Light colored synthetic asphalt (LCSA) binders were prepared by using aromatic oil, petroleum resin and various polymer modifiers. The polymers used included styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (SBS), ethylene-vinyl ...
Graphene oxide (GO) has a unique layered structure with excellent gas and liquid
blocking properties. It is widely used in many areas, such as gas sensors, carbon-based electronics,
impermeable membranes, and polymeric ...
Ngaina, Joshua N.; Opere, A. O.(OMICS International, 2017)
This study sought to investigate hydrological characteristics of lower Nzoia sub-basin in Kenya. Trend (long
and medium) utilized graphical and statistical approach. Extreme value (EV) analysis based on frequency, ...
Gikuma-Njuru, P.; Hecky, R. E.; MacIntyre, S.; Guildford, S. J.(Elsevier, 2018-07)
Variability in physico-chemical water column structure along a gradient between Nyanza Gulf and Lake Victoria was characterized, and the exchange between the two basins estimated. Specific conductivity (SC) measurements ...
Muturi, Catherine N.; Rono, Martin K.; Masiga, Daniel K.; Wachira, Francis N.(F1000Research, 2017-06-25)
Background: Anopheles gambiae larvae traditionally thrive in non-polluted environments. We previously documented the presence of the larvae in heavy metal polluted urban aquatic environments and the associated biological ...
Maina, F. N.; Gohole, L.S.; Muasya, Reuben M.(2018-06)
Slender leaf (Crotalaria sp.) is an important source of nutrients, income and traditional medicines in Kenya. However, its production is constrained by lack of quality seeds. The aim of the study ...
Muturi, Catherine N.; Rono, Martin K. ; Masiga, Daniel K.; Wachira, Francis N.; Ochieng, Richard ; Mireji, Paul O. (F1000Research, 2018)
Background: Anopheles gambiae larvae traditionally thrive in non-polluted
environments. We previously documented the presence of the larvae in heavy
metal polluted urban aquatic environments and the associated biologic ...
Syanda, Josephine; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Mwami, Boniface M.; Karanja, David(2018)
Common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) is a food-secure and nutritious crop globally. It plays a big dietary role; supplying proteins, carbohydrates, essential elements and vitamins to both rural and urban households. However, ...
Syanda, Josephine; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Mwami, Boniface M.; Karanja, David(2018-06)
Dry beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) are important source of proteins, carbohydrates, essential elements and vitamins to both rural and urban households. However, cooking time is influenced by slow water imbibitions due to ...
Kithuka, P. M.; Kanui, Titus I.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.(2018-05)
The purpose of this study was to document determinant factors that influence income losses in due to livestock diseases in Gai and Mitamisyi study sites in the study area. A descriptive survey research design utilizing ...
Mutua, J. K.; Kanui, Titus I.; Orenge, C. O.(2018-05)
Sheep and goats play a vital role in the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in developing countries. They contribute to food security through milk and meat production and indirectly through cash earned from the sale of ...
Sumukwo, E. J.; James, G. J.; Muohi, A.; Mutia, Grace M.(2018-02)
This study was designed to investigate the effect of replacement of Caridina nilotica with Arthrospira
platensis at four different levels: 10%, 20%, 50% and 100%, as T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively on water
quality ...
Among important innovations that have been encouraged by the Kenya government is the use of the moneyless
payment system among Matatus or what is referred to as Passenger Service Vehicles (PSVs). The system is a means to ...
The cytosine DNA methylation and demethylation have a role in regulating plant responses to the environment by affecting the promoter regions of most plant defense-related genes through the CpG islands or the CCGG motifs. ...
Aluminum toxicity is one of most distributed plant abiotic stress in the world, causing root inhibition and therefore crop losses. Plants continuously adapt its defense to abiotic stresses through different mechanisms ...
Josiah, A. K.; Keraita, J. N.; Muchiri, P. N.(2018-04)
Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is a fundamental reliability analysis tool used in
industrial systems with many interacting components for failure modes identification and prioritization with the
ultimate goal ...
Njue, Antony K.; Kamau, Leonard M.; Mwania, Jonathan M.(Taylor & Francis, 2018-02)
Biological knowledge plays fundamental role in most aspects of human life. Its application in genetic
engineering has made a tremendous contribution towards meeting the demand of food security, medicine and
control of a ...
Kitivo, Emily N.; Nyamasyo, G. H.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Kimatu, Josphert N.(SciTechnol, 2018-01)
Land degradation in agricultural farms is mainly manifested through loss of ecosystem services such as pollination. In Kenya, farmers knowledge of pollination is limited, many farmers lump pollinators together with insect ...
Mutiso, Festus M.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muchugi, Alice; Gachuiri, Agnes; Jamnadass, Ramni; Xu, Jianchu; Kimatu, Josphert N.(2017-12)
Calotropis procera is a wild species that is drought-resistant and important in production of wool, fibre, biomass among other uses. There exist high demand of the wool in Asian countries and collection from the wild has ...
Wanjiku, Agnes N.; Kioli, Felix; Maithya, Harrison M. K.(2017-11)
The study was conducted to elucidate the influence of socio-economic factors on household postharvest cereal
loss in Wikililye location of Kitui County. This cross sectional study was conducted on 343 households, who
were ...