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Accessibility to drinkable water and its implications on the rural community health and wellbeing
(Makerere University, 2022)
In majority of Uganda’s villages, people are faced with drinkable water related problems which have left most communities in fear of acquiring water related infections and hindering sustainable development. The world health ...
Optimization of Refractance Window Drying Conditions for the Development of Beetroot Powder
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Refractance window drying technology can be used to produce high quality dried vegetable products due to its excellent retention of heat sensitive nutrients, organoleptic properties and bioactive compounds. This study ...
Assessment of crop raiding incidences by wild animals in Ngwedo Sub County - Buliisa district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
This study sought to assess crop raiding incidences by wild animals in the villages of Mubako, Karatum and Muvule Nunda in Ngwedo Sub County, Buliisa district.
Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected.
The ...
Evaluation of biogas production potential from co-digestion of cow dung and dried pineapple peels
(Makerere University, 2022)
The abundance of agricultural wastes produced from pineapple processing and livestock farms has resulted in the difficulties of disposing off a large amount of waste. Anaerobic digestion is a way to reduce waste and generate ...
Efficacy of citrus essential oils for the control of anopheles Gambiae larvae
(Makerere University, 2022-11-04)
Malaria mosquito vector control is an important strategy in malaria control and elimination globally. Mosquito larvae control using chemicals was effective intervention for malaria reduction but due to adverse environmental ...
Effect of beeswax on pigment changes and sugar accumulation in tomato fruits
(Makerere University, 2022)
The effect of beeswax was assessed on two varieties of tomato (Anja and Ansal). Mature-green
tomato fruits were selected. These were from Namulonge, NaCRRI and Kabanyolo, MUARIK.
The harvested tomatoes were selected ...
Assessment of Anuran (frogs and toads) species composition in Lubigi swamp along the Northern bypass in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022)
The aim of this study was to examine anurans in Lubigi swamp along the Northern Bypass in
Kampala District. The study mainly intended to assess the species composition of frogs and
toads, influence of habitat characteristics ...
Production of mint-flavored beetroot juice blend
(Makerere University, 2022-10-28)
The growing demand for healthier diets has triggered concern to use red beetroot (Beta vulgaris rubra), a vegetable with high levels of phytochemicals that confer various health benefits. Red beetroot can be consumed as a ...
Development of mint-flavored soy greek yoghurt
(Makerere University, 2022-10-28)
This research aimed at utilizing black pepper mint oil to flavor Greek yogurt produced from soy bean milk. Soy bean and its products usually retain an undesirable beany flavor which makes it less palatable. Therefore, the ...
Impact of road development projects on the local community in the albertine region
(2022-11-04)
This study focused on Impacts of Road development projects on the local communities in the Albertine Region. Specifically, the study intended to explore the understanding of people towards Road projects implemented in their ...