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Tree species preference for marabou stork Leptoptilos Crumeniferus nesting in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-02-01)
The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus (Lesson) is a wide- spread scavenger in SubSaharan savannas with an estimated global population of 100,000 to 300,000 individuals. In East Africa, it is often closely associated ...
Production and characterisation of herbal wine from pineapple and mango juice extracts
(Makerere University, 2023-02-01)
The earliest evidence of plant additives in fermented beverages were reported in China and Middle East, based on the oracle inscriptions from the late Shang Dynasty [circa (ca.) 1200–1046 before Christ (B.C.)]. Herbs have ...
Assessing the bio-efficacy of Pine (Pinus sylvestris L) essential oil against bean aphids ( Aphis fabae)
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)
Black bean aphids remain a major crop pest especially to beans; this is because they carry various diseases as well as bringing about nutrient depletion through their sucking activity. Synthetic pesticides have been widely ...
Effects of Cage fish farming on the diversity of aquatic macro and micro invertebrates in Tende Bay,Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-01)
Increased demand for high protein food such as fish has favoured the rearing of fish in cages in lakes, however, this activity raises concerns on the water quality deterioration which in turn affects the diversity and ...
Electromagnetic radiation emitted from different homes
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)
Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light. This energy has an electric field and a magnetic field associated with it, and has wave-like properties. You could also call ...
Evaluating the accaridal properties of Solanum Campylacanthum on Rhepiciphalus Appendiculatus
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)
The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of Solanum incanum in control of ticks with a focus on Rheciphalus appendiculatus. Different parts of the plant were used as treatment and positive and negative control ...
Hand grip strength and anthropometric profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)
Aim: To explore anthropometric and hand grip strength profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda. Methods: Handgrip strength and anthropometric measures of 72 amateur league male basketball players were ...
An assessment of sports facilities and their effect on sport participation in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)
the study investigated the relationship between sports facilities and sports participation in Makerere University. Data was collected using qualitative methods. The study revealed that Makerere university community ...
Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus larvae under varying stocking density raised in plastic tank
(Makerere University., 2023-06-07)
The experiment aimed at evaluating the growth performance in terms of Specific Growth Rate and Performance index and survival of Clarias gariepinus larvae raised in plastic tanks under varying stocking density. Seven-day-old ...
Assessing medicinal plants used in Kiburara Ibanda District in the treatment of diabetes Mellitus
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Objectives: General objective: To determine the efficacy of medicinal plants used in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Kiburara Ibanda district. Specific objective: I. To document the medicinal plants used to treat ...