Academic submissions (CoNAS)
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A study of malaria prevalence and its vector species composition among communities in Bwembe Village, Malongo Sub-County, Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Malaria prevalence, vector species composition and assessment of knowledge, attitude, perception and skills were determined in Bwembe village, Malongo subcounty, Mayuge district. A cross sectional and descriptive study ... -
Comparison of Titratable acidities in selected wines locally made in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)Wine is one of the oldest products where microbiological processes contribute significantly to the final quality of the product. In wine, there are a great number of organic acids, even more than 40, which differ in origin. ... -
Use of pectin fibers from water hyacinth and banana peels as an anti-obesity food supplement
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)This research aimed at utilizing phytomass pectin from water hyacinth and banana peels to formulate an anti-obesity food ration whose effects were tested using Wister female albino rats. Obesity is a condition of excess ... -
Implementation of ICT in teaching and learning among selected secondary schools in Jinja District, Uganda
(2019-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learn in among selected schools in Jinja District. The focus was on three main aspects; teachers' expertise in ... -
A report of the geological findings Obtained during the study trip to Kibuku area-Ntoroko district, Karugutu-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The Kibuku area is located within the Semliki basin of the western arm of the East African Rift System. It forms part of petroleum exploration license block 3, which is in the Albertine Graben, Uganda. Both Uganda and the ... -
Students’ attitude towards Chemistry in ordinary level secondary schools in Kampala Central division, Kampala district
(2019-10)The purpose of the study was; to identify the students’ positive and negative attitudes towards chemistry in ordinary level secondary schools in Kampala central Division- Kampala District and to investigate the factors ... -
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assesed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ... -
A report on a field study of Kibuku Area in the South and East of the L. Albert Basin in Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-20)This report entails information pertaining a field study that was carried from 10 th June 2018to 23rd June 2018 to the Albertine Graben area, South and East of the Lake Albert Basin. The respective target areas were Kichwamba ... -
Characterisation of time dependent flows using finite size lyapunov exponents (FSLEs)
(Makerere University, 2019)In transport systems in water or atmosphere, many catastrophes occur. For example if there was an oil spill in lake Albert as a result of busting of the oil pipes, it would result into death of aquatic animals and also ... -
Semiliki Basin (Albertine Graben), Karugutu Area,Ntoroko District
(Makerere University, 2019-05-31)This report entails how the field study was conducted in June 2018 and the findings in the tertiary Semliki basin found in Albertine Graben. The study was aimed at training us students of petroleum geoscience on how to ... -
The Lithostratigraphy and Basin Analysis of the Kibuku area in Semliki Basin, Ntoroko District , Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-01)This report is a complete record of the field work and field excursion that was conducted from 10th - 23rd June 2018 at Kibuku, around and within the Semliki Basin in Ntoroko district, Western Uganda. The report is made ... -
Quantification of the phytic acid in Ugandan raw and cooked maize
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Micronutrient deficiency is high in Uganda and is exacerbated by consumption of foods rich in antinutritional factors such as oxalate, trypsin inhibitors and Phytic acid. Phytic acid which is the inositol combined with six ... -
Diversity and abundance of Hymenopteran pollinators on Makerere University Hill, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-05)Biodiversity provides a number of ecosystem services which are essential for the maintaining of ecosystems but also provision of food and other needs to humans. Some of these services are by pollinators which are critical ... -
Comparative evaluation of milk clotting activity of bromelain, zingerbain and papain enzymes
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Dairy industry has manipulated enzymes for making milk products such as cheese, low lactose free products. In cheese production, a rennet is used in the precipitation of milk, it catalyzes the degradation of casein ... -
Reduction of Exhaust Steam Consumption by Vapour Bleeding at Kakira Sugar Limited
(Makerere University, 2019)Heating is the most energy consuming expense that a cane sugar company incurs during its operation and the success of a company depends on how this operation is done (Rein, 2007). The energy for heating is provided by ... -
Compararative study on the antibacterial effect of urea on Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019-07)This research aimed at finding out the antibacterial effect of urea on urinary tract E. coli and S.aureus. Over the years, urine was considered as a good medium for bacterial growth. However recent research provides ... -
Assessing the potential of Azolla to boost homestead production and quality of Daucus Carota l. in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Azolla has pronounced effect growth, yield and nutritive value of Daucus carota. An experiment was carried out at the Makerere Botanic garden. Azolla was applied under four different treatments i.e. 50g, 100g, 150g & ... -
Determining the rate of deactivation of staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli by ultraviolet light
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)Ultraviolet C light is commonly used as an effective decontaminant in the laboratory, healthcare, and industrial settings. However, one major limitation of Ultraviolet C light is the ability of some microorganisms such as ... -
Impact of Banana peel-based fertilizers on Maize performance
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of banana peel-based fertilizers on maize performance. Banana peels are a rich source of nutrients especially potassium. These nutrients are essential for proper growth ... -
Semliki Basin field study
(Makerere University, 2019-06-10)The report comprises a detailed compilation of findings from the Semliki basin field study in the Albertine area, Western Uganda. The materials and methodology used to achieve the main objective; collection and interpretation ...
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