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Comparing the antibacterial potential of homemade cow ghee and industry-processed cow ghee against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This study investigated the antibacterial activity of homemade and industry-processed cow ghee at various concentrations (100%, 50%, and 25%) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Archived isolates of the ... -
Comparison of growth performance of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) larvae fed on chicken egg yolk and Moina at weaning stage
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The experiments was conducted to assess the performance of catfish larvae fed on a chicken egg yolk weaning feed and moina live feed post endogenous yolk sac depletion to 21 days. The experiment was conducted in replicates ... -
Comparison of levels of Gold in Waste Mobile Phone Printed Circuit Boards and Gold Plated Finger Integrated circuits Found in Computer Mother Boards(GFICMs)
(Makerere University, 2020)Demand for gold has been escalating with increasing usage of electronic equipment globally. Around 267.3 million tons of gold are being consumed annually for manufacturing mobile phones, laptops and other electronic ... -
A comparison of micro chiropteran diversity and activity in and around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Uganda has a rich and diverse chiropteran fauna with over 90 species, these are 77 micro chiropterans and 13 mega chiropterans. The main factor to this richness is the wide range of altitudinal variation and the complex ... -
Comparison of super and common bags for storage of Rastrineobola argentea
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The silver fish (Rastrineobola argentea) is an important source of income and nutrition to the population. However, R. argentea value chain incurs physical and quality losses due to spoilage resulting from porousness of ... -
Comparison of the inter – strain growth rate performance of three different strains of Oreochromis niloticus fry
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Growth performance, Feed conversion ratio and condition factor are crucial factors that considered in breeding programs. A three-month experiment was conducted to investigate and ascertain the strain with the best growth ... -
Comparison of the level of contamination of boreholes and wells with Salmonella typhi around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Typhoid fever is the most common illness among children and youths in Uganda because of its easy means of spread through contaminated water. This study was aimed at testing the presence of salmonella typhi ... -
Composition and population structure of fish species landed at Katosi and Ggaba landing sites, Lake Victoria Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Lake Victoria has experienced a rapid rate of biodiversity loss which saw a significant reduction in the Haplochromine taxa from 500 species to very about 300 species. This trend is partly attributed to gaps on the current ... -
Concentration of Lead and Zinc in Clarias gariepinus of River Nyamwamba in Kasese district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Aquatic organisms are best bio indicators used in biological assessment of water quality worldwide. However, relatively less attention has been paid to include fresh water fish for purposes of health and, water quality bio ... -
Contribution of revenue sharing scheme to nature conservation and households adjacent to Mt. Elgon National Park
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)In Africa, tourism revenue sharing prevails in many protected areas for making fair trade-offs between social, economic and ecological costs and benefits within and between stakeholder groups, and between stakeholders and ... -
Cost benefit analysis of coffee growing in Mpogo Parish, Bukhulo Sub County in Sironko District
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The study was carried out to analyse the cost and benefits of coffee growing in Mpogo parish. It also aimed at evaluating the contribution of coffee income to household income. To achieve this, descriptive survey which was ... -
The cost of converting poultry by-products into protein-rich concentrates
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Fish farming is growing at a faster rate, with an increased number of aquaculture farms in the country which calls for increased pressure of small pelagic fish used as fish meal in fish and animal feeds yet capture fisheries ... -
The demographic structure and distribution of praomys missonnei and praomys jacksoni in Mabira central forest reserve
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The current rate of loss of forest in Uganda and particularly Mabira forest threatens the Praomys species. Currently little is known about their demographic structure jeopardizing any conservation interventions. Therefore, ... -
Depression, anxiety, and physical activity levels among students living with disability during COVID-19 lockdown at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022)INTRODUCTION online or hard copy questionnaires depending on their preference. The Patient Health depression and anxiety, respectively. Physical activity was classified as meeting recommended anxiety, and were physically ... -
Design and construction of Intelligent street light switch
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The project gives an explicit description of the procedures and the structure of a form of a street light switch. -
Determinants of adherence to prescribed exercise programs of middle-aged men in Gayaza, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University., 2023-01-12)This study was aimed at investigating the determinants of adherence to prescribed exercise programs among middle-aged men and was carried out from 3 gyms within Gayaza, Wakiso district. Descriptive cross-sectional study ... -
Determination of aflatoxin contamination in spices marketed in Kampala supermarkets
(Makerere University, 2022-01-28)Spices have been widely used since ancient times for their unique flavoring, coloring, and aromatizing properties. Their beneficial effect on human health is valued both in traditional and modern medicine. Nonetheless, ... -
The determination of Aflatoxin in eggs and poultry feeds obtained from the different poultry farms around Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01-22)The risk of aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities especially in Africa is increasing, cereals like maize and groundnuts have been reported to be highly contaminated with aflatoxin and these make part of the ... -
Determination of Antibacterial activity of four onion varieties (Allium Cepa. L) grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Antibiotic resistance has created a renewed interest to search for new other antimicrobial substances from various sources including medicinal plants. Since limited data is available so far regarding the antibacterial ... -
Determination of lead pollution in cocoyam from Nakivubo stream and Najjembe stream in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-07)Increased human activities such as industrialization, urbanization together with high populations and ambient temperatures have greatly contributed to the availability of heavy metals like lead, zinc, and copper among ...