School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in Fresh Nile perch (Lates niloticus) handling at Kasenyi and Ggaba Landing Sites
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus on fresh Nile perch handled from Kasenyi and Ggaba landing sites. A total of 150 Nile perch skin swab samples were obtained from 15 sampled fishers ... -
Y chromosome haplotyping of the Iteso of North Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-12)Haplogroups are mtDNA sequences polymorphism variations that have occurred for more than150000 years and correlate with the geographical origins of populations traced through the maternal lineages. A few new mutations, ... -
The activity of CENTELLA ASIATICA extract against STAPHYLOCOCCUS Epidermidis.
(Makerere University, 2022)Staphylococcus epidermidis with the highest percentage has the prominent role among coagulase-negative Staphylococci that is the most important reason of clinical infections and this is due to various virulence factors and ... -
Effect of effluents from anthropogenic activities on the diversity and abundance of aquatic macroinvertebrates in Lubigi wetland, Kampala district
(Makerere University Library, 2020-02-10)Aquatic macroinvertebrates are good indicators of pollution and therefore can be used to determine the health of aquatic environments. The effect of effluents from anthropogenic activities on the diversity and abundance ... -
Antibacterial activity of hibiscus sabdariffa against urinary tract infecting bacteria
(Makerere University, 2022-03-02)There have been several reports on the antimicrobial activity of different herbal extracts. Medicinal plants are believed to be the best source for obtaining a variety of drugs. Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is a medicinal plant ... -
The socioeconomic factors associated with participation of pregnant women in physical activities in Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021)The study sought to examine the socioeconomic factors associated with participation of pregnant women in physical activities a case study of Kawaala Health Centre IV in Lubaga division Kampala District. The purpose of the ... -
Optimization of cassava starch hydrolysis to fermentable sugars using sorghum malt
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This study aimed to optimize the hydrolysis of cassava starch to fermentable sugars using traditionally manufactured sorghum malt in Uganda. Two batches of sorghum malts were used; Malt 1 (malt from red sorghum) and Malt ... -
Investigating factors causing gender inequality in physical education in Uganda: a case of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district secondary schools
(Makerere University, 2021)Physical education is an important instrument for human resource development. Physical education is a universal human right and an important component of women empowerment. Gender inequality in physical education is a ... -
The Influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity
(Makerere University, 2021)This study was conducted to examine the influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity participation in selected primary schools of Kampala district. The study employed quantitative methods, and 50 ... -
The influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity
(Makerere University, 2021)This study was conducted to examine the influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity participation in selected primary schools of Kampala district. The study employed quantitative methods, and 50 ... -
Impacts of livestock grazing and cultivation 0n the physiochemical properties in Kikoda Village, Kalungi Subcounty, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2021)Anthropogenic activities have profound impacts on the soil physiochemical properties with implications for agriculture. In this study, I evaluated the different soil physiochemical properties under different land uses that ... -
Assessment of physical fitness components in Makerere University Staff.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-17)This study to assess the selected health-related fitness components was conducted in Makerere University's main campus among the staff members. The objectives of the study were to assess the body composition, cardiorespiratory ... -
Bioremediation of soil contaminated crude oil by Agaricomycetes
(Makerere University, 2021-10-19)Bioremediation of hydrocarbons in polluted soils is a promising treatment method which is based on the principle of complete mineralization of petroleum products into less toxic forms by different groups of microorganisms. ... -
The participation in physical activities by the residents of Lungujja Parish in Rubaga North Constituency, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to establish statistics regarding involvement of Lungujja residents in Physical Activities. This was in the topic of the "Participation In Physical Activities by the Residents of Lungujja ... -
Abundance and diversity of soil macro fauna in the different agricultural systems in kamira sub-county Luwero district.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-18)Different agricultural systems exert different impacts on soil macrofauna abundance and diversity due to different management systems employed. Agricultual systemS assesed included coffee plantation, maize garden, potato ... -
The effect of background colour on growth performance and survival rate of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) fry raised in tanks
(Makerere University, 2021-05-14)The effect of tank background color (blue, black, and white) on growth performance and survival rate of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry were investigated. The study was carried out at Pearl Aquatics fish farm in ... -
The in vitro effect of antagonistic fungus trichoderma spp On sclerotium rolfsii a bean pathogen.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Trichoderma spp. are used as antagonists against different pathogens. Despite many possibilities of using Trichoderma as an antagonist, there are gaps in the knowledge of the interaction between Trichoderma and Sclerotium ... -
The economic burden of HIV/AIDS on fishing communities - Kiyindi Landing Site
(2021)The fisheries sector is an important to the economy of Uganda providing employment, nutrition and revenue to the country. It contributes 2.5% to the national GDP and 12% to the agricultural GDP. However, the sector loses ... -
Factors affecting participation of Makerere University students in physical activity.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)The main purpose of this study was to examine the factors which affect participation of Makerere University students in physical activity. The study was guided by the following objectives: To establish the indicators to ... -
Challenges facing youth football academies in Kampala city.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-10)This study investigated the challenges facing youth football academies in Uganda. A case study design was used in which individual youth football academies in Kampala region were studied. A purposive sampling technique was ...