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Authors: Baluku Godwins Kyabotsere1 , Hussein Kalinaki2
Published on 06 Jul 2026
This study assessed the effectiveness of an online examination and evaluation system at Metropolitan International University (MIU) in Uganda. The specific objectives were: to evaluate the reliability and security of the online examination platform; to assess student satisfaction with the online evaluation system; and to determine the influence of the online evaluation system on academic performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted.
Authors: Gumisiriza Justus1 , Hussein Kalinaki2
Published on 06 Jul 2026
This study was conducted to develop a web-based patients' information management system (PIMS) for Desire Medical Centre, a private health facility in Uganda. The centre had been operating a largely manual, paper-based patient records management system characterized by inefficiency, data loss, and delays in patient service delivery. Using the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology specifically the structured waterfall model, the study followed iterative phases of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Authors: Kateregga Elaisha1 , Kyomuhendo Charlotte2
Published on 09 May 2026
Fantasy sports applications represent a rapidly growing segment of the mobile application economy, yet their development for African football leagues remains significantly underdeveloped compared to European counterparts. This study documents the design, development, and evaluation of a fantasy football mobile application for the AZAM Premier League, Tanzania's top-flight football division, which also attracts substantial fan engagement from Uganda and the broader East African region. The application was developed using Flutter (Dart) for cross-platform deployment on Android and iOS, with a Firebase Realtime Database backend for live data synchronization.
Authors: Muganza Musitafa1 , Kyomuhendo Charlotte2
Published on 09 May 2026
The rapid expansion of digital infrastructure across Uganda has created new opportunities to integrate e-learning systems into secondary education, yet significant implementation gaps persist in peri-urban and rural schools. This study documents the design and implementation of an e-learning system at Kabalega Secondary School in Masindi, Uganda, using the Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology. The system was developed using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, incorporating modules for content delivery, student assessment, teacher-student interaction, and progress tracking.
Authors: Ankunda Faith1 , Kyomuhendo Charlotte2
Published on 09 May 2026
This study examined the prison management system at Kauga Prison in Mukono, Uganda, with the aim of evaluating the efficiency of inmate management, rehabilitation programs, and administrative operations. The specific objectives were to assess the inmate record-keeping system in use at Kauga Prison, to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation and reintegration programs, and to examine the challenges facing the management of the prison facility. A case study research design was adopted, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
Authors: Waiswa Joseph1 , Kalinaki Hussein2
Published on 09 May 2026
This study investigated the effectiveness of digital admission and academic management systems in private universities in Uganda, using Metropolitan International University (MIU) as a case study. The study aimed to assess the nature and functionality of MIU's digital admission system, examine the effectiveness of digital academic management practices, identify challenges associated with digital system adoption, and propose strategies for improving digital admission and academic management. A descriptive survey design was adopted with a sample of 214 respondents drawn from students, academic staff, and administrative personnel.
Authors: Mugabe John Robert1 , Dr. Namara Asiimwe2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study examined the relationship between perceived usefulness of smartphones and parenting practices in Mende Sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda. The research employed a cross-sectional survey design, collecting data from 205 parent respondents through structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics including Pearson correlation and simple linear regression analysis.
Authors: Musiime Tarasisiyo1 , Nuwamanya Isaac2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study examined the relationship between mobile money services and transaction efficiency in Uganda, using Wakiso District, Entebbe Municipality as a case study. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design and targeted administrators, financial and procurement officers, e-payment service providers, transaction processing staff, and e-payment system users. A sample size of 244 respondents was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size table and selected through a mixed sampling approach involving purposive and simple random sampling techniques.
Authors: Musiime Tarasisiyo1 , Nuwamanya Isaac2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study examined the effect of Internet banking on transaction efficiency in Uganda, focusing on Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, using a mixed-methods approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The study population comprised administrators, financial and procurement officers, e-payment service providers, transaction processing staff, and e-payment system users, totaling 333 respondents.
Authors: Balikudembe Philip1 , Dr Namara Asiimwe2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Hospital Information Systems represent critical infrastructure for modern healthcare delivery, yet their implementation in Ugandan hospitals faced numerous challenges. This study examined the extent of implementation and utilization of Hospital Information Systems in two major healthcare facilities in Entebbe. A cross-sectional study design was employed involving 212 healthcare workers from Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital and Dr Ronald Bata Memorial Hospital.