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Antimicrobial resistance of selected bacteria isolated from the oral and rectal swabs of rodents around Bwindi Impenetrable National park
(Makerere University, 2019-07-18)The objectives of this study were to determine the occurrence of Salmonella, Escherichia .coli and Staphylococcus aureus in rats from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and their associated antimicrobial sensitivities. A ... -
Application of business process management in the improvement of registration and follow-up processes in public hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-13)Registration of patients in the hospitals is the most critical procedure in service delivery to the patients and public. A patient cannot be checked, diagnosed and even treated without being registered. Patient registration ... -
Aspects of breeding biology of the marabou stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus in Makerere University campus, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-05)The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) is a wide- spread scavenger in Sub-Saharan savannas which is often closely associated with humans. Their original habitat was mainly savannas, where they foraged on carcasses ... -
Assesesment of tiger nut as a potential feedstock for production of biodiesel.
(Makerere University., 2024-07-29)This study investigates the viability of tiger nut (cyperus esculentus) as a feedstock for biodiesel production. Tiger nut oil was extracted using the soxhlet extractor and its physiochemical properties analyzed. The oil’s ... -
Assesing avian diversity and abundance in Nakivubo wetland
(Makerere University, 2024-05-28)Birds are essential components of any ecosystem in terms of continuing ecological cycles (Haider et al., 2022), particularly in the food chains and webs. The diversity and abundance of avifauna biodiversity in Nakivubo ... -
Assessing fermentation efficiency of sugarcane molasses
(Makerere University, 2021-02-19)Due to the gradual decline in the fossil fuel reserves and high pollution levels resulting from burning of fossil fuel, great concern to establish green and renewable sources of energy has increased around the world. ... -
Assessing the adequacy of medium voltage infrastructure (33kv) supplying Kampala central business district
(Makerere University, 2019-06-05)This project mainly focuses on the assessment of the medium voltage infrastructure of the 33kV network basing on the Kampala UMEME network. The basis of the analysis is attributed to the fact that there is a high economic ... -
Assessing the Combustion properties of Biomass Briquettes as an alternative to Charcoal.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-27)People have a basic need for energy to cook. Currently, in developing countries, this tends to be met by directly burning wood derived products in fires and stoves as their primary energy source. Therefore, with deforestation ... -
Assessing the efficacy of Sunflower seed cake on the growth performance of Phaseolus Vulgaris.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-28)Owing to its nutritional value, especially proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and micronutrients, common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) has been recognized as a crop that could ensure food security mostly, in Sub-Saharan ... -
Assessing the efficiency of Matooke peel and Amaranthus Cruentus extracts for reducing the cooking time of Phaseolus Vulgaris.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-27)Matooke peel ash filtrate and amaranthus plant ash filtrate have been used as condiments for a long time by various ethnic groups in East and northern Uganda in cooking traditional dishes. The aim of the study was to ... -
Assessing the Flow Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete when Grewia Mollis is used as a Viscosity Modifying Admixture.
(2021-01)Self-Compacting Concrete is concrete that flows under its own weight with little or no compaction effort. This kind of concrete can be produced using the same constituent materials that produce conventional type of concrete; ... -
Assessing the impact of unbalanced load on the technical losses in an LV distribution network: a case study of UMEME distribution transformers
(2022-09-23)Technical losses have for a long time affected the distribution Utility companies, Unbalanced loading is seen to be a major under looked contributor to technical losses by many utility companies. In this project, the ... -
Assessing the status of morals in PE Classes in secondary schools within Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Moral development is one of the goals of Physical Education (PE). However, few programmes have been implemented to investigate how moral development is promoted in PE settings. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
Assessing the synergistic activity of metarhizium anispoliae and a pyrethyroid against phaseolis vulgaris bruchids.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-24)Background: The bean bruchid, is a highly destructive stored product insect that presents a significant threat to stored beans. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of combined application of Metarhizium anisopliae and ... -
Assessment of acacia –hockii mimosaceae (kasaana) as a potential biofuel source
(Makerere University, 2024-12-03)Continuous utilization of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and petroleum as energy sources has impacted negatively on climate change due to high carbon dioxide emissions. Also, fossil fuels are non-renewable energy ... -
Assessment of antibiotic drug residues in selected packed chicken brands using high performance liquid chromatography
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Under intensive farming methods, a broiler chicken lives less than six weeks before slaughter.Antibiotics are used in speeding growth and yield of these poultry birds however their use is related to emergence of resistant ... -
Assessment of Cadmium contamination levels in the soils around the Kiteezi landfills
(Makerere University, 2024-12-03)Cadmium pollution is of great concern to human health. The analysis of Cadmium in our environment is crucial for policy makers to make decisions concerning the environment and to secure the well-being of the inhabitants. ... -
Assessment of Financial Performance of Domestic Solar water heaters.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-01)According to the energy agency’s study on electricity costs, a 37% increase in global energy demand is expected by 2040. The trans-Saharan regions of Africa are experiencing rising energy demand as a result of the rapid ... -
Assessment of level of Physico-Chemical parameters of industrial effluents on a stream near a Pharmaceutical Industry within Ntinda-Nakawa Indusrtial area.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-29)The discharge of industrial effluents to waterbodies poses significant environmental concerns due to potential contamination and adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems. This study aimed to assess the level of physico-chemical ... -
Assessment of quality control management on structural engineering works.
(2015-05)Quality control management on structural engineering materials is of great importance towards the success of a project. There are available mechanisms of quality control management but sensitization about the importance ...