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Impacts of Sand Dams on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Case Study of Kikuu Sand River, Makueni County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)This study investigates the environmental impacts of sand dams on biodiversity and ecosystem services along the Kikuu River in Makueni County, Kenya, an arid and semi arid region where water scarcity and food insecurity ... -
Impacts of Sand Dams on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Case Study of Kikuus and River, Makueni County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)This study investigates the environmental impacts of sand dams on biodiversity and ecosystem services along the Kikuu River in Makueni County, Kenya, an arid and semi arid region where water scarcity and food insecurity ... -
Laminar natural convection an enclosure with varying aspect ratio
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2018)A buoyant driven flow of air an infinitely long enclosure with a uniformly heated wall was numerically investigated. A 2-dimensional, laminar, steady and in compressible flow was considered and the effect of varying the ... -
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 ... -
Mathematical Modelling of the Impacts of screening and Non-Clinical Strategies in Combating Covid 19 Transmission in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)COVID-19 is a serious problem in Kenya. It has put an unprecedented burden on the worldwide economy and public health. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has been driven predominantly by aerosol transmissions. We modeled the ... -
Meerkat-Based Multi-Wavelength Study of Supernova Remnant SN386 (G7.7-3.7)
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Supernova remnant SN386(G7.7-3.7) presented captivating attention for multi-wavelength observation. In this study, we investigated the structural characteristics of G7.7-3.7 with higher resolution MeerKAT observation at ... -
Meerkat-Based Multi-Wavelength Study of Supernova Remnant SN386 (G7.7-3.7)
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Supernova remnant SN386(G7.7-3.7) presented captivating attention for multi-wavelength observation. In this study, we investigated the structural characteristics of G7.7-3.7 with higher resolution MeerKAT observation at ... -
Modeling Fluid Flow in Open Channel With Horsehoe Cross-Section
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)This study considers unsteady non-uniform open channel flow in a closed conduit with horseshoe cross-section. Effects of the flow depth, channel radius,slope of the channel, manning constant and lateral inflow on the flow ... -
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 ... -
Modeling the Temporal Effects of External Trade Components of Kenya on the Balance of Trade (BOT)
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014-08)The project aimed to assess the export and imports variables that significantly determine the balance of trade for Kenya over a period of time. In addition it sought to model the balance of trade on context of exports and ... -
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 ... -
Modelling of Malaria Admission Cases for Children Under Five Years Using Sarima Model
(Meru University, 2019)Malaria has become a killer disease to children in Kakamega county and children under age of five years are the most vulnerable to malaria. Lack of forecasting using available data on malaria indicators hinders the monitoring ... -
Modelling Open Channel Fluid Flow with Trapezoid Cross-Section and Segment Base.
(Meru Univesity of Scienec and Technology, 2016-11)This study investigates the suitability of trapezoidal cross-section with segment base in drainage system design. The study has considered steady uniform open channel fluid flow. The saint-venant partial differential ... -
Modelling Rainfall Patterns in Meru and Embu Regions Using Generalized Linear Models and Series Models
(Meru University, 2018)Rainfall is the meteorological phenomenon that is useful for human activities. Majority of population depend on rainfall water for agriculture and domestic use. Since Meru and Embu regions are agricultural zones relying ... -
Modelling Temporal Rainfall Patterns in Kenya Based on Temperature Trends.
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014)Rainfall and temperature series and their corresponding extreme events impact heavily on the performance of a country's economy especially in a developing country like Kenya, which relies on rainfed agriculture. Such ... -
Modelling the Impact of Screening, Treatment and Underlying Health Conditions on Dynamics of COVID-19
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that belongs to the family of viruses that cause viral pneumonia. Despite the spreading of the COVID-19 ... -
Molecular Identification and Characterization of Natural Fruit Pulp in Reconstituted Juices in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Fruits and fruit-based products comprise abundant bioactive compounds valuable to human health and may reduce the risk of disease by beneficially targeting body functions. Consequently, these fruits are used in varying ... -
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. ... -
A numerical investigation of the effect of curvature and reynolds number to radial velocity in a curved porous pipe.
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2018)Different irrigation methods are being used in agriculture. However, due to scarcity of water, irrigation methods that use efficiently are needed. The motivation of this study is the increasing use of porous pipes to meet ... -
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 ...