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Material formulation to improve resilience of pothole patches for urban roads
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This report presents a study carried out to formulate a resilient mixture for patching potholes on urban roads. The study was driven by the significant early failure of patching interventions which results in economic loss, ... -
Design and construction of a rechargeable wristband for enhanced obstacle detection in support of the blind.
(Makerere University, 2024-05-31)This report presents the design, development, and testing of a two-device obstacle detection system (ODD-2000 and rechargeable wristband) for visually impaired people to navigate the outside environment with the ability ... -
Design and development of a lost and found System in a non-controlled environment
(Makerere University, 2024-06)People lose things occasionally. Scattered and unorganized lost and found information can have a significant impact on the possibility to get back the lost items. The information cannot reach the rightful owner if they are ... -
Spatiotemporal outdoor thermal comfort analysis in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)Kampala is a developing city with a growing population, it faces rising urban air temperatures due to numerous human activities which have an impact on its climate. Among these are rising urban air temperatures, which have ... -
The effects of clay preparation on the quality of clay sculpture
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Clay is a form of earth that is a soft, plastic-like consistency that can be fire-hardened to very hard/sturdy objects. While in the soft form it can be shaped using many tools, including wire brushes, knives, and fingers. ... -
The role of street art in creating a sense of belonging and identity for street children in Wandegeya, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Street children are poor or homeless children who live on the streets of the city, town, or village. Homeless youth are often called street kids or street child; the definition of street children is contested, but many ... -
A critical study of drawing elective and its impact on students’ performance in general drawing at the Margrett Trowell School of Industrial Art
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study seeks to examine drawing elective and its impact on students’ performance in general drawing at the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and fine art. Elective drawing is a course at the Margaret Trowel School ... -
Exploring interior designing as a Makerere University BIFA student in my home area Bulenga
(Makerere University, 2024)The research was carried out in Bulenga my home area along Mityana road ,Wakiso District. In my research report I used different data collection methods forexample the interview, the questionnaires where I issued out ... -
Design and simulation of a single-phase voltage regulation system for rural distribution grids : a case study of Luweero/Kyampisi 11 KV feeder from Bombo substation and Kyotera 11 KV feeder from Masaka Central substation
(Makerere University, 2024)In Uganda, 75 % of the rural feeders suffer undervoltage which affects the reliability of the power supplied to the rural areas. This issue prevails in rural distribution grids mainly due to long distribution lines and ... -
Exploring the influence of design elements to sculpture around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This is a qualitative research report on exploring the influence of design elements on sculpture around Kampala. The existence of a loss of job by product photographer to CGI and the aims of the research were; to examine ... -
The relevance of photojournalism to the print media in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This study delves into the exploration of the importance of photojournalism to print media in Kampala, Uganda, noting its essential contribution to storytelling, audience engagement, and information dissemination. With ... -
Functions of applied textile design at Margaret Trowell School of Industrial And Fine Art (MTSIFA)
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Functions of Applied textile design at Margaret trowell school of industrial and fine art is what this research is about. It's intended to analyze the importance of applied textile design at Margaret trowell school of ... -
The effective use of drawing materials and techniques in the drawing elective course by students of Margret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art
(Makerere University, 2024)The study explored the effective use of Drawing materials and techniques within the drawing- Elective Course by students of MTSIFA. It was carried out at Makerere University in the School of Industrial and Fine Art. The ... -
The relevance of communication design in addressing Covid-19 pandemic awareness in areas of Kampala, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This study was set out to examine of the relevance of communication design in addressing covid- 19 pandemic awareness in Kampala. Covid 19 disease is a Corona virus disease which is caused by severe acute respiratory ... -
Luganda voice controlled wheelchair
(Makerere University, 2024)In Uganda, individuals facing reduced mobility due to health issues such as disability, injury, or paralysis encounter significant challenges in movement. Wheelchairs serve as crucial tools for these individuals, yet there ... -
A smart e-waste collection bin with blockchain based token incentivization
(Makerere University, 2024)Electronic waste (e-waste) management is a critical environmental challenge, particularly in developing countries like Uganda. This project presents an innovative approach to e-waste management by leveraging Internet of ... -
Design and implementation of an internet of things-based multi-parameter system for indoor environment monitoring
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This report outlines the successful design and implementation of an Internet of Things based multi-parameter system designed for indoor environment monitoring. Employing advanced sensors and IoT technology, the system ... -
Understanding photography as a career : Kisoro town through a camera lens
(Makerere University, 2023)The study was set to understand photography as a career in Kisoro town through a certain camera lens. It is guided by the objectives in chapter one which include; To identify the reasons why most people in Kisoro town do ... -
Fashion design and its practice in Bugishu tradition : a case of circumcision in Mudodo village, Mbale district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The study was carried out on the up take of fashion design and its practice in Bugishu tradition a case of circumcision in Mudodo village, Mbale district. The specific objectives include to examine the causes that hinder ... -
The influence of jewelry on the livelihood of jewelry students
(Makerere University, 2023)The study was about jewelry and its impact on the livelihood of students that do it. It described partly the background of jewelry from ages, the different jewelry used during the ancient times which were mainly from animal ...