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Development of a synchronous sequential logic iLab
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), online laboratories have been utilized globally to support science and engineering curricula. Having utilized online laboratories since 2005, Makerere ...
A study of human resource management and performance in Uganda Construction Industry
(Makerere University, 2010-02)
Human Resource Management (HRM) can be viewed as core processes of the construction companies, affecting the way the organization acquires and uses human resources, and how employees experience the employment relationship. ...
Medical solid waste incineration effectiveness and energy recovery possibilities: Case study of medical solid waste in Kampala Health units - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-09)
Uganda has of recent experienced increased waste production due to high population growth, socio-economic development, changing household consumption patterns and distribution channels. In particular, there has been an ...
Laboratory and simulation measurements to investigate attenuation in optical fibres
(Makerere University, 2013-12)
Optical fibre communication systems have revolutionized the telecommunications industry and have played a major role in the advent of the information technology. Optical fibres have largely replaced copper wire communications ...
Statistical modelling of extreme floods in Central and Southern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Extreme floods can cause substantial damage including death of humans and animals and information about their magnitudes and frequency is needed to manage and mitigate their impacts. Statistical tools are therefore required ...
Reverse logistics system and recycling potential at a landfill: A case study from Kampala City
(Elsevier, 2015-04)
The rapid growing population and high urbanisation rates in Sub-Saharan Africa has caused enormous pressure on collection services of the generated waste in the urban areas. This has put a burden on land-filling, which is ...
Strength characterisation of timbers for building construction in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
The specific objectives of the study were to: assess timber-use practices; determine strength properties of selected timber species; develop a timber strength class system; model timber flexural behaviour; establish a ...
Proposed design parameters for raised transverse rumble strip profiles to abate discomfort on highways in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
Transverse rumble strips are used in highway design as speed calming measures in built-up areas, where a driver is expected to reduce travel speeds to a new advisory speed. There are diverse designs in terms of shapes, ...
Performance characterisation of a husk powered system for rural electrification in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
This dissertation reports on the performance characterisation of a 32 kWe gasification power plant connected to an isolated electric grid in Tribogo Village, Muduuma Parish in Mpigi District. The system was installed as a ...
Improvement of the maintenance system for Uganda Clays Ltd Kamonkoli
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
This study investigated the maintenance practices at Uganda Clays Ltd Kamonkoli with an objective of improving the maintenance system. The study was prompted by the unnecessary stoppages of the automated system that occurred ...