Browsing Academic submissions (CoNAS) by Type
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Activity pattern and enclosure usage of black forest cobras (Naja melanoleuca) at Uganda Reptile Village (URV), Entebbe
(2019-04)This study was designed to investigate how the design of enclosures affects the activity budget of the forest cobras which have a very particular habitat choice and behavioral repertoire in the wild. Data was collected at ... -
Aflatoxin determination in traditional local brew (Malwa)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Aflatoxin contamination is a common problem in developing countries, particularly in cereals and this poses a serious health risk to its consumers. Malwa is a traditional brew in Uganda whose cereal ingredients are prone ... -
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 & ... -
Augmenting vitamin C in cabbage
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The popularity of fermented foods is due to their enhanced shelf life, safety, functionality, sensory and nutritional properties. This has therefore prompted interest in fermented vegetables. Cabbage is a highly preferred ... -
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 ... -
Biocidal effects of neem and aloe vera extracts on xanthomonas campestris pv campestris in cabbage
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Neem and Aloe vera plants which are known to have antimicrobial activity have been tested against Xanthomonas campestris pv campestris that causes black rot disease in cabbage. Black rot disease affects all cruciferous ... -
Carbon dioxide purification from fermentation by cryogenic process and distillation process
(Makerere University, 2017)The aim of the study was to reduce on carbon dioxide emission arising from alcoholic fermentation processes that impact on human health and environment and also assess the relationship between temperature and pressure ... -
Co-digestion of cow-dung with kitchen waste for biogas production
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Kitchen waste, cow dung and a mixture of kitchen waste and cow dung were anaerobically digested. The performance of a single substrate and co-digestion of kitchen waste with cow dung were compared. The samples containing ... -
The coagulation of turbid water using jackfruit seed extract
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Turbid water was treated using both an extract of jackfruit seed (1%W/V) and a solution of aluminum sulphate (1%W/V) in separate experiments to monitor the coagulation and flocculation effects of each solution on the water. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Competitiveness of farmed and wild caught fish in designated markets of Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Fish farming is growing at a faster rate. For continuity, marketing of farmed fish should be prioritized for profitability. The main objective of the study was to investigate consumer knowledge and marketing of farmed ... -
Contamination levels of selected processed and locally made brews by Lactobacillus brev
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Beer is an alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavoured with hops (Christian, 2017). Beer is produced by a controlled extraction and fermentation of wort i.e. a liquid rich in sugars, nitrogenous compound and ... -
Contributions of conservation education centres towards creating environmental awareness
(Makerere University, 2018)The overall purpose of the study was to evaluate the contributions of UWEC in promoting environmental and conservation awareness among Pupils in Entebbe Municipality. Schools that have gone through UWEC’s education programmes ... -
Cross-reactivity of polyclonal antibodies to antigens from soybean and cowpea crude protein extracts
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was to determine the extent of cross-reactivity between cowpea and soybean crude protein extracts from dry cowpea and soybean seed samples. Four rabbits were immunised subcutaneously with cowpea protein extract ... -
Cultivation of oyster mushroom at Mushroom Training Centre Bwindi Amagara Association
(Makerere University, 2017)A comparative research project was conducted at Bwindi Amagara Association in Kanungu District between 16/5/2017 to 19/8/2017 and only Oyster mushroom was selected. This type of mushroom was grown in different conditions, ... -
Design and construction of a water level sensor system
(Makerere University, 2018)This project is titled water level sensor system. It is designed to indicate the level of water to over-head tank. This device is unique because this water level sensor circuit also has an alarm feature. It does not only ... -
The design and construction of an automatic change over switch
(Makerere University, 2018)The poor state of power supply in developing countries, calls for alternatives sources of power generation and automation of electrical power generation to back up the utility supply. Over time, automation of electrical ... -
Detection of plasmodium parasites in field samples using conventional PCR
(Makerere University, 2019-08-04)Malaria is currently the dealing cause of death among children in Uganda. It’s transmitted to humans through bites of infected female anopheles mosquito. Currently, malaria case detection depends heavily on microscopy ...