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This is the Faculty of Agriculture's dissertations in the Uganda Martyrs University Institutional Repository(UMU-IR). It comprises of dissertations for Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Organic Agriculture and Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture; theses for Master of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation and Master of Science in Agri Ecology; and PhDs in Food systems and Agro Ecology Systems.
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Factors influencing effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation systems in donor funded projects of Uganda: case study Kiryandongo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)This study investigated the factors influencing the effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation systems in donor funded projects of Uganda using Kiryandongo district as a case. Specifically, the study aimed at determining ... -
Assessing the effect of conservation farming on coffee production in Sheema South Constituency, Sheema District South Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Conservation agriculture (CA) is based on three principles: minimum soil disturbance, maintaining a soil cover through mulching with crop residues or planting cover crops, and practicing crop rotations. CA is practiced in ... -
Effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers in Hoima District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)This study assessed the effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers inHoima District. The specific objectives of this study were: I) To determine the contribution of agricultural extension ... -
Utilization of antenatal care services among women 15-49 years; case study: Mubende municipality, Mubende district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Introduction This study was focused on assessing the utilization of antenatal care services among women 15- 49 years in Mubende municipality, Mubende district. The independent variables were categorized as socio ... -
Enhancing institution performance using results based management (RBM) in teacher education at national teachers’ college Muni
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-08-01)The research study investigated the enhancement of the institution’s performance using results based management (RBM) in Teacher Education at National Teachers’ College Muni. The research study aimed to explore the factors ... -
Contribution of differentiated service delivery model upon retention in care among PLWHs in Kiwoko hospital Nakaseke district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)Differentiated service delivery is a patient-centered approach to HIV prevention, care, and treatment. Its aim was to increase service efficiencies and impact through improved access to and quality of prevention, ... -
The effect of credit management policy on loan portfolio performance in microfinance institutions; case study: Pride Microfinance in Kampala business district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-08-01)This study was purposely undertaken to determine the relationship between credit management policy and loan portfolio performance of Pride Microfinance. Credit management policy was the independent variable and loan ... -
Process evaluation and implementation of projects: case study FAO-U aqua culture development project in northern Uganda (SEDCAP)
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)This study focused on process evaluation and implementation of projects with focus on Food and Agriculture Organisation-Uganda (FAO-U) Project in Northern Uganda. The general objective of the study was to establish the ... -
Assessment of treatment outcomes and their predictors among tuberculosis patients in the directly observed treatment short course strategy; case study: Mpigi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)The WHO’s 194 Member States endorsed the End TB strategy during the 2014 World Health Assembly for the period 2016–2035. To achieve the targets starting 2020, the Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) ... -
Investigating the utilisation of the ox plough technology by farmers; case study: Rhino Camp, Arua
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study investigated the level of utilization of the ox plough technology by farmers in Rhino Camp Sub county, Arua district. The study also examined the level of knowledge among farmers on ox plough, investigated ... -
Stakeholder management and project success; case study: National Water and Sewerage Corporation water supply projects
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)The purpose of this research study was to examine the influence of stakeholder management on project success: a case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation projects in Uganda. This theme was considered of absolute ... -
Assessing factors that contribute to urban crime among youths in Uganda: case study Wakiso municipality, Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study sought to assess factors that contribute to urban crime among youth in Uganda: A case of Wakiso municipality, Wakiso district of Uganda. Accordingly a number of objectives were examined, that is, to evaluate ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation in contract management: case study feeder road construction in Kaberamaido district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)In Africa many projects fail not for lack of commitment in investment on infrastructure but because of not keeping track of whether benefits generated impact positive changes in societies. For instance, road infrastructure ... -
Farmers’ awareness and pesticides residual levels in water among smallholder vegetable farms in Kabarole district western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-31)This study assessed farmer’s awareness and the residual effect/ levels of pesticides used among smallholder vegetable farmers in south western Uganda. Pesticide use became a common practice by most farmers in Uganda ... -
Assessment of community participation in waste management: case study Katabi town council, Wakiso district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Globally, communities in both urban and rural areas are seriously facing the problems of waste management in term of collection, transportation and disposal. This is due to low community’s participation in developing ... -
Influence of efficient internal financial controls on effective health service delivery systems in public hospitals in Uganda; case study: Jinja and Mbale Regional Referral Hospitals
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)The study investigated the influence of internal efficient financial controls on effective health service delivery systems in public hospitals in Uganda.Specifically, the study examined the influence of implementation ... -
Effects of water pollutants on wetlands and fishery resources: case study Kirinya and Wanyange wetlands of lake Victoria
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-19)Pollution is the biggest killer in developing countries with contaminated air, water, and soil claiming millions of lives every year. However, its impact on fish and fisheries resources in Uganda has not been ascertained. ... -
Disease prevalence and shade tree diversity in smallholder cocoa farms: case study Bundibugyo district, Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-30)The study aimed at assessing the impact of different cocoa Agro forestry systems on disease prevalence and yield on small holder farmers in Bundibugyo district. The specific objectives of the study were to compare the ... -
Effect of tillage practice on growth and yield of maize
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study aimed at evaluating the effect of tillage practice on vegetative growth and yield of maize and was guided by the following objectives; to evaluate the effect of tillage practice on vegetative growth of maize, ... -
Pasture Management Practices On Individually Owned Grazing Land
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)This study examined pasture management practices on individually owned grazing land in Kakuuto county - Kyotera district –Uganda. The general objective was to establish pasture management practices and cattle productivity ...
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