Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Type
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Adoption and profitability of upland rice production in Busakira Sub-County Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2019-01-07)The purpose of the study was to analyze the level of adoption and profitability of upland rice production, Busakira sub-county Mayuge district. The study was based on level of adoption and profitability of upland rice ... -
Assessement of awareness and attitude of the community towards wetland conservation
(Makerere University, 2018)The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of community awareness and attitudes on wetland conservation in Rukiiri Sub-country, Ibanda district. The method used for data collection was interviews which ... -
Assessing the awareness of the impacts of non-biodegradable solid wastes on the environment in Mukono District
(2018-07)Mukono town council, like any other developing area has got a lot of challenges with the management of its wastes and this is greatly contributed to by the knowledge and practices carried out by the residents. This study ... -
Assessing wetland use and communities’ perceptions on wetland degradation: A case study of Kashambya wetland in Kabale District, Uganda
(2018-08)The study was concerned with wetland use and community perceptions on wetland degradation. A case study of Kashambya wetland carried out in Kabale district (Uganda). It comprised 80 respondents from different villages ... -
Assessment of distribution and diversity of snails in Lyamuliro wetland in Muko sub county in Rubanda District
(2018-06-25)It was found out that the part of the wetland that was converted into an agricultural land has about three times fewer snails than the intact part. Out of the total snails captured in the wetland and identified, the species ... -
Assessment of lead concentration in cocoyam (colacasia esculenta) harvested in Lubigi Wetland Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2018)Heavy metal concentration in colacasia esculenta was investigated in lubigi wetland in Kampala district and some from upland soils around Kampala region and near by market (Kalerwe). Samples of the plant (colacasia esculenta) ... -
Clients’ attitudes towards facilities and services provided at Nshenyi Cultural Centre, Ntungamo District
(Makerere University, 2018)The aim of the study was to assess the attitudes of clients towards the facilities and services provided at Nshenyi cultural Centre. Data collection involved interview and observation with the use of questionnaire and ... -
Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018)Because of high speed at which climate change is happening, most households especially in farming communities are very vulnerable to climate change and its impacts. Therefore, there is need to reduce the vulnerability of ... -
Comparative assessment of service quality in selected three and four star hotels in Kampala central business area
(2018-06)The study focused on the comparative assessment of service quality in selected three and four star hotels in Kampala central business area. The objectives of the study were to assess the quality of services offered at ... -
Employee motivation and organizational commitment in hotels
(Makerere University, 2018-12)This study was carried out in Ridar and Rivonia hotels in Seeta and Kampala respectively. The study sought to establish a relationship between employee motivation and organizational commitment in the hotel industry. The ... -
Evaluation of labour productivity in timber harvesting operations: A case study of Namwasa plantation, Mubende District
(2018)Labour productivity is an important measure to gauge competiveness and efficiency particularly for firms in which the production process is relatively labour-intensive. In terms of labor productivity, previous studies ... -
Factors influencing the consumer choice of arts and crafts products in Uganda: A case study the Buganda Road African Village
(Makerere University, 2018)This report is an attempt to examine the factors influencing consumer’s choice on art and craft products in Uganda. The main objectives of the study is to identity the existing art and craft products, to assess the level ... -
Factors influencing the marketing of maize in Nambieso Subcounty, Apac District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Agricultural marketing is the main driving force for economic development in Uganda and has a guiding and stimulating impact on production and distribution of agricultural produce. Maize is one of the major crops grown ... -
Factors leading to missed opportunities in diagnosis and management of acute malnutrition in children less than 5 years at Wakiso Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2018)Acute malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa in general and Uganda in particular but it’s often missed as a diagnosis in most general medical set ... -
Financial analysis of small-scale tree nurseries: A case of Kiboga Town Council
(Makerere University, 2018)Small- scale tree nurseries contribute substantially to the development of a country’s economy. They are an economic activity which can create viable employment for a number of families in a country and due to high demand ... -
Food availability and cost of staple foods across small food outlets in rural and urban communities in Bugabula County Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2018)The question of access to food has two major components; physical access to food and financial access to food. Prices and availability of food are major consideration for consumers thus affecting their daily nutritional ... -
Hydrological modelling of river Manafwa basin for irrigated agricultural development
(2015-11)Agricultural production is carried out in most parts of Uganda for both domestic and commercial purposes. In most regions of Uganda, the population depends on this rain fed agricultural production throughout the year. The ... -
The impact of animal grazing on soil properries of Busitema Forest, Busia District
(Makerere University, 2018)The impact of animal grazing on the selected soil physical and chemical properties such as soil texture, Bulk density, soil organic matter, available phosphorus, Total nitrogen and soil pH were studied at Bustema forest ... -
Impact of crop raiding on the attitudes of the local communities towards conservation of Bugoma Forest Reserve in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018-06-30)This research investigated the impact of crop raiding on the attitudes of local communities towards conservation of Bugoma forest reserve in Hoima district. The research was carried out with the objectives of determining ... -
Managing faith based tourism in Uganda: A case study of Namirembe and Lubaga Cathedral
(2018-06)The purpose of the study was to assess the management of faith based tourism in Uganda; a case study of Namirembe and Lubaga Cathedral. The study was guided by the following objectives; To identify the management systems ...