School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) Collections: Recent submissions
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Sustainable technologies for small-scale biochar production—a review
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2015)Charcoal has found enormous application in both agriculture (AKA biochar) and other sectors. Despite its potential benefits, small scale technologies relevant for its production remain a challenge. Technologies striking a ... -
Population dynamics of fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) in mango growing areas of Luwero and Wakiso Districts, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014-06)Population dynamics of major fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) infesting mango orchards were monitored for 12 months using methyleugenol, trimedlure, terpinyl acetate and protein-baited traps in 2011 in Luwero and Wakiso ... -
Phytogenetic analysis by 16s rRNA gene sequence of a protease-secreting thermophilic bacterial isolate KITNT-3 from Kiteezi landfill
(Makerere University, 2011-07)A thermophilic protease-secreting bacterial isolate KITNT-3 from Kiteezi landfill was characterized phylogenetically by determining its relationship with other existing known bacterial strains. Genomic DNA was isolated ... -
Distribution solutions to ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients on the real line
(Makerere University, 2012-04)In this study we consider the Weyl algebra A1(C) that consists of differential operators P of the form P = pm(x)"m + pm−1(x)"m−1 + . . . + p1(x)" + p0(x), (1) where {p"(x)} are polynomials which in general may have ... -
Biomass and hydropower potential and demand in the Uganda Albertine Rift Region
(Makerere University, 2006-08)This study assessed the hydropower potential in the Albertine Rift Region and suggested electricity as an alternative to reduce the pressure on biomass. Hydrological and topographical conditions of the region were analyzed ... -
Assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in cows’ fresh and pasteurized milk sold from Kampala markets, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-05)Concentrations of organochlorine pesticides (Lindane, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endosulfan, p, p’- DDT, o, p’-DDT and p, p’-DDE) residues in cows’ fresh and pasteurized milk samples from Uganda were determined using a gas ... -
Characterization of selected pesticide residues in sediments of the Ugandan side of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2009-06)This study investigated the role of biogeochemical processes in influencing bio-availability and biodegradation of selected pesticides in Lake Victoria. Due to the hydrophobicity nature of most pesticides, sediments which ... -
Post-harvest handling practices and physico-chemical characteristics of shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) fruit in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-11)This study assessed the post harvest handling practices and physico chemical characteristics of shea butter in the parkland areas of Uganda. To investigate post harvest practices of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) fruit, ... -
On algebraic and topological properties of continuous functions over a compact Hausdorff space
(Makerere University, 2011-10)For a compact Hausdor topological space, we shall consider a space of all continuous real-valued functions. The central problem of this dissertation is to translate algebraic properties of this collection of functions ... -
Development of an appropriate solar radiation model for Uganda
(Makerere University, 2006-09)Sizing of solar energy systems is necessary in order to optimize their output. This requires a database of solar radiation for locations for which the systems are being assessed. Solar radiation data is also required in ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of selected polyoxometallates and their applications in catalysis
(Makerere University, 2012-10)Green processing is a central issue in both academia and industry, with regard to chemical synthesis because without this approach, industrial chemistry is not sustainable. Chemists are proud of their ability to create ... -
Heavy metal and nutrient loading of river Rwizi by effluents from Mbarara municipality, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-09)The rapid expansion of Mbarara town in Western Uganda has significantly elevated its anthropogenic pollution over the recent past. It is feared that the increasing volume of untreated effluent discharge might find its way ... -
Iodisation of Lake Katwe salt, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The raw rock salt was analysed for chemical composition, refined and then iodised. The selected species determined are those known to hinder iodine retention in edible salt, namely; sulphates 20.7 % w/w, carbonates 31.7 % ... -
Modelling the severity of dual and co-Infection with malaria in populations with persistent and re-emerging Infections.
(Makerere University, 2011-11)Mathematical models have contributed to epidemiological understanding of infectious diseases at all levels, from projections of the magnitude of disease epidemics to the within-host interactions between pathogens and the ... -
The genesis and characteristics of the gold mineralisation in the area between river Malaba and river Solo in Busia district, South Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2005-07)The present study was carried out in Busia district, in eastern Uganda and covered an area of about 100 km2. It involved rock, soil and stream sediment sampling and field observations (e.g. structures, terrain, etc.). The ... -
Characterization of anthocyanins from selected plant species in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-10)Different plant species were collected from different parts of the country in the period 2003 to 2007. Extraction of the plant material collected was done using methanol acidified with various amounts of trifluoroacetic ... -
Gravity and magnetic data analysis to detect the origin of carbon dioxide in Semliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(Makerere University, 2011-12)Semliki basin is one of the most prospecting basins for Petroleum exploration in Uganda. An exploratory well (Turaco-3) drilled to the depth of 2960 m by Heritage Oil and Gas Limited in the Semliki Basin encountered a ... -
Landslide occurrences in the hilly areas of Bududa District in Eastern Uganda and their causes
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Although on a global scale Uganda is not known for landslide disasters, in the recent past especially in the years with above normal rainfall the loss of life and property from these disasters is increasing. This study ... -
Facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy of the South East Lake Edward Basin, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)The south-east Lake Edward basin is the onshore part of the Block 4B exploration area which was licensed to Dominion Petroleum Limited in 2007. This area lies within the western branch of the East African Rift System ... -
Diurnal and seasonal variability of total electron content observed at Kampala in the Equatorial Region
(Makerere University, 2012-12)Total electron content (TEC) is a vital and most dominant ionospheric parameter that can cause GPS signal delays, signal degradation and in extreme cases loss of lock. This results into inefficient operations of ground and ...