College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Bio-gas potential from water Hyacinth.
(Makerere University, 2018-07-12)Lake Victoria is the second largest fresh water lake in the world making it the source of the River Nile which plays host to many dams. Since it has fresh water, it is vested with lots of water hyacinth (Eichhornia ... -
Design and construction of solar powered chicken Brooder system
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This project report involves the research and design of the above mention project title. It is comprised of five chapters. Chapter one involves the background, problem statement, justification and the scope, chapter two ... -
Study of flooding in Kasese for effective flood risk management
(Makerere University, 2023)Kasese district has been repeatedly affected by destructive floods caused by six major rivers, with the most significant impact observed in the catchment of R. Nyamwamba. The district has seen an alarming rise in the ... -
The inadequate use of electronic devices and materials at Margaret trowel school of industrial and fine art.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-19)Illustration is an elective course unity at Margaret trowel school of industrial and fine art. Simply this mean it’s an option course unit as in it is studied by a few students who wish it study it as an elective course ... -
Assessing the effect of pollution from cement factories to the livelihood of the neighboring communities: a case study of Osukuru Subcounty, Tororo district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-03)Literature illustrates that there is often a number of negative effects experienced by communities that live around factories, in this case cement factories. These effects range from health complications, nuisance to ... -
The inadequate art materials and its poor quality of paintings in Margaret trowel school of industrial and fine arts (MTSIFA)
(Makerere University, 2020-09)This study was conducted to solve the problems faced by oil painting students that resulted to poor performance, lack of painting materials and tools and to find possible solutions for the addressed problems at ... -
Time series analysis of the impact of water level variability on the flooded area along the shores of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of the communities residing in its vicinity. The lake's water levels are subject to natural fluctuations caused by climatic ... -
An investigation into the causes of discrepancies between architectural design and as-built drawings of residential developments in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-12-17)Many building projects are exposed to variations. This study seeks to investigate the causes of discrepancies between architectural design and as-built drawings of residential developments in Kampala in order to take ... -
Evaluation and redesigning of water supply system for Bombo military establishment.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-13)Population explosion in military establishments usually exert enormous pressure on the existing water supply system. The result is that the overall demand is usually not satisfied. Bombo military Establishment is experiencing ... -
To assess the effect of landuse landcover change on Manafwa watershed.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)A watershed is an area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet such as the outflow of a reservoir, mouth of a bay, or any point along a stream channel. Watersheds can be as small as a footprint ... -
Redefining the creteria for identifying blackspots in Uganda. Case study, Kampala-Masaka Highway
(Makerere University, 2023-01-25)A blackspot is a location on a road where at least four fatal accidents have happened in the past three years. These locations are quite numerous on Ugandan roads, yet they are not identified and marked by the road ... -
Impact of Covid19 lockdown on the urban surface ecological surface
(Makerere University, 2022-09-29)An urban ecosystem’s ecological structure and functions can be assessed through Urban Surface Ecological Status (USES). USES are affected by human activities and environmental processes. Modeling the USES is crucial for ... -
Development of machine learning and tailored image compression algorithms in beehive monitoring system
(Makerere University, 2023-08-16)Namanve Thermal Power Plant is a 50 MW generation plant currently being run and maintained by Uganda Electricity Generation Company limited. The generation plant is used as an emergency backup power source for situations when ... -
Detection of Cyber-attacks and Node Recovery in Mobile Networks
(Makerere University, 2022)According to the current statistics, 83.96% of the world’s population owns a smartphone. The number raises daily due to the increasing need for internetpowered services. For various reasons including monetary reasons, ... -
Investigating the Potential of laser scanning technology in auditing discrete solid materials on construction sites
(Makerere University, 2022-02-20)This report is about the final year project which was undertaken from April 2021 to December 2021. The study was about investigating the potential of laser scanning in auditing discrete materials on construction sites and ... -
Why Performing artists have a bigger following and high promotion as compared to visual artists.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-18)This research report contains the study about the different Reasons why the performing artists have a bigger audience and high promotion in Uganda compared to the visual artists in particular. In chapter one the Author ... -
The impact of technological advancements on visual communication/graphic design in selected areas around Nasser road, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-15)This research study was to present an overview of the impact of technological advancements on graphic designing and visual communication in selected areas around Nasser, Kampala. It seek to provide valuable insights into ... -
Designing a packaging label for the soda bottle of the blind
(Makerere University, 2022-08-15)This research report explores the development and impact assessment of a tactile packaging label designed specifically for soda bottles catering to the needs of individuals with visual impairments. Employing principles of ... -
An investigation into sustainability of plastic recycling and manufacturing industries
(Makerere University, 2024-01-24)As a result of increased urbanization and rural urban migration, there’s a high population density in the urban areas of Uganda and with it an increased rate of exchanging good and services in these urban areas. Most of ... -
Evaluation of scaling and corrosion potential of lake katwe brine.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)In this study, corrosiveness and scaling potential of Lake Katwe brine in Kasese district are evaluated based on the chemical analyses of 11 samples of brine from different locations and the physicochemical parameters ...