E. A., Omondi; Ndiba, P. K.; Gikuma-Njuru, P.; Abuga, D.(2020-11)
Co-digestion of water hyacinth (WH) (E. crassipes) with ruminal slaughterhouse waste (RSW) has the
potential for improving biogas production by complementing process parameters. This study evaluated
microbial communities ...
Krueger, James S.; Mutyambai, Daniel M.(Resilience Alliance [Society Publisher], 2020)
Rampant increase and diversification of synthetic pesticides poses health, environmental, and livelihood risks especially to smallholder farmers who dominate agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. Legal mechanisms for regulating ...
The purpose of this study was to analyze parental involvement as determinant factor in
managing students discipline in Kenya; specifically, within public secondary schools in
Machakos Sub-County. The objective of this ...
Ogwang, B. A.; Ongoma, Victor; Shilenje, Z. W.; Ramotubei, T. S.; Letuma, M.; Ngaina, Joshua N.(2020-10)
Extreme weather events; floods and droughts are common in southern Africa (SA) consisting of 8
countries (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, parts of Angola and
Zambia). This study ...
School discipline is a serious challenge facing schools globally, Kenya
not excluded. With Kenya banning of corporal punishment in 2001,
Guidance and Counseling (G&C) is being promoted as an alternative
approach to ...
Odhiambo, Fredrick O.; Orwa, George O.; Odhiambo, Romanus O.(2017)
Nations strive to avoid losing revenue and human lives through long traffic snarl ups and frequent accidents on the roads. For this reason Considerations must be made to increase the number of lanes or even better to change ...
Mburu, Simon W.; Koskey, Gilbert; Njeru, Ezekiel M.; Ombori, Omwoyo; Maingi, John M.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.(Springer Nature, 2020-10)
Promiscuous soybeans are grain legumes that nodulate with diverse strains of indigenous Bradyrhizobium and play a significant role in biological nitrogen fixation through symbiosis. However, experiments on the potential ...
Mwobobia, Royford M.; Kanui, Titus I.; Abelson, K. S. P.(Elsevier, 2020-10)
The naked mole rat (NMR) is a rodent that has gained importance as a biomedical research model for various conditions like hypoxic brain injury, cancer and nociception. This study was designed to investigate possible ...
Achieving the desired family size is not a difficult decision to make for a couple, female sterilization is not always the
first choice of family planning to many couples. The purpose of study was to identify factors that ...
Raiji, Joy M.; Karonjo, Jane; Mwenda, Catherine S.; Obura, Timona(2018-04)
Back ground: Early identification of life threatening signs of deterioration, timely escalation or reporting of the changes, coupled
with timely review and management of the patient is fundamental in improving if not ...
The uses of non-allergic and non-toxic natural dyes on textile materials have become a
matter of significant importance. In spite of much research work being done on natural
dye application on textile materials, its ...
The psychological satisfaction of the textile customer is the fi rst criteria used to evaluate clothing and a lack
of aesthetics, while fashionability and physical appearance contribute to the psychological discomfort of ...
Natural fibers are increasingly being used as composite reinforcement for both thermoplastic and thermoset resin, mainly for automotive application. Due to their hydrophilic nature, natural fibers have certain limitations ...
Plastic has been a dominant material for packaging in recent years but due to its nonbiodegradability, it is causing environmental
pollution. Among the plastics used, low-density polyethylene is used abundantly. These ...
Technical fabrics are used to solve different engineering problems experienced in transport sector. The aim of this paper is to characterize the technical fabrics used in tricycle/auto rickshaw; understanding the effects ...
Determination of tear and bursting strength of knitted fabric is important in order to understand resistance and elongation of the fabrics during use. This research aims at investigating tear and bursting strength of single ...
Studies on Natural fibers are intensive these days due to their eco-friendly nature and special properties. Possibility of discovering certain non-conventional sources for natural fibers is being explored. Plant fiber is ...
In this study three starches viz, potato, corn and cassava have been comparatively studied for their performance on sized 34 Nm Ring spun yarn. The properties of the constructed fabric in terms of tensile strength and ...
Abstract
Purpose – For cloths having direct contact with the skin, comfort properties are a priority than the physical
and mechanical properties. Innerwear clothes should induce pleasant feelings because they have a ...