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The efficiency of meat tenderizers in nucleic acid isolation
(Makerere University, 2021-01-20)
Nucleic acid studies and use require nucleic acid isolation process to obtain the nucleic acids that are utilized. Nucleic isolation process and the reagents utilized are becoming a common process and therefore also cheaper ...
Morphological and biochemical characterization of saccharomyces species (yeasts) isolated from pineapple peels from 5 selected markets in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Yeasts are widespread in terrestrial, aquatic and aerial environments. They have been isolated from natural substrates like leaves, flowers, sweet fruits, grains, fleshy fungi, exudates of trees, insects, dung and soil ...
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 ...
Insecticidal properties of cymbopogon citratus and lantana camara oil against mosquitoes.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-18)
Several methods have been used either chemically or naturally to reduce mosquito population with the aim of preventing the transmission of diseases caused by mosquitoes. However, the mosquito control methods should not ...
Behaviour of impalas (aepyceros melampus) and Uganda kobs (kobus kob) in captivity, case study: Uganda wildlife conservation education center.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-23)
Activity pattern plasticity in ungulates serves as an evolutionary adaptation to optimize fitness in inconsistent environments. Given that time is a limited and valuable resource for foraging wildlife species, provisioning ...
The effect of sludge-based fertilizers on the growth performance of kale and the physicochemical property of soil.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-08)
The use of sludge as an organic fertilizer allows for recycling of nutrients especially phosphorus, is environmentally friendly and also economically feasible playing a big role in sustainable agriculture. The study was ...
In vitro free radical scavenging potential of Cleome gynandra (ejobyo)
(Makerere University, 2021-02-24)
A study was carried out to establish the antioxidant potential of Cleome gynandra (ejobyo),
specifically in the organic and aqueous extracts. The Cleome gynandra was obtained from the
nearby Kalerwe market, washed clean ...
The influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study was conducted to examine the influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity participation in selected primary schools of Kampala district. The study employed quantitative methods, and 50 ...
Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from packaged Mukene in local markets
(Makerere University, 2021)
According to the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global health problem. Fish as an aquatic organism plays an important role in the emergence and spread of AMR strains. Escherichia ...
Evaluation of the suitability of plant and textile substrates as attachment surfaces for mirror carp eggs during induced spawning by environmental simulation
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)
The efficiency of plant and textile substrates (cotton sheets, gunny bags, papyrus umbels, and banana leaves) for efficient induced breeding of Mirror carp by semi-natural method was investigated. The study was carried out ...