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Assessment of antibacterial properties of Aspilia africana against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(Makerere University, 2023-07-24)Aspilia africana, commonly known as wild sun flower, is prominently known for its wound healing properties and it is widely used as an herbal remedy for wounds in traditional societies of sub-Saharan Africa. A. africana ... -
Assessment of antifungal activity of castor (ricinus communis) seed oil against dandruff causing fungi, malassezia furfur.
(Makerere University, 2021)Dandruff is a common skin condition that mainly affects the areas rich in Sebaceous glands and has been mostly associated with the yeast Malassezia species according to Pierard-Franchimont, Xhauflaire-Uhoda, and Pierard ... -
Assessment of aquarium management practices at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)The study was carried out in December 2021 and January 2022 and documented the basic management principles and the importance of record keeping in the fresh water aquarium, the water physical chemical properties in the in ... -
An assessment of competence and challenges of fitness instructors in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019)This research was intended to find out the level of competence qualifications and challenges faced by fitness professionals in Kampala district and this was to be achieved through designing and distribution of a questionnaire ... -
Assessment of fish marketing in Nyakiyumbu and Bwesumbu sub-counties in Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The study was undertaken to assess the marketing of fish in Bwesumbu and Nyakiyumbu sub-counties. The study was conducted from July to Oct 2022. The study objectives that formed research questions were mainly: To investigate ... -
Assessment of fungal growth in Mukene (rastrineobola argentea) from St. Balikuddembe market, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-05)The silver cyprinid, R. argentea is a highly nutritious and low-cost source of proteins, especially for low-income population. R. argentea is ranked among the three most important commercial fish species in Uganda, after ... -
Assessment of heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium) in raw sugarcane grown in wetlands of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)Sugarcane is a major cash crop around the world. In Uganda, it is one of the popular snacks commonly sold in urban areas of Uganda with a variety of nutritional, industrial and health benefits. However, sugarcanes have ... -
Assessment of heavy metals (Lead,Arsenic,Cadmium) in yams grown in Kampala wetlands.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)Yams consumed in Kampala are grown in wetlands around Kampala, which receive untreated industrial wastes, laden with heavy metals. Yams are known to accumulate heavy metals from the soils on which they are grown. Heavy ... -
Assessment of physical fitness components in Makerere University Staff.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-17)This study to assess the selected health-related fitness components was conducted in Makerere University's main campus among the staff members. The objectives of the study were to assess the body composition, cardiorespiratory ... -
An assessment of sports facilities and their effect on sport participation in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)the study investigated the relationship between sports facilities and sports participation in Makerere University. Data was collected using qualitative methods. The study revealed that Makerere university community ... -
An assessment of the abundance, species richness and diversity of butterfly fauna in Sunbird hill forest and surrounding Farmland management systems.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-14)In March 2023, a study was conducted to assess the abundance, species richness and diversity of butterflies in Sunbird Hill Forest and the surrounding Farm Management Systems. The study area is located 47 km from Fort ... -
Assessment of the benefits of using Azolla mexicana as fodder in rabbits
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Rapidly growing human populations and the increased need for high nutritive value meat in terms of low fat, high protein and low sodium content are the driving reasons for increases in rabbit meat production. However, ... -
Assessment of the effect of anthropogenic activities on the ecosystem health of river Malaba using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)River Malaba, located in Eastern Uganda is a transboundary water resource shared by Uganda and Kenya, whose water flows to River Nile through Lake Kyoga. The river currently faces increasing environmental disturbance; ... -
Assessment of the influence of wetland modification on bird communities of Lubigi in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)Lubigi is one of the largest wetlands in Central Uganda which has unique wildlife including over 61 bird species, the objective of the study was to assess the influence of wetland modification on bird communities of Lubigi. ... -
Assessment of the maintenance, safety practices and liability control in Kampala swimming pools
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the maintenance, safety practices and liability control of Kampala swimming pools. The study was guided by three main objectives; - Assess the maintenance practices at swimming ... -
Assessment of the microbial safety of nile perch by-products along the value chain
(Makerere University., 2022-04)The study assessed the microbial safety of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) byproducts marketed around Kampala. The fish by products samples were collected from a fish processing plant, and a Nile perch byproducts market located ... -
Assessment of the quality of Kinawataka stream in Nakawa division, Kampala using Benthic macroinvertebrates as Bioindicators
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Aquatic macroinvertebrates are a faunal group that respond fast to water quality stressors, such as effluents from anthropogenic activities which affect aquatic environments, hence good indicators of pollution used to ... -
Assessment of water pollution levels of water sources in Katwe and Katanga parishes of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-10-24)Water pollution is a serious problem for the entire world. All water pollution is dangerous to the health of living organisms, but wells and borehole pollution can be especially detrimental to the health of humans. Wells ... -
Attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in secondary school a case study of selected schools in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was conducted to examine the attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in the secondary school curriculum in selected secondary schools of Kampala, Mukono and ... -
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019)Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assessed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ...