College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Masters (Plan B) project field report on the beautification of Rwebikoona open yard in Mbarara City
(Makerere University, 2023-05)This report details a host of construction and project management practices that the author participated in as the Contractor’s Project Manager during the construction and beautification of Rwebikoona open yard in Mbarara ... -
Characterization of the bus transport system in greater Kampala city area
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Although public transport is the most commonly used means of transport in urban areas, the current level of provision of public transport in Kampala City still has challenges. However, with limited information on the ... -
An assessment of walkability in Entebbe municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate walkability in Entebbe Municipality. Investigations were guided by the three specific objectives, namely: to investigate pedestrian movement patterns in Entebbe Municipality, to ... -
Quantifying the Level of Exposure of Uganda's 132kV Transmission Network to Transient Faults
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Uganda’s power system has grown over the years with an increase in the transmission line network and generation capacity. Conversely, over time, the transmission grid has experienced several transient faults with some ... -
Efficacy of well disinfection in the prevention of clogging in production boreholes
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In Uganda, the proportion of people served by groundwater is 60.6%. However, the greatest concern in the operation of groundwater supply schemes is clogging of production boreholes as it jeopardizes their sustainability ... -
Developing an embedded system for aquaculture water quality control for increased yields of Nile tilapia farming in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Fish farming thrives in Uganda, where artificial systems like ponds, tanks, and aquaria are widespread for commercial fish cultivation. However, manual wastewater management and feeding practices pose challenges. Although ... -
Landslide susceptibility analysis using fuzzy analytical hierarchical process and GIS in Kasese district.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-13)The main purpose of this study was to investigate landslide susceptibility in Kasese District. Fuzzy analytical hierarchical process was adopted to model the susceptible regions while considering a number of factors ... -
Production rate measurement for stone-pitched road drainage construction works in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-12-05)The production rate of labour affects key planning decisions in the allocation of resources yet little is known about the production rate of stone pitched road drainage works. It is against this background that a field ... -
Sculpting shs 50, critiquing the economy: Uganda’s legal tender as a resource for art-making and meaning-making.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)This study was based on two assumptions; (1) that the point where the Shs50 mint coin, as a ̳valueless‘ currency, gained new value, as a pointed device that citizens can use to articulate their individual and collective ... -
A GIS based tool for monitoring water contamination source in Masaka
(Makerere University, 2018-06-30)In Masaka city there is high population growth and industrialization, therefore a great amount of domestic and industrial effluents are discharged that lead to the pollution of Surface Water. The quality of this surface ... -
Repurposing sex appeal advertising style attributes for creative development of awareness campaign on behavioral change.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-04)Advertising has become part and partial of our daily lives, shaping our social, cultural, economic and political decisions. The study explored how sex appeal advertising style attributes through a design process, can be ... -
Enhancing obstetric fistula information visibility and absorption among Peri-urban and rural women in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-28)This research aims to improve how information on Obstetric Fistula is developed and packaged through design to increase its visibility and absorption by rural and peri-urban women in Uganda. Obstetric fistula is a devastating ... -
Examining the economic value of private green spaces on residential property in Mamerito neighbourhood, Kira Municipality in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)Economic value refers to the monetary sum that people individually and collectively attach to green spaces (Pasachalis , Konstantinos, George , & Yannis , 2009) . For this research, private green space will refer ... -
Construction of a residential apartment building in Najjera
(Makerere University, 2023-12-01)The report comprises of all Construction site events and Project management practices that the author participated in as the Site Agent on the Contractor’s side during the construction of a Residential Apartment Building ... -
Integrating total quality management to improve organizational performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Manufacturing SMEs in Uganda face difficulties in enhancing their performance and competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. The research aimed to investigate the implementation of Total Quality Management ... -
The effect of tramp elements on the quality of reinforcement steel bars produced in Uganda. A case study of roofings rolling mills limited.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Steel stands as one of the world's indispensable materials, forming the backbone of various facets of our daily lives, from critical infrastructure and transportation systems to the unassuming tin-plated steel cans that ... -
Designing sonko: an interactive game application exploring visual communication through user experience/user interface design based on child labour
(Makerere University, 2023-11-22)This study explored the role of interactive design, specifically user experience/user interface (UX/UI and game) design, in disseminating information about child labour focusing on scrap collection as a case study. It ... -
Unveiling mental health among the Ugandan adolescents through multimedia art; animating beyond William Kenbridge
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)This study sought to [unveil] mental health to a Ugandan audience as spelt out by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Policy guidelines by (Ndyanabangi et al. 2017). The guidelines mention multimedia campaigns ... -
Upgrade of Nyabirongo Health Centre III to health iv in Kisinga Town Council, Kasese district Phase 1: construction of a maternity ward
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report details construction and project management practices that the author participated in as the client’s project manager during the construction of a Maternity ward for the Upgrade of Nyabirongo Health Centre III ... -
Assessing wetland cover loss using earth observations
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)Wetland are transitional zones that occupy an intermediate position between dry land and open water, regulate the flow of the water and nutrients thereby facilitating the optimum functioning of the physical and biological ...