Staff Publications: Recent submissions
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‘LaDePa’ Process for the Drying and Pasteurization of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines Using Infrared Radiation
(Elsevier, 2018)This paper studies a faecal sludge treatment process, LaDePa (Latrine Dehydration and Pasteurization), which includes: (i) the characterization of the rheological and plastic behaviour of faecal sludge in the feeding ... -
Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments, Water and Flora along Thika River
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Induction of Complete Courtship Ritual in Amblyomma Cajennense Using 2, 6-Dichlorophenol at Female-Equivalent Quantities
(2011)In order to clarify the role of 2,6-dichlorophenol (2,6-DCP) in the courtship of Amblyomma cajennense, sexually mature males that had previously fed on rabbits were tested in bioassays. The males were released onto dummies ... -
The Association of Teacher-Student Relationship Quality and Teacher Support with Students' School Satisfaction, Classroom Adjustment, and Academic Achievement
(Michigan State University, 2010)As children grow, they transition from home to school environments, where they acquire and master knowledge and skills, and develop an image of themselves as learners and develop several types of relationships with adults ... -
The Multidimensionality of Multicultural Service Learning: The Variable Effects of Social Identity, Context and Pedagogy on Pre-service Teachers’ Learning
(Elsevier, 2011)Multicultural service learning (MSL) seeks to develop pre-service teachers’ capacities and commitment to teach diverse student populations. We use multiple regression analyses of survey data collected from 212 pre-service ... -
Students' Attitude Towards Web-based Learning Resources
(Clemson University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to assess students' attitude towards web-based learning resources. Specifically, the study assessed (a) differences in attitude change, towards the Western Civilization class, for students ... -
The Influence of Demographic Factors on Peer Pressure Among Secondary School Adolescents In Nyahururu Laikipia County
(Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016)This study investigated whether demographic factors that included age, class and gender do influence peer pressure among adolescents. The study employed survey research design. The study targeted 13 secondary schools with ... -
Vocational Education at the Crossroads: Inculcating Skills Competence Into Trainees
(International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, 2017)There has been heighted demand for relevant skills training and information on how labor markets operate, especially in the context of addressing unemployment challenges in Africa, and Kenya in particular. This has faced ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Programme by Health Workers: A Survey of Selected Health Facilities in Meru County of Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research, 2019)Abstract: Introduction: Currently, diseases such as polio, measles, neonatal tetanus and malaria are a major threat in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and present an enormous challenge to the public health in Kenya and the world. ... -
Factors Contributing to Transmission of Domestic and Sylvatic Lifecycles of Echinococcus Species in Samburu and Maasai Mara, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2019)Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by different species of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l), is an important global zoonotic disease with a particular impact on pastoralist communities. Depending on the species, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and Preparedness on Corona Virus Pandemic among Healthcare Workers in Igembe South Health Facilities, Meru County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2020-11)Worldwide Corona virus outbreak has cause panic and enormous health and economic effects due to inadequate or lack of appropriate information about COVID -19. The aim of the study was to determine the Level of knowledge ... -
Thermal Resistivity of Chemically Activated Calcined Clays-Based Cements
(Springer, 2017)The study investigated the effects of selected potential chemical activators on thermal resistivity of calcined clay based cement mortars. 0.5 M Na2SO4 and 0.5 M NaOH were used as activator solutions. The chemical composition ... -
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 ... -
Performance of Ground Clay Brick Mortars in Simulated Chloride and Sulphate Media
(Hindawi, 2019)The durability of cement-based structures majorly depends on their resistivity to the aggressive media in the construction environment. The most aggressive ions commonly encountered in construction environment are chloride ... -
Effect of Sulphate and Chloride Ingress on Selected Cements Mortar Prisms Immersed in Seawater and Leather Industry Effluent
(Hindawi, 2019)Cement structures are major capital investments globally. However, exposure of cement-based materials to aggressive media such as chloride- and sulphate-laden environments such as coastal areas affects their performance. ... -
Physicochemical Performance of Portland-Rice Husk Ash-Calcined Clay-Dried Acetylene Lime Sludge Cement in Sulphate and Chloride Media
(ResearchGate GmbH, 2019)This paper reports leach and/or intake of SO42−, Cl−, Ca2+, Na+, and K+ from and/or into cement mortar cubes made from a novel cementious material in naturally encountered environmental simulated media. The paper also ... -
Pyroprocessing and the Optimum Mix Ratio of Rice Husks, Broken Bricks and Spent Bleaching Earth to Make Pozzolanic Cement
(Elsevier, 2019)This paper presents the findings of an experimental investigation on optimizing pozzolanic activity of a blend of Rice Husks (RH), Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE) and Broken Bricks (BB) to form pozzolana that would have ... -
Chloride Ingress in Chemically Activated Calcined Clay-Based Cement
(Elsevier, 2018)Chloride-laden environments pose serious durability concerns in cement based materials. This paper presents the findings of chloride ingress in chemically activated calcined Clay-Ordinary Portland Cement blended mortars. ...