Uganda Martyrs University Dissertations Repository: Recent submissions
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An enhanced hybrid model for credit scoring using machine learning approach
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study investigates the application of a hybrid machine learning model for classifying loan statuses, combining logistic regression and decision tree classifiers. The dataset used comprises various loan records, with ... -
Poverty and school dropouts in secondary schools in
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study aimed at evaluating the effects of Poverty on School Dropouts in Secondary Schools in Mijwala Sub County in Sembabule District and specifically to ascertain the socioeconomic factors contributing to school ... -
The effect of drug abuse on pupils’ discipline in primary schools I
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study investigated the impact of drug abuse on pupils‟ discipline in primary schools within Karenga Town Council, Karenga District. It focused on four objectives, which were identifying the forms of indiscipline ... -
Factors leading to intimate partner violence amongst married Women in lira District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This report examined the factors contributing to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among married women in Barr Sub-County, Lira District. The study identified various forms of IPV, explored socio-cultural norms, assessed ... -
Assessment of un-guidelines on preventing gender-based violence
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study is assessed the UN-Guidelines on Preventing Gender-Based Violence using the case of indigenous Acholi Women in Gulu District. This situation is partly being attributed to the long-term effects of the protracted ... -
Re-tooling teachers and implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum in private secondary schools
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study investigated the effect of re-tooling teachers on the implementation of the new lower secondary education curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. It was guided by the following ... -
Assessing the effect of selected sustainable farming practices on the socioeconomic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Mpigi District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study aimed to investigate the effect of sustainable farming practices on the socioeconomic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Buwama sub-county, Mpigi district. The specific objectives were: to identify the SFPs ... -
Teachers’ competence in the use of ICT and students’ academic performance in ICT
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Uganda like other developing countries is still in the initial stages of integrating ICT in teaching-learning process (Nyakito et al., 2021). The effective integration of ICT into classroom practices poses a challenge ... -
Community mobilization strategies and pupils’ achievement in selected primary schools
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study aimed at examining the relationship between community mobilization strategies and learning, social and life skill achievements in Hoima district. It was guided by three specific objectives to: determine the ... -
Participatory action design science framework for adoptable solid waste management information systems
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Solid waste management is defined as the discipline associated with control of generation, storage, collection, transportation or transfer, processing and disposal of solid waste materials in a way that best addresses ... -
Teacher turnover and its impact on educational service delivery
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study explored the phenomenon of teacher turnover and its impact on education service delivery in secondary schools within Kyazanga Town Council, Lwengo District. The research was guided by three objectives: (1) to ... -
Effects of climate change on Coffee Production in Tanzania
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study, conducted in the Kigoma district of Tanzania, aimed to assess the effects of climate change on coffee production, a critical economic and agricultural activity in the region. Utilizing a sample size of 384 ... -
Head teachers’ delegation practices and management of Selected public secondary schools
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study examined how head teachers‟ delegation practices impact the management of selected public secondary schools in Isingiro District, Uganda. The study was guided by Frederick Taylor‟s Scientific Management theory. ... -
A Robusta Coffee Leaf Image dataset for Improved Identification and differentiation
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study examines the possibility of designing and developing a classification model based on a dataset of Robusta Coffee seedling leaves taken with a Samsung Mobile phone camera. Images of leaves of various varieties ... -
The roles of the board of governors on head teachers’ management of government Aided Secondary Schools
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study investigated the effects of the role of the Board of Governors on Head teachers’ management of government aided secondary schools in Arua City. The specific objectives of this study were: (i) to find out how ... -
Influence of fishing and fishing-related activities on schooling among secondary school students
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study investigated the influence of fishing and fishing-related activities on schooling amongst secondary school students in Amolatar district, Uganda. The study objectives were: (i) To establish the level of secondary ... -
Evaluating the factors influencing the adoption of improved cassava varieties among smallholder farmers in Kasese District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study evaluated the factors influencing the adoption of improved cassava varieties among smallholder farmers in Maliba Sub County Kasese District. The literatures reviewed indicated that the adoption rate of improved ... -
Disability and completion of secondary education among Disabled students in selected secondary schools
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-08)The study was set to find out the effect of disability on completion of secondary education among Special Needs Education Students in Moroto district. The specific objectives of the study included: To find out how ... -
Influence of community participation on management of students’ discipline in selected secondary schools
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-08)This study investigated the influence of community participation on the management of student discipline in selected public secondary schools in Amuria District, Uganda. The purpose was to explore how community involvement ... -
An investigation into the causes of poor performance in primary leaving examinations in Adjumani district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007-08)A study to establish the causes of poor performance in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Adjumani district was conducted by the researcher using a case study strategy. Two primary schools were purposively selected ...
