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Impact of Entrepreneurial Training on Business Sustainability: A Case Study Of Youth Entrepreneurial Training Programs and Business Survival in Jinja Municipality

Musiimenta Nancy1 , Agaba Devis2 · 31 Mar 2026

Entrepreneurial training programs emerged as strategic interventions for enhancing youth employment and business sustainability, yet their actual impact on long-term business survival remained inadequately documented. I…

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Effects of E-Commerce Adoption on Customer Satisfaction: A Case Study of Online Stores in Kampala

Akampurira Sarah1 , Katushabe Rose2 · 31 Mar 2026

The rapid growth of e-commerce in Uganda, particularly in Kampala, transformed the retail landscape and consumer purchasing behaviors. This study investigated how e-commerce adoption influenced customer satisfaction amo…

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Relationship Between Access to Credit and Business Expansion: A Case Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Mbale City

Irumba Alex1 , Ojok Alex2 · 31 Mar 2026

Access to credit remained a critical determinant of business growth and sustainability, particularly for women entrepreneurs in developing economies. In Mbale City, women constituted a significant portion of small and m…

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Effect of Business Environment Regulations on Enterprise Competitiveness: A Case Study of Mbarara Industrial Park

Irumba Alex1 , Asiimwe Prisca2 · 31 Mar 2026

Business environment regulations constituted critical determinants of enterprise competitiveness in industrial settings, particularly in emerging economies where regulatory frameworks were evolving. Mbarara Industrial P…

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Effect of Internal Control Systems on Financial Performance: A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Kampala City

Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara1 , Ahumuza Audrey2 · 31 Mar 2026

Internal control systems constituted fundamental mechanisms for ensuring operational efficiency, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance in banking institutions. In Kampala City, commercial banks operated within …

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Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Profitability: A Case Study of Manufacturing Firms in Namanve Industrial Park

Musiimenta Nancy1 , Kobusingye Prudence2 · 31 Mar 2026

Working capital management constituted a critical determinant of profitability and operational sustainability for manufacturing firms, particularly in developing economies where capital constraints and cash flow challen…

Working capital management profitability manufacturing firms Namanve Industrial Park

Influence of Tax Compliance Costs on SME Performance: A Case Study of SMEs in Kagadi District

Akampurira Sarah1 , Agaba Devis2 · 31 Mar 2026

Tax compliance costs represented significant burdens for small and medium enterprises, particularly in developing economies where tax systems were complex and SME resources were limited. Kagadi District, located in West…

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The Determinants Of Financial Performance In Tropical Bank Limited Kampala Road.

Habiyaremye Vallence1 , Zikusooka Enock2 · 31 Mar 2026

The study investigated the determinants of financial performance in Tropical Bank Limited, located along Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda. The research sought to understand how capital adequacy, liquidity, credit risk, and…

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Impact Of Forensic Audit Practices In Fraud Detection In Financial Institutions In Uganda. A Case Study Of ABSA BANK, Kampala, Jinja Road.

Hosan Yusuf Mohamed1 , Magala Muhammed2 · 31 Mar 2026

The study investigated the impact of forensic audit practices on fraud detection in financial institutions in Uganda, using Absa Bank located along Jinja Road, Kampala, as the primary case study. The research examined h…

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The Effect Of Internal Controls On The Public Funds Of Nebbi District Local Government

Jawoko Alex1 , Babirye Shamirah2 · 31 Mar 2026

The study examined the effect of internal controls on the management and safeguarding of public funds in Nebbi District Local Government in Uganda. The research investigated how preventive controls, detective controls, …

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