Study on Innovative Practices to Promote Girls’ Retention and Transition to Secondary and Higher Learning Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Ayiga, Natal, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Akello, Jacqueline

“…The primary data was collected by using 7 tools containing both quantitative and qualitative data. The structured questionnaire, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used to collect the data. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Charcoal Dust as Partial Replacement for Cement in Plain Concrete. by Akankunda, Lindah

“…Chemical analysis revealed that WCD contains pozzolanic materials, with a combined SiO₂, Al₂O₃, and Fe₂O₃ content of 20.69%. …”
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Determination of Optimum Quantity of Cassava Peel Ash (CPA) as Partial Replacement of Cement for Maximum Concrete Strength and its Cost Analysis. by Nasasira, Johnson

“…The cassava peels were sundried and burnt into ash in the furnace at 700-800oc and their chemical and physical properties were studied using the X-ray Fluorescence method which was found to contain elements such as calcium dioxide 85.677%, iron (iii) oxide 5.662%, silicon dioxide 3.517%, potassium oxide 1.731%, aluminum oxide 1.515% manganese(ii) oxide 0.803%, phosphorous pent oxide 0.456%, titanium oxide 0.310%, chromium (ii) oxide 0.143%, and magnesium oxide 0.109%. blended pastes containing OPC and 45 cubes were caster with cassava peel ash (CPA) at different percentage replacement, 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% were investigated for consistency, initial and final setting time for the blended paste CPA- OPC pastes and dry density of cubes and compressive strength of grade 25 (C25) Concrete. …”
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Assessing the Suitability of Snail-Shell Powder as a Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete Production. by Mukundane, Ivan

“…Their pozzolanic composition was done and found to contain elements such as Calcium-Oxide 85.413%m/m, Iron (iii) oxide 0.406%m/m, Silicon dioxide 8.561%m/m, Potassium oxide 0.212%m/m, Aluminum oxide as 4.250%m/m, Manganese(ii) oxide 0.308%m/m, Phosphorous pent oxide 0.002%m/m, Titanium oxide 0.015%m/m. …”
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Design and Analysis of a Chamber for Thermal Sterilization of Irish Potatoes. by Igiraneza, Jackin

“…Thermal sterilization is a process that focuses on the destruction/denaturing of bacteria contained within food by the application of heat at given temperatures and for a given period of time. …”
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Design and Fabrication of a Motorized Honey Extractor. by Hasahya, Caxton Joel

“…The extracted honey falls onto the drum walls and it is collected through the honey gate to a container. The frame holder speed is regulated by a speed controller. …”
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A Comparative Study on Ascorbic Acid Content of Annas Comosus (Pineapples) and Malus Domestica (Apples) in Kabale Municipality. by Akankwasa, Edson

“…The results indicated a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05), confirming that pineapples contained more ascorbic acid than apples. The findings aligned with existing literature that suggests tropical fruits typically have higher vitamin C levels than temperate fruits. …”
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Phytochemical Screening of the Roots, Stem, Leaves and Flowers of Tithonia Diversifolia For Antimicrobial Properties. by Baluku, Geoffrey Kapere

“…The study concluded that the plant extracts contained several bioactive chemicals that are effective for antimicrobial activity. …”
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An Ultrasonic Based Garbage Management Dustbin. by Matovu, Damazo

“…The quantity of garbage the dustbin can hold depends on the plastic container used.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Performance of Lemon Peel Powder and its Ash as Natural Coagulants in the Treatment of Surface Water. by Nuwaribagye, Isaiah

“…All waters especially surface water and wastewater contain both dissolved and suspended particles. Coagulation and flocculation processes are the most widely used processes to separate suspended solid portions from water(P.N.Bllie, 2014). …”
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Investigating the Effect of Heavy Metals in Water Used for Concrete Production: A Case Study of Kabale. by Bwengye, Felix

“…Concrete workability was tested in accordance with (ASTM C143 & EN 12350-2) and the slump lengths were noted for the concrete made with water containing varying heavy metal concentrations and that made with distilled water samples respectively. …”
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Designing and Construction of a Traditional Hand Bellow Device. by Olwal, Dunoish

“…It typically consists of a hollow tube containing a propeller and a piston, which is manually operated. …”
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Investigating the Partial Replacement of Crushed Run Rock with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Base Course. by Ninyesiga, Bruno

“…The results obtained from Gradation, Atterberg’s limits, SG and water absorption ACV, AIV, LAA, and Compaction results indicate that Mixes containing 30% RAP contents were successfully replaced CRR in the road base course layer of Asphalt concrete.…”
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Investigating Use of Crushed Glass as Partial Replacement of Sand to Improve Finish Mortar Strength. by Ashaba, Dennis

“…Mortar is typically a matrix that contains cement, lime, alkali-activated binders, fine aggregates (sand/rock powder), adequate water, and possibly superplasticizers or viscosity modifying agents added. …”
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Investigating Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) Contamination of Street Foods in Manjari Kabale District. by Unasi, Daniel

“…The researcher moved to mwanjari market to purchase street vended foods randomly between mid-day and 1.00 pm when such foods are most patronized, without repetition from the same vendor while packing each food in sterilized, leak-proof plastic bags or container with transporting medium (buffered peptone water to maintain the viability of microorganisms). …”
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Design and Simulation of a Prosthetic Knee Joint for Amputees in Hilly Terrain. by Mabirizi, Ali

“…Chapter one of project writing contains the background of the project, problem statement, project objectives, and scope. …”
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Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters of Harvested Rainwater in Hamuhambo Town Council Rubanda District. by Atuheire, Israel

“…There were no significant variations in the variables accessed apart from an abnormally high turbidity value at ST 05 where the sample was picked from the minimal water remaining on the floor that contained a lot of total dissolved solids suggesting regular cleaning of the RWHS at the beginning of each rain season, a first flush of 15 minutes at the beginning of the rain and installation of proper pre-filtration mechanisms. …”
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Challenges Faced by Public Libraries in Delivering Services to Users: A Case Study of Kigali Public Library. by Rachel, Mukabarisa

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Importance of Libraries in Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of St. John Bosco Primary Teachers’ College Library, Yumbe District. by Bonniface, Agungi

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Library and Information Service Delivery in Secondary Schools: A Cases Study of St. Pauls S.S in Bukunda Sub-County Kabale District. by Edrida, Katusiime

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