School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Efficiency of two live bait types for Synodontis afrofischeri Longline Fishery, Napoleon Gulf, Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-04)Synodontis afrofischeri also commonly referred to as the Fischer’s Victoria Squeaker and locally as ‘Nkolongo’ is harvested for various roles e.g. source of nutrients to man, income generation and also as an ornamental in ... -
Y chromosome Haplogroups among the Balamogi and Bagwere of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)Uganda is one of the African countries with acomplex and diverse language situation, it’s a multicultural and multilingual society. Populations in Uganda belong to four ethnics that is to say Bantu, Nilotics, kuliak and ... -
The potential of Azolla Pinata green manure treatment for enhancement of yield and mineral nutrient biofortification of Amaranthus
(Makerere University, 2022-03-23)A study to evaluate the potential of Azolla Pinnata green manure treatment for enhancement of yield and mineral nutrient bio fortification of Amaranthus. People suffer from a kind of hunger that they do not feel. It is ... -
The relationship between students' performances on sciences with their perception of causes of academic achievement
(Makerere Univerity, 2022-04-11)The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between students’ performances on sciences with their perceptions of causes of academic achievement in order to determine whether student learning approaches in ... -
The antibacterial activity of Urtica massaica Mildbr. Ethanolic leaf extract against Enterococcus faecalis
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Recently, there has been difficulty in the management of various infections such as gastric ulcers in Uganda as a result of deteriorating health care systems, high prices and the associated side effects of western drugs. ... -
Antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Eucalyptus Grandis against ciprofloxacin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Ceftriaxone resistant Escherichia Coli
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The prevalence of antibiotic resistance among many of the known bacterial pathogens is more than ever before a looming worldwide concern as it undermines the efficacy of human medicine to treat bacterial infection patients, ... -
Influence of physiochemical properties of the soil on diversity of halophytes around Lake Katwe.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-17)Salinity is one of the rising problems causing tremendous yield losses in many regions of the world especially in arid and semiarid regions. To maximize crop productivity, these areas should be brought under utilization ... -
Diagnostic characteristics of Interleukin-2 among mycobacterium tuberculosis infected individuals in Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-29)Tuberculosis (TB) represents an important public health problem worldwide. In 2016, it was estimated that 9.6 million people developed TB and 1.5 million died from mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection. Only 5-15% of people ... -
Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of Hoslundia Opposita Vahl root extracts
(Makerere University, 2022-04-29)Dental caries have been historically considered the most important global oral health burden by the World Health Organization. The incident is worsened by increased consumption of sugary goods and inadequate exposure to ... -
The prevalence of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Buwenge Health Centre IV, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Introduction: Malaria is the number one most fatal disease in Uganda. Uganda has made a lot of progress with respect to the control of malaria, having greatly reduced malaria infection prevalence using a combination of ... -
Formation of perfume from fusel oils
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)Fusel oil is a by product of the distillation of ethyl alcohol from the fermentation of molasses, bananas and other fermentable starch containing foods. They mainly contain C3-C5 alcohols. Raw fusel oils are a viscous ... -
Assessing the impact of market practices on E. coli and V. cholerae contamination on tomatoes in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Tomatoes are the most consumed vegetable in Uganda. Its production and consumption have increased rapidly in the recent years however this vegetable is very susceptible to microbial contamination. Uganda’s markets have ... -
Species Diversity and Abundance of Butterfly Fauna in Kasenge Forest and Surrounding areas, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)Globally, the population of insect pollinator species is in decline at local and landscape levels due to land-use intensification occurring in different land-use types. Insect pollinators in Uganda are not well researched ... -
Network pharmacology and molecular docking studies of quercetin as a potential treatment for prostate cancer
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent malignancy worldwide, following lung cancer and in Africa, it is the most common cancer among men. Quercetin is a plant flavanoid and it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and ... -
Effects of sand mining on the fisheries on two landing sites in Lwera wetland, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)Sand mining is the removal of sand from its natural configuration in the earth’s crust. Sand is used for various projects and programs like land reclamation, construction of artificial islands and coastline stabilization, ... -
Effect of varying phosphorus concentrations on the root growth of phaseolus vulgaris(l) varieties.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)Beans are one of the most important crops grown in the tropics and are estimated to meet more than 50% of the dietary protein requirements of households, however, their yields are low due to rainfall, diseases, low soil ... -
Growth performance of black soldier fly larvae cultured at varying stocking densities on brewery waste.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Aquaculture sector contributes greatly to the livelihoods of households in Uganda through provision of food and employment. In an attempt to reduce feed costs in aquaculture, many farmers have resorted to culturing of black ... -
Bioactivity of Allium sativum L. and Datura stramonium L. Extracts on Rhizoctonia solani in tomato.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)Rhizoctonia solani is one of the most destructive pathogens causing damping off disease on tomato. This pathogen can survive in soil within diseased plant material as mycelia or sclerotia during unfavorable environmental ... -
Assessing the Impact of Covid-19 on Youth Sports Participation in Nebbi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)Nebbi Municipality is one of the Municipal in Uganda’s corridors with significant numbers of athletes in the West Nile region which lies North west on Uganda Mapping. The fact that Covid- 19 Pandemic hit worldwide with ... -
The impact of active teaching and learning methods on the choice of learning approaches used by secondary school students in understanding sciences, a systematic review.
(Makerere University Press, 2022-04)The aim of this study was to search and Meta-analyze studies, relating the effect of active teaching and learning methods on students` approaches to learning. Method: A literature search was done using electronic ...