School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collections: Recent submissions
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Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and operational performance of the Uganda Police Field Force Unit in Kampala Metropolitan East
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The performance of the Field Force Unit (FFU) officers in the Uganda Police Force (UPF) has been criticized by the public on many occasions – claiming that these officers do not attend to their duty, are engaged in ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of Crimes Record Management System (CRMS) on efficiency of criminal investigations operations in Uganda Police Force: a case of Jinja Road Police Station
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The need for good record-keeping and information-sharing practices has taken on added significance in today’s global environment. Not only do good records provide crucial internal information, law enforcement agencies ... -
An exploration of the intricacies of policing land conflicts in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study is about and majorly aims at investigating the intricacies of policing land conflicts in Wakiso district. the specific objectives included to find out the causes of land conflicts in Wakiso district, find out ... -
Contributions of sugarcane sharecropping to the smallholder farmers in Mayuge district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)This study set out to investigate the economic contributions of sugarcane growing to the households which were contracted to grow sugarcane through the sharecropping system in Mayuge District. It was guided by four objectives, ... -
An examination of internal conflict management systems in mitigating conflicts in the Uganda Police Force
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study set out to examine the available structures within the Uganda Police Force put in place to mitigate and manage intra and interpersonal conflict within the force. The desire to investigate the availability of ... -
Mobile agricultural extension services and household livelihoods in South-Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Over the years, traditional agricultural extension systems have been integrated with mobile extension technologies. This study aimed to examine the utilisation of mobile agricultural extension services for household ... -
The participation of the faithful in evangelization of Regina Mundi Parish-Moroto Diocese in light of Ecclesia in Africa
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The topic of this research is “the participation of the faithful in evangelization of Regina-Mundi Parish Moroto Diocese, in light of Ecclesia in Africa.” The major objective that guided this research was; the faithful ... -
Employment terms and motivation among contract administrative staff: a case study of Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The focus of this study was to analyse the effect of employment terms on the motivation of contract staff in Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The study sought to achieve three specific objectives namely: To ... -
Politics of financing youth businesses under the Youth Livelihood Programme: the case study of Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)The purpose of this study was to examine the politics of financing youth businesses under the Youth Livelihood Programme: The Case of Kampala District, Uganda. More particularly, the study aimed at assessing the inclusion ... -
The impact of policing strategies in combating cattle rustling in Karamoja sub region: A case of Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU)
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study examined the impact of policing strategies in combating cattle rustling in the Karamoja Sub Region with specific reference to the Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) of the Uganda Police Force (UPF). The study was ... -
The role of rural organisations in the promotion of sustainable land management practices in Uganda : the case of Kapchorwa and Masindi Districts
(Makerere University, 2022)In Sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of the people directly derive their livelihoods from agriculture, freshwater fisheries, forestry, and other natural resources. This has placed considerable pressure on the natural resources ... -
The role of performance management practices in improving employee productivity: the case of Kyambogo University academic staff
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The study examined the role of performance management practices in improving employee productivity at Kyambogo University considering a case of Academic Staff. It established the performance management practices in place, ... -
Housing challenges among low income households in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)The study examined the housing challenges faced by low-income household in Uganda basing on a case of Kibuli Kilombe Slum, Makindye Division. The research was guided bythreespecific objectives; to establish the factors for ... -
A nexus between professional policing and sustainable development, a case study of Kampala metropolitan area.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)There are cases of unprofessionalism in the Uganda police force (UPF) and if this is not addressed, this is likely to escalate crime forcing more people to use mob justice as well as hamper sustainable development. The ... -
Effectiveness of community based child protection structures in addressing violence against children in Nakisunga sub-county,Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)The study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of community-based child protection structures (CBCPS) in addressing violence against children. Globally, it is estimated that 150 million girls and 73 million boys worldwide ... -
An assessment of policing on conflict transformation: a case of Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The research study sought to carry out an examination of policing on conflict transformation using a case of Gulu district in northern Uganda. The study was guided by three objectives; to examine the role of policing in ... -
The role of indigenous tree species in the livelihoods of Offaka Sub-County, Arua District
(Makerere University, 2022)Trees are widely known for their essential contribution to rural livelihoods in developing countries, providing both consumptive and non-consumptive products to rural inhabitants. These benefits are also obtained from ... -
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use, effects and sexual risk behaviours among female sex workers at MARPI Clinic in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023)Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a biomedical intervention is an effective HIV prevention strategy for high-risk HIV negative people at substantial risk of acquiring HIV infections. Scant evidence exists on the social and ... -
Oil discovery, the land question and people’s welfare in Hoima and Kikuube Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)The discovery of commercially viable oil deposits in the Albertine Graben in 2006 has negatively impacted local communities and consequently has led to numerous grievances (Holterman, 2014; NAPE, 2016; Ogwang, Vanclay Van ... -
The management of conflict over trans-border natural resources in the Mano River Basin, 2000-2015
(Makerere University, 2022)This study examined management of conflict over trans-border natural resources for development in the Mano River Basin. Achieving development has been a recurring challenge. It has witnessed vicious conflicts which decimated ...