College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Estimation of tea yield using multiple linear regression modelling, A case Study in Kakonde Tea Estate.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)In Uganda, tea is the third most agricultural foreign exchange earner following coffee and fish although it is performing below its expected potential compared to other tea growing countries like Kenya. Various government ... -
Feasibility study on the re-use of residual coffee.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-28)A number of people have never heard or used spent coffee ground to for any use and they were generated in large quantities on a daily and this called on to this research to clarify how people could reuse and financially ... -
Design and Production of an Obstacle Detection System for the Blind
(Makerere University, 2023-07-27)This report on a study that helps visually impaired people to walk more confidently and become more independent. The study shows that an obstacle detection device that alerts visually impaired people over obstacles in ... -
Influence of real estate development on settlement patterns. A case study of Wakiso Town Council in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Real estate is the land consisting of permanent structures attached to it whether natural or artificial including buildings, trees, minerals, water and minerals. Real estate also includes all artificial structures permanently ... -
Assessing the impact of financial literacy in proper utilization of compensation Aawards by PAPs in compulsory acquisitions in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-05)This study addresses the pressing issue of the impact of financial literacy on the effective utilization of compensation awards in compulsory land acquisitions in Uganda. With rapid infrastructure development leading to ... -
Development of machine learning and tailored image compression algorithms in bee hive monitoring systems
(Makerere University, 2023-07-10)Agriculture cannot function without beekeeping, which offers many advantages including honey production, pollination, and other bee-related products. However, it can be timeconsuming and difficult to manually check the ... -
An investigation into the level of fire safety preparedness in selected commercial buildings in Nabweru division, Nansana municipality.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-12)Introduction and Background: Fire safety preparedness is one of the four steps of fire emergency management. Occupational Safety and Health Act Part X of 2006 of the Laws of Uganda dictates that every workplace should ... -
An investigation into the design of innovation hubs for startups in Kampala. A case study of the hive collaborative spaces.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-22)Currently in Uganda, there is a growing trend in innovation where we are experiencing growth in the startup community mainly in the capital, Kampala. This study is done in particular fulfilment for the award of a ... -
Assessing the water resources' potential and appropriate technology for water supply in drought prone areas
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)The volatile changes in climate are increasingly becoming a threat to many economies globally. This study assesses water resources’ potential and appropriate technology for water supply in drought prone areas. The ... -
The impact of architecture on the creation of paintings: a case study of Makerere University industrial art studio spaces.
(Makerere University, 2022-06)Since throughout history, man kind has been using different pigments, paints and media to paint on rocks, walls, paper, easel and more so as to communicate something. Overtime, the concept of painting evolved from just ... -
A smart bin for waste sorting and real-time management using GSM/LTE technology.
(Makerere University, 2023)This project aims to develop and implement a smart waste bin for efficient waste management.Traditional waste management practices often lead to overflowing bins, missedpickups, andimproper waste disposal, resulting in ... -
The role of the graphics tablet as a tool in the art of illustration at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-15)This research proposal is about the role of the graphics tablet as a tool in the art of illustration at Makerere University. The research is comprised of three major chapters as out lined below. The first chapter presents ... -
Crop Yield Prediction For Maize Using Machine Learning Case Study Asili Farms Kiryandongo District
(Makerere University, 2023-06-19)Agricultural production is an outstanding source of income for Ugandans, especially small-scale farmers, and has contributed to their daily living. However, due to certain seasonal changes attributed to climatic conditions, ... -
An investigation on the conservation of wetlands. A case study of lubigi wetland
(Makerere University, 2023-12-31)Uganda’s National Policy for conservation and management of wetland resources (1995) defines wetlands as areas where plants and animals have become adopted to temporary or permanent flooding. It includes permanently ... -
Design and construction of a flexible Biogas Digester Plant.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-06)Energy is a critical driver of national growth, with global demand escalating rapidly due to population growth, industrialization, and increased transportation needs. In Uganda, where fossil fuel prices are soaring, biogas ... -
Effects of covid-19 pandemic at Makerere University Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-15)The study investigated on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at Makerere University. COVID-19 widely spread globally in the year 2019 and this greatly affected the entire system. The study was based on the following ... -
Influence of social media on teaching and learning at MTSIFA
(Makerere University, 2022-08)The purpose of this study is to identify the types of social media used at MTISFA, to assess the level of social media use by students at MTSIFA, establish, determine how social media can be used in practical subjects and ... -
An investigative study on the challenges of online learning at Makerere University; a case study of Margaret Trowell school of industrial and fine arts.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Though the internet wasn’t invented back then, students began learning from computer terminals that were interlinked to form a network. The first-ever completely online course was offered in 1984 by the University of ... -
A mobile, AI-Enabled platform for screening of bean plant diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-08-01)Beans are one of the most grown and most consumed crops in the world and in over 90% in Uganda. In order to solve the problems faced by the existing system, a computer vision based system is proposed for the classification ... -
An embedded, machine learning-enabled platform for in-field screening of plant disease and pest damage
(Makerere University, 2022-08-18)This report contains the details of the project that we did for a span of 8 months. Chapter one covers the project background, problem statement, justification and objectives of the project Chapter two covers the literature ...