School of Arts and Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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Antecedents of low retention of girls in primary schools in Masaka District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)This study examined the antecedents of low retention of girls in primary schools with a case study of selected schools in Masaka municipality. The study had three specific objectives: identifying personal factors contributing ... -
Effects of community involvement on academic performance of primary school pupils
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)The aim of the survey was to establish the effects of community involvement in academic programs in selected primary schools of Katakwi District namely Toroma girls, Toroma boys, Angodingodi, Akisim primary school. The ... -
The role of the community driven development programme on poverty reduction among rural households in Harugale Sub-County of Bundibugyo
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The study aimed specifically to find out the community projects initiated within the CDDP framework, to establish the poverty reduction indicators among beneficiary households of the CDDP and to explain the poverty reduction ... -
The role of career guidance in the promotion of the right to education
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)This study aimed at assessing the role of career guidance in the promotion of the right to education focusing on Malangala Sub County in Mityana District as a case study. This study hinged on the notion that the centrality ... -
Examining the socio-economic challenges of refugees in host countries
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)This study examined the socio-economic challenges of refugees in Host Countries. The specific objectives of the study were; to find out the social challenges facing refugees in host countries, to find out the economic ... -
Role of European Union (EU) diplomatic missions in promoting human rights defenders in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-08-01)The aim of this study was to examine the role of European Union (EU) Diplomatic Missions in promoting human rights defenders (HRDs) in Uganda. The study sought to achieve the following objectives: to find the activities ... -
Perceptions of traders and consumers about KCCA modernised markets
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)This study explored the traders’ and consumers’ perceptions about Kampala Capital City Modernised Markets. Perceptions of intended policy beneficiaries are important because these may increase or reduce policy conflict and ... -
Impact of refugee cultures on community based activities in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The study explores the impact of refugee cultures on community based activities in Uganda. The study is guided by the research objectives as follows: to examine the relationship between refugee culture and community based ... -
Examining the causes of poor health among the youth of Kumi Municipality a case study of Kabata ward, Northern Division, Kumi Municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)This study examined the causes of poor health among the youth of Kumi Municipality, a case of Kabata Ward, Northern Division, Kumi Municipality. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the cultural, economic ... -
The role of small scale enterprises in income generation in rural communities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)The study investigated the role of the small scale business enterprises in income generation using cross sectional data from 96 respondents. The main objective of the study was achieved by assessing the role of Small Scale ... -
Assessing the implementation of inclusive education in primary schools in Kagadi District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)Inclusive education has emerged globally as one of the most dominant issues for the education of children with special needs. The past 40 years has seen the field of special needs education move from the segregation paradigm ... -
Assessing the impact of affirmative action on women empowerment in Madi community
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-12)The study assessed the impact of affirmative action on women’s empowerment in Madi community of Pakele Sub County, Adjumani District. The research was triggered by the fact that amongst the Madi community, men holds ... -
The relationship between human activities and floods
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)The study set out to find out the relationship between human activities and floods in kilembe sub county, kasese district. The study had four objectives which were: examine the nature of human activities in flooding area ... -
Examining the contribution of BRAC in promoting the education of girls in Kotido District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)This study aimed at “Examining the contribution of BRAC in promoting the education of girls in Kotido district”, to find out how BRAC’s school fees support increases the enrollment and retention of girls in school, to ... -
Rural finance in enhancing rural agriculture in Uganda, The challenges.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)The purpose of the study was to investigate the challenges of accessing rural finance to enhance rural agriculture while taking a case study of rice farmers in Busowa, Bugiri District. The study was guided by the following ... -
An assessment of the effects of teachers’ industrial action on pupils’ rights to education in selected government primary schools in Soroti Municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)The research was set to assess the effects of teacher’s industrial action on the pupil’s right to education in Soroti Municipality. It specifically sought to examine the causes of the industrial action, ways in which the ... -
The effect of micro finance institutions on increasing peoples’ economic empowerment: Case Study – Hofokam microfinance institution Kahoora Division in Hoima Municipality
(Ssengooba George, 2017-02)Due to the increasing financial services offered by most microfinance institutions in Uganda in both urban and rule areas to women and men, a study was conducted to assess, the effect of microfinance institutions on ... -
The challenges facing children with disabilities in accessing and attaining primary school education in Bukedea district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-06-01)The main objective of the study was to identify the challenges faced by children with disabilities in accessing and attaining meaningful formal primary education in Bukedea District, Kachumbala Sub County. The specific ... -
Domestic violence survivors and access to justice in Karamoja.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)Domestic Violence Survivors Access to Justice Needs a multi-pronged approach as the law is just one of the facilitating factors. This study therefore examined the situation of Domestic Violence Survivors and the concepts ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of decentralisation in health service delivery in Mpigi District the case of Buwama health centre iii in Buwama Sub County
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-05)The study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of decentralization in health service delivery in Mpigi District a case of Buwama Health Centre III in Buwama Sub County. The study objectives were; To find out how the ...
