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Evaluation of the potential of anaerobic co-digestion of scum produced from settling-thickening tanks with faecal sludge
(Makerere University, 2022)Poor hygiene and sanitation is a major public health concern mainly due to lack of proper method of disposal of faecal sludge. However, Lubigi combined wastewater and faecal treatment plant has attempted to provide safe ... -
Flood susceptibility mapping in Kasese District using random forest
(Makerere University, 2026)Kasese district, people experience floods and its intense consequences, their properties are damaged, they are displaced, infrastructures damaged this is mainly due to intense rainfall leading to the bursting of the river ... -
Lifecycle assessment of polyethylene terephthalate plastic recycling in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)This report presents a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling in Uganda. The environmental impacts associated with each stage of the recycling process are quantified using OpenLCA software. ... -
Design and fabrication of a low-cost pneumatic sheet metal cutting and bending machine
(Makerere University, 2025)This project focuses on the design and fabrication of a low-cost pneumatic sheet metal cutting and bending machine suitable for small and medium-scale industries. The machine employs a double-acting pneumatic cylinder ... -
The relationship between Psychology and Fine Art : an investigation of the emotional and cognitive effects of Fine Art on students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)This research investigates the relationship between psychology and fine art, focusing on the emotional and logical effects of fine art on students at Makerere University. Fine art has long been recognized for its potential ... -
The relevance of photojournalism to the print media in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Uganda is a multi-cultural African societies comprising different people with different ethnicities, tribes such as Baganda, Banyoro, Bahima, Bakiga, Acholic, Langi, and many more others. Despite their different backgrounds, ... -
Art as a visual language in the roman catholic churches a case study of Our Lady of Fatiма Cаtholic Parish Nakulabye
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The researcher in this chapter presents the introductory part of this case study entitled the art as a visual language in the Roman Catholic Church. The researcher in this chapter presented issue that rose as a result ... -
The influence of Visual Arts in the Politics of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Visual arts have long played a powerful role in shaping societies and influencing political discourse. In Uganda, where a rich artistic heritage exists alongside complex political realities, understanding the relationship ... -
Assessing the impact of subcontractor performance monitoring and oversight on project delays on building construction in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2025)Delays in building construction projects remain a persistent challenge in Kampala, often leading to increased costs, compromised quality, and reduced stakeholder satisfaction. A major contributing factor to these delays ... -
The importance of child art in Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2023)The research on child art is appropriate in the present day given the fact that most children love art and are still developing the skill. Child art has stages like scribble stage which is for ages 2-4 years, preschematic ... -
The influence of textile and fabric decoration to contemporary painting in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023)This research report is about the influence of textile and fabric decoration to contemporary painting in Kampala city. The research is comprised of four chapters. The first chapter presents an introduction which describes ... -
An investigation of the health and safety practices at ISSA Auto Garage Limited, Nakawa
(Makerere University, 2025)Motor vehicle repair workshops are a key sector in Uganda's economy, yet employees are exposed to extreme occupational health and safety risks. This study aimed to assess the health and safety practices at Issa Auto Garage ... -
An evaluation of the design of maternity centers in Uganda; A case of the National Referral Women Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Inter-disciplinary research between architecture and health care reveals that the built environment may worsen rather than enhance health results by disrupting inter-person communication and increasing patient and staff ... -
Application of the land administration domain model in a 3d cadaster for Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-06)With the fast increase of urban environments around the world, more innovative and efficient land titling systems are needed to enable urban development in our crowded cities. Due to the scarcity of land, sophisticated ... -
Animation of oil painting catalougues and documentations in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The research is aimed at finding ways of making oil paintings more communicative through animations to the youth and younger generation. Most of them believe that paintings are just something attractive one can just stare ... -
The significance of photography in communication design.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The evolution of communication design has witnessed a fundamental change with the arrival pf the digital era, where visual elements play a crucial role in conveying messages in a compelling manner. With this landscape, ... -
An investigation into the growth of self-help housing and planning strategies of slum dwellers : a case of Mulimira Zone, Kamwokya
(Makerere University, 2022)By investigating into the self help housing and planning strategies of slum dwellers, the reasons as to why and how the self help buildings come up, were drawn. Different building strategies slum dwellers use, in coming ... -
Assessing the health, safety and environment of roadside fabrication workshops to the neighborhoods
(Makerere University, 2025)This study investigated the health, safety, and environmental impacts of roadside fabrication workshops on surrounding neighborhoods. Roadside fabrication workshops are common in many urban areas, providing essential ... -
The role of music in Margaret Trowel School of Industrial Fine Art Gallery experiences.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-18)Curricular Adaptation and Institutional Response to music and art at MTSIFA The Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA) has a unique opportunity to lead the way in integrating music and art within its ...
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