws in Uganda: case of Kampala City Wetlands
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Natural resource conflicts have become prevalent across the globe and Uganda is not an exception. This is further exacerbated by irresponsible and unsustainable human activities. While there are several laws in Uganda ... -
The legal and policy framework for civil-military relations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study, titled "The Legal and Policy Framework for Civil-Military Relations in Uganda," provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing structures governing the interaction between civil authorities and the military ... -
The Role of the community in building resilience in child headed households in post conflict Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the role of community involvement in building resilience among child-headed households in post-conflict northern Uganda, with a focus on Gulu district. Utilizing a socio-ecological framework, it ... -
Exploring the intersections between teenage pregnancy and poverty in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Teenage pregnancy is a major social and public health problem globally. The major objective of this essay was to explore the intersections between teenage pregnancy and poverty in Uganda. Poverty and teenage pregnancy in ... -
Stakeholder analysis of evidence use in the design and implementation of programmes in Uganda’s refugee response
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The use of evidence in the design and implementation of humanitarian programmes has become a topic of increasing importance in recent years, as organisations and practitioners strive to ensure that their interventions are ... -
Employee training and organizational performance: a case study of Kanungu district local government in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The effectiveness of local government in delivering essential services to citizens relies heavily on a competent and well-trained workforce. However, concerns persist regarding the performance of local government employees ... -
Ministerial co-supervision regime(s) for the national social security fund: decision-making implications
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study set out to investigate and analyse ministerial co-supervision regime(s) in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda and its decision-making implications. The NSSF was established by the NSSF Act (1985). ... -
Role of mobile telephones in enhancing women’s participation in the commercialisation of potato farming in Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed to assess the impact of mobile telephones in enhancing women’s participation in the commercialization of potato farming in Kabale district. The objectives of the study are to; i) assess the extent of ... -
Involvement of medical personnel in medicines supply chain management in selected public health facilities in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Medicines supply chain management is essential for ensuring the availability, accessibility, and effective utilization of medicines in public health facilities. This study addressed a critical gap in understanding the ... -
Learning needs and coping strategies of visually impaired learners at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)Globally, despite efforts to promote quality education, visually impaired learners, especially in higher institutions of learning, still face challenges, such as stigma and discrimination, lack of trained lecturers, lack ... -
Empowering women with disabilities to realize their sexual reproductive health and rights
(Makerere University, 2024)Despite the ratification of laws protecting the rights of PWDS, women with disabilities in Uganda still face marginalisation when it comes to receiving fundamental services including sexual and reproductive health services. ... -
Perceived contribution of road infrastructure development on households in Isingiro Town Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The Ugandan government has prioritized road infrastructure as a cornerstone of its socio-economic development strategy, undertaking significant projects over the last decade. However, limited research, particularly in ... -
Teacher training, remuneration and academic performance in primary school : a comparison of private and government aided schools in Adjumani district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examined the influence of teacher training and remuneration on academic performance of pupils in private and government aided primary schools in Adjumani District. Pupils’ academic performance is influenced by ...
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