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Assessment of the quantity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in different water sources.
(Makerere University., 2024-03-06)PFAS are persistent organic pollutants known for their potential adverse health effects. The presence of PFAS in water has become a global concern, necessitating accurate measurement methods. Water samples were collected ... -
Semliki Basin Field Study
(Makerere University., 2023-08-14)This report is an account of the field work in Semliki Basin, Ntoroko district, Albertine Graben from 14th June, 2022 to 21st June, 2022 with a main objective of field training on how to collect and interpret stratigraphic, ... -
Management of fish predators in selected cage fish farms in Ngogwe Subcounty Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2023)Fish predation on cage fish farms can have significant ecological and economic consequences. The controlled environment of cage fish farms introduces a unique interaction between predators and the captive fish populations. ... -
The impact of the geographical zone on the antimicrobial activity of propolis against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and yeast Candida albicans.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-03)This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of three samples of propolis on 3 species of microorganisms: Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, and Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and yeast Candida albicans. The ... -
Economic and physical post-harvest losses incurred in the Nile Perch Fishery at Kiyindi Landing Site in Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2023)Fishing has been known to be one of the oldest occupations of mankind, and in Lake Victoria it has been largely practiced at artisanal level. Post-harvest losses in artisanal fisheries are critical because of their impact ... -
Diversity and distribution of mosquitoes in households in Aporotuku village, Apac District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Globally, there are over 3,000 species of mosquito species. Most studies in sub-Saharan African tend to focus on those species that are either of medical or veterinary importance. This study, aimed at assessing the mosquito ... -
Report on a Geological study of Semiliki Basin to assess its Petroleum Production potential.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-14)The geological mapping of Igayaza village was from 30th January, 2022- 08th February, 2022 where we travelled to Isingiro district in western Uganda. This report comprises of a detailed compilation of aims, methods, findings, ... -
Evaluation of levels of use of legal fishing gears on selected landing sites on lake Victoria, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2022-04-22)Nile Perch fishing in Lake Victoria is done using gillnets and hooks on long lines as the main fishing gears. These gears have been deployed in the lake indiscriminately to the extent that in early 2000s the species showed ... -
Phytochemical Characterisation of Hibiscus Extracts and Evaluation of its Anti-Microbial Property on Bacterial isolates obtained from spoiled Food.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-11)Microorganisms are available naturally in the surrounding environment and therefore they can easily reach food during harvesting, slaughtering, processing and packaging (Hatab et al., 2016). These microorganisms survive ... -
Effects of Geomagnetic storms on the total Electron content of the Ionosphere.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-20)The Earth's ionosphere, vital for communication, navigation, and satellite-based technologies, faces regular disruptions from geomagnetic storms triggered by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares. These disturbances ... -
Relationship between the social environment and participation in physical activity among Secondary School students in Nansana Municipality Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-07)This study was aimed at finding out the relationship between social environmental factors and physical activity among secondary School students in Nansana Municipality and was carried out from 2 Secondary schools with ... -
Analysis of magnitude-color diagrams of stellar clusters.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-01)The project aimed to estimate the ages of three stellar clusters (Melotte-72, Melotte-69, and Berkeley-29) through analysis of their Color-Magnitude Diagrams (CMDs) using the Turn-Off Point method with data from the Sloan ... -
Determination of Coagulation activities(Moringa Oleifera and Opuntia microdasys) Bio Coagulants during water treatment.
(Makerere University., 2023-12-14)This research was aimed at determining the coagulation activities of Moringa oleifera and Opuntia microdasys bio-coagulants during treatment of water that is used in the production of different milk products. The turbidity ... -
Antibacterial activity of Ozoroa insignis against Staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-23)This study investigated the antibacterial potential of Ozoroa insignis against Staphylococcus aureus using the zone of inhibition and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays. Methanol extracts from different parts ... -
Aeration optimization of the waste water treatment at hariss international effluent treatment plant in tula-kawempe.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-05)Aeration systems often consume a significant portion of the total energy utilized in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Therefore, optimizing the aeration process is essential to improve overall plant efficiency, reduce ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from selected cattle farms.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-23)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly serious global health problem. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a highly adaptable gram-positive bacterium pathogen causing various infections associated with mastitis ... -
Designing and construction of an Automatic Water Pump level indicator.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-11)This report presents the design and performance of an automatic water pump level indicator for multiple water tanks using ATMEGA and FPGA. The system consists of two HC-SR04 Ultrasonic transceivers that generate ultrasonic ... -
Production of bio-ethanol from cassava peelings
(Makerere University, 2024-01-19)The bioethanol production from waste is acquiring attraction as a strategy for increasing energy security. The rising energy requirements and atmospheric contamination by combustion gases and conventional fuel, has opened ... -
Comparison and characterization of used and fresh cooking oil and recycling of used oil into biodiesel.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-19)Biodiesel from waste frying oil is an effective alternative fuel to conventional diesel and can be directly used as fuel in a diesel engine without any modifications to the engine. The major objective of this work was to ... -
Assessment of the quality of sludge from small-scale anaerobic bio-digesters as potential organic fertilizers.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-16)Many biogas plants are now being set up in the various areas across the country. With this comes in the challenge of disposal of the sludge (residue) as waste from the bio-digesters. During biogas digestion, about 25-30% ...