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Assessing people's perceptions about their awareness on biodegradable wastes in Bwaise
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
Despite efforts by government agencies, NGOs and CBOs aimed at improving people’s
perceptions and awareness of biodegradable wastes, the status quo has remained or even
worsened in area especially those in the slums and ...
Reducing oil separation in homemade peanut butter( Kipoli)
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Oil separation and caking of the peanut butter is a major challenge to its shelf stability. The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effect of vegetable shortenings Baker’s Fat (BF) and Kimbo Vegetable Fat ...
Linkage between food safety and food security in different households in Katukura village, Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
A dual relationship exists between food security and food safety. This is because when food is unsafe, it is insecure as the availability, utilization in the body, stability and affordability is all hampered with. The ...
Assessment of the impacts of Kirasa washing bay on the vegetation around Kirasa wetland in Masindi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-03-07)
Car wash is a common municipal service and consumes large amounts of water which is discharged untreated. There is an increase in the negative impacts of car washing bays on the environment in Uganda. This is due to ...
Utilization of chayote fruit and effect of processing on its nutrient content: a case study of Maziba Sub County, Kabale district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)
Due to current increased use of chayote fruit, various cooking and processing methods and recipes have been developed and used and these independently affect the nutrient content of the fruit. Cooking processes promote ...
Effect of extrusion feed moisture content on physico-chemical properties of sorghum cowpea composite extrudates
(Makerere University, 2022-03-18)
The blending of common staple foods and the application of suitable processing technologies can facilitate the development of food products with high energy and nutrient density. This study investigated the effect of feed ...
Assessment of land cover changes and attitudes of surrounding communities towards use of restrictive conservation approach on a sub-catchment of River Nabakazi in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The degradation of wetlands around the globe has led to development of various approaches at local, national, regional and global scales to halt it. Although people`s attitudes towards these various approaches are a great ...
Climate change perception and adaptation among farmers in Buhimba Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
The purpose of this study was to assess the perception of local small-scale farmers about climate change perception and how they have adapted to it. The study objectives were; 1) to identify perception to climate change, ...
The impacts of human activities on wetlands: a case study of Kazizi wetland in Bwikara sub county Kagadi district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-29)
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on earth; they are areas permanently or
periodically waterlogged which offers the neighboring communities socio-cultural, economic
and ecological values. Wetland resources ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of Self-Monitoring of Bood Glucose (SMBG) among diabetic patients aged 18 years and above at Kawolo Hospital Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of
blood glucose (or blood sugar) which leads overtime to serious complications. The
prevalence of diabetes has been steadily ...