Plastics derived from fossil fuels are associated with major post-use challenges and environmental pollution. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are bio-based polymers synthesized by microorganisms as storage products under ...
Exponential growth in population, demand for fossil fuels, and tricycles in transport sector calls for research in alternative sustainable transport fuel with less environmental pollution. Diesel engines are widely used ...
The ability to search for and get e-resources information by a student does not only improve
their academic performance, but it also fosters life-long learning. For a university student
to achieve academic success, ...
Malaria was the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and accounted for 40% and 30-40% of the outpatient attendance in 2011 in Migori and Kwale counties. Some studies have attributed this to inadequate capacity to deliver ...
This study aimed at establishing the relationship between inventory control practices and supply chain leverage of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; lead time management practice, ...
Carissa edulis is a tropical plant of Apocynaceae family that is commonly used for herbal medicine purposes. In Kenya, a study by Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) showed that an aqueous total extract preparation ...
The production of high-quality sheeting materials, such as polymer and metal sheets, in a
variety of industrial settings requires careful control of heat and mass transfer rates at the
sheet surface. In this study, the ...
Plastic waste management systems have become crucial importance due to an increase of household plastic waste. Plastics are reinforced with the natural fillers (NF) to realise Wood plastic composite (WPC), which has ...
Microgreens are plant products harvested shortly after the first true leaves emerge, usually between 7 and 21 days. Microgreens are rich in nutrients and other beneficial phytochemicals that play a major role in alleviating ...
The life-threatening medical issues associated with snakebites have been a public health
concern for decades at the global level. The Black mamba, D. polylepis, is one of the many
venomous snakes found in Kenya. According ...
Caregiver role strain occurs when an individual caring a child with disability exceeds his/her resources and ability to cope with the demands of the caregiving. Caregivers of children with disabilities repeatedly have ...
Strategy implementation drivers play a crucial role in shaping organizational strategies with varying degree of influence on their performance. It defines the organizational performance but its achievement remains a ...
This research, guided by sustainability theory and green neighborhood development principles, addresses the limitations of existing affordable housing approaches in Kenya by introducing an evaluation tool that goes beyond ...
Kiplang’at, Michael Ng’eno(JKUAT-COPAS, 2025-01-15)
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have emerged as new class of low cost energy conversion devices. DSSCs were fabricated using graphene on platinum-based counter electrodes, electrolyte and titanium dioxide thin films ...
Ergonomic hazards in the food and beverage industries pose serious health risks to workers. These hazards are often a result of manual handling activities such as lifting, lowering, pushing, and restraining, which are ...
Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) allows the manufacture of geometries that include complex structures that are difficult to manufacture with conventional manufacturing methods. Recent developments in additive manufacturing ...
Construction industry is a huge sector where many investments have been made so far and will continue to be so in the foreseeable future. However, unpredictable project costs and durations remain a challenge in the sector. ...
In Rwanda, the traditional fired solid bricks embody high consumption of fuel and quantity of clay during their moulding. The traditional solid bricks are also heavy compared to perforated bricks. This study aimed at ...
Vandalism of road furniture in Kenya roads has been alarming over the years. For instance, KeNHA reported that 150 out of 200 (75%) road signages placed in the period between July to September 2022 had been vandalized ...
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an excellent source of carbohydrates and dietary fibre whose nutritional characteristics are essential in human consumption. However, freshly harvested potatoes are perishable and undergo ...