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Evaluation Of Asset Management Practices In TVET Institutions In Kenya
(2016-04)TVET institutions are expected to produce the bulk of Kenya's middle level manpower equipped with skills to drive the attainment of infrastructural objectives of Kenya Vision 2030. However inadequate training resources ... -
EVALUATION OF CLINICAL TRAINING IN NURSING IN KENYA
(Baraton Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2011)This research evaluated clinical training provided by academic institutions that offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program. The purpose of the study was to describe the adequacy of clinical training and the ... -
Evaluation of Cold Tolerance in NERICA s Compared with Japanese Standard Rice Varieties at the Reproductive Stage
(Journal of agronomy and crop science, 2015)New Rice for Africa (NERICA) is a general name for interspecific rice varieties derived from a cross between the high-yielding Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) between locally adapted African rice (Oryza glaberrima Steud.). ... -
Evaluation of Kunkur Fines for Utilization in the Production of Ternary Blended Cements
(MDPI, 2023-11-30)Ternary blended cements, such as limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), represent a type of strategic binder for the mitigation of environmental impacts associated with cement production. These are estimated to reduce CO2 ... -
Evaluation of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Suitable for Molecular Monitoring of Schistosome-Infected Snails in Field Laboratories
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2013)We previously described loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detection of Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni DNA in infected snails. In the present study, we adapted the LAMP assay for application in field ... -
Evaluation of nitrogen fixation using 15N dilution methods and economy of a maize-tepary bean intercrop farming system in semi-arid SE-Kenya
(Springer, Dordrecht, 2007)Tepary bean has become popular among poor small-scale farmers in semi-arid Kenya, where it is intercropped with maize. This study aimed at i) evaluating the N-economy of maize/tepary bean intercrop versus sale crop using ... -
Evaluation of physico-chemical properties of expansive soils stabilized by limestone calcined clay cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Expansive soil covers a big portion of the world's land area. It is one of the main contributors to cracks in structures such as buildings, roads, and pavements among others. Soil stabilization is aimed at reducing plasticity, ... -
Evaluation of Risk Control on Financial Performance of state Corporation in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2021)The use of effective internal control systems (ICS) is deemed crucial in the management of business resources. Internal control systems have been so significant to public organization especially in the aspect of assurance ... -
Evaluation of the effect of different types of stabilisers and salt on improving the physico-chemical properties of camel milk yoghurt
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Camel milk is recognised for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Camels are very resilient can also withstand harsh and hot climatic conditions and produce milk over a long period of time when other livestock succumb. ... -
Evaluation of the effect of different types of stabilizers and salt on improving the physico-chemical properties of camel milk yoghurt
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-09-26)Camel milk is recognised for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Camels are very resilient can also withstand harsh and hot climatic conditions and produce milk over a long period of time when other livestock succumb. ... -
An Evaluation of the Effect of Job Design on Labour Mobility Intentions of Teaching Personnel in Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Tertiary Institutions in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences, 2017)This study sought to evaluate the effect of job design on labor mobility intentions of teaching personnel in Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Tertiary Institutions in Kenya. The limitation was that one factor was researched ... -
Evaluation of the health-related quality of life of children in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic communities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(Public Library of Science, 2013)Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the, 237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with significant ... -
An evaluation of the limitations of sanitation chain in low income, high density settlements: Case study, Kibera, Kenya.
(CRC Press, 2021)Achieving an operational onsite sanitation chain requires well-managed services in all aspects of excreta management: collection, emptying, transport, treatment and disposal/ reuse. To cover the full chain, however, remains ... -
Evolution of faecal sludge chemical and physical characteristics during drying
(2018)The effect of drying on faecal sludge chemical and physical properties for its reuse as agricultural product and biofuel was explored in this investigation. The nutrient content, calorific value and thermal properties were ... -
An Examination of the Factors that Shape the Engagement of Faculty Members and Academic Staff
(Springer, 2011)In this article we discuss some of the factors that influence how faculty members and academic staff at Michigan State University connect their scholarly activities to external audiences. Logistic regression was used to ... -
Exogenous Bacterial Composition changes Dominate flavor Deterioration of dried Carrots during storage
(Elsevier, 2019)Flavor deterioration is a serious problem in dried carrots during storage and is frequently accompanied by water absorption and bacterial growth. To explore the underlying mechanism of flavor deterioration, relationship ... -
Exploring the Input of Pharmaceutical Waste Management Disposal in Sanitation Service Chain: A Case Study of Nkubu Town, Meru, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a serious issue, with both health concerns and environmental damage. The study assessed the availability of infrastructures that supports sound pharmaceutical waste ... -
Expression profiling of Trypanosoma congolense genes during development in the tsetse fly vector Glossina morsitans morsitans
(BioMed Central, 2018-12)The tsetse transmitted parasitic flagellate Trypanosoma congolense causes animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) across sub-Saharan Africa. AAT negatively impacts agricultural, economic, nutritional and subsequently, health ... -
Extension of Shelf-life by Limited Duration of Propylene and 1-MCP Treatments in Three Kiwifruit Cultivars
(The Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 2016)In order to extend the “eating window”, the optimum ripening phase suitable for eating, the combination of treatment with propylene (an ethylene analog) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP; an ethylene inhibitor) was assessed ... -
Extent of Home Based Care Program Support to Hospital Based Care for Children with Chronic and Terminal Illness in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-06-05)Chronic and Terminal illnesses continue to increase and aggravate the burden of disease and the diminish space in our hospitals and communities, Worldwide, 57 million persons died in 2008, an estimated 40 million were in ...