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Comparative study of the performance of rice husk bio char to sand filters in water treatment
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
Despite being the backbone of the Ugandan economy, Agriculture is still one of the least developed sectors in the country, efforts to develop this sector include the appropriate use and disposal of agricultural wastes by ...
Nutritional status and dietary practices of adolescent refugees in Adjumani district
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
A case study was conducted among the adolescent refugees from South Sudan in Adjumani district to investigate their nutritional status and dietary practices
A cross sectional survey was conducted utilizing both qualitative ...
Pyrolysis of e-waste for oil production
(Makerere University, 2018)
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Uganda and apparently there is no well-established procedure of dealing with this waste. If not well disposed off, this waste is nonbiodegradable and can be ...
Development of a Self-Sustaining Electro-Mechanical Power Conversion Generating System
(Makerere University, 2018)
Access to modern and clean energy services is a necessary requirement for achieving development goals that extend far beyond the energy sector, such as poverty eradication, access to clean water, improved public health and ...
Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Self-reported practices of food handlers in a selected hotel in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
The main aim of this study was to examine the food safety knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices of food handlers in hotels in Uganda. A cross section study design was conducted to gather information regarding ...
Effect of Xut Car Tires and Ash on Heavy Metal Release into the Environment
(Makerere University, 2018-09-18)
The increased usage of used car tires in the crafts Industry has led to an increase in number of cut
tire pieces exposed to the environment. Burning of tire pieces for fuel is one of the common
practices carried out ...
Adoptive design and construction of a of a manual paddy rice transplanter.
(Makerere University, 2018-08-09)
Rice is a crop of growing importance in Uganda with about 75,000 Ha under rice cultivation. In
Uganda, rice production has increased rapidly in the past 10 years while the yield has been
stagnant. This can partly be ...