Browsing School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) by Subject "Uganda"
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Characterization of anthocyanins from selected plant species in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-10)Different plant species were collected from different parts of the country in the period 2003 to 2007. Extraction of the plant material collected was done using methanol acidified with various amounts of trifluoroacetic ... -
Design of a water purification technology for the removal of Iron, Manganese, and Escherichia coli from ground water supply of Oruchinga Refugee Settlement Communities
(Makerere University, 2022)The present study investigated the levels of iron, manganese, and E. coli in the boreholes and shallow wells waters of the Oruchinga valley refugee camp. A multi-stage filter technology was designed for the removal of total ... -
Development of an appropriate solar radiation model for Uganda
(Makerere University, 2006-09)Sizing of solar energy systems is necessary in order to optimize their output. This requires a database of solar radiation for locations for which the systems are being assessed. Solar radiation data is also required in ... -
Measurement and modeling of residual stress in porcelain tiles formulated from different quartz particle sizes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-06)Quartz plays a significant role in physicomechanical properties of tiles, because it is the most abundant crystalline phase present in a fired product. The use of quartz particle size that exceeds 32 µm can be detrimental ... -
Phytochemical profiling, optimization of extraction and application of natural dyes from selected indigenous plants in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Globally, textile dyeing with natural dyes (NatD) reduced tremendously with the introduction of synthetic dyes in the mid 19th Century. Later studies reported that the use of synthetic dyes is not eco-safe and cause human ... -
Population dynamics of fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) in mango growing areas of Luwero and Wakiso Districts, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014-06)Population dynamics of major fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) infesting mango orchards were monitored for 12 months using methyleugenol, trimedlure, terpinyl acetate and protein-baited traps in 2011 in Luwero and Wakiso ... -
Post-harvest handling practices and physico-chemical characteristics of shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) fruit in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-11)This study assessed the post harvest handling practices and physico chemical characteristics of shea butter in the parkland areas of Uganda. To investigate post harvest practices of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) fruit, ... -
Stress tensor inversion using focal mechanisms of earthquakes recorded in the Rwenzori Region, Albertine Rift System
(Makerere University, 2023-05-12)The goal of this study is to determine the regional stress tensor in the Rwenzori region using the fault plane solutions. Rwenzori region is located in Uganda and an integral part of East African Rift System. The research ...