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  • Suitability of the nettle plant (urtica dioica) for textile fiber applications. 
    Wandira, Denis (Busitema University., 2013-05)
    This research paper establishes the possibility of using nettle from Uganda as a source of fibers for textile applications. Chapter one covers the objectives of the study, the Scope as well as the justification for the ...
  • Design of a woven geotextile fabric based on sisal fibers for engineering applications. 
    Tizirihwayo, Fredrick (Busitema University., 2013-05)
    This research was a final year project as a requirement for the award of a bachelor degree in Textile engineering Busitema University at the end of the 4 years. Two geotextile fabrics, one as a control and the other for ...
  • Redesigning a sluice box to improve on gold recovery at Kayonza mining area. 
    Tugume, Godwin (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    Approximately 30 million people worldwide. are employed directly and indirectly in small-scale mining operations. Artisanal mining extraction activity has existed in Uganda since the country's independence. in 1962. Uganda ...
  • Ore reserve estimation : 
    Kidega, Richard (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    The feasibility and pronouncement to invest in the mining industry comes with all forms of challenges that will have to be managed with care. Chiefly because, it involves huge capital disbursement and the associated risks ...
  • Wet blue leather grading using fuzzy expert system. 
    Otim, Michael (Busitema University., 2015-05)
    Wet blue hides defect extraction and classification has remained as the centre of research for the leather tanning industry although the investigation in this domain was first reported around one century ago. Several ...
  • Re-designing quarry slope by numerical modelling : 
    Okello, Jonathan (Busitema University., 2018-05)
    Mining contributes considerably to the wealth of Uganda and the world as a whole, of which open pit quarrying has its fair share of contribution. The number of operating open mines/quarries is steadily increasing as compared ...
  • The suitability of Ugandan bananas fibre for composite applications. 
    Okello, Joe (Busitema University., 2013-05)
    Banana plant fibres which are abundantly available, banana fibre is light but high moisture content and less dense compared with other fibre. The fibre tensile properties are relatively low compare to the literature which ...
  • Design of the mine shaft : 
    Ochom, Moses (Busitema University., 2018-05)
    Many underground operations consist of several tunnels acting as accesses, haulages, production levels; and airways but there is only a limited number of shafts that can be developed for any given ore body and these shafts ...
  • Investigation of the causes of stope failure : 
    Obel, Isaac (Busitema University., 2016-05)
    The most prominent underground extraction techniques in Ugandan metalliferous mines are self and semi-artificially supported open stope mining. Taking a closer look at this, the integral part of the global stability of ...
  • Investigating the contamination of soils and water by cyanide and mercury in mining : 
    Ninyikyiriza, Willy (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    Physico-chemical quality of ground and surface waters from Tiira mines and its environs was conducted between January, 2017 and April, 2017. This study was undertaken to determine whether physical, chemical and trace metal ...
  • Predicting shrinkage of knitted fabrics using ANFIS. 
    Ninsiima, Sylivia (Busitema University., 2015-05)
    The project used ANFIS to predict the shrinkage of weft knitted fabrics comprising of cotton only and blend with polyester. GSM, stitch length, courses per inch and wares per inch were used as input parameters and shrinkage ...
  • Determination of a suitable mining method for Kanyomera gold deposit. 
    Nkuubi, Patrick (Busitema University., 2016-05)
    Kanyomera gold deposit is one of the few orogenic gold deposits in which artisanal and small scale miners practice gold mining. However, due to limited knowledge and use of rudimentary mining methods. and equipment, many ...
  • Assessment of the risks of exposure to mercury used in gold mining : 
    Naulo, Gilbert (Busitema University., 2016)
    Exposure to environmental toxins is a major contributing factor to the expected increase in chronic diseases within developing countries in the next 20 years. Due to its ubiquitous distribution and persistent nature, mercury ...
  • Blast optimization at Tororo cement quarry 
    Nasinza, Mariam (Busitema University., 2016)
    The research study was conducted to devise measures for achieving optimal quality blasts associated with reduced secondary blasting costs, maximization of profits, increased safety, and environmental protection. Blasting ...
  • Investigating efficiency of natural zeolite as a remediation for acid mine drainage : 
    Nasasira, Michael Bakamaa (Busitema University., 2016-05)
    Acid mine drainage (AMD) is the most serious environmental problem faced by the mining industry today. This acid mine drainage is usually high in acidity and heavy metals thus requires several mitigation measures. The ...
  • Design of a rigid timber mine excavation support system to enhance safety of small scale miners at Kitumbi-Kayonza gold mine in Lubaali. 
    Musiime, Philemon (Busitema University., 2016-05)
    This support system is not called upon to carry very heavy loads due to large wedge failures or to massive stress induced instability, but its function is to provide an acceptable level of safety for personnel and equipment ...
  • A process model to enhance the accuracy of digital forensic investigation : 
    Makheti, Alex (Busitema University., 2022-05)
    The study sought to assess process models and their role in enhancing the accuracy of digital forensic investigation in NIRA-Uganda. The specific objectives were; to examine the process of digital investigation at ...
  • An authentication framework for mobile device in corporate networks : 
    Mboto, Peter (Busitema University., 2022-05)
    This study was envisioned to identify the evolving mobile security challenges, and threats brought about by Mobile device authentication onto corporate networks. The researcher preferred corporate networks because mobile ...
  • Redesigning the support system for greenstone resources limited to improve miners' safety. 
    Mukyala, Lillian Brenda (Busitema University., 2016-05)
    The mining industry is currently facing rock related accidents accounting for in excess of 50% of all fatalities occurring in the underground mines (Daehnke et 2001). Falls of ground still account for around 35% of all ...
  • Design of an efficient atering system at Tibet Hima mining company. 
    Mukundane, Emmanuel (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    Dewatering is one of the mine systems that aim to guarantee safe operating conditions underground through pumping volumes of water out of the mine. The objectives of the study were to estimate water inflows, to determine ...

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