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The local community's perceptions and attitude towards ecotourism development in Busitema Forest Reserve in Busia district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study aimed at Analyzing the Local Community’s Perceptions and Attitude Towards Ecotourism Development in Busitema Forest Reserve in Busia District. Specially three objectives guided this study and these were; 1). To ... -
Analysis of the impact of gold mining on site neighboring vegetation in Katsyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)Gold mining has increasingly become a great threat on the integrity of tropical forest ecosystems, and due to increasing gold demand majorly for personal consumption like jewelry especially in China, India and other areas. ... -
Farm level productivity and profitability of pumpkins in Kakiri sub – county, Wakiso district.
(makerere university, 2022)This research study is concerned with understanding the farm level productivity of pumpkins in Kakiri Sub county Wakiso District. The study was conducted because pumpkin is such a very nutritious and medicinal crop, however ... -
Water Quality Evaluation of Drinking Water Sources within Kyebando Ward using Water Quality Index.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Despite the existence of public water points in peri-urban areas, the quality of water remains questionable and has raised concerns about its suitability for human consumption. The study aimed to identify the suitability ... -
Assessing farmer preferences for traits of indigenous chicken in Kajjansi Town Council: a case of Kitende Parish
(Makerere University, 2023-07)A study of assessing farmer preferences for traits of indigenous chicken in kajjansi town council, with objectives; to characterize the indigenous chicken farming systems, to determine the different traits and preferences ... -
An Assessment of the impact of climate change on crop suitability in Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Climate change refers to any systematic change in the long-term statistics of climate sustained over several decades or longer. It is as a result of changes in rainfall and temperature. This study examined observed and ... -
A study of water-based tourism in Ivunamba, Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-22)The study examined water-based tourism in Ivunamba, Jinja District. The objectives were to profile the water-based tourist‘s attractions and activities in Ivunamba, Jinja District, to examine the benefits of water-based ... -
Factors that influence youth participation in milk marketing.
(Makerere University, 2023-02)Uganda has a population of 31 million, of which 38% live below the poverty line. It is a very young population, with 50% in the 0-14 year age bracket and unsurprisingly, a high population growth rate of 3.6% per annum ... -
Dodder occurrence and management using vinegar-based solutions at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-24)Dodder (Cuscuta spp.), a notorious parasitic plant, has become a significant threat to ornamental plants majorly golden dewdrop in Uganda. The weed's parasitic activity disrupts the aesthetic appeal, growth, and functionality ... -
Slaughter of Pregnant Cows and Small Ruminants: Prevalence and End Uses of the Retrieved Foetuses.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Livestock production plays a vital role in Uganda's agriculture, contributing to the welfare of the population and the economy. However, the inadequate production of meat to meet the growing demand for animal protein ... -
Application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)A study to examine the application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve, a case study of Nyabyeya-2,Nyakafunjo and Panyana villages, Masindi ... -
The effect of Black Coffee Twig Borer infestation on the revenue of smallholder coffee farmers in Mubende district- Kalonga Sub-county.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Page | iii ABSTRACT. Coffee is one of the most important crops grown and exported from Uganda. However, the coffee farming sector in Uganda has been threatened by a destructive pest (Black Coffee Twig Borer (BCTB)). ... -
Factors that determine the adoption of hermetic pics bags among maize farmers in Kiryandongo district.
(Makerere University, 2023)This study assesses the factors that determine the adoption of the hermetic PICS bags among maize farmers in Kiryandongo district. A sample of 60 respondents were randomly sampled. Data was collected using structured ... -
Development of a mobile application to predict amount of rice husk generated after rice milling.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-20)As the global demand for rice continues to rise, so does the generation of rice husk waste, posing significant environmental challenges. This report presents the development of a smartphone application aimed at predicting ... -
Analyzing the level of school preparedness to flood occurrences in Bwaise III, Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Floods are frequent and widespread natural hazards with severe socio-economic losses and environmental impacts. Floods impact the school sector with serious implications on the enrollment attendance, internal efficiency ... -
Enhancement of post-harvest shelf-life of mango using ginger and aloevera extracts.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Post-harvest losses pose a significant challenge to global mango production, contributing to substantial economic losses and reduced availability of this vital tropical fruit. This study investigates the potential of plant ... -
Effect of plastic waste soil contamination on urban agriculture production in Kampala District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)Plastic waste pollution is one of the challenges faced by people globally; 79% is disposed of in landfills and the rest in the open field through open dumping. Plastic waste in East Africa threatens crop production, leading ... -
Assessing the effect of deficit irrigation on maize production during the wet season.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Maize is an important staple and cereal crop for majority of the population in Uganda and also serving other purposes like providing silage for animals. However, due to climate change that is causing erratic and ... -
Design of eco-friendly kitchen greywater treatment system for non-potable uses
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Exponential population growth in Uganda causes substantial amount of greywater generation. Bbira Girls' hostel Makerere Kikoni, with a population of approximately 96 students produces about 10,000 L of kitchen greywater ... -
Use of Cassava-Whole Chia Flour for Gluten-Free Cookie Production
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Previous studies have evidenced the importance of chia seeds flour in the enhancement of the nutritional value of various foods. However, no emphasis has been put on the supplementation of gluten-free cassava cookies with ...