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Modelling the impact of stunting on childhood survival in Buhweju district and the cost of its prevention
(2019-03)
Stunting affects close to 2.4 million children in Uganda and it is among the major contributors to the annual loss in productivity equivalent to $899 million. This study sought to identify the risk factors for the persistently ...
Vermicomposting of cattle manure and its performance as a fertilizer in maize production
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Growth in cattle population is associated with increased manure generation whose current management in low-income countries is associated with health and environmental problems, as well as low utilization rates. This trend ...
Development and performance evaluation of a refractance window drying system for production of quality bioproducts
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Reliance on low-level technology in Uganda, is one of the key constraints to reducing postharvest losses and producing high value processed products that can fetch good prices not only locally but also in the export markets. ...
Development of calcium enriched fish based sausages and evaluation of their potential for consumption
(Makerere University, 2019)
Fish is well recognized as a healthy meat because of its content of proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Development of convenient fish products is one way to increase consumption. Development of ...
Mother’s adherence to 2010 WHO infant feeding guidelines on HIV and nutrition status of HIV-exposed children aged 6-24 months: a case study of PMTCT/ART clinics in Mbale district, Uganda
(2019-11-12)
Introduction: Limited exposure to breast milk to avoid Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) can lead to increased risk of morbidity, mortality and growth faltering among HIV- exposed children. Thus good feeding practices ...
Field ploughing performance evaluation of the Mulimi multi-purpose vehicle
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
In 2015, a Mulimi Multi-purpose vehicle (MMPV) was developed by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Makerere University in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Biological ...
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) extrusion cooking: process optimization and product evaluation
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Common beans, especially biofortified beans, have potential to contribute to nutrition improvement among populations. Value addition to common beans may lead to increased consumption, thereby enhancing their contribution ...
Performance assessment of cattle manure management technologies : a case of Sio-Malaba-Malakisi River Basin, Uganda
(2019-11-01)
Most Ugandan households are engaged in agriculture with 58% in livestock farming. With up to 16 million Tropical Livestock Units (TLU), the manure generated is yet to be well managed to reduce associated environmental ...
Studies on the safety of Obushera and probiotic potential of selected lactic acid bacteria
(2019-10-22)
The rising demand for Obushera, a traditional fermented sorghum/millet beverage originally from south western Uganda, is increasing its commercialization in cities such as Kampala. Haphazard production is currently a trend ...