College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Performance Of Technical and Vocational Training System towards Skill Development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09-21)Technical and vocational training education is considered to be a best alternative to economic development through skills development. However, in Uganda, TVET has not provided the required skills to meet the labour market ... -
Development of an Integrated Energy Recovery System for Productive Biogas Applications in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-24)Today, biogas system deployments in Uganda face challenges related to sustainability of biogas production, which has led to massive dis-adoption in recent years. This could be linked to insufficient R&D in the biogas sector. ... -
An assessment of compliance of spatial developments with the physical development plan in Iganga Municipal Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study on an assessment of compliance levels of Spatial Developments to the Physical Development Plan from 2001 to 2021 in Iganga Municipal Council was selected because of its strategic and functional roles in implementation ... -
Design and develop of a knowledge management tool for a technical services firm.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of this study was to design and develop a Knowledge Management Tool for use by COVAE Uganda Limited to manage its knowledge assets and artifacts to achieve organisational goals and competitive advantage. A ... -
Design review and construction supervision of Moyo Town Council water supply and sanitation system project - Moyo District local government
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report details the construction of a water supply system, for which I served as the Project Manager on the Clients' side. The report includes a comprehensive overview of the construction approach and project management ... -
Development of an occupational safety, health and environment framework for small scale motor vehicle garages in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this dissertation was to develop an Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Framework for small scale motor vehicle garages (SSMVG) in Uganda, as it is vital not only in the automotive sector but ... -
Paper bead[ing] as agency: shaping women’s subjectivities and the practice of jewelry-making in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)In this study I interrogated the premise that paper bead[ing] is a site of agency that women beaders use to [re]constitute their subjectivities in ways that informed a jewelry enterprise as both knowledge production and ... -
An investigation into the applicability of sustainable construction practices: a case of the building industry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)While current sustainability initiatives, strategies and processes focus on wider global aspirations and strategic objectives, they are noticeably weak in addressing micro-level (project specific level) integrated ... -
Development of a computerized medical equipment maintenance management system for Uganda blood transfusion service
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) heavily relies on medical equipment for analyzing, processing and storing all the blood that is collected. One of the most common causes of medical devices' breakdown and long ... -
Determination of water meter performance under different pressures and intermittent supply
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Non-Revenue Water (NRW) at 35% in Kampala Water and National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is above the recommended minimum NRW figure of 25% hence the need to tame it lower. In Africa water supply systems operate ... -
Greenhouse gas emissions and acceptance of container-based sanitation system in East African cities: a case of Nairobi and Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The release of methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from sanitation systems contributes about 3% of the global greenhouse gases (GHGs). This is a very significant value looking at the direct influence ... -
Mitigation of harmonic distortion in DC-AC conversion for grid connected PV systems utilizing multi-level inverters
(Makerere University, 2023-11)With a large PV power station integrated into the grid, some problems including technical losses, voltage drop and harmonic distortion arise. This quantitative study intended to identify the inverter configurations, their ...