College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the safety and quality of probiotic yoghurt processed within Uganda's urban areas.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-05)Probiotic yogurt has received a lot of attention worldwide due to its potential health benefits. To safeguard consumer health, probiotic yogurt must be produced safely and to a high standard. The purpose of this study ... -
Measurement of production rates for manual trenching on construction projects
(Makerere University, 2024)Trenches, a preliminary activity in construction for foundations, road drainage and laying utilities in most developing countries, particularly Uganda is done manually using tools such as hoes, pick axes, and spades. ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of technical vocational education and training in promoting industrial growth.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-05)In recent times, the industrial sector has emerged as a crucial catalyst for economic expansion, employment generation, and technological progress. In order to fortify the longevity and competitive edge of this industrial ... -
Development of a low-cost waste water treatment and recycling unit at car wash stations in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-01)Car washing has been identified as a major consumer of water and generator of waste water, leading to environmental pollution and increased expenditure on fresh water. However, this issue has not received much attention ... -
Assessment of heavy metal contamination of soils by leachate from Kiteezi landfill.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-31)Landfills like Kiteezi pose significant environmental and public health risks due to heavy metal (HM) leaching from solid waste (SW). This study assessed HM levels in SW by age (week old, month old, year old), four leachate ... -
Master Production Scheduling Total Quality Management and Blood production towards Blood Transfusion sustainability in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated the relationship between master production scheduling, total quality management, blood production, and transfusion sustainability in Ugandan blood banks. It addressed the challenges of blood ... -
Construction of the proposed commercial building on plot No.45 Kiira road, Kampala central district.
(Makerere University, 2024-08-08)Construction projects regularly involve a variety of skills that originate from a diversity of professionals, specialists, and suppliers. Successful implementation of a construction project can only be achieved if good ... -
Exploring the use of KNN and ANN algorithms in flood susceptibility mapping
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Floods are natural disasters that can cause extensive damage to people and property. Climate change, driven by rising global temperatures and shifts in landforms, human activities, and engineering structures, has significantly ... -
Geo Statistical Modelling of Spatial- Temporal Patterns of Wet and Dry Conditions at a Local Scale in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The uncertainties surrounding climate change have made it imperative for economies such as Uganda's that depend on agriculture to model wet and dry conditions at the local scale. Wet and dry conditions have profound effects ... -
Assessing the compliance of kombucha beverage to Uganda national standards
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Kombucha, a popular fermented beverage in Uganda, has been embraced for its perceived nutritional and health benefits, despite limited scientific evidence supporting these claims. This study aimed to assess the compliance ... -
BAGASSE-Based graphene oxide for energy applications.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-20)This study purposed to explore the feasibility of generating and synthesizing graphene oxide for energy storage applications through sustainable upgrade of bagasse by pyrolysis. The researcher was cognizant of the fact ... -
A GIS based road crash data analysis Kampala City. a case study of Nakawa division.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)Traffic road crashes rank high among the leading causes of deaths. This issue is more pertinent in developing counties with Uganda being the most affected in the East African region. This issue is further worse in ... -
Viability of using Broadband over Power Lines to provide Broadband Internet to rural schools
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The Uganda Vision 2040 identifies Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a tool to spur Uganda’s transformation into a modern and prosperous country. According to NDP III, ICT services across the country are ... -
Quality function deployment in Uganda's beverage manufacturing industry.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-19)Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a systematic process for incorporating customer needs into all aspects of product and service design and delivery. Understanding the wants or needs of a customer from a product or ... -
Priority index for road maintenance interventions of greater Kampala metropolitan area based on rout choice.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-17)Road infrastructure requires timely maintenance interventions to serve through its design life. Literature indicates that natural and artificial phenomena like adverse weather negatively impact roads resulting into ... -
Construction project management practices for a four-classroom block: case Study Mukose Memorial Junior School-Bugiri Municipality, Bugiri District
(Makerere University, 2024-08)In this technical report, the author presents an analysis of the proposed construction of a 4 classroom at Mukose Memorial Junior School in Bugiri municipality on Plot 31 Katawo road at Busanzi Bwole Bugiri municipal ... -
Enhancing construction management in local government projects: analyzing site instructions impact on the Ndirindiri market project in Obongi District
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The research findings provide comprehensive insights into the impact of site instructions on the Ndirindiri Market Project in Obongi District, shedding light on opportunities to enhance construction management in Local ... -
Investigating the occurrence and sources of Microplastic contaminants discharged into Nakivubo Channel, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Microplastics (MPs) are microscopic and ubiquitous emerging organic contaminants with marked potential to bind, concentrate and act as carriers of other toxic compounds and pathogenic microorganisms. Whereas Microplastics ... -
Towards the improvement of thermal comfort in residential houses in Kampala City
(2024-08-01)Climate change and global warming continue to present several difficulties. Buildings used for business and residences consume a lot of energy. Due to the rise in human comfort needs and services, this consumption ... -
Reconstruction of Lubiri Ring Road (3.5KM) in Lubaga Division
(Makerere University, 2023)This project report entails the construction methodology used and aspects of construction project management practice exercised by the author while part of the supervision and construction team during the Reconstruction ...