School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Performance of wild and farmed fish pituitary extracts in induced breeding of African catfish
(Makerere University, 2024)The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the globally important fish for food and affordable animal protein source due to its resilience to poor water quality and fast growing in production systems. In the study, ... -
Assessment of Sports goods Manufacturing drivers among selected organizations in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2024-12-05)Aim of the study: To assess drivers and attitudes of sports good manufacturing among stakeholders from selected organizations in Uganda Methodology: A cross sectional method was used, targeting national sports organizations, ... -
Extraction of oil from thevetia peruviana(pers.k.schum) ripe fruits and evaluation of its properties.
(Makerere University., 2024-09-04)The project was mainly focused on the extraction of oil from Thevetia peruviana ripe fruits and evaluate its properties. The evaluation of properties involved the determination of parameters such as iodine value, acid value ... -
Medicinal plants and cultural beliefs for measles treatment in children under five years in Sserunyonyi village, Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2024-03)The study investigated the medicinal plants and cultural beliefs for measles treatment in children under five years in Sserunyonyi village, Mityana district . It employed a cross-sectional, descriptive study approach ... -
The diversity and abundance of butterflies in Ancra forest.
(Makerere University., 2024-08-15)Forests provide critical habitats for tropical butterflies world-wide. However, habitat variation and disturbance within forests can affect butterfly communities and diversity in complex ways.Diversity of butterfly communities ... -
Plant species used as contraceptives in Nambale 1 A Iganga District Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-06-16)The study aimed at investigating plant species used as contraceptives by community members of Nambale I A village in Iganga District. A community-based comparative cross-sectional study design was conducted among women ... -
Production of a perfume from Cymbopogon citratus oil rather than using synthetic chemicals
(Makerere University, 2024-12-05)The project aimed to extract essential oils from Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) and formulate a perfume out of the extracted essential oils. Steam distillation was used as a technique to extract the oils using two ... -
An assessment of the performance of NWSC sewage treatment lagoons in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2024-12-03)An assessment of the performance of NWSC Lagoon Sewage Treatment Plants in Lira City was conducted with the aim of establishing their treatment efficiency and their potential to pollute downstream water resources. Permission ... -
Assessing the efficiency of chilli powder in controlling bean weevils (Acanthoscelides obtectus) during post- harvest storage of beans: A biochemical perspective
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)Background This research aimed to investigate the effects of chili pepper in controlling bean weevils (Acanthoscelides obtectus) in stored beans. Chili pepper extracts (powder), known for their bioactive properties, are ... -
Determinants for choosing an effective method for controlling algae growth in aquariums.
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Aquariums are enclosures designed to house aquatic organisms, usually fish, but sometimes also plants and other aquatic organisms. However, excessive algae growth which makes an aquarium look unappealing, with green, brown, ... -
Prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance in staphylococcus aureus from clinical samples from Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Clindamycin is one of the important alternative antibiotics in the therapy of Staphylococcus aureus infections due to the sharp emergence and spread of methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) both in the community and ... -
Assessing the anti-bacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles from aloe barbadensis on klebsiella pnuemoniae and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Nanoparticles are employed extensively in the fields of electronics, optics, biomedicine, and materials science. They have gained unexpected popularity in recent years by offering creative solutions in several scientific ... -
Enhancing the growth performance and yield of Amaranthus dubius through application of banana bio-composite fertilizer
(Makerere University, 2024)Amaranthus dubius (spleen spinach) is a leafy vegetable distributed in tropical and subtropical regions and belongs to the economically important family Amaranthaceae and its leaves are usually consumed in the cooked form ... -
Geological mapping project report of Area I, Igayaza-Isingiro district and geological excursion to Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The geological mapping project was carried by the year 2 students from the department of Geology and Petroleum, Makerere University. The field mapping duration was seven days. The major aim of this field mapping was to ... -
Evaluating the nutritional potential of bean leaves as a source of vitamin C, Betacarotene, Iron and Zinc and the effect of drying and boiling on the nutrient levels
(Makerere University, 2024)Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa are key producers of common beans, which play a crucial role in nutrition and food security, particularly in Uganda. Despite their nutritional significance, bean leaves are often ... -
Geological mapping of Area I , Isingiro, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11-05)During this field work, we were able to learn different skills and practice some of the different tasks we had learnt before.The geological mapping exercise was carried out in Gayaza, Isingiro district in western Uganda ... -
A report on Igayaza-Isingiro field geological mapping project and geological excursion to South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The geological mapping exercise was carried out in Igayaza, Isingiro district in western Uganda with the main objective of acquiring skills in geological mapping where acquisition, processing and interpretation of field ... -
Macroinverterbrates as indicators of industrial pollution in river Kasokwa in Budongo Subcounty Masindi District Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-25)Just like other countries, Uganda is facing increasing degradation of river quality which may result in adverse effects to human health and aquatic organisms(Angiro, Abila, & Omara, 2020a; Geme, 2014; Paul, 2011). It is ... -
A Report on Igayaza isingiro field geological mapping project.
(Makerere University., 2024-10-28)The information written in this report is a result of field excursion in the southern part of Uganda in Isingiro district. This Igayaza mapping project spanned from 20th June, 2023 to 4th July, 2023. The activity is carried ... -
Assessing plant species diversity in Kalidubi wetland, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The degradation of wetland ecosystems due to anthropogenic activities poses significant environmental challenges both at a global and local scale. This study aimed at assessing the plant species diversity of Kalidubi ...