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Assessment of Healthcare Waste Management practices in Uganda.
(2018-05)
The increase in health care facilities in Uganda has resulted in an increase in health care waste (HCW) which poses a serious pollution threat to the environment and to the general public health. Improper disposal practices ...
A comparative analysis of the factors considered when choosing steel and timber scaffolding on building sites in Kampala
(2018-05-24)
This research project was mainly carried out to compare the factors considered when choosing
scaffolding system to use. The researcher used both secondary data to review literature and primary
data collected from the ...
Interference management over PRBs in dynamic spectrum refarming
(Makerere University, 2018-07)
In this project, we studied Spectrum re-farming in particular dynamic spectrum farming basing on GSM and LTE technologies. However, since both GSM and LTE utilise the same time and frequency resources, interference arises ...
A study on seismic vulnerability of an earth embankment slopes : case study earth embankment on Northern bypass
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
Embankments have a great role in the development of road and railway structures and some of these roles are carrying roads or railways across a low-lying area. Uganda is no stranger to earthquake catastrophes since there ...
Design and construction of a low cost image surveillance system
(Makerere University, 2018-05-18)
As an essential component of many associations’ security and safety, surveillance has established its importance and benefits numerous times by providing immediate supervising of possessions, people, environment and property. ...
INVESTIGATING TREATABILITY OF ABATTOIR WASTEWATER USING AN ANAEROBIC BAFFLED REACTOR
(2018-06-26)
The study was carried out at the Kampala City Abattoir located in Industrial Area, Kampala,
Uganda. The abattoir has many activities that generate large amounts of waste both solid and
liquid. The solid waste is managed ...
Modelling and simulation of a downdraft gasifier using agricultural wastes
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
In this study a thermodynamic equilibrium model based on integrating stoichiometric and nonstoichiometric equations was structured in order to predict the exit gas composition, heating value, as well as the mass and energy ...
An analysis of public outdoor children play spaces in Kampala
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2018-09)
"There is no effective right to play without a safe space to play" - Child Friendly Cities
This research analyzed selected public outdoor children play spaces in Kampala in order to determine whether they are suited to ...
Assessment and evaluation of air quality in areas surrounding oil factory: case study Young Giang energy development in Lungala, Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2018-06-28)
A number of studies have indicated that air pollutants with physical, chemical and biological natures pose potential hazards to human beings and the entire echo system. However, as many industries are being setup in the ...
Thermoelectric generation of electricity in rural areas
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2018-06)
Uganda is a growing economy and energy particularly electricity is one of the major drivers of
this growth. There is however an overdependence on only one source of electricity which is
hydropower in Uganda. As a result, ...