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Recovery of bleaching clay used in the bleaching process in the refining of edible oil
(2019-12-11)The disposal and reuse of Spent Bleaching Clay from soybean oil refinery is a problem of growing importance to many edible oil processing industries. Today the only practical way of removing Spent Bleaching Clay is by ... -
Determination of methanol concentrations in legally and locally distilled alcohol found on the market using UV/VIS spectrophotometry
(2019-05-11)The objective of this study was the evaluation of the levels of methanol in alcoholic beverages using the visible spectrophotometric technique. In this study were taken 15 samples of various alcoholic beverages around ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of Polyoxometallate Organic Fragments (POMS), Manganese and Bimetallic complexes for industrial chemical catalysis
(2019-11-20)This report contains synthesis and characterisation of polyoxometallate organic fragments, manganese and bimetallic complexes which can be used in heterogeneous catalysis. Polyoxometallate organic fragments were obtained ... -
Effect of cooking methods on total phenolic content of Cleome Gynandra L
(2019-11-26)The recent focus in research has been on functionality of foods to improve quality of diet and enhance health. Common chronic diseases such as inflammation, ulcers, diabetes, heart diseases, osteoporosis, are caused due ... -
A report on IGAYAZA (ISINGIRO) mapping project
(2019)This write up contains the information obtained from the mapping exercise (project) which was carried out in Igayaza area, Isingiro district in Southwestern Uganda. The project was aimed at equipping geology students with ... -
The prevalence of eschereria coli in smoked tilapia fish sold on three selected markets of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11-21)The research was conducted in Kampala district and the aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of E. coli a fecal indicator in smoked Tilapia fish sold in three (3) selected markets of Kampala (Kalerwe, Bwaise, and ... -
Investigating the rate of fermentation in different starches
(Makerere University, 2019-11-20)In this study, the feasibility of using native cereals and root crops as raw materials was investigated by comparing their rates of fermentation. The equal amounts of samples were gelatinized, followed by enzyme hydrolysis. The ... -
The application of Vernonia Amygdalina extract as a substitute for hops in sorghum beer production
(2019-07-16)Recently, considerable attention has been focused on the brewing industry that are helping transform Uganda’s business landscapes with alcoholic beverage industries having a lion’s share in terms of investment and market. ... -
Assessment of the causes of blockages in the preheater cement kilns
(Makerere University, 2019-06-21)The study shows that as material flows down the preheater (in the production of cement from limestone) to towards the kiln burning zone, alkalis, sulphur and chlorides volatilize due to the high temperatures and are carried ... -
Extraction and parameter determination of essential oils from African Basil (mujaja) leaves
(Makerere University, 2019-08-14)In this report, extraction and parameter determination of essential oils from African Basil leaves was done. African Basil is a perennial herb plant of lamiaceae family with a strong aromatic smell. The plant is a native ... -
Screening of selected entomopathogenic fungi for virulence against larvae of the fall armyworm spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. SMITH)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda originated from the tropical regions of the Americas and was first discovered in Africa in 2016, the same year it was reported in Uganda. It is a phytophagous pest that feeds on ... -
Risk factors and level of awareness of typhoid fever (salmonellosis) in slums of Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2019)ABSTRACT This study was conducted to find out the risk factors, the level of awareness of the people about typhoid fever and the role of health workers and community leaders in preventing the disease in the selected slums ... -
Perception of people towards government intervention strategy for malaria spread
(Makerere University, 2019-11-15)This study was aimed at establishing the perception of people in Bwaise III towards government intervention for malaria spread. It involved 155 respondents each from a household in the five zones of Bwaise III namely Bokasa, ... -
Effect of methyl testosterone hormone on water quality in aquaculture fish farms in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-04)Tilapias are sexually reversed by hormonal treatment with 17α-methyltestosterone (MT) before introduction in culture unit to avoid over-breeding. This manipulation can be perceived as a real chemical hazard to environment. ... -
Optimization of Perforin Detection and Quantification by Flow Cytometry
(2019-08-05)The host is protected against invading pathogens by the immune system. This is done by enlisting a variety of cells and molecules capable of recognizing and eliminating a large variety of antigens. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes ... -
Assessing the impact of crop raiding by African elephants (Loxadonta Africana) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-18)The major purpose of the sturdy was to assess the impact of crop raiding by African elephants around Kibale national park. The specific objective of the study was: to identify the types of crops most affected by African ... -
A geological and stratigraphic study report of Kibuku Area Semiliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(Makerere University, 2019-06-06)The Semiliki basin is within the EA3BCD located south of Lake Albert forming one of the three major basins in the Albertine rift of the EARS. The Basin accommodates a maximum sedimentary pile of approximately 5,000m dating ... -
Factors influencing crop raiding in communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The research was carried out in two communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The research aimed at assessing main factors influencing crop raiding, identifying animal species most ... -
A report on a field study of Kibuku Area in the South and East of the L. Albert Basin in Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-20)This report entails information pertaining a field study that was carried from 10 th June 2018to 23rd June 2018 to the Albertine Graben area, South and East of the Lake Albert Basin. The respective target areas were Kichwamba ... -
Report for the mapping project carried out in area L within Igayaza Subcounty in Isingiro District in June/August, 2018
(Makerere University, 2019-05-20)In May/June a class of Geology and petroleum students from Makerere University camped in Igayaza area which is located 30km south of Mbarara in Isingiro district for two weeks to carry out geological mapping project in ...
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