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Fatty acid profiles of hump, kidney and brisket fat and their correlation with sensory properties of beef salami
(Makerere University, 2013-12)This study examined the influence of fatty acid composition on the sensory properties of beef salami made using brisket, kidney and hump fats. Fat samples were analyzed for total saturated fatty acids (SFAs), mono-unsaturated ... -
Opportunities and challenges of resettlement and protection of internally displaced persons in pader district (2005 – 2007)
(2010-11)The study was conducted in Pader district, one of the districts that was worst affected by the LRA conflict in northern Uganda. 95% of the total population of Pader district were displaced into IDP camps and neighbouring ... -
Implications of the international biotechnology legal regime on the preservation of indigenous knowledge (IK) in Uganda:
(Makerere University, 2008)This study examines the relevance of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the TRIPS Agreement to a developing country like Uganda. Indigenous Knowledge (IK) preservation mechanisms have been perceived as an ... -
Screening of parental cassava genotypes and generated partial inbreds for resistance to cassava brown streak disease in Uganda
(2014-05)Damage caused by CBSD associated viruses (CBSV and UCBSV) is increasing in Africa and only limited resources are available to control the spread of the disease. Therefore, more robust and durable methods of controlling ... -
Some pharmacological effects of the leaf extracts of vernonia lasiopus and maesa lanceolata: plants traditionally used to treat common ailments in humans in East Africa
(Makerere University, 2009)Maesa lanceolata and Vernonia lasiopus are important traditional medicinal plants in E.Africa. M. lanceolata is used to treat malaria, dysentery, dermatosis, hypertension, ascariasis, difficult deliveries, etc. V. ... -
Genotypic antiretroviral drug resistance in a cohort of HIV infected drug naïve Ugandan Women
(Makerere University, 2010)Recently there has been increased access to ARVs in Uganda. There is high HIV diversity in Sub-Saharan Africa and very few data are available as to how subtype diversity may affect drug susceptibility and resistance. This ... -
Students’ and teachers’ perception of guidance and counseling services in Eastern Uganda: Case study of secondary schools in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish students’ and teachers’ perception of counseling services in Pallisa District. The study was guided by three objectives namely; to establish the relationship between the teachers’ ... -
Isolation and characterization of the bioactive compounds in the stem bark of Albizia Coriaria
(Makerere University, 2014)In this study, Albizia coriaria was investigated for the bioactive compounds present in its stem bark. The plant was selected on the basis of its widespread use in traditional herbal medicine. The stem bark was collected ... -
Reliability of steel made from recycled scrap in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)While steel can be made from its ores, the industrial world has recognized the advantages of its manufacture through the recycling route especially in view of its economic and environmental friendliness. Steel in Uganda ... -
Inheritance and stability of earliness in potato (solanum tuberosum l.)
(Makerere University, 2014)Potato is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Recent climate change characterized by erratic rainfall and elevated temperature have been recognized as major threat to potato production and productivity. Thus, breeding ... -
Potential of grain amaranth to improve food and nutrition security in rural Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Malnutrition is widespread in Uganda and is partly attributed to the poor dietary quality. Dietary quality can be improved in a range of ways including diversification of local diets using grain amaranth. The latter is ... -
Effectiveness of native Rhizobia isolates on productivity of climbing beans on limed acidic soil of Rwanda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Farmers in sub Saharan Africa are financially constrained to afford mineral fertilisers despite the Abuja declaration of 2006 to apply at least 50 kg ha-1 of plant nutrients in soil. Whereas P and K can mainly be sourced ... -
Conservation of priority woody species in Bunya County Mayuge District.
(2014-08-05)Plant species all over the world are threatened with extinction especially those that contribute to the well being of humans in areas they exist. This is due to their existence on farmlands with minimal protection unlike ... -
Non-governmental organizations and poverty reduction Uganda; a case of compassion international in Kisoro District
(Makerere University, 2014)An overwhelming body of literature claims that Non-Governmental Organizations are an important engine of development. They are considered to be the “third sector” to the State and the Market. Analysts argue that NGOs not ... -
Influence of Biology Education on the Use of Wetland Resources by School Leavers in Uganda: A Case of Pece Wetland, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2014-03)This study was prompted by the increasing news and reports of degradation of the environment and over exploitation of natural resources from natural habitats. The over-exploitation goes on amidst the fact that biology, as ... -
The Implication of standardization on the quality of agro-processing products in Uganda: a case of locally processed maize flour
(Makerere University, 2014)In developing countries which are dependent on agriculture, value addition through local agro processing is always encouraged as a way to achieve economic growth and gaining of international competitiveness. A successful ... -
Animal African trypanosomaisis and associated cytokine profiles in naturally infected cattle in Paicho and Lakwana Subcounties, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2014)Trypanosomes are the causative agents of Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) and Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), the former affecting domestic animals prevalent in the sub Saharan Africa. The main species causing ... -
Employee engagement, organisational citizenship behaviour, teamwork and team performance in the domestic tax department of uganda revenue authority
(Makerere University, 2014-03)The study sought to investigate the relationship between employee engagement, OCB, teamwork and team performance in the Domestic Tax department of URA. The study was carried out after developing a conceptual framework ... -
Patterns and trends of antenatal care and delivery care services utilisation in Uganda, (1995-2011)
(Makerere University, 2014)This study investigated the patterns and trends of Antenatal Care and Delivery care services Utilisation in the recent past in Uganda 1995-2011. The influence of socio-economic and demographic factors on ANC and Delivery ... -
Serotypes of foot and mouth disease virus in African buffaloes and cattle in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
(Makerere University, 2014)A cross-section study was done in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) to determine the FMDV serotypes circulating in buffaloes and cattle. Serum and oro-pharygeal fluids (probang samples) were collected from African ...