• Experimental investigation on performance of a compression ignition engine fueled with waste cooking oil biodiesel–diesel blend enhanced with Iron-doped Cerium Oxide nanoparticles 

  Meshack Hawi, Ahmed Elwardany, Mohamed Ismail and Mahmoud Ahmed (AFRICA-ai-JAPAN, 2021-03-08)

  The effect of iron-doped cerium oxide (FeCeO2) nanoparticles as a fuel additive was experimentally investigated with waste cooking oil methyl ester (WCOME) in a four-stroke, single cylinder, direct injectiondiesel ...
• ASSESSMENT OF OCCURRENCE AND CONCENTRATIONS OF XENOBIOTICS IN SELECTED FISH SPECIES FROM LAKE NAIVASHA, KENYA 

  Njogu Paul, Keriko Joseph, Wanjau Ruth and Kitetu Jackson (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-01-22)

  Aquatic organisms are good bio-indicators of the environmental health in freshwater lakes; Xenobiotics are foreign materials to the organisms’ body and do not occur naturally in nature. ...
• Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health Practices for Organophosphate and Carbamate Pesticides in Flower Farms in Naivasha, Nakuru County Kenya 

  Loise Mukami, Paul Njogu, Margaret Kungu (JKUAT-IEET, 2021-01-22)

  This study sought to explore cholinesterase monitoring practices in selected flower farms in Naivasha, Kenya, as part of occupational safety and health management. Structured questionnaires were ...
• Application of Novel Low-Fouling Membranes for Fish Processing Wastewater Treatment and Comparison to PES Commercial Membranes in a Lab Scale Membrane Bioreactor 

  Jane Mburu, Ephraim Gukelberger, Paul Mwangi, Robert Kinyua, Francesco Galiano, Raffaella Mancuso, Bartolo Gabriele, Alberto Figoli, and Jan Hoinkis (JKUAT-IEET, 2021-01-22)

  This study aimed to apply a novel low-fouling membrane that was tested for the first time for treatment of fish processing wastewater in a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system. The aim was to demonstrate its improved performance ...
• APPLICATION OF THE PERPEST MODEL IN THE PREDICTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS OF ENDOSULFAN ON OREOCHROMIS LEOCOSTICTUS. A CASE STUDY OF LAKE NAIVASHA, KENYA 

  P. M. Njogu, J. J. Kitetu, R. N. Wanjau and J. M. Keriko (JKUAT-COPAS, 2021-01-22)

  The occurrence, concentration and spatial distributions of Endosulfan(6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro–6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepine-3-oxide) and endosulfan sulfatewere studied in the ...
• An Analysis of Solid Waste Generation and Characterization in Thika Municipality of Kiambu County, Kenya 

  Mugo Ephantus, Kinyua Robert and Njogu Paul (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-01-22)

  The rapid increase in population in Thika has led to increase in municipal solid waste generation, which has posed challenges in the waste disposal and management. This study was carried out to quantify ...
• Spatial models for the rational allocation of routinely distributed bed nets to public health facilities in Western Kenya 

  Macharia, Peter M.; Odera, Patroba A.; Snow, Robert W.; Noor, Abdisalan M. (JKUAT-COETEC, 2018-08-09)

  In high to moderate malaria transmission areas of Kenya, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are provided free of charge to pregnant women and infants during routine antenatal care (ANC) and immunization respectively. ...
• GIS Analysis and Spatial Modelling for Optimal Oil Pipeline Route Location. A Case Study of Proposed Isiolo Nakuru Pipeline Route 

  Macharia, Peter M.; Mundia, Charles N. (JKUAT-COETEC, 2018-08-09)

  Large reserves of commercially viable oil have been discovered in Turkana Kenya. In order to accrue benefits sustainably, optimize supply, and satisfy oil demands in the region, there is a need for an optimal oil pipeline ...
• Herbal product processig practices of traditional medicine practitioners in Kenya-key information interviews 

  Chege, Irene Njeri; Okalebo, Faith Apolot; Guantai, Anastasia Nkatha; Karanja, Simon; Derese, Solomon (2018-08-08)
• The effects of selected Kenyan Herbal formulation on Glucose,lipid levels and Hepatic function in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats 

  Chege, Irene Njeri; Okalebo, Faith Apolot; Guantai, Anastasia Nkatha; Karanja, Simon; Derese, Solomon (JKUAT-COHES, 2018-08-08)
• Journal of phamacognosy and phytochemistry:quality of hypoglycomic herbal preparaions in Nairobi Kenya 

  Chege IN; Okalebo FA; Guantai An; Karanja S (JKUAT-COHES, 2018-08-08)
• Seroprevalence of Anaplasma marginale and Babesia bigemina infections and associated risk factors in Machakos County, Kenya 

  Njenga3, M. J.; Gathuma, J. M.; Wesonga, F.D.; Gachohi, J.M.; Kitala, PM (Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht, 2018-07-26)

  important tick-borne pathogens of cattle. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to determine the seroprevalence of A. marginale and B. bigemina infections and identify associated risk factors on traditional smallholder ...
• Effects of Declining Energy Subsidies on Value Added in Agricultural Sector 

  Shouraki, M. Azamzadeh; Khalilian, S.; Mortazavi, S. A. (JKUAT, 2018-03-01)

  Production subsidies, as a part of the strategy of economic growth of the agricultural sector, are of great importance around the world. Subsidizing production inputs, particularly energy input, is another way of directing ...
• Measuring Productivity of Agricultural Insurance in Iran: A Different Approach 

  Salami, H.; Rostami, M. (JKUAT, 2018-03-01)

  Two models are commonly made use to explain the behavior of insurance industries, namely: risk-pooling and the risk-absorbing models. Neither of the two models provides an acceptable definition of insurance output in the ...
• A Determination of Suitable Sugar Cane Utilization System Using Total Factor Productivity (TFP) (Case Study: Imam Khomeini Cultivation and Processing Center in Khuzestan Province) 

  Peykani, Gh. R.; Kelashemi, M. Kavoosi; Shahbazi, H.; Akrami, A. H. (JKUAT, 2018-03-01)

  Using productivity index for investigating a firms’ performance makes it possible to evaluate efficiency of the production system and cost at the same time. In this study the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of several ...
• Effects of Sand Mining on Suspended Sediment Particle Size Distribution in Kojour Forest River, Iran 

  Sadeghi, S. H.; Harchegani, M. Kian (JKUAT, 2018-02-28)

  Soil erosion causes sediments to be detached from their source materials and transported as suspended particles. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of sand exploitation on the distribution of suspended ...
• Molecular and Biological Characterization of the Ir anian Isolate of the Australian Grapevine Viroid 

  Zaki-Aghl, M.; Izadpanah, K.; Niazi, A.; Behjatnia, S. A. A.; Afsharifar, A. R. (JKUAT, 2018-02-28)

  Australian grapevine viroid (AGVd), an apscaviroid of the family Pospiviroidae , was recently identified in vineyards of southern Iran. It had a relatively wide host range and caused stunting, leaf ...
• Genetic Diversity of Iranian Isolates of Barley Scald Pathogen (Rhynchosporium secalis) Making Use of Molecular Markers 

  Beigi, S.; Zamanizadeh, H.; Razavi, M.; Zare, R. (JKUAT, 2018-02-28)

  Leaf blotch disease of barley, caused by Rhynchosporium secalis is a major disease of barley in Iran. Its worldwide occurrence and economic importance in barley production has motivated studies on the population genetic ...
• Evolutionary Characterization and Genetic Structure of Iranian Isolates of Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus Population Based on p25 Protein 

  Hosseini, S. M. Nassaj; Shams-Bakhsh, M.; Mehrvar, M.; Salmanian, A. H. (JKUAT, 2018-02-28)

  To study molecular evolutionary characteristics a nd genetics of beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) isolates population from Iran , nucleotide sequences of p25 and coat protein (CP) were ...
• Effect of Organic and Inorganic Amendments on Parameters of Water Retention Curve, Bulk Density and Aggregate Diameter of a Saline-sodic Soil 

  Emami, H.; Astaraei, A. R. (JKUAT, 2018-02-28)

  To study the effects of soil amendments on physical and hydraulic properties of a saline-sodic sandy clay loam soil, a field experiment was carried out as a complete block design with three replications. The treatments ...

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