Browsing School of Biosciences Collection by Issue Date "2019"
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An assessment of competence and challenges of fitness instructors in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019)This research was intended to find out the level of competence qualifications and challenges faced by fitness professionals in Kampala district and this was to be achieved through designing and distribution of a questionnaire ... -
Attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in secondary school a case study of selected schools in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was conducted to examine the attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in the secondary school curriculum in selected secondary schools of Kampala, Mukono and ... -
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019)Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assessed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ... -
A comparative phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of three pumpkin species
(Makerere University, 2019)The present study of three Cucurbita species plant seed extract was done to screen the presence of phytochemicals like alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids glycosides, and flavonoids. The solvent used for the extraction ... -
Effect of light and water gradients on the growth and distribution of Commelina Benghalensis and Commelina Africana on Makerere campus
(Makerere University, 2019)The present study was conducted to assess the effect of light and water gradients on the growth and distribution of Commelina behghalesis and Commelina africana. This was specifically conducted in periods of high water ... -
The efficiency of eggshell-based organic fertilizer on the growth of tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019)In Uganda, there is limited research and adoption of bio-fertilizers and there is heavy use of chemical fertilizers that their continual application disturbs the natural biotic environment and affects the soil structure ... -
The faecial contamination of silver cyprinid (rastrineobola argentea) sundried on nets laid on grass at Katosi landing site Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2019)Rastrineobola argentea, a small pelagic fish known as the Silver cyprinid and commonly referred to as ‘Mukene’ ranks among the top three species landed from Lake Victoria. It is majorly preserved by sun drying on surfaces ... -
Gender differences in students’ attitude towards biology subject in secondary schools in Mukono Municipality Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)The study analyzed the gender differences in students’ attitude towards biology subject in secondary schools in Mukono Municipality. The study analyzed the gender differences in students’ attitude towards biology subject ... -
In-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureusIn-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019)Medicinal plants are important for animal and human health care and widely used for the treatment of different infectious diseases caused by bacteria with a large impact on public health. This study was aimed to determine ... -
Potential of azolla compost on the growth and yield of spinach (Spinacia Oleracea)
(Makerere University, 2019)Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is ecofriendly and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access the potential for Azolla-anabaena ... -
Risk factors and level of awareness of typhoid fever (salmonellosis) in slums of Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was conducted to find out the risk factors, the level of awareness of the people about typhoid fever and the role of health workers and community leaders in preventing the disease in the selected slums (Banda, ... -
Spatial variability of dissolved organic carbon to nitrogen oxides ratio in the Nsooba-Lubigi channel
(2019)Urban streams receive huge amounts of nutrients from land coming from domestic homes, agricultural fields and factories containing large amounts of nitrogen compounds and organic matter. Intermediate reactions of the ...