• A review of convertion of cellulose from saw-dust to glucose 

  Wakube, Julius (Busitema University, 2023)

  From the reviewed work, Wood saw dust (WSD) after lignocellulosic saccharification by different hydrolysis methods is more efficient for glucose production as, its contains cellulose and hemicellulose at higher levels ...
• Formulation of herbal-based soap from rhoicissus tridentata root extracts for management of bacterial skin diseases 

  Wabwiire, Jacob (Busitema University, 2023)

  Bacterial skin infections are a major health issue worldwide. The major bacterial skin infections are cellulitis, folliculitis, impetigo, erysipelas, Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, and many others. These are majorly ...
• Defluorination of water using aluminium – loaded lemon peelings carbon as modified natural adsorbents 

  Ssekitto, Nathan (Busitema University, 2023)

  The contamination of groundwater and high concentrations of fluoride ions are major problems worldwide, causing diseases like dental and skeletal fluorosis; in the population that uses this water for their consumption and ...
• Physio-chemical properties of water in the shores of Lake Victoria: a case study in Namayingo District 

  Okuku, Filex (Busitema University, 2023)

  Water is one of the most valuable resources that is found on planet earth. It’s a fundamental compound to all forms of life, every living thing needs water not just for drinking or cleaning purposes but for general life ...
• Phytochemical analysis and formulation of a herbal toothpaste from sparagus racemosus root extract for management of antibacterial activities in the tooth 

  Mwagale, Flavia (Busitema University, 2023)

  Phytochemical screening of Asparagus racemosus, a medicinal plant belonging to-family, was conducted to identify and analyse the presence of various bioactive compounds its roots. Asparagus racemosus is known in the world ...
• The concentration of caffeine in soft drinks available in the Ugandan market 

  Muwanguzi, Joshua (Busitema University, 2023)

  In the recent years, there has been an enormously high increase in the consumption of soft drinks. Such drinks are widely consumed by young people. This research was therefore done to determine the concentration of ...
• Determination of phytochemical constituent of steganotaenia araliacea for antioxidant and antibacterial activity 

  Mugalagala, Nicholus (Busitema University, 2023)

  There are different medicinal plants used by people depending on the culture and knowledge of these plants. This research was carried out on Steganotaenia araliacea species from west Budama county in Nagongera since 17th/may ...
• Phytochemical constitunents analysis and formulation of herbal syrup from thunbergia alata extracts for the management of diarrhoea 

  Mugaba, Miria (Busitema University, 2023)

  The methanolic extract of T. alata was subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening and the photochemical tests were carried using standard method of analysis and these investigations revealed the presence of saponins, ...
• Adsorption of oxalic acid on activated charcoal; the Langmuir and freundlich adsorption isotherms 

  Mbulamwana, Ivan (Busitema University, 2023)

  The aim of this research is to demonstrate the experiment of oxalic acid on activated charcoal prepared from eggshells and eggshell membranes, in a medium of aqueous solution and the determination of either the Langmuir ...
• Synthesis and production of biodegradable polymers from low cost plant resources with case study of cassava starch 

  Magoola, Morris (Busitema University, 2023)

  Cassava is one of the commonly, cheap and available food resource of interest in making the bio degradable polymers. Biodegradable polymers constitute of being less harmful to the environment compared to the non-biodegradable ...
• Formulation of herbal based dentifrice from solanum anguivi fruit extracts for dental caries control. 

  Lwamusaayi, Jared (Busitema University, 2023)

  Dentifrices have been used since ancient times and are crucial, indispensable part of oral healthcare. During that that time, crushed bone, crushed egg shells and clams were used when brushing teeth, shells were used as ...
• The antioxidant activities, phytochemical analysis and formulation of an energy drink from strychnos innocua stem bark extract. 

  Kyaligonza, Wilson (Busitema University, 2023)

  Free radicals are compounds generated in the body in response to environmental insults such as tobacco smoke, ultraviolent rays, air pollution and as a natural by-product of normal processes in cells. Since they lack a ...
• Quantitative phytochemical analysis of desmodium triflorum for potential antibacterial activity and formulation of an herbal remedy for management of respiratory tract infections 

  Kiwuso, Hassan (Busitema University, 2023)

  Objective: To quantitatively analyze the phytochemistry of Desmodium triflorum for potential antibacterial activity and formulation of an herbal remedy for management of respiratory tract infections. Materials and methods: ...
• Effect of piping and storage on the quality of tap water supplied to Tororo municipality 

  Kisakye, Keziah Priscilla (Busitema University, 2023)

  Most town centers today are supplied with tap water by the National Water and Sewerage Cooperation. Water is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom joined by a covalent bond. Water is exposed to contamination from ...
• Investigation of insecticidal activities of essential oil extracted from some selected plants against maize and bean weevils 

  Kiprotich, Caleb (Busitema University, 2023)

  Maize and beans are the worldwide basic staple foods especially in the developing countries but unquantifiable amount is lost through insect pest infestations. Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and bean weevils are among the ...
• Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activities of combretum molle stem bark extract for management of respiratory tract infections 

  Kampi, Maria Gorret (Busitema University, 2023)

  Respiratory tract infections affect both the upper and lower respiratory parts of the respiratory system. It’s caused by the bacterium called Streptococcus pneumoniae. 9 million Ugandans are reported to have symptoms of ...
• Extraction and characterisation of lignin from sim-sim stems and g.nut stalks 

  Jauke, Alon (Busitema University, 2023)

  Lignocellulosic biomass has been known for potential use to produce chemicals and biomaterials. Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer with cellulose being number one of Lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin is a ...
• Synthesis of adsorbent material for the removal of fluoride from drinking water using aluminium-loaded orange peelings carbon 

  Chikamoko, Diana (Busitema University, 2023)

  Fluorine is considered essential for the maintenance of human health if the concentration is between 0.5 to 1.0 mg/L. Concentrations higher than this lead to a disorder known as fluorosis (dental and skeletal). According ...
• Physio-chemical properties of tap water supplied in Tororo municipality and Nagongera town council 

  Amenu, Rogers (Busitema University, 2023)

  In the recent years, there has been an increase in the consumption of the water supplied by the intermittent systems. This water is assumed to be safe for any domestic and other uses, however this research determined the ...
• Bio-prospecting for endophytes and their secondary metabolites from aloe elgonica as a potential antimicrobial agent. 

  Okello, Robin (Busitema University., 2022)

  The main objective of the project was to isolate endophytes and characterize secondary metabolites from the endophyte. During assessment, extracts from test tube R8 with concentrations 80µg/ml and 40µg/ml showed the greatest ...

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