Academic submissions (CoNAS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Competitiveness of farmed and wild caught fish in designated markets of Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Fish farming is growing at a faster rate. For continuity, marketing of farmed fish should be prioritized for profitability. The main objective of the study was to investigate consumer knowledge and marketing of farmed ... -
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 ... -
Co-digestion of cow-dung with kitchen waste for biogas production
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Kitchen waste, cow dung and a mixture of kitchen waste and cow dung were anaerobically digested. The performance of a single substrate and co-digestion of kitchen waste with cow dung were compared. The samples containing ... -
Activity pattern and enclosure usage of black forest cobras (Naja melanoleuca) at Uganda Reptile Village (URV), Entebbe
(2019-04)This study was designed to investigate how the design of enclosures affects the activity budget of the forest cobras which have a very particular habitat choice and behavioral repertoire in the wild. Data was collected at ... -
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 ... -
Contamination levels of selected processed and locally made brews by Lactobacillus brev
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Beer is an alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavoured with hops (Christian, 2017). Beer is produced by a controlled extraction and fermentation of wort i.e. a liquid rich in sugars, nitrogenous compound and ... -
The economic analysis of Geographical Information System (GIS) wildlife souvenirs at selected tourist sites in Kampala
(2019-05)In recent years tourism has become one of the leading foreign exchange earners for Uganda. For instance, according to the 7th Annual Tourism Sector Performance Report (2016) from the Ministry of Tourism ... -
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- ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...