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Assessing social-ecological risks associated with artisanal small-scale gold mining in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in the Karamoja sub-region present numerous social-ecological hazards to artisanal miners. However, with limited scholarly literature, the risks associated with the ...
Characterising reversion from virus infection in sweetpotato
(Makerere University, 2022-06-14)
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) production is negatively impacted by viral infections. However, some East African sweetpotato cultivars were recently reported to “fight off” viral infection through reversion process. Very ...
Assessment of Kampala Capital City as potential sustainable tourism destination in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
City tourism is one of the fastest growing travel categories in the world, and in many places, the changing character of city tourism is becoming increasingly obvious. The study set out to assess the potential of Kampala ...
Biosand water filter: Effects of sand size and sand column height on filtered water quality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The study investigated the performance of locally assembled Biosand Water Filters (BSFs) with varied sand sizes and sand column heights. The main objective of the study was to contribute to water quality improvement through ...
Effect of Silicon and Potassium on growth and yield of East African Highland Banana
(Makerere University, 2022)
Soil fertility is a major constraint to East African highland banana (hereafter referred to as highland banana) and a key concern for ongoing research efforts. Among primary nutrients, potassium (K) is by far the most ...
Assessment of lead quantities, perceptions and awareness of health risks from lead-based paints sold in Kampala metropolitan area
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Lead (Pb) compounds have historically been used by paint manufacturers to speed up drying, increase durability, maintain a fresh appearance and resist moisture that causes corrosion. Paint manufacturing is one of the ...
Trials of Improved Practices complemented with modified recipes to improve dietary diversity of women and children in farming households in Kapchorwa, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-12)
Diets in rural households are usually less diverse with a higher percentage composed of starchy staples and are low in cheap sources of proteins and micronutrients such as legumes, fruits and vegetables.
The main objective ...
An analysis of methods and trends of poaching, stakeholders in anti-poaching, their coordination and synergy mechanisms in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Poaching of wildlife is one of the greatest challenges faced by managers of protected areas
worldwide including the National Parks of Uganda. The United Nations has identified the current
magnitude and scale of illegal ...
Participation of local communities in the management of human-wildlife conflicts around Kyambura Wildlife Reserve in South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-04)
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is becoming a critical threat to people‘s lives and livelihoods
and wildlife, in particular large mammals such as lions, elephants, baboons, monkeys among
others. Numerous case studies of ...
Effects of community-based forest management initiatives on conservation and rural livelihoods in mid-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Globally, community involvement in forest management has been hailed as an effective strategy
to achieve twin goals of improving conservation and livelihoods. Two main community-based
forest management initiatives have ...