MASHS Digital Information Repository (DIR)

Welcome to the Digital Information Repository (DIR) of Masaka School of Nursing and Health Sciences (MASHS). The DIR serves as the official digital archive for preserving, managing, and disseminating scholarly and academic output produced by the MASHS community.

The repository hosts a wide range of academic and professional resources, including:

• Research articles and scholarly publications
• Student dissertations and research projects
• Teaching and learning materials
• Conference papers and presentations
• Institutional reports and policy documents
• Health sciences reference materials

The MASHS DIR supports the School’s mission of advancing excellence in nursing, midwifery, and health sciences education through increased visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of institutional knowledge.

Copyright and Access Information

Authors depositing materials in the MASHS Digital Information Repository are responsible for ensuring compliance with publishers’ copyright and licensing agreements. For guidance on publishers’ self-archiving policies, users are encouraged to consult the SHERPA/RoMEO database.

The MASHS DIR operates both open access and restricted access models, in accordance with institutional policies, ethical standards, and applicable copyright regulations. Access to full-text materials may be limited where necessary to protect intellectual property rights and confidentiality.

For inquiries regarding submissions, access permissions, or repository policies, please contact the MASHS repository administrator.

Other Useful Resources

Users may also find value in external open-access resources such as the Africa Portal, which provides access to books, journals, and policy documents relevant to health, governance, and development across Africa.