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Integration of container-based sanitation service provision in cities: influence of gender, religion and culture
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges and opportunities in container based sanitation service provision in cities. Container based sanitation is an innovative technology where waste is collected and ... -
Use of zeolites in wastewater remediation
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Huge amounts of wastewater in low and lower-middle-income countries is released into the environment in untreated forms due to an increase in anthropogenic activities and disposal in water bodies. Pollution in water ... -
Comparative study on the effects of quarry dust and natural fines on performance of concrete blocks
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Natural fine aggregates have been used in the construction industry to bind with cementing materials in the presence of water for building structures. Its use has led to increased daily demand with a subsequent rise in ... -
Yellow fever virus disease: a systematic review of reemergence, incidence and mortality in Isiolo county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Yellow fever is an endemic arboviral disease caused by yellow fever virus (YFV), with high fatality. WHO (Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics) is a plan to control YFV, with strategies to be carried out from 2017 to 2026. YFV ... -
Corona virus pandemic response among health workers in selected health facilities in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Corona virus pandemic has exerted an unprecedented burden on health care systems, governments and health workers across the world. It has hampered health care delivery globally with far reaching effects in African countries ... -
Methods of pharmaceutical waste management disposal practiced in sanitation value chain by community pharmacies and households in Nkubu Town
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Introduction: Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a challenging issue, with both health and environmental negative impacts. The study assessed the common methods of pharmaceutical waste management disposal ... -
WASH facilities affecting menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Chuka Sub-county in Tharaka Nithi County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Introduction: Menstrual hygiene management has not been satisfactorily addressed in developing countries due to insufficient WASH facilities. This results to poor health outcomes for adolescent school girls. The purpose ... -
Use of sensor based drip irrigation in improving irrigation water efficiency for vegetable crops Tharaka Nithi county
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Drip irrigation is a water saving technology recommendable for ASAL regions of Kenya that are water deficit. However, it is largely manually operated in Kenya, leading to variable irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE). ... -
Distribution and genetic diversity of cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic region: a one health approach
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.) is an endemic zoonosis in pastoral communities in Kenya. However, the spread of CE to non-endemic areas is possible due to livestock ... -
Mushroom: a potential anti-aging agent
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Aging is a progressive physiological change in an organism that lead to senescence or a decline of biological functions of the organism’s ability to adapt to metabolic stress. Aging takes place in a cell, an organ, or the ... -
Quality assurance programs to support tuberculosis diagnostic capacity amongst laboratories within Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: According to the Kenya Ministry of Health, Meru County had reported a tuberculosis (TB) notification rate of 158/100,000 population in 2015. Aforementioned reports indicates that the prevalence of TB that ... -
Comparative awareness on Zoonoses between residents of Igembe Central at the human-wildlife interface and inhabitants of the non-wildlife zones of Tigania West, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Introduction: Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. Persons with low knowledge and exposure to wildlife and domestic animals or their products are at higher risk. Extensive research ... -
Health-related quality of life: differences between human- wildlife interface and non- wildlife zones of Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: EuroQol-five dimension-five level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument is one of the most applied patient reported outcomes questionnaire globally. However, its novel application to surveil, compare and report the Health ... -
Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility of escherichia coli Isolated from contaminated areas of Majengo slum in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: Antimicrobial drug resistance is of great concern today. Infections by the antimicrobial resistant strains of Escherichia coli, including enteropathogenic as well as enterotoxigenic strains have been reported ... -
Characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of salmonella isolates from food sources of animal origin in Meru municipality, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Salmonella infections originating from food sources have become a menace to the world. Salmonella causes gastroenteritis and eventually death especially to children below five years of age and individuals who are ... -
Epidemiology and characterization of echinococcus in Samburu and Maasai Mara game park and surrounding environments in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Echinococcus granulosus parasite exists in two distinct life cycle patterns; domestic cycle involving domestic dogs and livestock; and sylvatic cycle that involve wild canids and wild herbivores. The disease caused by this ... -
Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: Communities and wildlife living in close proximity bear the brunt of direct impacts from human-wildlife conflicts (HWC). HWC can lead to hostility to animal species and loss of livelihoods. However, few studies ... -
Determinants of students learning competencies in agriculture through hands-on experiences
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The overall goal of this study was to assess the implementation of curricula for agricultural courses aimed at equipping students with the requisite emerging competencies that should make them selfreliant after training. ... -
The necessity for up-scaling resource mobilization for implementation of Competency-based Curriculum at basics Education level
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)School resources comprise of necessary materials both financial and human. A growth towards evidence-based allocation and utilization of school resources is affected by inadequate capacity of the school managers, ministry ... -
Role of information professionals in alleviating student plagiarism for academic integrity in Kenyan universities: a review of literature
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Academic integrity is the commitment and demonstration of honest and moral behavior in an academic setting. This is most relevant at the university level as it relates to providing credit to other people when using their ...