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Physical activity and associated factors among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (Aged ≥20 Years) Attending Care at Kiruddu Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an illness of epidemic proportions affecting about 425 million adults worldwide, and 1.5% adults in Uganda. Physical inactivity is a risk factor of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ...
Design and construction of a cocoa seed grinder
(Makerere University, 2019)
Africa is the largest producer of cocoa accounting for 72% of the total global production and Uganda is ranked the 6th among cocoa producing countries in Africa. If Uganda was to sell intermediate products like cocoa butter ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of planning in the sustainability of tour companies in Uganda. A case study of 3 selected tour companies
(Makerere University, 2019-10-31)
This study was carried out to the effectiveness of planning in the sustainability of tour companies in Uganda (a case study of 3 selected tour companies in Uganda. It was guide by objectives to identify the planning practices ...
Effect of Physical Education on the Physical Activity Level of School Children Aged 8- 13 Years in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-04)
Background: Physical inactivity among children has become an issue of concern in both developing and developed countries. The issues of physical inactivity are currently increasing among school children and this can be ...
Design, fabrication, and testing of a hand operated grain amaranth thresher
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
Iowa State University-Uganda Program (ISU-UP) supports the growth of grain amaranth because of its high nutritional potential to be used as a malnutrition mitigation measure in Kamuli district. Although its support has ...
Evaluation of above ground biomass production of maize at different levels of irrigation
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)
Improper water allocation is still a challenge of irrigated agriculture. Excess or little application
of water affects crop yields which in turn affect crop productivity. This study was conducted to
evaluate the effect ...
Waist circumference, waist to hip ratio and waist to height ratio as predictors of cardiac risk among adult women-case of Kawaala health centre III
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Objectives: (i) To assess the correlation between waist circumference (WC), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) for prediction of cardiac risk among adult women at Kawaala Health Centre III. (ii) To ...
Investigation of bagasse ash as a substitute for sand in the construction
(Makerere University, 2019-05-17)
Sugar industries in Uganda produce sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) as a by-product after burning sugarcane bagasse to run the steam turbines for electricity production. However, the disposal of this ash is a challenge to the ...
Evaluation of the sensory properties of ready to eat protein-enriched corn-soybean extruded snacks
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Maize (Zea mays), is among the most widely-cultivated crops in Uganda, but has very minimal protein content. Soybean (Glycine max), has been used extensively blended in various products to enhance their protein content. ...
Effect of thermal shock on the grate of charcoal cook stoves from selected materials mixed in different ratios
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
The purpose of this work was to determine the effect of thermal shock on the grate of charcoal cook stoves made from clay soil, Red soil and Anthill soil mixed with shell rock in different ratios. It involved testing the ...