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Assessing the causes of escalating land disputes in Kisabagwa parish, Hoima district.
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Land disputes are complex matters that contribute significantly in terms of negative social and economic impacts within societies. The mechanisms of success for land dispute resolution still need further research because ... -
Assessing the composition and diversity of visitors who participate in beach tourism: a case study of Entebbe beaches
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study assessed visitor composition and diversity of visitors participating in beach tourism. It was guided by objectives; to profile and document visitor composition and diversity at different beaches in Entebbe, to ... -
Assessing the composition of hazardous waste in the dump sites of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)There is a steady increase in the rate at which waste is dumped in Makerere University as long as there is a big population of people in the university. This is more evident during the course of academic semesters, ... -
Assessing the conservation challenges of protected areas in Uganda: a case study of Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)This study assessed the conservation challenges of protected areas in Uganda: a case study of Kibale national park. It specifically sought to identify the conservation challenges of protected areas, the causes of the ... -
Assessing the contribution of traditional biomass cook stoves to household air pollution in Buvuma district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was aimed at assessing the contribution of traditional biomass cook stoves to household air pollution in Busamuzi Sub County, Buvuma district. The study was guided by research objectives: To evaluate the relationship ... -
Assessing the distribution of avian assemblages in the management zones of Budongo central forest
(Makerere University, 2022)The research project is meant for us to understand how one would prepare a thesis for a given topic of study. Globally there are over 11,000 different bird species and these have become an integral part of the human ... -
Assessing the drivers of deforestation in Bujjuko village in Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2019-09-06)This research focused on the drivers of deforestation in Lwamunda central forest reserve. The research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the direct and indirect drivers of deforestation and measures that ... -
Assessing the dynamics of medical waste management: a comparison between clinics and hospitals in Katabi Town Council Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Medical wastes are highly infectious and hazardous wastes hence its management is vital not only because human health is vital but also for the quality of the environment. However, medical waste management are still under ... -
Assessing the ecological implications of rice growing in Lwera swamp in Kalungu district, Lukaya subcounty
(Makerere University, 2022)This research was mainly done to assess the ecological implications of rice growing in lwera swamp. The main objectives that were focused on where to find out the extent of rice growing in Lwera swamp, the nature of rice ... -
Assessing the effect of climate variability on number of wildlife tourists: a case study of Kidepo National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-01-01)Tourism heavily relies on climate as a resource and is also highly climate-sensitive. Evidence has shown that a certain amount of climate change has occurred. Africa is considered as one of the most vulnerable regions in ... -
Assessing the effect of rainfall variability on the choice of adaptation options used by smallholder farmers in Serere District
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ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF USING PINE BARK MIXED WITH PEAT MOSS AS A NURSERY GROWTH MEDIUM FOR PINUS CARIBAEA
(2022-10)Tree nurseries in Uganda use conventional growth medium comprising mycorrhizal soils, loam and sandy soils mixed in a ratio of 3:1:1 to raise Pinus caribaea seedlings. Pinus caribaea is among the leading plantation ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of the strategies adopted to promote Cultural Tourism in Bunyoro Kingdom. A case study of Mparo tombs and Bunyoro Kitara Kingdon Palace
(2022-11-02)Although various studies on cultural tourism promotional areas have been undertaken, most of them have concentrated on other factors such as the potentials of heritage sites as potential tourist destination rather than the ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of tourism marketing strategies of Amabere Ganyinamwiru in Nyakasura, Kabarole district
(Makerere University, 2022)Knowledge on effective tourism marketing strategies to explore new destinations like Amabera ganyina Mwiru remain scanty in Uganda. According to the Uganda tourism master plan (2014 –2024), cultural tourism sites ... -
Assessing the effects of climate change on peri-urban farming in Kampala district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)Agriculture is greatly vulnerable to the effects of the changing climate because it relies on its elements such as precipitation, temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity among others. The main objective of this ... -
Assessing the effects of climate variability on cassava production in Kolir sub-county-Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study examined the effects of climate variability on cassava production in the Kolir sub-county of Bukedea district. Cassava is a staple food to over 800 million people in the whole world; it's the second most grown ... -
Assessing the effects of industrial pollution on the environment in Namanve industrial area, Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023)Industrialisation in Namanve area has come with heavy impacts that affect the whole environment that is, water, land and air. Different parts of the environment have been affected differently like the soil, air and water ... -
Assessing the effects of leachate on surface water quality: case of Kibati dumpsite, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)A wide range of water usage as a critical resource in our daily activities goes through domestic, agricultural, transportation, industrial and health care. Usually, in developing countries, small households and small ... -
Assessing the effects of NPK fertilizer and cow dung on yield and yield component of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris )
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Agriculture is the economic growth engine for most developing countries like Uganda. However, increasing population has created scarcity for land for settlement and farming to support the ever-increasing population. ... -
Assessing the effects of refugee settlement on land use/cover changes in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)This study aimed at examining the impact of settling South Sudanese refugees in Palabek Ogili Sub County in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda. With the arrival of refugees from Sudan especially with the increasing political ...