Uganda Martyrs University Dissertations Repository: Recent submissions
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Examining the levels of awareness about violence against women among the Batwa community in Kisoro district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-11-01)The research was carried out under the topic examining the levels of awareness about violence against women among the Batwa community in Kisoro District, South Western Uganda. The research was guided by the objectives ... -
An assessment of the influence of alcohol on domestic violence; A case Study of Igayaza Parish Kibale district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of alcohol on domestic violence in Igayaza Parish, Kibale District. The objectives of the study were; to examine the various causes of increasing alcoholism, to ... -
The effect of financial literacy on the economic development of clients of microfinance institutions; Case study; Hofokam Limited Kasese branch
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-04-01)The study was set to find out the effect of financial literacy on the economic development of clients of microfinance institutions. Balunywa (2012) alleged that microfinance institutions are indeed playing a key role ... -
The impact of parents’ socio-economic status on child mortality in Uganda; Case study: Nebbi town council
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-05-01)This research paper determined the impacts of parent‟s socio economic status on child mortality with a case study of Nebbi Town Council. Socio economic status was looked at in terms of level of income, level of ... -
The contribution of urban refugees to the economic development of host nations: A case study of Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-07-01)Resettling refugees was a last resort and only 1% were resettled (Velasquez, 2015, p.4). Urban refugees had different identities; for example, those under UNHCR; allowed and not allowed to settle in Kampala, unregistered ... -
An Evaluation of the success stories of low-income countries that met Millennium Development Goal 5 target
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-08)Introduction Maternal mortality is a challenge across the world especially in low-income countries and over time, countries all over the world have been making efforts to improve maternal health services with the aim ... -
Effect of working capital management on profitability of organisations; A case study of fresh cuts (Uganda) limited
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-05-01)The study was aimed at assess the effect of working capital management on profitability of organizations using a case study of fresh cuts (Uganda) limited, The study objectives were; To establish the effect of accts ... -
An assessment of individual perceptions to witchcraft as a common practice in Mukono central division
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-11-01)This research study is an assessment of individual perceptions to witchcraft practices as a common practice in Mukono Central Division. This study was prompted by the rising rate of human sacrifice associated with ... -
The effect of nontariff barriers on exports: A Case of Uganda’s grain exports to the East African Community
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08-01)The major objective of this study was to find out the effect of nontariff barriers on Uganda’s grain exports to East African Community. The specific objectives are; to establish the effect of customs and administrative ... -
Personality traits and employee motivation in government institutions; Case Study: Inspectorate of Government
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-09-01)The study examined the effect of personality traits on employee motivation. The study was based on the following research objectives; to establish the effect of Conscientiousness on motivation of employees, to find out ... -
Saccharomyces boulardii added to zinc in management of rotavirus gastroenteritis among children aged 3-36 months: A pilot study at Nsambya hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-05-01)Background: Even with the current standard of care for acute water diarrhea, rotavirus infection still kills 527,000 children annually. Objectives: To determine the effect of adding Saccharomyces boulardii to zinc in ... -
Contribution of ICT to private health facilities’ performance in Uganda; User perception on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) contribution to financial performance multi-case research: Central region of Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-12-01)Information and communication technology plays a key role in the present-day business environment. Various organizations heavily rely on computers and software to deliver accurate information to successfully manage ... -
Assessing the role of administrative decentralization in the improvement of health services among the low earning people in Lwengo district; Case study: Kyazanga Health Centre III.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The study was intended to Assess the role of Administrative Decentralization in the Improvement of Health Services among the low earning people in Uganda, Kyazanga Sub County, and Kyazanga health Centre III as the ... -
Examining the socio-economic ramifications of early girl children’s marriages in the victims’ married homes in unity state: A case study of Bentiu town
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-11-01)The study sought to examine the social and economic effects of early girl-children marriages on the welfare of the girl-children in Bentiu Town, Unity State. The study was guided by the following objectives; to assess ... -
Effect of microfinance services on the performance of small and medium enterprises: Case study Juba city
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-02-01)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the socio-economic development of any country. They provide an appropriate channel for the achievement of national macroeconomic objective in terms of ... -
An analysis of stress testing techniques used by bank of Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-07-01)Uganda’s central bank – Bank of Uganda – is mandated with ensuring that the banking system remains in a healthy state so as to ensure that the economy runs smoothly and efficiently so as to foster economic growth and ... -
The impact of the child friendly school methodology in promoting the right to education in primary schools. Case Study: Sustainable Comprehensive Responses for Children and their vulnerable families (SCORE) Project, central region, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Education is a fundamental right and a building block to improving the social and economic outcomes of millions of children across the world. Although access to universal primary education has increased dramatically ... -
Willingness of ante-natal mothers to uptake elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV services in Gulu regional referral hospital, Gulu district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08)Introduction Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV accounts for 14% of all new HIV infections worldwide (UNAIDS 2010). An estimated 3.2 million children were living with HIV at the end of 2013 mostly in sub-Saharan ... -
The impact of gender inequality on socio-economic development in Bududa district A Case Study: Bududa Sub County.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-06-01)The study set out to investigate the impact of gender inequality on socio economic development of Bududa district; A case study of Bududa Sub County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine factors ... -
Automation of tax administration and tax compliance in Uganda: Case study Uganda Revenue Authority Kampala East
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The study examined the effect of automation of tax administration on tax compliance in Uganda, a case of Uganda Revenue Authority, Kampala East. The study was underpinned by Goal setting theory, Social Justice Theory ...
