School of Pure and Applied Sciences: Recent submissions
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Removal of lead (II) and cadmium (II) Ions from synthetic waste water using clay cellulose nanocomposite
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Removal of heavy metals from sewage effluent is necessary to avoid environmental contamination. Lead and cadmium ions have been found to be the main heavy metal contaminants in waste water mainly from municipal sources. ... -
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 ... -
A Deterministic Model of Miraa addiction with voluntary quitting component
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2017)This study is a deterministic model of miraa addiction based on three compartmental classes incorporating miraa specific attributes as well as the aspect of voluntary quitting. The model was based on SIS classical ... -
Glycemic index values of stiff porridge: impact of various flour blends and fermented milk
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood glucose rises after consumption of a carbohydrate-based food. GI is important in the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Globally T2DM affects ... -
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 ... -
Formulation of a set of even numbers and generation of pairs of odd numbers for application in proving strong Goldbach's conjecture
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Evaluation of physico-chemical properties of expansive soils stabilized by limestone calcined clay cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Expansive soil covers a big portion of the world's land area. It is one of the main contributors to cracks in structures such as buildings, roads, and pavements among others. Soil stabilization is aimed at reducing plasticity, ... -
Use of Mann Kendall and seasonal Kendall methods to study annual and monthly rainfall trends in Narok and Kisii counties
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2018)Rainfall is the main source of water which is an important basic requirement for a living. It is therefore important to have proper planning and water resources management in any county. In this study, the purpose was to ... -
Unstedy MHD flow and heat transfer of two immiscible fluids between two parallel porous plates in an inclined magnetic field
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014-08)The unsteady (MHD) flow of two immiscible fluids in a horizontal channel bounded by two parallel porous plates in the presence inclined magnetic field has been investigated. The flow is driven by the movement of the upper ... -
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) ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Fluid flow over a moving flat surface with temperature dependent viscosity
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2018)Fluid flow over a moving semi-infinite flat surface with temperature dependent viscosity has been investigated in this study. A steady two-dimensional laminar boundary layer flow of incompressible, Newtonian fluid past a ... -
Unsteady blood flow through an inclined circular tube with magnetic field
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2018)In this research, unsteady blood flow through an inclined circular tube with magnetic field has been investigated.The tube is rigid, circular, inclined at a given angle and the fixed magnetic field is also inclined to the ...