Metropolitan Journal of Medical and Health Research

Volume 2, Issue 9 (September)

4 articles
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Accounting Information System and Financial Performance of Organizations in Uganda Today, a Case Study of Aroma Medical Centre Mulago, Kampala.
Zanga Raymon, Akampurira Sarah, Dr Arinaitwe Julius
accounting information system financial performance and organizations
The study objective of the study was to determine the effect of accounting information system on the financial performance of organizations in Uganda using a case study of Aroma Medical Centre, Kampala. The objectives were to examine the impact of computerized accounting information system on financial performance of Aroma Medical Centre. To examine the effect of manual accounting information systems on financial performance of Aroma Medical Centre and to examine the effect of internal controls on financial performance of Aroma Medical Centre. The study was conducted in Aroma Medical Centre, Mulago Kampala from 19 respondents who were the employees. The data was collected using closed ended questionnaires, the analysis took the use of descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation and correlation analysis. The study findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between computerized accounting information systems on financial performance of Aroma Medical Centre, since the sig. value (0.048). There no significant relationship between manual accounting information systems on financial performance of commercial banks, since the sig. value (0.386). There is a significant relationship between internal controls accounting information systems on financial performance of Aroma Medical Centre, since the sig. value (0.039). The study concluded that having proper accounting systems of computerization contribute to financial performance of DFCU bank. The results also indicate that the manual accounting system usage was having a low contribution or influence to financial performance of Aroma Medical Centre. The study on the third objective concludes that the proper accounting internal systems enabled the organization to work for profitability of the organization. The study concludes that accounting information system in Aroma Medical Centre contributes to financial performance of the bank though loopholes in accounting information are viewed and seen. The study recommends that computerized accounting systems need to be enhanced, developed and improved in order to enable the organization attain its proper functionality and accountability. Computerized systems need to be enhanced with the mode of the proper software that enables proper decision making in the organizations. The organization should increase the use of accounting information in marketing decisions in bringing in new product into the market, increasing sales volume and in taking better marketing strategies. On the third objective, the management need to adequately identify and manage duties including providing means to the operations of the organization through well determined duty operations and provision of an adequate auditing mechanism for the organization.
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Effect of Banana Diseases on Banana Production a Case Study of Nyibwa Sub-County Luweero District
Musanje Hamuza, Nyanzi Flavia, Ngiri Andrew
Banana Diseases and Banana Production
This research is instrumental in such a way that it points out the most important aspects of Banana production. In banana diseases, the researcher concentrated on identification of various banana diseases, their causes, magnitude of their effect and possible ways of controlling them in the Area of Study. This Study was designed in such a way that it employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection which include; Research question (Questionnaire), Sampling techniques, Experimental method, Analytical method, Descriptive approach, and Review. Basing on the research findings, out of 80 Respondents, 28% of the Respondents reported that banana diseases were mainly caused by attack by banana pests especially weevils. Planting of diseased planting materials (15%), poor cultivation methods (20%), harsh climatic conditions (19%) and continuous pollution in banana gardens (18%), were also forwarded by the Respondents during interview. Efforts should be made by various Actors such as extension workers and the agricultural Officers to educate farmers on how to identify disease prevalence, prevent and control. This is aimed at increasing banana production in the region
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Effects of COVID 19 Outbreak in Tourism Industry in Uganda. A Case Study of Uganda Museum
Kintu Ernest, Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara, Okee Jill Margaret
covid 19 outbreak tourism and industry
The purpose of this study was to discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in Uganda. This review utilized journals, historical records, newspaper articles, World Health Organization statistics, governmental data, and website materials on COVID-19 incidences in tourism. Secondary research was adopted in which secondary data were collected through a comprehensive literature review. The COVID-19 outbreak has significantly affected global travel and tourism. Uganda has also experienced an adverse impact on inbound and outbound tourism. International and domestic tourists have cancelled bookings in Uganda, and outbound tourism activities have also been banned. Airlines have cancelled flights, while hotels are almost completely vacant, and as a result, supporting tourism agencies are facing huge economic losses and employment cuts in Uganda. From the findings, most (45.0%) respondents indicated that their businesses have lost revenues above 2.5millions, 5.8% from 2.1 to 2.5 million, 7.9% from 1.5 to 2 million, 3.7% from 1.1 to 1.5 million, 22.8% from 500,000 to 1 million, and 14.8% below half a million. These results indicated that, cumulatively millions of shillings have been lost by tourism organizations in Uganda as a result of COVID-19 outbreak. The loss was estimated to have been recorded within a period of 4 months from the first time the outbreak was reported in China in December 2019. Once the situation has stabilized it is expected that there will be a rapid recovery, since travel demand has proven resilient in bouncing back from downturns in the past. Travel levels are expected to fully recover by 2023.
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The Effect of Drug Abuse on Family Break Up in Uganda Communities. A Case of Nabukalu Sub County Bugiri District
Kagoya Alaina, Namuyonga Rebecca
drug abuse family break up and communities
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Drug on family Break ups in Nabukalu Sub County in Bugiri District. The study was based on the findings from 260 respondents out of the sample size of 300 respondents. 260 respondents presented results that were accurate basing on the objectives of the study. The objectives of the study were to investigate the proportion of adult population involved in alcoholism in Nabukalu Sub County in Bugiri District, to assess the reasons why people resort to alcoholism in Nabukalu Sub County and finally to identify the different types of drugs used in Nabukalu Sub County in Bugiri District. Data was collected from the residents of Nabukalu Sub County in Bugiri District. The findings of the study in this report showed that majority of the respondents informed the researcher that they do not take alcohol even though the number of those who presented results showing that they consume alcohol. The findings of the study also according to the report revealed that majority of the respondents would take alcohol because of stress and peer pressure and some said that they would drink for fun. Finally, the findings of the study clearly indicated that alcohol was the mostly used drugs in Nabukalu Sub County in Bugiri District followed by Cigarettes, Marijuana and lastly Cocaine. The government of Uganda should also set up strict and working laws that barn any one form consuming, dealing in or selling any drug or material that was harmful to the human body. On the other hand, the retailers who deal in dangerous drugs should also refrain from selling them to children and youths who are under the age of 18 years as recommended by the government.