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Mosquito species abundance and composition in Gweri Sub-County, Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Mosquitoes are vectors of diseases like malaria, lymphatic filariasis, yellow fever, and other arboviruses. The most common vectors of malaria in Uganda are An. gambiae s.l and An. funestus group with An. gambiae ... -
Nutrient composition and functional value of Ajon
(Makerere University, 2019)Traditional millet beers are produced in several countries of Africa, but variations in the manufacturing process may occur depending on the geographic localization. These beers are very rich in calories, B-group vitamins ... -
Optimization of bioplastic production from cassava starch
(2019-08)The diversity and ubiquity of plastic products testify the versatility of the special class of materials known as polymers. However, the non-biodegradability of these petrochemical-based materials has been a source of ... -
Optimization of boiler efficiency through stack gas heat recovery using an economizer. at Century Bottling Company (Mbarara branch)
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This report contains an overview of designing a heat exchanger used as an economizer used to recover heat from hot flue gas to pre-heat boiler feed water at Century Bottling Company, Mbarara. In order to achieve a good ... -
Optimization of the Pozzolana Drier at Hima Cement Limited
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This research contains the development and simulation of a mathematical model for the optimization of the pozzolana drier. The research was carried out at HIMA Cement Limited, Kasese Uganda on a pozzolana drier which uses ... -
Pectinase extraction from orange peelings and its application in tamarind juice extract
(Makerere University, 2019-08)In this study, pectinase enzyme was prepared from orange peelings (as a source of pectin) and Aspergillus niger. Aspergillus niger suspension was obtained from washing black grape berries with distilled water. This was ... -
The performance evaluation of the wax melting kiln
(2018-10-10)My task was to carry out the performance evaluation of a wax melting kiln and this was at Samona products (u)ltd .And this was accomplished through various measurements, experiments and also based on theoretical data from ... -
The performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings at varying salinity levels
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Nearly 70 percent of the world is occupied by water but only 2.5 percent of it is fresh and the rest is saline. Only 1 percent of the fresh water is accessible to man and the rest is held in glaciers and snowfields (EPA ... -
Phytochemical analysis of coleus latifolius claimed to have antimalarial activity
(Makerere University, 2018)Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the world, with 10-150 million people showing signs and symptoms of the disease annually. It is also known to be popular in Uganda claiming approximately ... -
Phytochemical and antioxidant analysis of gynandropsis gynandra subjected to different cooking methods
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Gynandropsis gynandra is one of the common vegetables that serves both the nutritional and therapeutic role. However, it is usually consumed when cooked and there is insufficient scientific research providing information ... -
Potency of selected plant extracts as biopesticides for the control of the wood termite (Coptotermis gestroi)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-11)This study aimed at evaluating the pesticidal potential of selected plant extracts against the wood termites (Coptotermis gestroi). During the study, extracts from chillies Capsicum fructescens, tobacco Nicotiana tobacum ... -
The potential of azolla application for enhancement of growth performance of Zea Mays in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is an ecofriendly and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access the potential for ... -
Prevalence and infection levels of Nosema spores in honey bees, Apis mellifera in two highland Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZs) of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Nosema spp. are obligate intracellular parasites belonging to phylum Microsporidia. These parasites are the causative agents of nosemosis in honey bees. This study was conducted to; i) determine Nosema spore infection ... -
Prevalence and patterns of injuries among swimmers at Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools
(Makerere University, 2018-11-13)The study sought to assess the prevalence and patterns of injuries among swimmers at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools. The following objectives guided the study: to find out the common swimming injuries sustained by the swimmers, ... -
Prevalence of bacterial contamination in raw milk sold in Kalerwe and Kasubi markets and molecular identification of the bacterial strains
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This study was undertaken to investigate the common colifonns in the raw milk in the markets of Kalerwe and Kasubi, characterize them and identify them using molecular techniques (PCR). Fourteen samples (14) comprising of ... -
The profitability of longline gear fishing on African catfish Clarias gariepinus (BURCHELL, 1822) fishery on two landing sites of Lake Wamala
(Makerere University, 2019-09-24)This paper presents the profitability of longline gear technology developed for the purposes of evaluating the feasibility of fishing African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) on Lake Wamala. The data was collected by face to ... -
Quantification of the phytic acid in Ugandan raw and cooked maize
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Micronutrient deficiency is high in Uganda and is exacerbated by consumption of foods rich in antinutritional factors such as oxalate, trypsin inhibitors and Phytic acid. Phytic acid which is the inositol combined with six ... -
Quantitative analysis of chemicals release into food cooked in polyethene bags at Uganda Industrial Research Institute
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The study was done to quantify the chemicals substances that are released into food when it’s cooked in polyethylene bags. Cooking food in polyethylene bags has of late substituted banana leaves in Uganda especially in ... -
Quantitative analysis of chemicals release into food cooked in polyethylene bags at Uganda industrial research institute (UIRI)
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The study was done to quantify the chemicals substances that are released into food when it’s cooked in polyethylene bags. Cooking food in polyethylene bags has of late substituted banana leaves in Uganda especially in the ... -
Recovery and recycling of steam condensate
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Condensate recovery and recycling system is one of the most crucial energy management Systems in any industry. Globally, there has been a push for green energy consumption and Conservation. The cost of steam rises with ...