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The effect of post harvest losses on profitability of maize enterprises in Hapuuyo Sub-County, Kyegegwa District
(2019-10-10)Introduction: Uganda’s small-scale farmers have traditionally cultivated maize for food and for income generation. It forms an important part of the farming system, particularly in Eastern Uganda. However, average yields ... -
Assessment of the impacts of burning regimes on soil quality in the Kakira Sugar Plantation in Eastern Uganda
(2019-07)Burning is a common practice used by farmers before harvesting sugarcanes. Fires cause major changes in soil properties in many agricultural ecosystems but little is known about the effects of burning regimes on soil quality ... -
Participation of the Local Communities of Nyabyeya Village in the Utilization and Management of Budongo Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-10)ABSTRACT The participation of local communities in the utilization and management of forest resources in relation to their livelihoods has not been fully documented around this Forest Reserve. This study was undertaken ... -
Assessment of Tourism Facilities and Services Offered for Tourism Development in Rubirizi District; a Case Study Katanda Parish
(Makerere University, 2019-10-10)ABSTRACT The study focused on the assessment of tourism facilities and services offered for tourism development in Kaerera sub county. A case study of Katanda parish. It was guided by the following objectives: ... -
Design and construction of a pedalled and hand driven cassava chipping machine
(Makerere University, 2019-09-27)Cassava is the second most important staple crop in Uganda. The crop is recognized as a major agricultural commodity for poverty eradication, ensuring food and nutrition security and as an industrial raw material. However ... -
Textural properties and fruit characteristics of dessert bananas during ripening
(Makerere University, 2019-08-19)Dessert bananas suffer substantial postharvest losses due to mechanical forces during transport and distribution. This work aimed at determining the textural properties and mechanical strength of three dessert banana ... -
Impacts of Eucalyptus plantation on soil physico-chemical properties in Bamunanika sub-county, Luwero district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)Eucalyptus is very important to people’s livelihood as source of income and ecosystem services. However, issues surrounding these eucalyptuses on soils and the environment have raised unresolved debates among conservationists ... -
Assessment of the factors that influence domestic tourism in the central regions of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-07-23)The study examined the factors that influence participation in domestic tourism: a case of Kampala business district. This was done with a view of addressing the effect in order to improve domestic tourism in Uganda. The ... -
Self-regulation, as a tool for ensuring environmental regulation compliance in the sugar manufacturing industry of Uganda: case study of sugar corporation of Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2019-09-02)Industrialization in Uganda is on a rapid increase and occupies an integral part of its social and economic development plan Vision 2040 (United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 2018). However, new problems linked ... -
Indigenous Management and Conservation of Tarmarindus Indicaby Small-Holder Farmers in Morungatuny Sub-County, Amuria District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-07)Indigenous management and conservation practices have been used by farmers to maintain indigenous trees, like Tamarindusindica worldwide. These management and conservation practices have not been adequately documented in ... -
Characterization of fruit quality attributes in exotic and local hot pepper species
(Makerere University, 2019-10-04)Twenty-one local (15) and exotic (6) hot pepper genotypes (C. annuum, C. frutescens and C. chinense) were characterized for some fruit quality traits. The 21 genotypes were evaluated for five quantitative and 1 qualitative ... -
Growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application
(Makerere University, 2019-08-27)The field experiment was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo (MUARIK) in Wakiso district, Uganda to evaluate the growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation ... -
Suitability of arable soils for maize (Zea mays l) and cassava (Manihot esculenta) production
(Makerere University, 2019-10-03)Soils of Uganda were initially considered fertile and little was done to improve soil fertility. However, it was realised that crop yields declined in Uganda under continuous cultivation due to soil degradation. This has ... -
Customer care services and the quality of cultural heritage tourist experiences; case study Mengo Palace
(Makerere University, 2019-09-23)The study focused on Customer care services and the quality of cultural heritage tourist experiences at Mengo palace, Kampala Uganda. Customer care services boost the visitors experience creating a positive reputation of ... -
Typologies of Tourists and the Activities they do participate in at Kavumba Recreation Center in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)The study was conducted to assess typologies of tourists and the activities they do participate in at Kavumba recreation center in Wakiso district. It was guided by objectives; to assess the visitor typologies at Kavumba ... -
Opportunities for the development of cultural tourism in Jinja Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-09-23)The study was conducted to profile cultural tourist attractions, assess the contribution of tourism sector towards community livelihood and assess the factors hindering the development of cultural tourism in Jinja ... -
Occupational Safety and Health Hazards in Work Places: A Case Study of Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2019-09-21)This study sought to assess the occupational health and safety hazards within different workplaces and a case study of SCOUL. The study aimed at identifying occupational hazards and evaluate the risks associated with ... -
Assessing Solid Waste Disposal as an Environmental Management Challenge for Urban Areas in Uganda Case Study of Katanga Slum in Kawempe Division Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09-25)This study sought to assess solid waste disposal as an environmental management challenge in urban areas in Uganda with specific reference to Katanga slum area. The study was guided by the following research objectives: ... -
Assessing the influence of wind shear on air traffic operations at Kajjansi Air Field
(Makerere University, 2019-06-05)Weather variability is one of the leading causes of aircraft delays. This is because weather highly affects flight safety especially for aircrafts in approach- landing and take-off-climb out phases owing to their proximity ... -
Assessing the extent to which farmers keep records and it's impact on Agricultural productivity in Pakwach District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)Farm record-keeping is an integral component of farm management considering its applications in keeping track of material movements within the farm, enterprise planning and major decision making within the farm. However, ...
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