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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 influencing uptake of newly introduced vaccines among infants in Laikipia North Subcounty
(Meru University, 2022)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 and characterization of echinococcus in Samburu and Maasai Mara game park and surrounding environments in Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Echinococcus granulosus parasite exists in two distinct life cycle patterns; domestic cycle involving domestic dogs and livestock; and sylvatic cycle that involves wild canids and wild herbivores. Humans become infected ... -
Analysis of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in relation to household access to water, sanitation and hygiene in Mwea, Kirinyaga county, Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are major global public health problems. Preventive chemotherapy is the main control strategy, however in settings with poor access to water, sanitation and ... -
A numerical investigation of the simple, simpler and simplec algorithms for flow driven by buoyancy in a differentially heated cavity
(Meru University, 2022)Numerical analysis of fluid flow is anchored on the laws of conservation. A challenge in solving the momentum equation arises due to the unavailability of an explicit pressure equation. To circumvent this problem most ... -
Factors influencing delivery of post abortion care services in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Globally, an estimated 8.5 million women experience abortion-related complications, resulting in 47,000 maternal deaths annually. Most complications occur in developing countries with the most severe morbidity and mortality ... -
A deterministic analysis of the effectiveness of non-clinical approaches in the control of transmission of schistosomiasis case study of Mwea irrigation scheme Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Schistosomiasis commonly known as bilharzia is regarded by WHO as a neglected tropical disease. It affects the intestines and the urinary system preferentially, but can harm other systems in the body. The disease is a ... -
Evaluation of effectiveness of home based care programme services for children aged 1-14 years with selected chronic and terminal illness in Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022)Worldwide, 57 million people died in 2008 from chronic illness, estimated 40 million persons were in need of HBCP services, 33 million (58%) of deaths were due to chronic diseases and 6.6 million infants deaths adding to ... -
Diagnostic capacity for tuberculosis in various laboratories within Meru county.
(Meru University, 2022)Tuberculosis (TB) has re-emerged as a major cause of ill health worldwide. An estimated 3.3 million cases and 510000 TB deaths occurred among women, as well as an estimated 550000 cases and 80000 deaths among children in ... -
Firm characteristics and credit accessibility of micro and small enterprises in Meru town-Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Micro and small enterprises have been known to be drivers of social economic department. Despite the effort of the government in formulating and implementing policies intended to enhance entrepreneurship, several challenges ... -
Factors contributing to tuberculosis treatment interruption in Imenti south sub county, Meru county
(Meru University, 2022)Tuberculosis (TB), which is a highly infectious air-bone disease is a major health problem in the world. TB treatment interruption refers to missing of appointments therefore a patient will miss taking drugs. This increases ... -
Evaluation of adherence to continuing professional development guidelines of nursing council of Kenya in Meru County
(Meru University, 2022)Continuing professional development (CPD) is education offered by professional organizations and bodies with an aim of up-dating the knowledge, skills and expertise of practicing members of the concerned professions, with ... -
Numerical analysis of a confined convection-diffusion turbulent flow using finite volume discretization technique coupled with three linear interpolation schemes
(Meru University, 2022)In fluid dynamics, flow behavior is analyzed using experimental, analytical or numerical methods. Though experiments give physically realistic results, they are expensive in terms of time and cost, and are less flexible. ... -
Modelling corruption using modified lotka-volterra equations and its analysis: A perspective of interactions between academic staff and students
(Meru University, 2022)Corruption is a social vice that has also penetrated the institutions of higher learning just like other sectors of the economy. Corruption distorts the institutional fabrics and undermines the institutional management and ... -
Production and characterization of camel milk yoghurt containing corn starch, modified starch and calcium chloride
(Meru University, 2022)As at 2020, Kenya was ranked as the best camel milk producer in the world, with an annual production of 1.125 million tonnes. Somalia and Mali are the second and third best camel milk-producing countries with an annual ... -
Evaluation of succession planning implementation in Kenya a survey of civil registration departments in Eastern Region
(Meru University, 2022)Succession planning is the organization's behavior that ensures the organization is constantly provided with efficient management. Succession difficulties are often related to relationship problems, such as top management ... -
Use of complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients in Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University, 2020)Cancer is among the leading causes of death globally claiming about 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Despite advancing technology in conventional methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment, some patients may not access the ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of breast self examination among women of reproductive age in Imenti north, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University, 2020)Breast cancer is a global health problem and a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women. Many patients seek healthcare when the disease is at an advance stage when the prognosis is poor. Breast self-examination ... -
A deterministic model of HIV transmission between two closed patches incorporating the monod equation
(Meru University, 2020)A HIV transmission between two major cities in Kenya was developed and analyzed using deterministic approach. The model assumed truck drivers as agents of HIV transmission and incorporated the Monod function as a saturation ... -
Utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women attending Meru teaching and referral hospital
(Meru University, 2020)Cervical cancer is ranked second after breast cancer but is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, cervical cancer is ranked as the most frequent cancer among ...
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