Search
Now showing items 51-60 of 86
Fatty acid composition of oils from green coffee beans from different agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2018-11)
Coffee is an important agricultural commodity and beverage widely consumed throughout the
world. Two-thirds of Ugandans depend on coffee as an important source of income. The quality
of coffee determines the relative ...
Intensity of secondary scattered x-rays during x-ray diagnostic procedures in selected diagnostic centres in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-01)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the intensity of secondary scattered X-rays when
different body regions; the chest, the abdomen and the lower limbs were exposed to X-rays
during radiography.
The study used ...
Specific activity levels of radionuclides in spring water, selected plants and soils along Nakivubo channel
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-01)
There is an increase in the number of industries that discharge their effluents into Nakivubo
channel. It is possible that some of the industrial effluents may contain radioactive nuclides since
they are widely used in ...
Analysis of injuries incurred by amateur female rugby players: A case of selected clubs in Kampala district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2013-10)
Rugby players are exposed to injuries which are most especially on the upper and lower limbs
since the game involves a lot of collisions. The purpose of the study was to analyse the injuries
incurred by 25 amateur female ...
Nutrient alterations in Nile perch (Lates niloticus) skins owing to various processing and cooking techniques
(International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2012-01)
Nile perch (Lates niloticus) skin is a major substitute for whole fish especially among low-income
groups who are especially vulnerable to protein and micronutrient deficiencies. The object of this
study was to determine ...
Influence of perceived services cape on the customers' repatronage intentions in selected leisure centres in Mbale district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2011-10)
The degree of excitement which customers experience while consuming the leisure services
may be a determinant of their satisfaction with the service experience. The services cape is
important because it can either enhance ...
Heavy metal contamination in vegetables cultivated on a major urban wetland inlet drainage system of Lake Victoria, Uganda
(International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2010-06)
The population of the Ugandan capital, Kampala, located close to Lake Victoria, appears to be
exposed to risk of ingesting the heavy metals Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) through vegetables in their
diet. Lake Victoria is ...
Determination of radiological hazard levels in soil, mine tailings and rock samples from selected gold mines in Busia district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2018-11-15)
This study was designed to determine radiological hazard levels in soil, mine tailings and
rock samples from Agata, Okame, Busia 90 and Greenstone Resource Limited Gold
mines in Busia District. The specific activity of ...
Fatty acids of polar lipids in heart tissue are good taxonomic markers for tropical African freshwater fish
(African Journal of Aquatic Science, 2011-07)
The fatty acid profiles in total, neutral and polar lipids in the heart tissues of five freshwater fish species (Nile perch Lates niloticus, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, marbled lungfish Protopterus aethiopicus, ...
Antimicrobial activity of cotton and silk fabrics dyed with Datura stramonium (Jimson weed) plant leaf extracts
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2019-11)
Functional finishes are agents that are applied to fabrics to make them suitable for specific uses and
contribute a specific attribute to a fabric without altering its appearance. In this context, the present
study reveals ...