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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 ...
Strategies for Improving Waste Management in Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
(Makerere University, 2019-07-17)
This study was undertaken to identify effective and efficient strategies for waste management in Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary located in Lake Victoria. The objectives were to (i) characterize types of wastes in and ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices on infant and young child feeding and the adoption of context specific complementary feeding recipes among mothers of children aged 6-23 months. A case study of Katanga slum - Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-15)
Background: Globally, 45% of all child deaths are attributed to malnutrition. Few children are
exclusively breastfed and less than a fourth of children 6-23 months of age are introduced to
optimal complementary feeding ...
Effectiveness of cultural methods in controlling banana bacterial wilt in isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2019-09-10)
Xanthomonas Wilt commonly known as banana bacterial wilt is caused by Xanthomonas Campestris Pv. It was first reported in Ethiopia on Ensete Vetricosum in 1968. And it was first reported in 2005 in southwestern Uganda, the ...
Diversity of Visitors and Activities at the Source of the Nile, Jinja
(Makerere University, 2019-09-09)
ABSTRACT
The study aimed at investigating the diversity of activities and visitors at the source of the Nile, Jinja. In this study a focus was on to provide a diversified portfolio of activities that increase spending and ...
Impacts of Hospitality Management Practices on Customer Retention
(Makerere University, 2019-07-21)
This report was based on the topic “Impacts of hospitality management practices on customer retention.’ The objectives of the study included: To examine hospitality practices of the hotel, assess the level of repeat visits ...
Assessment of fruit and vegetable intake among corporate workers in Kampala city center, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019)
Introduction: There is a low level of consumption of fruits and vegetables globally resulting in micronutrient deficiencies such as Iron Deficiency Anemia and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and ...
The Influence of Social Media Platforms in Promoting Uganda’s Domestic Tourism: A Case Study Of Tour Companies
(Makerere University, 2019-09-17)
ABSTRACT
The study set out to determines the role of social media platforms in promoting domestic tourism in Uganda focusing on tour companies and UTB as case study destination.
The objectives of the research were to ...
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 ...
Contribution of agroforestry practices to community livelihoods around Mt. Elgon National Park, Mbale District
(2019-08)
Agroforestry practices are associated with many benefits such as providing fuelwood, fodder, fruits, improving farmers’ incomes and soil fertility. However, there is limited understanding of the contribution of agroforestry ...