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Factors influencing crop raiding in communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda
(2019-05)
The research was carried out in two communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The research aimed at assessing main factors influencing crop raiding, identifying animal species most ...
Investigating factors causing gender inequality in physical education in Uganda: a case of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district secondary schools
(Makerere University, 2021)
Physical education is an important instrument for human resource development. Physical education is a universal human right and an important component of women empowerment. Gender inequality in physical education is a ...
Comparison of the level of contamination of boreholes and wells with Salmonella typhi around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Typhoid fever is the most common illness among children and youths in Uganda because of its easy means of spread through contaminated water. This study was aimed at testing the presence of salmonella typhi ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women towards participation in physical activity in Najjembe Division, Buikwe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Participating in regular Physical Activity is one of the pillars of healthy pregnancy. This is because of the numerous benefits it provides to both the woman and the fetus of which among others include; improved bladder ...
Effect of Bemisia Tabasco (Whitefly) on Photosynthetic capacity and secondary metabolite composition of selected cassava varieties grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Cassava is the largest source of functional food and nutrition in many countries. It is considered a staple food in many countries as well a cash crop as a source of income for farmers who play a role in improving their ...
Molecular diagnosis of sorghum anthracnose disease from selected farmers' fields in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Sorghum the second most important cereal crop in Uganda is greatly challenged by anthracnose, a disease that appears towards its harvest. Despite the various control strategies being applied to curb down this detrimental ...
Hand grip strength and anthropometric profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)
Aim: To explore anthropometric and hand grip strength profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda. Methods: Handgrip strength and anthropometric measures of 72 amateur league male basketball players were ...
Quantification of selected cancer quenching metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-10-31)
In May – August 2022, a study was conducted to quantify selected cancer quenching
metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda. To achieve this aim,
flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols and TAC were extracted ...
Amelioration potential of spent mushroom compost on physiochemical properties of heavy metal polluted soils in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Heavy metal pollution of soils due to wastes from mining activities remains a global challenge. In Uganda, mining activity in Kasese has led to extensive land being left unutilized due to the poor quality of soils. Several ...
Effect of preparation methods on cyanide concentration of selected cassava varieties grown in Uganda at Namulonge.
(Makerere University, 2023)
The potential of three preparation methods to reduce cyanide content in three selected cassava varieties ( Mkumba, Nase3 and Nase14) was investigated. All the three varieties were quatified for cyanide concentration at ...