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Knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women towards participation in physical activity in Najjembe Division, Buikwe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Participating in regular Physical Activity is one of the pillars of healthy pregnancy. This is because of the numerous benefits it provides to both the woman and the fetus of which among others include; improved bladder ... -
Influence of tree species diversity on the diversity of earthworms in Mabira Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Despite several efforts from researchers towards understanding the role of earthworms in various ecosystems, concepts like relationship between tree species diversity and earthworm diversity have been left out. This study ... -
Perception and attitude of rural residents for conservation: a case study of Kinawataka Wetland in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-06-14)People’s attitudes toward wildlife conservation can significantly affect the success of conservation initiatives. Understanding the factors influencing these attitudes together with the ecological aspects of the environment ... -
Establishing effectiveness of using simulations in teaching of biology in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)The traditional methods of teaching biology in both practical and theoretical sessions for example the lecture method, illustrations and hands-on activities for practical have indeed registered some success. However, some ... -
Classification of spike glycoprotein (S GENE) of CORONA virus strains in Uganda using known noval variants
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein contains a region, the receptor binding domain (RBD), which specifically identifies the human angiotensin conversion enzyme (ACE2) as its receptor. Mutations that lead to variations in these hot ... -
Assessing the Effectiveness of different antiseptics on Escherichia coli.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Hospital environments are occupied with bacteria and other microbes which infect staff working within the facilities and patients who are often more susceptible to the infections due to their illnesses. This is a serious ... -
Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Sonchus oleraceus (L.) L. on Enterococcus faecalis
(Makerere University, 2022-03-03)The unprecedented rapid emergence of resistant bacteria occurring worldwide is imperiling the worth of antibiotics which have transformed medical sciences. Antibiotic- resistant infections are already spread in the US and ... -
Extending the shelf life of locally brewed beer (Malwa) using bitter leaf extract (Vernonia Amygdalina)
(Makerere University, 2022)Increasing agricultural production and value addition through careful use of appropriate technologies is necessary to ensure food security and combat hunger and malnutrition. Through alcoholic fermentation, local ... -
Diversity and abundance of forage species of Lutanwa Rangeland, Ssembabule district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)Rangelands have suffered a drastic loss of biological species and rapid degradation caused by increased bush expansion in by several native species, including Acacia senegal and Lantana camara and increasing non-palatable ... -
Estimation of annual gillnet ghost fishing mortality on three selected fish landing sites on Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)Ghost fishing can impose a variety of harmful impacts, including the ability to kill target and non-target organisms, including endangered and protected species; causing damage to underwater habitats such as coral reefs ... -
Molecular analysis of two Polymorphisms to detect the (C)ces type 1 haplotype in sickle cell patients in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. RBC transfusion is critical in managing acute and chronic complications in sickle cell disease. However, it is complicated by RBC alloimmunization. The ... -
Validation of performance of tumor marker based strips against the Immunochemistry analyzer in cancer diagnosis
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)Cancer is a disorder that arises from uncontrollable cell division. Cancer disease stands at over 100,000 people per year of which 90% are estimated to occur in Northern and eastern parts of the country, Uganda and many ... -
Assessment of aquarium management practices at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)The study was carried out in December 2021 and January 2022 and documented the basic management principles and the importance of record keeping in the fresh water aquarium, the water physical chemical properties in the in ... -
Diversity and composition of macroinvertebrates along river Rwizi in the Mbarara city catchment area.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)Wherever they occur, river systems are part of the primary means of disposal of wastes, especially industrial effluents and sewage discharges from surrounding communities. Surrounded by a large and rapidly growing population, ... -
Assessing the impacts of surface properties of the catchment area on the biodiversity of the Nakivubo stream.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-20)Nakivubo stream is the main stormwater drainage channel for the city of Kampala whose level of urbanization interms of imperviousness is high,this greatly affects the water quality and macroinvertebrates with in the ... -
Effect of feeding frequency and feeding rate on growth and feed utilization in Nile tilapia fingerlings fed on insect-based tilapia feed
(Makerere University, 2022-04-20)The current study was aimed at establishing the optimum feeding rate and feeding frequency for Nile tilapia fingerlings fed on insect-based tilapia feed. A 30 days 3 by 2 factorial design in which 6 groups of 159 Nile ... -
Evaluation of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) body condition and fecundity under experimental conditions
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30)Reproduction in fish is one of the basic biological features enabling the maximum survival and continuation of the species. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of body condition and environmental ... -
Evaluation of boiling lysis method of genomic viral RNA isolation from SARS-CoV2 nasopharyngeal swabs for reverse transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-18)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the etiologic agent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the introduction of new diagnostic methods, the detection of viral genes in nasopharyngeal swabs using ... -
Evaluation of pre-pandemic antibody response to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARs-CoV-2) IN Ugandan participants
(Makerere University, 2022-02-21)The COVID-19 severity rate in Sub-Saharan African countries such as Uganda has been surprisingly observed to be lower compared to elsewhere in the world. This may be attributed to prior exposure of the population to various ... -
Assessing the antimicrobial properties of Vernonia Amygdalina using e. coli
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)This study was undertaken to investigate the antibacterial properties and the analysis of the phytochemical composition of the aqueous leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina against E. coli isolates obtained from mulago ...
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