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Optimisation of mixing ratios of rice husks, maize cobs and resin for general-purpose particle boards using response surface methodology
(Makerere University, 2021)The development of particleboards from agro residues has been identified as a means of reducing redundant agricultural wastes on farms which often decompose leading to the emission of greenhouse gases. However, the production ... -
The effect of pre-treatments on the proximate composition and microbial quality of smocked Nangnang fish (Brycinus Nurse)
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Nangnang fish (Brycinus Nurse) is one of the pelagic fishes caught in Uganda. It is mostly a delicacy among the Alur people of the West-Nile region in Uganda making it one of their major cheap sources of proteins. To ... -
Anaemia status in children aged 6-59 months attending Hoima Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Background: Anaemia is one of the major causes of death among children under five years in Africa, with a prevalence of 64.6% among pre-school children. This study was conducted in Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in ... -
Effect of extrusion cooking and cricket flour ingredient on the sensory and functional properties of staple cereal and legume flours
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Due to the increasing global population and unsustainable meat production, the future supply of animal-derived protein is predicted to be insufficient. This will lead to exacerbation of the current unacceptable high levels ... -
Effect of sunlight exposure and temperature on the quality of bottled drinking water in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was conducted to assess the effect of different storage temperatures and durations on physicochemical properties including total dissolved solids, pH, and formaldehyde of four bottled water brands designated A, ... -
Design, fabrication and testing of a dual powered livestock feed pelletizer
(Makerere University, 2022-03)A common problem facing farmers rearing livestock is lack of access to proper feeds to meet nutrient requirements for their animals in the right quality and at a favourable price. Due to high costs of feeds majority of ... -
Assessment of the quality and stability of cricket enriched krickies
(Makerere University, 2022-03-21)Studies show that the world population is growing really fast, and as such, the demand for more food is growing equally fast. Crickets among other insects can be an alternative source of food and protein. However, as shown ... -
Quality properties of high fibre cookies
(Makerere University, 2022-03-23)Cookies are a widely consumed convenient snack that can be enriched with other nutrients to address nutrient deficiencies. On the other hand, dietary fibre intake is reducing in contemprary diets. This study was aimed ... -
Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Solar Powered Forage Chopper
(Makerere University, 2022)Uganda is an agricultural country and its livestock sector contributes 15% of the Agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in form of milk and meat (UBOS & MAAIF, 2018). UBOS & MAAIF, (2018) highlights that this ... -
Development of a plastic chopping machine
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Design, construction and testing of a motorised forage chopper
(Makerere University, 2022-05-14)The livestock sector in Uganda accounts for about 17 percent of agricultural value. In Uganda, majority of the small-scale farmers rely on the use of rudimentary tools mostly panga to cut forages for silage production. ... -
Design, construction and testing of a wheel driven crop sprayer
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)Ugandan farmers are currently using lever operated backpack sprayers that consist of a 10 -20 L capacity tank carried by two adjustable straps. The purpose of this project was to design, construct and test a wheel driven ... -
Effect of roasting on the sensory and quality attributes of the peanut sauce consumed in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-15)Groundnut sauce is fondly known for the poor yet it contributes to increased intake of some essential nutrients and health promoting phytochemicals since it is highly rich in them, and roasted groundnuts as a raw material; ... -
Assessment of Agoro irrigation scheme water quality and its effect on soil quality
(Makerere University, 2022)ix ABSTRACT “Whenever we irrigate our crops with the scheme water, even the previously well-established crops starts wilting,” Farmers at Agoro irrigation scheme claimed. The main objective was to investigate the quality ... -
Developing a mobile application to predict maize storage losses
(Makerere University, 2022-04-11)Maize is among the major cereals produced in the world and yet suffers the highest percentage of post-harvest loss compared to other cereals with an annual estimate of 17% in Uganda. These losses are cumulative across the ... -
Effect of substitution of wheat flour with modified cassava flour on the quality of bread
(Makerere University, 2022-03-23)The effect of substitution of wheat flour with modified cassava flour on bread was investigated. Wheat flour was replaced with different proportions (10-30%) of cassava flour from NAROCASS 1 variety. Bread was made from ... -
Development of bricks from a combination of waste plastics, wood dust and sand
(Makerere University, 2022-05-08)Every day, Uganda generates over 600 metric tons of waste plastics. Woodworking generates a lot of wood dust in the same country, yet only 10% of it is used locally. This research explored a supplementary measure that ... -
Quality and stability of cricket enriched cookies
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Insect consumption dates back to prehistoric era where insects were mainly eaten raw or processed (sundried, fried and smoked). However, in the modern era, insect consumption is mostly something that is nostalgic about old ... -
Performance Evaluation of the Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems at Kabanyolo
(Makerere University, 2022-05-05)Irrigation uniformity is one of the major concerns when using both drip and sprinkler irrigation system. The research was carried on purpose to evaluate the performance of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems at MUARIK. ... -
Effect of extraction method on the Yield and Quality of Chitosan from Crickets (Acheta Domesticus) and Grasshoppers ( Ruspolia Differens)
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Chitin is a commonly known polymer found in a complex matrix with other biomolecules in crustaceans, fungi and widely in insect exo-skeleton. A number of research studies have been conducted to extract this next-gen ...
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