Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Relativistic Approach to Structure Formation and Evolution in a Friedmann Universe
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The advent of modern satellite technology has transformed observational astronomy and astrophysics, offering unprecedented insights into the large-scale behavior of gravitation and challenging established cosmological ... -
Brand Equity and Customer Citizenship Behavior Among Students of Selected Universities Within Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The growing number of higher learning institutions in Kenya and around the world has emphasized the importance of brand equity in customer decision-making. Despite the role of brand equity, enrollment in public ... -
Application of Machine Learning Models for Estimation of Spatial Distribution of Particulate Matter Pollutant in Air
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Air pollution, particularly particulate matter, poses significant health and environmental risks. Conventional particulate matter measurement systems provide only single-point instantaneous readings, limiting their ability ... -
Effect of Dolomite on Strength, Rheology and Microstructure of Ternary Blended Cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have long been used in cement production to partially replace clinker, reducing CO₂ emissions and production costs while enhancing sustainability. Materials such as fly ash, ... -
Evaluation of Physicochemical, Antibacterial, Sensory Properties and Shelf Life of a Bath Soap Containing Camel Milk Cream
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The growing interest in therapeutic and natural personal care products has fuelled the study for alternative to synthetic ingredients. Camel milk being rich in proteins, vitamins, and antimicrobial properties, is a promising ... -
School-Based Factors Influencing Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Junior Schools in North Imenti, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Kenya has experienced a gradual transition from a content-focused educational framework to a competency-based curriculum. However, transitioning to Competency-Based Curriculum has faced many challenges, particularly at the ... -
Teacher Preparedness to Integrate Technology into Teaching Public Secondary Schools in Tigania West, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Technology integration is essential in today’s education landscape to equip students with digital-age skills. Although the Kenyan government has introduced several initiatives to enhance technology use in education, studies ... -
Determinants of High Blood Pressure Management among Patients Experiencing Stroke:
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading global health concern, with77%ofrelated deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases and a ... -
Assessment of Pain Management Competencies among Healthcare Professionals in Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital and St Theresa Mission Hospital Kiirua in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Pain is a public health problem and affects millions of people globally. Analysed medical literature reveals a concerning gap of up to 30% of healthcare professionals lack training in pain assessment and management. Effective ... -
Determinants of Health Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury among Patients Attending Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Traumatic brain injury is the disruption of the brain structure caused by external force, characterized by confusion, loss of consciousness, coma, or seizure. TBI is a public health concern globally and the leading cause ... -
Mass Media as a Determinant of Hygiene Practices: Case Study of Garba Tula Sub-County, Isiolo County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Hygiene practices are essential for maintaining public health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Mass media has the potential to influence individuals’ hygiene behaviors and attitudes. By reaching a wide and ... -
Assessment of Utilization of Sanitation Facilities by Women in Mukuru Kwa Reuben Informal Settlement in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)The problem of inadequate basic sanitation services to women living in informal settlement is a serious public health concern. Access to basic sanitation services is still a challenge in informal settlements and sanitation ... -
Evaluation of Project Management Practices of Feacal Sludge Management in Embu County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Global fecal sludge management heavily relies on on-site sanitation, with 1.3 billion out of 2.7 billion people depending on it, especially in urban areas where urban poor and peri-urban residents face increased risks but ... -
Influence of Sanitation Facility Design, Social Factors, And Technological Suitability On the Promotion of Safe Fecal Management in Nyando Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Sustainable Development Goal 6, target 2, aims to achieve universal access to sanitation by 2030, including the elimination of open defecation. This study investigated the impact of sanitation facility design, social ... -
Parametric Analysis of Sanitation Technologies for Sustainable Fecal Sludge Management: A Case of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Globally, there exists need for equitable sanitation to ensure Sustainable city wide inclusive sanitation in most urban areas. In Eldoret, the municipal authorities need to be provided with informing tools and plans primarily ... -
Influence of Latrine Proximity, Hygiene Practices and Social Economic Factors on Latrine Use in Imenti North Sub County, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)About 2.5 billion people globally do not use improved latrine facilities, leading to widespread health and environmental hazards. In Kenya, more than five million individuals are forced to result to open defecation owing ... -
Digital Marketing on Organizational Agility of Saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Meru Town, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) are vital drivers of economic growth in the country. SACCOs provide financial services, including deposits, loans, savings accounts, money transfers, insurance, and ... -
Exploring the Properties of Perfect Numbers and Partitions of Odd Numbers to Show the Nonexistence of Odd Perfect Numbers
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)This study delves into the realms of number theory, specifically investigating perfect numbers and partitions of odd numbers. Perfect numbers, which are integers equal to the sum of their proper divisors, excluding ... -
Growth, Yield and Quality of Selected Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas [L.] Lam.), Lines Under Varying Soil Moisture Conditions and Nutrient Management Levels
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] has increasing potential as a food security crop in Kenya. However, its’ production is comparatively low compared to its potential production, which is attributed to drought conditions ... -
Situational Analysis of Occupational Safety, Health and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: A case Study of Mukuru Kwa Reuben Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)The safety, health, and dignity of sanitation workers, despite being critical to global sanitation efforts, have long been neglected. This study addressed this issue by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the occupational ...