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Molecular evolution of genes associated with deformities in Oreochromis Niloticus in comparison with other teleost fishes
(Makerere University, 2022)Nile tilapia is the most cultured fish in Uganda due to its favorable characteristics like fast growth, efficient conversion of food, high fecundity and tolerance to a wide range of environmental conditions of temperature ... -
Bioactivity of ageratum conyzoides against escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2023)Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of mortality for children under-five years. Most cases of paediatric diarrhoea are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). Several traditional herbal remedies have been devised to treat ... -
Foraging activities of stingless bee (meliponula bocandei) in a bean garden in Gayaza, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022)Farmers spray their crops with agrochemicals at different times of the day. Yet, floral visitors such as stingless bees may be negatively affected by the agrochemicals used despite the positive contribution such insects ... -
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the management of ulcers and diarrhea among the local communities of Bikonzi sub-county, Masindi district
(Makerere University, 2024)The present study sought to identify and document the medicinal plant species used by the local communities of Bikonzi sub-county for the management of ulcers and diarrhea. The study was conducted in Bikonzi sub-county in ... -
Sorption of Organic Dye on Activated Carbon Derived from Maize Cobs as a Means of Water Treatment.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-27)The development of cost-friendly materials for adsorption of organic dyes promotes widespread use of the technology while protecting the environment and the human population from harmful effects of dyes released into the ... -
A Report on the Geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semliki Basin Albertine Graben in Ntoroko district Western Uganda from 10th July to 21st July 2023.
(Makerere University., 2025-02-06)The study area of Kibuku for which this report is written is located in the Ntoroko district -Semliki basin in the southern part of the Albertine Graben, which occupies the northern part of the western arm of the East ... -
Improvement of effluent clarity by increasing settleability in the activated sludge tank in the effluent treatment plant at Century Bottling Company, Mbarara
(Makerere University, 2023)The research study which aimed at improving on the clarity of the effluent was conducted at Century Bottling Company Mbarara in the wastewater section. The research focused on reducing the high turbidity in the effluent ... -
assessing the effects of different binders on the quality and properties of carbonised briquettes produced from water hyacinth
(Makerere University, 2025-01-15)Energy is one of the most essential and most demanded resources on the planet earth. Due to this fact, there has been growing interest in utilizing water hyacinth as a source of renewable energy through the manufacture ... -
Solving a mechanical system of a multi-arm pendulum
(Makerere University, 2025-01)The multi-arm pendulum system is a complex mechanical system consisting of interconnected pendulum arms. Understanding the dynamics and behavior of such systems is essential for various applications in physics, engineering, ... -
Evaluation of the In-Vitro Efficacy of Aspergillus Niger as a biological control against the root knot Nematodes Meloidogyne SPP
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are microscopic round worms that infect plant roots causing the formation of galls, which interferes with the plant’s ability to absorb water. This in turn leads to stunted growth, ... -
A geolocic report on the stratigraphic logging project of semiliki basin-albertine graben in ntoroko district western uganda
(Makerere Universty, 2024-06-17)A field work and excursion study to the Albertine graben was conducted from10th July-20nd July 2023. The study area was the Semliki basin, which is in Uganda's southern Albertine Graben. It is located south of Lake ... -
Factors influencing public attitudes towards the adoption of renewable energy as a conservation strategy: a case study of Nsuube village, Bbaale sub-county, Mukono district, central
(Makerere University, 2024-07-11)The aim of this study was to examine the influence of public attitudes towards adoption of renewable energy as a conservation strategy using the theory of planned behaviour framework, the study validated social-cultural ... -
In silico evaluation of antiviral potential of OF selenium containing heterocyclic compounds and bioactive phytochemicals in aloe vera on sars-cov2.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-20)Selected VOCs; Alpha, Delta and Omicron were analyzed with insilico methods using bioinformatics tools to determine the binding affinities of their spike protein receptor binding domains to the human angiotensin converting ... -
Production and characterization of fuel grade bio-ethanol from wild cassava starch.
(Makerere university., 2024-09-20)This project was based on fuel grade bioethanol production and characterization using wild cassava starch via SSF bioconversion approach. The driving force for fuel grade bioethanol production from nonedible starch sources ... -
Production of biodiesel from candlenut seeds.
(Makerere University., 2024-09-20)The research project was aimed at production of biodiesel from candlenut seeds using the transesterification method. The driving force for biodiesel production has been the need to reduce the harmful emissions that result ... -
A geological mapping project report of area e, Igayaza, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This report is a summary of the Geologic mapping exercise carried out in Igayaza, Isingiro district on the Gayaza synclinorium, within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks. This excursion was aimed at equipping students ... -
Utilization of spent coffee grounds as an exfoliating agent in shower gel.
(Makerere University., 2024-08-21)This research explores the development and evaluation of a novel shower gel formulation incorporating spent coffee grounds as a natural exfoliant. The primary objective of this study is to create an environmentally friendly, ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with free-living Tunga fleas in selected villages of Magogo sub- county, Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Fleas have plagued the human race for thousands of years, and transmit pathogens to humans, and domestic animals. This study was intended to determine the prevalence, distribution, and documentation of the risk factors ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the activity of Nakitembe and Kayinja banana cultivars in Uganda against Escherichia Coli
(Makerere University, 2023)Two local banana (Musa spp., AAA-EA) cultivars of Uganda, Nakitembe and Kayinja, were used in this study to investigate the antibacterial activity of their corms. Escherichia coli was tested against. Not much research has ...
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