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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 ...
Assessing the germination inhibition potential of compounds in pine (Pinus halepensis) needles using Bidens pilosa seeds
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
Weeds are a major yield loss factor contributing up to 20 -30% of the losses farmers incur in
most developing countries. This is attributed to shortage of labor or increasing labor cost due to
rural-urban migration. ...
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 ...
Noise produced from mechanised quarrying and occupational hazards at stirling quarry
(Makerere University, 2019-09-15)
The research analyses the different occupational health impacts to the corresponding noise levels generated from given activities carried out at Stirling quarrying site in Mbalala district. Thirteen respondents were ...
Effects of Salt Solution Concentration on the Germination Success of Podocarpus latifolius Seeds
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)
The study was carried out to investigate the effects of sodium chloride solution on the germination success of Podocarpus latifolius seeds under nursery conditions. The aim was to find out the most appropriate salt solution ...
Community engagement in the management of Mpanga Forest Reserve, Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-16)
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted in five villages that were found adjacent to Mpanga Central Forest Reserves in Mpigi district in March 2019. Its overall objective was to determine local community engagement in the ...
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 ...
Factors that influence tourist choice of a destination: a case study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)
This study aims at examining the factors that influence tourist choice to visit a destination and specifically by identifying the tourist attractions activities and support services, examining the pull factors as well as ...
Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourist Gateways. A Case Study of Kayabwe Equator, Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-18)
ABSTRACT
Tourist gateways are among the unique attractions points where tourists can stop and engage in different activities in the in order to enhance their experience while on a trip or at a vacation. Tourist gateways ...