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Evaluation of Kenyan Clay and Kunkur Fines for Utilization in Production of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Concrete is the most utilized construction material globally. 10-15% of the components in concrete are cement. This means that a lot of cement is needed in concrete construction. In Kenya, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) ...
Factors affecting utilization of pit latrines in Tigania East Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
It is estimated that more than half of the population from developing countries experience communicable diseases related to inadequate sanitation and contaminated water. Children are the most affected cohort by the ...
Factors influencing the uptake of contraceptives among youth in Imenti South subcounty, Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Contraceptive methods have been in use since 1960s although underutilized in most countries. Pregnancies which are too many, too early and too frequent result in maternal child morbidity and mortality. Unintended pregnancy ...
Molecular identification and characterization of natural fruit pulp in reconstituted juices in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Fruits and fruit-based products comprise abundant bioactive compounds valuable to human health and may reduce the risk of disease by beneficially targeting body functions. Consequently, these fruits are used in varying ...
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, ...
Formulation of a set of even numbers and generation of pairs of odd numbers for application in proving strong Goldbach's conjecture
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Tracking the flow of excreta across the sanitation service chain in Nkubu town using a shift flow diagram
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Inadequate access to improved sanitation remains a huge factor contributing to increased mortality and morbidity rates, especially among children. Despite the growth in economy and recognition of sanitation as a basic human ...
Factors influencing uptake and utilization of treated human excreta as organic fertilizer in Imenti South, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
The purpose of the study was to explore factors influencing the uptake and utilization of treated human excreta as organic fertilizer among small scale farmers in Imenti South Sub County of Meru County. The study specifically ...
Glycemic index values of stiff porridge: impact of various flour blends and fermented milk
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood glucose rises after consumption of a carbohydrate-based food. GI is important in the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Globally T2DM affects ...
Effect of performance contracting strategic elements on implementation of performance appraisal systems in public universities within Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
The implementation of performance appraisal systems (PAS) has not been very
successful in most public universities. Despite the implementation of PAS since
2005 in the public universities, their performance is still ...