Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Type
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Assessing the effect of irrigation water management strategies on napier production
(Makerere University, 202-12)Complexity of crop responses to water has led to exploration of empirical crop production functions in yield estimations. There is paucity of information on Napier production response to different irrigation water management ... -
Assessing the effect of sensor-based deficit drip irrigation regimes on crop performance of eggplant
(2023-10)Due to climate change and the increasing challenge of water scarcity, irrigation of eggplants needs to optimize crop water use through deficit irrigation. However, determining the appropriate deficit irrigation level for ... -
Assessing the effects of land use/ cover change on the carbon stocks in Kaliro District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In Kaliro District, anecdotal evidence suggests that land use/ cover has been changing very fast with implications on woody biomass. It is also believed that Kaliro District has suffered major deforestation and degradation ... -
Assessing the impact of rainfall variation on water resources in Iganga district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)Rainfall is one of the key weather and climate elements that affect most economic activities especially in the tropics. Therefore understanding of local rainfall patterns, its variability between seasons and across years, ... -
Assessing the impact of support to agriculture and forestry development project on maize productivity in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2014-02)The government of South Sudan through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry launched the Support to Agriculture and Forestry Development Project in 2007, as one of the strategies aimed at increasing agricultural ... -
Assessing the implications of rural livelihood diversification on food security around the protected area of Kibale National Park in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-24)Food security is probably the most important development challenge and survival concern for humankind. Despite gradual economic growth in Uganda, Western Uganda has continued to register food insecurity concerns and little ... -
Assessing the influence of road infrastructure development on land value dynamics in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)There are demonstrable economic impacts of road infrastructure on land values (Negashi. et.al, 2022; Herrera. et.al, 2021; Shrestha, S. A., 2020; Song. et.al, 2019; Tideman. et.al, 2017). As such, these impacts have ... -
Assessing the levels of heavy metals and mineral salts contamination of community water sources along the Kiteezi landfill catchment, near Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01)World over, especially in the developing nations, landfills are still the main alternative to containing large volumes of municipal wastes. However, the reducing urban space and increasing volumes of municipal solid waste ... -
Assessing the potential of rainwater harvesting in Kumi Town Council
(Makerere University, 2013-07)Kumi district has been known for its problem of water scarcity for a long time. This is partly due to the low water table and the presence of the basement rock which presents difficulty in abstracting and developing ground ... -
Assessing the potential of recycling sugarcane pressmud and bagasse using vermicomposting
(Makerere University, 2023)The sugar processing industry highly contributes to socioeconomic development and livelihood support in Uganda. However, the industry generates huge quantities of wastes including: bagasse, sugarcane pressmud and vinnase ... -
Assessing the resilience of persons with disabilities in landslide prone areas: a case of Bushika sub county, Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The resilience of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) in landslide-prone areas is not well understood and yet this information is vital in reducing risks through building resilience in the disaster-prone areas. Resilience ... -
Assessing the socio-cultural determinants of adoption of biogas technology in Mpigi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-11)The increasing energy poverty in Uganda is seen as a limitation to sustainable development. Hence attempts are made to disseminate and promote the relevance of clean renewable energy resources such as Biogas technology in ... -
Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among mothers (15-49 years) and children (6-59 months) in Rubaga and Nakawa Divisions of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2021)Aflatoxins are food contaminants that affect mostly cereals and legumes that are poorly handled and stored at high temperature and humidity. Aflatoxins are highly potent group 1 hepatocarcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic, ... -
An assessment of agricultural loss and damage related to floods in Kyoga basin: a case study of Kapiri catchment
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Globally, floods are among the most destructive disasters. They disrupt economic growth, destroy people’s livelihoods and cause food insecurity thereby undermining the well being of floodplain residents. Empirical evidence ... -
Assessment of allocative efficiency of smallholder tea farmers: evidence from Kabale and Kanungu districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Smallholder productivity and efficiency still remain a paradox especially in perennial crops with past research presenting mixed results on allocative efficiency of smallholder farmers. The purpose of the study was to ... -
An assessment of briquette making as an alternative solution to solid waste management in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2021-01-30)Solid waste management services Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) are characterized by ineffective, inefficiency and unequal distribution of the service to all city residents. This makes city dwellers especially in ... -
Assessment of dietary intake and nutritional status of children (under five years) who are HIV positive attending The Aids Support Organization (TASO) Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2010-11)BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS still remains a challenging pandemic worldwide, with Sub-Saharan African being the most affected region. In Uganda, the impact of the disease at household, community and national level has been enormous. ... -
Assessment of domestic water quality in the peri-urban settlements of Lira Municipality, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2008)Lira Municipality has had domestic water stress and poor sanitation due to the displacement of the rural community as a result of the 20 years LRA insurgency. This study was conducted to identify the major domestic water ... -
An assessment of Environmental and Social Implications of Stone Quarrying in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-06)ABSTRACT The unquenchable demand for rock materials has attracted many companies within the building and construction sector to invest in stone quarrying. However, this has brought about environmental and social impacts. ... -
Assessment of food safety management systems of restaurants in Kawempe and Kampala Central Divisions of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Food borne disease outbreaks are caused by the consumption of contaminated foods that maybe linked to improper food handling practices at food serving establishments. In Uganda, the greatest factors contributing to food ...