Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Utilization of Bamboo Biochar as an Adsorbent in the removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Stabilization Ponds Effluents in Embu Town, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Rapid population growth and expansion of industries have led to an increase in the presence of heavy metals in wastewater. Irregular discharge of such wastewater with little or no treatment has been rampant in developing ... -
Error detection and correction in the container number code
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)The global reliance on containers for transporting goods such as heavy machinery, cars, medical supplies, and spare parts underscores the importance of accurate and reliable container identification. The current system ... -
A Hybrid recommender model for career pathway selection in Competency-Based Education
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)This study addresses the problem of inadequate guidance for learners in Competency-Based Education (CBE) when selecting career pathways, as current models often overlook important factors such as academic performance, ... -
Light-Dependent Chloroplast Movement in Wild Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca)
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Chloroplast photorelocation is a vital organellar response that optimizes photosynthesis in plants amid fluctuating environmental conditions. Chloroplasts exhibit an accumulation response, in which they move toward weak ... -
Survival modelling of mortality in adult HIV/AIDS patients following antiretroviral therapy: A Case of Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Despite significant advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV/AIDS remains a critical health challenge in Meru County, Kenya, particularly concerning the high mortality rates among people living with HIV (PLHIV). ... -
Influence of County Government Financial Management Practices on Service Delivery in the County Government of Meru, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2023)Devolved governments are aimed at bringing services closer to the people at the grass root level and end marginalization in provision of services by the national government in remote parts of Kenya. Some government functions ... -
Effects of Land Preparation Method and Organic Soil amendment on Soil Physical Properties, growth and yield of Maize (Zea Mays L.) and its residual Effects on Collards (Brassica Oleracea Var Acephala) Production.
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Maize (Zea mays L.) and collard (Brassica oleracea var acephala) are important food crops popular in Kenya and their production has a direct influence to nutrition and economic security. The high demand for these food crops ... -
Financial Sustainability of Communal onsite Sanitation facilities: A Case of Nyalenda Informal Settlement, Kisumu City, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)To close the current sanitation gap, public funding for sanitation has become increasingly insufficient, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. What is concerning in Kenya is not the large number of people who lack access to ... -
Control of Bacterial Wilt in Tomato Using Warburgia Ugandensis Extracts
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Ralstonia solanacearum is a soil-borne bacterial pathogen that poses significant threat to the Solanaceae family and other crops. Tomato plants are affected by R. solanacearum which causes bacterial wilt, that has no ... -
Extent of Disaster Risk Preparedness in Informal Settlements of Nyeri Town, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Informal settlements are growing in the world everyday due to poverty and inadequate land to settle. Most informal settlements are faced with a myriad of problems ranging from inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation, ... -
Modeling Survival of the Stomach Cancer Patients in Meru County Using Stratified Cox Model
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2023)Cancer is a universal disease that can affect anyone regardless of age, social-economic status, or sex. Research has shown there are over 28,000 new cancer cases in a year in Kenya, with a mortality of 22,000, implying a ... -
Factors Affecting Health Facility Delivery among Women of Reproductive age in Mwingi North Subcounty- Kitui County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2020)High maternal mortality rate is one of the major public health concerns in developing countries, Kenya included. Most of the deaths are caused by factors attributed to pregnancy and childbirth. In Kenya, maternal mortality ... -
Assessment of Sanitation Practices on Containment and Disposal Systems among Household Residents in Tigania West, Meru County in Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2023)Due to inadequate sanitation services, residents of rural communities in developing countries practice open defecation. Globally 2.5 billion people do not have access to improved sanitation facilities and 45% of the African ... -
Factors Influencing uptake and Utilization of Treated Human Excreta as Organic Fertilizer in Imenti South, Meru County Kenya
(Meru University of Science & 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 ... -
Internet of Things Based Model for Hydropower Monitoring
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2023)In the energy sector, hydropower energy is very significant as it contributes to being a major source of renewable energy. Therefore, knowledge about hydropower energy and its existing challenges has led to an emerging ... -
A finite state transducer for morphological segmentation of Swahili verbs
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Morphological segmentation is a subtask of natural language processing (NLP) that specializes in identifying the constituent morphemes of words in a language. As a subtask of morphological analysis, morphological segmentation ... -
Integrated QOS Management Technique for Internet Protocols Storage Area Network
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022)The increasing number of Information Technology Users around the world has led to tremendous increase in the amount of data that requires storage. In response to this challenge, new storage area network architectures based ... -
Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Community Based Tuberculosis Care Among Patients in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022)Factors that influence the effectiveness of Community Based Tuberculosis Care (CBTC) may differ depending on population setting, characteristics, cultural practices, life style and economic status. It is unclear factors ... -
Bioprotection of tomatoes against Phytophthora Infestants and Alternaria Using Warburgia Ugandensis Extract and Trichodema Asperellium
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Phytophthora infestans belongs to Kingdom Chromista and is the causal agent of late blight in tomatoes while Alternaria solani is a fungal pathogen causing early blight in tomatoes. Blight is controlled using chemicals ... -
Growth, Yield and Quality of Transplanted Baby Corn (Zea Mays L.) Under Varying Agronomic Conditions in Meru County-Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Corn (Zea mays L.) is one of the most significant cereal crops worldwide. Babycorn is currently farmed in Kenya mostly for export markets, with a very limited quantity being grown for local use, mostly in urban areas. ...