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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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 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, ... -
A gis baseline dataset for the monitoring of plant invasive species around Kazinga channel in queen Elizabeth national park, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The report below summarizes the findings that were obtained from a research carried out in the area around Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The main aim of the research was to generate a GIS baseline data ... -
Growth of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings fed on varying proportions of alfalfa meal and fishmeal
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The study was conducted to evaluate growth performance and feed utilisation of catfish fingerlings (average initial weight 0.07 ± 0.02 g) fed on five different iso-energetic and iso-nitrogenous (40% CP) feed types for a ... -
Growth performance of larvae of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) fed on Napier Grass plant protein extract as a replacement for fish meal extract
(Makerere University, 2018-08)A six-week experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of partially and completely replacing fish meal with a plant protein from Napier grass. Proximate composition of Napier was determined; composition ±SD, 17.9±0.81, ... -
Growth performance of Rattus norvegicus fed on varying concentrations of Azolla meal.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-21)Plant proteins have been reported to be useful in animal nutrition in this period of sincere efforts of reducing cost of production attributed to high cost of protein sources. This study was conducted to investigate how ... -
Impact of Banana peel-based fertilizers on Maize performance
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of banana peel-based fertilizers on maize performance. Banana peels are a rich source of nutrients especially potassium. These nutrients are essential for proper growth ... -
The impacts of land use activities on the environment in Ntenjeru Parish, Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of land use activities on the environment in Ntenjeru parish, Kayunga District and the specific objectives were to identify the major land use activities in Ntenjeru ... -
Implementation of ICT in teaching and learning among selected secondary schools in Jinja District, Uganda
(2019-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learn in among selected schools in Jinja District. The focus was on three main aspects; teachers' expertise in ... -
Improving yeast flocculation at the end of fermentation in beer brewing, Nile breweries limited-Jinja
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Over the years, yeast flocculation has been traditionally used in brewing as an easy and cheap process of separation of cell biomass from fermentation broth. For most industrial applications, in which yeast strain- ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Market assessment of farmed fish in selected sub counties of Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This study was undertaken to assess the market for farmed fish and fish products in the Western Highland Agro-ecological Zone (WHAZ) particularly in Kasese District, in seven (7) selected sub counties. The sub counties ... -
Medicinal plants used for the management of diabetes mellitus in Bukomero Sub-County, Kiboga District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major worldwide serious disease in all parts of the world. DM is a metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of hyperglycemia due to deficiency of the insulin secretion leading to high ... -
Medicinal plants used to manage diabetes mellitus in Buwama Sub-county, Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2018)Globally, there is increase in the number of people suffering from Diabetes and this has led to the need for development of other alternative treatment means which are cheaper. Indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants ... -
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. ... -
Modeling and simulation of heat transfer in a packed bed furnace
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This research contains the development and simulation of a mathematical model for the heat transfer in a bed of sand particles. The research was carried out at HIMA Cement Limited, Kasese Uganda on a hot gas generator that ...