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Assessment and prediction of land use land cover changes: A case of Lake Kijanebalola watershed in Rakai district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
This research focused on the assessment of historical trends and prediction of future land use land cover changes in Lake Kijanebalola Watershed in Rakai district in Uganda using remote sensing (RS) and geographical ...
The Role of Agroforestry Practices in Increasing Farmer’s Resilience to Climate Change in Kyabigambire Sub-County, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the current century. Agroforestry has been used as a strategy to manage effects of climate change in Africa. This study was aimed at examining the role ...
Assessment of education needs for climate change adaptation among farmers of Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
In Africa, agriculture is largely rain fed and therefore vulnerable to the impacts of climate
change. This is through the frequent and prolonged dry spells, drought, floods and increased
incidences of pests and disease. ...
Profiling private forest owners and contractors in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-31)
Forest plantations in Uganda have become an attractive long-term investment due to the availability of incentives and good financial prospects. As a result, a new group of entrepreneurs has emerged, establishing forest ...
Effect of thermal processing of Sweet potato chips on drying kinetics and quality retention
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Sweet potatoes are a significant crop and are popular among consumers. Preserving fresh sweet
potatoes by making of sweet potatoes chips is a common practice in the northern and eastern
(Teso) regions of Uganda.The quality ...
Implications of rainfall variability on Mubuku mini hydro power dam in Kasese, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Hydropower is the main source of energy in Kasese. It has been highly affected by rainfall variabilities that cause fluctuations in the energy generated a situation that has led to power blackouts. However, very little has ...
Production and characterization of jack fruit waste briquettes
(Makerere University, 2021-01-03)
Naturally, 60% of a ripe jackfruit is not eaten and is usually discarded as agricultural waste. This research explores the possibility of producing briquettes from jackfruit waste as an alternative cooking fuel. Two main ...
Exclusive breastfeeding rates and associated factors among working mothers attending child care services at selected health facilities in Arua District
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: The role of breastfeeding in ensuring a healthy childhood and survival cannot be
underestimated; the benefits span populations living in low income, middle income, and even
high-income countries.To reduce ...
Vascular tissue and cell dynamics during bent neck formation sweet heart and intermediate roses
(Makerere University, 2021-02-23)
Rose plants are ornamentals most selling in the world market. Bent neck Peduncle phenomenon (BPP) compromises their quality. The objective of this study was to explain the basis for the high prevalence of bent neck in sweet ...
An assessment of the variability in mam rainfall over Uganda using TRMM satellite information
(Makerere University, 2021)
The purpose of this study was to examine the March, April & May seasonal rainfall variability and the extent of deviation of rainfall from the seasonal averages for the years 1998-2019 using statistical techniques. Rainfall ...