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Potential for Selected Kenyan Clay in Production of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
(Springer, 2020)
The potential for calcined clay, and in particular Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), to be used in concrete in Kenya was examined in this study. Locations of clay sources and existing mining infrastructure were examined ...
Vaccine Coverage of Newly Introduced Vaccines and Factors Influencing among Children Less Than 23 Months in Laikipia North Subcounty
(Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2020)
The epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases has been modified by use and implementation of various vaccination programs in many countries. However, because of observed suboptimal vaccination rates, debate has emerged ...
Epidemiology of Cystic Echinococcosis in Pastoral Communities of Kenya
(Kenyan Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2020)
Abstract
Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), a chronic debilitating parasitic disease in humans caused by larval stage of dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus has a worldwide distribution. Over time, Turkana in ...
Drying of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines Through a Medium Infrared Radiation Process
(African Journals, 2020-07)
In order to treat faecal sludge from ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines, eThekwini Municipality (Durban, South Africa) developed an infrared dryer, 'LaDePa' (Latrine Dehydration Pasteurization). Parameters that influence ...
Effect of Drying on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Faecal Sludge for its Reuse
(Elsevier, 2020)
This work explores the effect of drying on the chemical and physical properties of faecal sludge, and evaluates the reuse potential of the dried material. For the purpose of this study, the nutrient content, calorific value ...
Nanocomposite Packaging Delays Lignification of Flammulina Velutipes by Regulating Phenylpropanoid Pathway and Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Metabolisms
(Elsevier, 2020)
Lignification is an important inducement of quality deterioration of postharvest Flammulina velutipes. In this study, phenylpropanoid pathway and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolisms were taken as ...
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Rivina Humilis Leaf Exact to Tackle Growth of Brucella Species and other Perilous Pathogens
(Elsevier, 2020)
Novel approaches are obligatory to treat chronic intracellular bacterial infectious diseases like Brucellosis specifically, are very complicated to deal with. The aim of the study to take upon nanotechnology approach to ...
Synergistic Evaluation of Selected Plant Extracts on Potency of Pyrethrins against the Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zea-mais (MOTSCH.)
(Merit Research Journals, 2020-11)
The interest in utilization of botanical insecticides, particularly essential oils have become increasingly relevant in the control of insect pests. Many plant products and their bioactive compounds with repellent, antifeeding ...
Assessing Health System Challenges and Opportunities for better Noncommunicable Disease outcomes: the case of Mauritius
(BMC Health Science Research, 2020-03)
Background
The objectives of the study reported in this paper were: (a) to score the coverage of core NCD population-based interventions and individual services in Mauritius; (b) to analyse and score the presence of 15 ...
Screening of Plant Extracts Possessing Methylenedioxyphenyl (MDP) Group as Potential Synergists in Insecticide Formulations using the Maize Weevil, Sitophilus Zea-mais (Motsch.)
(Merit Research Journals, 2020)
Synergists are compounds that are either negligibly toxic or non-toxic to insects when applied on their own, but enhance the efficacy of an insecticide. Many insects are able to detoxify insecticide molecules and survive ...