Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) by Issue Date "2019-08"
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Assessing the germination inhibition potential of compounds in pine (Pinus halepensis) needles using Bidens pilosa seeds
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Weeds are a major yield loss factor contributing up to 20 -30% of the losses farmers incur in most developing countries. This is attributed to shortage of labor or increasing labor cost due to rural-urban migration. ... -
Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on areal coverage of Lake Kyoga in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Rainfall variability is a very important aspect that affects adverse sectors of the social-economic welfare particularly hydrological and agricultural sectors of any region especially in the tropical Uganda. Therefore, it ... -
Assessing the relationship between weather and Tuberculosis. (A case study of Soroti District)
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Air temperature variations world widely has been reported to affect various respiratory diseases however it is less documented when it comes to tuberculosis.There has been much change in the distribution of tuberculosis ... -
Determinants of physical activity among Indian women living in Uganda aged 20-50 years
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Background: Physical Activity (PA) is an essential component of health through the myriad health benefits it confers to people who engage in sufficient amounts. Physical inactivity is a global pandemic as it is one of the ... -
Diversity of medicinal plants traded in markets within and around Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2019-08)An ethnobotanical study about medicinal plant species was carried out in markets within and around Kampala City with a view to understanding the diversity of plants and plant parts sold. . Data was obtained through interviews ... -
Effect of media components and clonal type on the rooting of hybrid eucalyptus cuttings.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Several forest companies and tree growers in Uganda produce planting stock for hybrid clones of Eucalyptus to feed the growing market. Although nursery operators use different media components and claim that some produce ... -
Effect of phosphate mining on food security and soil nutrient status in Osukuru-Rubongi Mining area, Tororo District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)The study was conducted in Osia parish, Rubongi sub-county-Tororo District where phosphate mining site is situated though the processing plant lies in Osukuru parish of Osukuru sub-county. The main objective of the study ... -
Effect of temperature variation on glaciers and tourism on the Rwenzori Mountain Range
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The study was done to assess the effect of temperature variation on glaciers on the Rwenzori Mountain range, the data for the research was collected through downloading available data on the temperatures data in different ... -
An evaluation of extreme rainfall variability over Uganda using Persiann-CDR
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Extreme rainfall (>10mm/day) has incontestable effects on socio-economic activities and the livelihood of the citizens of Uganda. Therefore timely, reliable prediction and dissemination of information on extreme rainfall ... -
Examining the adaptation measures to climate change and variability practiced by Livestock farmers in Kashozi Sub-County, Sheema District.
(ASAASIRA CALEB, 2019-08)This study examined the adaptation measures employed by livestock farmers in response to climate change and variability in Kashozi Sub County, Sheema district. The study intended to capture seasonal variations in rainfall ... -
Factors that influence tourists’ preferences for crafts: A case study of East African Craft Village, Buganda Road
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The problem this study examined was that, although tourists have been buying crafts from East African Craft Village, little is known about the tourist’s preferences for crafts. This is due to limited research focus on the ... -
The influence of Tourism e-marketing strategies on destination promotion. A case study of companies in Kampala city.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Tour operator’s business needs effective e-marketing strategies to ensure that local tourism business is competitive in the e-market place and help destination management organization to understand where e-marketing actions ... -
Local peoples’ perceptions on priority tree species for charcoal production in Kakooge Sub-County in Nakasongola District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)This research dealt with the local people`s perception on priority tree species for charcoal production. Charcoal production is carried out as supplementary activity (37%). The objectives of the study were to assess the ... -
Sanitation facilities in public places: A case study of Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)The study aimed at generating information on the state of sanitation facilities at public places within Wakiso town council as to generate knowledge on the dangers associated with using public restrooms. The research was ... -
A study of factors that motivate school groups to visit Murchison Falls National Park and the experiences gained during the trip
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This report was based on topic the study of factor that motivate school groups to visit Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) and the experiences gained during the trip. The objectives of the study are to profile school ... -
Tourism potential of Lake Wamala in Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The initial step to understanding the potentiality of any tourist attraction involves knowing the various tourism products and activities, , benefits from the tourist attraction and the constraints and therefore, this study ... -
Women’s participation in forestry activities in Najjembe sub- county, Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was carried out in Najjembe Sub-County adjacent to Mabira Central Forest Reserve(MCFR), the major focus of the study was to assess the factors influencing women’s participation in forestry activities, the specific ...