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Quantitative analysis of chemicals release into food cooked in polyethene bags at Uganda Industrial Research Institute
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The study was done to quantify the chemicals substances that are released into food when it’s cooked in polyethylene bags. Cooking food in polyethylene bags has of late substituted banana leaves in Uganda especially in ... -
Prevalence and patterns of injuries among swimmers at Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools
(Makerere University, 2018-11-13)The study sought to assess the prevalence and patterns of injuries among swimmers at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools. The following objectives guided the study: to find out the common swimming injuries sustained by the swimmers, ... -
Fish eating birds at Busega fille market in Lubaga division.
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Busega Fille Market is the main market in Kampala which handles fish by products (fish skins, fish carcasses, fish red meat and fish intestines) from fish processing industries in Kampala and Wakiso. The fact that a lot ... -
The tolerance of typha latipholia and Phragmites australis to waste water strength
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Treating wastewater is the way to overcome water shortage due to the water pollution problems. Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence while clean water is produced ... -
Quantitative analysis of chemicals release into food cooked in polyethylene bags at Uganda industrial research institute (UIRI)
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The study was done to quantify the chemicals substances that are released into food when it’s cooked in polyethylene bags. Cooking food in polyethylene bags has of late substituted banana leaves in Uganda especially in the ... -
The coagulation of turbid water using jackfruit seed extract
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Turbid water was treated using both an extract of jackfruit seed (1%W/V) and a solution of aluminum sulphate (1%W/V) in separate experiments to monitor the coagulation and flocculation effects of each solution on the water. ... -
Minimizing carbon dioxide gas emissions from the water tube boiler by co firing using natural gas at Rene pharmaceutical industry
(Makerere University, 2018-07)Steam is used in granulation section for drying the granules in the fluidized dryer and also in the steam kettle for boiling the paste. During its production, diesel is burnt to heat the water in the boiler to form steam. ... -
A report of geologic field mapping project of Semliki basin, Ntoroko District, the Albertine graben
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben, Ntoroko district western Uganda. Semliki area lies onshore south of Lake Albert, it is bounded by the escarpment to the east and ... -
Stocking density-dependent growth and survival of nile nilapia (oreochromis niloticus) in cages at son fish farm, Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2018-07-15)Both low volume high density cages and high-volume low-density cages are being used by most fish farmers to culture Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on lakes, dams, rivers and earthen ponds. Choosing the most suitable ... -
Prevalence of bacterial contamination in raw milk sold in Kalerwe and Kasubi markets and molecular identification of the bacterial strains
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This study was undertaken to investigate the common colifonns in the raw milk in the markets of Kalerwe and Kasubi, characterize them and identify them using molecular techniques (PCR). Fourteen samples (14) comprising of ... -
Sizing of a centrifugal pump, at crown beverages Uganda, Pepsi cola Nakawa, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This research contains centrifugal pump sizing which involved determining the total dynamic head through which a cooling medium (propylene glycol) would be pumped and obtaining a suitable flow rate at the heat exchanger ... -
Influence of social-economic conditions of small scale fish traders on post harvest tilapia microbial safety in fish markets in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The small-scale fisheries and fish trade sector is important in global and national economies by providing millions with income and consumers with food. In 2013, the United Nations Food Agricultural Organisation said that ... -
A study to improve cement quality by parameter optimization
(Makerere University, 2018-12)During the manufacturing process of cement, it is critical that the cement produced is of proper quality to prevent cracks and low concrete strength. This report discusses all the factors which affect the quality of cement ... -
A geological mapping project report of the Albertine graben area, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-06)This report discusses the findings and interpretation of the geologic field mapping exercise done by fourth year students of B.Sc. in petroleum Geoscience and Production. The study was carried out on, Semliki basin, which ... -
Geological field study report of Albertine graben, Semliki basin, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This report gives a detail of fieldwork activities carried out from 12th to 23 June 2017 within the semliki basin in Albertine graben. The fieldwork was carried out in areas of Kichwamba, behind Kisegi hill at the quarry, ... -
Geological report for the study trip to semiliki basin in the albertine graben
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This report is a detailed account of the field work which was conducted in the Semliki basin in the Albertine Graben Western Uganda. The field work was carried out in places like Kichwamba, behind Kisegi hill at the quarry, ... -
Lipid peroxidation and genetic diversity of abo blood groups in sickle cell patients at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a class of hemoglobin apathy resulting from a single mutation in the ß-globin chain inducing the substitution of valine for glutamic acid at the sixth amino acid position which leads to the ... -
Genetic variation associated with uterine fibroid susceptibility among African, Asian and European Populations
(2018-06)Uterine leiomyomata (UL) also known as uterine fibroids are benign neoplasms arising from smooth muscle cells of the myometrium and are clinically recognized in approximately 30% of reproductive age women. (Buttram and ... -
Competitiveness of farmed and wild caught fish in designated markets of Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Fish farming is growing at a faster rate. For continuity, marketing of farmed fish should be prioritized for profitability. The main objective of the study was to investigate consumer knowledge and marketing of farmed ... -
Geological mapping project report of Gayaza Isingiro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Geological mapping activities were carried out in Gayaza Isingiro district in western Uganda in Gayaza synclinorium which is within the Karagwe-Akolean system of rocks. The mapping program is principally geared toward the ...
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