School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Community perception and attitude towards adventure tourism: case study of white-water rafting in Jinja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study was conducted to assess the community's perception and attitude towards adventure tourism. A case study of white-water rafting in Jinja, Uganda the study had three specific goals: to determine the nature and ... -
Analysis of the effects of charcoal burning on the environment, in Lagoro subcounty, Kitgum District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-16)Over 95% of the urban population uses charcoal, very little is known about the effects of fuel on the livelihoods of the producers, who endure significant health, safety, and environmental risks. Charcoal supplies about ... -
Adoption and effectiveness of open distance E-Learning in tourism and hospitality training case study Makerere University
(Makerere university, 2022-11)Since the integration of technology in teaching and learning, it has been observed that there is improvement in the acquisition and retention of knowledge. There is also existing body of research on adoption of e-learning ... -
Alkaline pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse and co-digestion with cow dung for potential biogas production
(Makerere University, 2023-01-24)Sugarcane production in Uganda is growing at an average annual rate of 3.76% resulting in large amounts of wastes i.e., bagasse. Anaerobic digestion is a microbial degradation of organic waste in the absence of oxygen, ... -
Examining the level of accessibility of water for domestic use in Kakiri sub-county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)Historically there has been life behind our ways of living and human health has always been linked to our environment. Though the problem of water is common in most parts of BUWANUKA most people have cultures affiliated ... -
The role of Entebbe botanical garden in scientific research and contribution to conservation of biodiversity
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Botanic gardens have had a changing role throughout history, beginning often as medicinal gardens for the study and cultivation of plants with healing properties and going through many phases including of course as pleasure ... -
Social-economic effects of tourism on local community living around protected areas. Case study Katunguru parish, Queen Elizabeth national park in Kasese district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-economic effects of tourism on communities around the tourist destinations and tourist attractions, with specific reference to Queen Elizabeth National Park. ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of medical waste management strategies in general hospitals, health center III's, health center II's and private clinics in Hoima district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Medical waste management is a serious global concern. In developing countries, health care waste is still handled and disposed off as domestic waste which is a threat to waste workers, public and environment. The objectives ... -
Biogas production from sodium sulfide pretreated pinus caribaea sawdust co-digested with cow dung
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Anaerobic digestion of organic by-products is a key technology for producing high-value bioenergy in form of biogas. Bio-gas is a clean and renewable energy source that is produced from biomass. However, the supply of ... -
An assessment of the strategies for conservation of lake Bisina wetland by the surrounding communities in Kumi district
(Makerere University, 2022)Wetland degradation is a severe environmental problem in the world despite the values they provide. Wetlands provide various goods and services to people to sustain their wellbeing. However, this study investigated the ... -
Assessing the management of food waste in restaurants at Makerere university main campus, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Food waste is defined as all food produced and purchased that is discarded. Food waste is produced in all the phases of food lifecycle, i.e., during agricultural production, industrial manufacturing, processing and ... -
Assessment of determinants and barriers to the uptake of ecosystem based adaptation practices in Lake Victoria crescent. A case study of Buyengo Subcounty Jinja District.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)Climate change impacts have become more pronounced across the globe affecting many sectors especially the agriculture. The agricultural sector is currently affected by impacts of climate change that have become more ... -
Assessing the potential of plastic recycling on reducing environmental pollution in Mbarara city, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)Plastic recycling has currently gained attention as one of the reliable measures towards plastic waste management. This study, aimed at assessing the potential of plastic recycling on reducing environmental pollution ... -
Customer service strategies that hotel managers are using to restore services to pre COVID-19
(Makerere University, 2022)This study focused on the hospitality sector of the tourism industry, one of the most important but vulnerable economic sectors. Many countries issued strict public health measures after reports of the rapid spread and ... -
Assessment of cultural tourism at Naggalabi hill, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022)Cultural tourism rose due to the needs of people to travel from the places of residence to other places to experience other people’s culture in different countries. This is through experiencing their ways of living, ... -
Examining strategies that small and medium hotels in Kampala use to retain on job trained workers
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)the purpose of this study was to examine strategies that small and medium hotels in kampala use to retain workers that are trained on job. the general objective of the study was to contribute to the strategies that small ... -
A case study showing the socio-economic causes of sand mining and community realization of impacts along river Kafu wetland in Butema ward, Buhanika division, Hoima municipality
(Makerere University, 2022)Increased demand for sand by the people living around river Kafu wetland and those in the nearby towns like Hoima, Kikonda is the major cause of sand mining. Increased demand for sand comes from increased population in ... -
Determinants of tourists’ choice of transport mode and mobility within Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-09)This study focused on the determinatsof the tourist’s choice of transport mode and mobility within Uganda. The study was conducted in touristic spots like hotels, destinations, malls, beaches, restaurants or hotels around ... -
Opportunities and challenges for developing urban tourism in Jinja city
(Makerere University, 2022-11-09)The study was conducted to assess the opportunities and challenges for developing urban tourism in Jinja City. The study had three specific goals: to profile the various tourism attractions and facilities in Jinja City ... -
Assessing the status of ecosystem-based adaptation practices among pastoral communities of Nakaseke district
(Makerere University, 2022)Natural resources dependent communities especially those found in developing countries are highly vulnerable to climate change and variability due to their dependence on natural ecosystems. The impacts impose challenges ...