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Recovery of the spent diatomaceous earth after beer filtration, Nile Breweries, Limited, Jinja
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This project aimed at finding an alternative disposal route of the spent diatomaceous earth that is cheaper and environmentally acceptable. Treatment of the spent diatomaceous earth with chemical reagents such as caustic ... -
Relationship between incubation densities and the hatching rate of eggs of Catfish (clarias gariepins)
(Makerere University, 2018-07)The Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is a species of much importance in aquaculture. It is a good candidate with desired characteristics like high tolerance to poor water quality, fast growth and prolific spawning. However, ... -
A report of geologic field mapping project of Semliki basin, Ntoroko District, the Albertine graben
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben, Ntoroko district western Uganda. Semliki area lies onshore south of Lake Albert, it is bounded by the escarpment to the east and ... -
A report of the geological findings Obtained during the study trip to Kibuku area-Ntoroko district, Karugutu-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The Kibuku area is located within the Semliki basin of the western arm of the East African Rift System. It forms part of petroleum exploration license block 3, which is in the Albertine Graben, Uganda. Both Uganda and the ... -
A report on a field study of Kibuku Area in the South and East of the L. Albert Basin in Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-20)This report entails information pertaining a field study that was carried from 10 th June 2018to 23rd June 2018 to the Albertine Graben area, South and East of the Lake Albert Basin. The respective target areas were Kichwamba ... -
Screening of flavoring agents for use in room temperature incubated yoghurt
(Makerere University, 2018-06)In this study, RTY was prepared using a starter culture that was obtained from a small volume of a commercial yoghurt sample. Another sample incubated at 43°C was used as a control. The yoghurt samples were characterized ... -
Semliki Basin field study
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The report comprises a detailed compilation of findings from the Semliki basin field study in the Albertine area, Western Uganda. The materials and methodology used to achieve the main objective; collection and interpretation ... -
Sizing of a centrifugal pump, at crown beverages Uganda, Pepsi cola Nakawa, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This research contains centrifugal pump sizing which involved determining the total dynamic head through which a cooling medium (propylene glycol) would be pumped and obtaining a suitable flow rate at the heat exchanger ... -
Stocking density-dependent growth and survival of nile nilapia (oreochromis niloticus) in cages at son fish farm, Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2018-07-15)Both low volume high density cages and high-volume low-density cages are being used by most fish farmers to culture Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on lakes, dams, rivers and earthen ponds. Choosing the most suitable ... -
Structural and composition changes in Kisubi Forest Fragment
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Students’ attitude towards Chemistry in ordinary level secondary schools in Kampala Central division, Kampala district
(2019-10)The purpose of the study was; to identify the students’ positive and negative attitudes towards chemistry in ordinary level secondary schools in Kampala central Division- Kampala District and to investigate the factors ... -
A study of malaria prevalence and its vector species composition among communities in Bwembe Village, Malongo Sub-County, Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Malaria prevalence, vector species composition and assessment of knowledge, attitude, perception and skills were determined in Bwembe village, Malongo subcounty, Mayuge district. A cross sectional and descriptive study ... -
A study to improve cement quality by parameter optimization
(Makerere University, 2018-12)During the manufacturing process of cement, it is critical that the cement produced is of proper quality to prevent cracks and low concrete strength. This report discusses all the factors which affect the quality of cement ... -
To establish Colocassia Esculenta (Coco yam) in tissue culture
(Makerere University, 2019)Even though breakthroughs on the tissue culture of Colocassia esculenta –cocoyam were already reported via somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, Ugandan farmers continue to lack planting ... -
The tolerance of typha latipholia and Phragmites australis to waste water strength
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Treating wastewater is the way to overcome water shortage due to the water pollution problems. Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence while clean water is produced ... -
Use of banana peels as an adsorbent in removal of copper from waste water
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Environmental pollution by toxic heavy metal contamination due to rapid industrialization is a challenging problem for maintaining the quality and hygiene of water. The discharges of industrial effluents into aquatic ... -
Use of pectin fibers from water hyacinth and banana peels as an anti-obesity food supplement
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)This research aimed at utilizing phytomass pectin from water hyacinth and banana peels to formulate an anti-obesity food ration whose effects were tested using Wister female albino rats. Obesity is a condition of excess ... -
Using recycled cooking oil to manufacture laundry soap
(Makerere University, 2018)During frying, temperatures rise up to around 170oC to 190oC. At these temperatures, complex, multistage reactions of hydrolysis, oxidation and polymerization occur within the oil producing polar molecules like proteins, ... -
Utilization of tamarind juice extract in the production of home made wine and its characterization
(2019-06)This dissertation presents a simple and convenient method of processing the tamarind juice extracted from the pulp to produce tamarind wine in a home setting and some of parameters for its characterization. The procedures ... -
Water treatment for effluents of Maganjo Grain Millers Limited
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The laboratory scale slow sand filter was designed successfully and its breakthrough time was 30 minutes, flow rate was o.6liters per hour. The filter box length was 35cm, sand bed was 21cm, gravel bed was 4cm and ...