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Fish migrations in Lake Edward-Ishasha River water systems in Virunga and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
(Makerere University, 2016-01)
This study investigated the fish migrations in Lake Edward – Ishasha River water systems. The main objective was to examine the migration patterns of clarias gariepinus in Lake Edward and its adjacent water systems. The ...
Water quality assessment to protected springs in Kira Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2016-07)
With the growth of population in urban centers in Uganda predicted to increase, there will be an increased need for clean and safe water for domestic use. It is with this in mind that suitable sources of water should be ...
Management and conservation of preferred agroforestry species in Wakiso District
(Makerere University., 2016-10)
Agroforestry systems offer great potential to sustainable food production, soil improvement and poverty reduction among small scale farmers in Uganda. However, their management is critically low due to lack of sufficient ...
Energetic content of selected commercial fish species of Lakes Edward and George, Western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2016-09)
A study to assess variations of energy content among fish species and among size groups of the same fish species in Lakes Edward and George was carried out to reflect on the effect of food source and utilization on the ...
Edge effects on community of forest monkeys in Kibale National Park
(Makerere University., 2016-07)
Despite the high rate of forest destruction, the impact of edge effects on primate species is not well understood. The objective of this study was to compare the abundance of primate species at the forest edge and in the ...
Medicinal plants and associated indigenous knowledge of the Lugbara in Arua District
(Makerere University., 2016)
The role played by traditional medicine especially herbal medicine (HM) is well acknowledged globally and the documentation of this heritage cannot be overemphasized. As the world continues to evolve with changes in ...
Abundance and nutritional compositions of ruspolia differens polymorphs from Masaka District: Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11)
This study was conducted to determine the abundance and nutritional compositions of Ruspolia differens polymorphs. The objectives of the study were: 1) to compare relative abundance of different polymorphs and males and ...
Within-tree and tree-age variation of selected anatomical properties of the wood of Ugandan-grown Eucalyptus grandis
(Forest Products Society, 2016-04)
The challenges of utilizing Eucalyptus grandis thinnings prompted a study into its anatomical properties with the aim of
identifying its potential based on the within-tree axial and tree-age variation. Fiber length, fiber ...
Risk factors associated with maternal depression in rural Uganda: A case of Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2016-07)
The objective of the study was to assess factors associated with maternal depression among pregnant women in rural Uganda. A cross sectional study design was used, the demographic, socio-economic and predisposing factors ...