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Handover Management for flying objects (UAVs).
(Makerere University, 2020-12-17)Now days, an hoc network construction without network infrastructure gains much attention. One promising solution is to construct an aerial network by using Drones, which is so called Net-Drone. The Drones act as access ... -
Characterization of grit generated at Lubigi Waste Water and Faecal sludge treatment plant for resource recovery potential.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-10)Grit, a wastewater and faecal sludge treatment by product, is normally disposed of at landfills, and when reused, the aim is usually to reduce disposal fees. The characterization of grit provides an opportunity to determine ... -
Advancement of graphic designing around Lira Town, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2019-12-18)The study was meant to find out the stages of advancement in graphic designing around Lira Town, Lira District. Furthermore, the study was based on the following objectives in relation to the study topic. 1. To investigate ... -
Development of a peer-to-peer energy trading platform
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is a business concept built on an interconnected platform that acts as an online marketplace where customers and producers "meet" to exchange electricity without the need for a ... -
Design and construction of a fruit color sorter for Agricultural applications.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-28)Uganda is suitable and has abundant potential to produce mangoes, citrus, pineapples, tomatoes and a host of other vegetables. For profitability, it is therefore essential for Fruit and vegetable processors to have good ... -
Development of paper from banana stem fibre.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-15)Paper is made of a raw material that has been beaten and broken down into tiny fibres, mixed with water and formed into sheets on a screen surface that catches the fibres as the water drains through it. The individual ... -
Comparison of the accurancy of autobase and no autobase RTK observations.
(Makerere University, 2015-07-13)There are different GPS positioning techniques that are currently being used by Sur. eyor one of which is the Auto base and No Auto Base Technique that are embedded in the GPS machines. The CHC GPS machine has a capability ... -
An investigation on the road user’s attitude towards the usability of road infrastructures.
(2022-06-07)Road-user adaptation is a prerequisite for traffic to run smoothly. By adaptation, the road user aims to ensure a feeling of comfort according to his or her present state and capability. In this thesis, adaptive attitudes ... -
Investigating the effect of procurement procedures on performance of construction projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)Purpose - Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of a construction project, precisely executed for all phases of any particular project. Therefore, this research project airned to ... -
Thermal Electric Generation of Electricity in Rural Areas.
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Electricity use is a crucial part of man today due to its various important uses like lighting, phone charging, refrigeration, powering of television and radio sets and many other uses. However, electricity access in ... -
Drought assessment using remote sensing and GIS.
(Makerere University, 2022-06-15)Uganda’s worst-affected communities along the livestock route.The spatial and temporal drought indices were used: the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Normalized Difference northern and central parts of ... -
The impact of project management practices on contractor performance.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-10)Ugandan as a developing country is experiencing a steady growth in various sectors of which the construction sector is not left behind. This sector is experiencing various developments however it still has hindrances that ... -
Evaluation of the performance of sugarcane molasses as a plasticizer admixture in cement mortar
(Makerere University, 2022-03-18)A major challenge for our society is the protection of the environment. Some of the important issues are the reduction in the consumption of energy and natural raw materials, as well as the increase in consumption of ... -
Performance evaluation of a Hybrid Mini-Grid System.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-27)In the current age, reliable and affordable energy is recognized as an essential ingredient for the socio-economic development and economic growth of any country. To meet the basic human needs such as cooking, lighting, ... -
Feasibility of using egg shell powder as a partial replacement of Lime in stabilizing Gravel Material on construction of rural roads; case study of Mbarara.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)According to (UBOS, 2016), The Uganda national roads network totals to 20,544km comprising paved and unpaved roads. As of June 2016, the paved was 4,157kms (20 %) and the unpaved 16,388km (80 %). The unpaved are sometimes ... -
Using GIS and Remote Sensing to Assess Wetland loss in response to Human activities: a case study of Fort Portal Tourism Cuty.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-17)Wetlands are among the world’s most biologically productive ecosystems and rich in a diversity of species. Wetlands are very important storehouses of plant genetic material some of which are valuable resources for human ... -
Energy harvesting in cooperative jamming networks in the presence of multiple Eavesdroppers.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-21)This thesis considers a dual-hop cooperative wireless network consisting of a base station, intermediate nodes equipped with energy harvesting circuitries, and a legitimate user, in the presence of a passive multiple ... -
Analysis of air emissions from iron and steel industries in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-06-08)Particulate matter (PM) is considered one of the primary air pollutants globally. As one of the highest energy consumption and pollution industries, the iron and steel industry is regarded as a significant source of ... -
An investigation into food storage systems as an Architectural intervention to improving food security in Uganda: a case of Mudodo village, Tororo District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Agriculture, the backbone of Uganda’s economy accounts for about 30 % of the National GDP and over 70% of the total export earning; being the largest employer; employing over 60% of the total working population. ... -
An IOT Proof of Concept for Black Tea Production and Quality Monitoring.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-01)The production of tea in African tea factories relies on human sensory analysis to determine optimum fermentation levels to produce customer desired tea grades. This process is subject to errors of omission resulting ...
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