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Adaptive strategies of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.) to changing habitat
(Makerere University, 2018-07-26)Environmental changes are some of the factors that affect fisheries and biological characteristics of fishes. The Nile tilapia has biological characteristics that enable it to continue existing under various stressful ... -
Analysis of pH and turbidity in palm oil industrial wastewater treatment using Moringa and Oleifera seed extract as a coagulant
(2018-12-19)The chemicals (Aluminium sulphate and ferric chloride) used as main coagulants during the treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) are harmful to the environment through pH deviation and high turbidity in the released ... -
Assessing fitness levels of Uganda Premier League soccer players using the Sparq test protocol
(Makerere University, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Soccer the world's most popular sport is a physical activity that requires a high level of conditioning in addition to proficient technical and tactical skills. The game is intermittent in nature involving ... -
Assessing the practice of pre-exercise screening among gym goers in Kampala
(2018-11-04)Pre-exercise screening is a comprehensive scientific method conducted by an appropriately trained health fitness professional that possesses a certification equivalent to the ACSM or higher which helps to ascertain whether ... -
Assessment of the impact of physical exercises on brain memory of children in primary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Research among school-aged children has demonstrated that physical exercise especially aerobic exercises have positive effects on brain memory and that it is associated with academic achievement and desirable classroom ... -
An assessment of the outcome of military enforcement of Lake Victoria fisheries. A case study of Kasenyi Landing Site Study Of Kasenyi Landing Site
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The fisheries resources in Lake Victoria are facing the challenges of poor management, which threaten their sustainability due to the use of destructive fishing gears such as undersized long line, seines monofilaments and ... -
The comparative study of the growth performance, yield and lycopene content of hydroponically grown tomatoes with their soil grown counter parts
(2018-05)The rampant unchecked climate change that is greatly impacting the conventional soil based crop cultivation in Uganda has created a necessity of embracing a new method of crop production. This study compared the growth ... -
Determination of beta-carotene, antioxidant activity and iron in beetroot
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Almost half of the cases of anemia are due to iron deficiency (UBOS et al, 2017). One way to address this is by consumption of foods rich in iron for example plants and animal sources. Beetroots have been used locally to ... -
Determination of heat losses of the kiln system at Tororo Cement Limited
(Makerere University, 2018-05)In this research project, heat loss from kiln system at Tororo cement limited was determined. Analysis was carried out on both the kiln shell and the preheater tower. Only the major heat losses were determined. The heat ... -
Determining the performance of different flocculants used for efficient sugar cane juice clarification at kakira sugar limited
(2018-05)During juice clarification, flocculants (high molecular weight polymers) are added to increase the settling rates and improve on the properties of both the underflow (mud precipitate) and clear juice However this is not ... -
The distribution and abundance of zooplankton in the fish cage sites of the Napoleon Gulf, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2018)Lake Victoria is vulnerable to increasing eutrophication since the proliferation of cage fish farming in Uganda and this has rose concerns over water quality deterioration and changes in the ecological structure. A study ... -
The diversity and distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates in Kiwunya Stream
(Makerere University, 2018)This study was carried out with a general objective of establishing the diversity and distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates in Kiwunya Stream located in Kampala District which has constantly been subjected to higher ... -
Effect of cages on water quality parameters at pearl aquatics fish farm Garuga
(2018-09)Fish farming in cages is the most common technology in marine waters, practiced mostly by developed countries such as Norway, Germany, Netherlands and most of the developing countries of East and Central Africa including ... -
Effects of baits and hive type on colonization of African Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera) in the Lake Albert Crescent Zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Beekeeping in LACZ is still based on traditional technologies and practices and characterised by alarmingly low colonisation rates and low production. An experiment was set up to investigate the “Effects of baits and hive ... -
Factors affecting relative abundance and diversity of benthic macro-invertebrates in Napoleon Gulf, Lake Victoria
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Field study report of the Albertine Graben Area
(Makerere University, 2018)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 ... -
A geologic and stratigraphic field study of Kibuku Area (Semliki Basin)
(Makerere University, 2018)The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben (Ntoroko district) western Uganda. The aim of this study was to enable us apply the geological, geophysical and general class knowledge ... -
A geological and stratigraphic study report of Kibuku Area, Semliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The Semliki Basin is covered by sediments that represent the Middle Miocene to recent, which are described from outcrop and well data, underlain by possible Jurassic or Permo-Triassic to Early Tertiary sediments which rest ... -
A geological and stratigraphic study report of Kibuku area, Semliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(2018-05-28)The Semliki Basin is covered by sediments that represent the Middle Miocene to recent, which are described from outcrop and well data, underlain by possible Jurassic or Permo-Triassic to Early Tertiary sediments which rest ... -
Isolation and screening of the Halophilic Protease producing Bacterium from soil
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Halophiles are excellent sources of enzymes that are not only salt stable but also can withstand and carry out reactions efficiently under extreme conditions. The objective of this study was to isolate and screen halophilic ...