• 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 ...
• Use of the Outdoor Range and Activities of Rhode Island Red Hens Grazing on Natural Vegetation in the Tropics 

  Abouelezz 1, F. M. K. 2; Franco1, L. Sarmiento; Ricalde1, R. Santos-; Correa1, J. Segura (jKUAT, 2018-02-12)

  The aim of this study was to investigate the range utilization of Rhode Island Red hens, grazing outdoor (under tropical conditions) and to scan their activities inside the house as well as during their outdoor visits. The ...
• Efficiency and Sustainability of Silage Corn Production by Data Envelopment Analysis and Multi-Functional Ecological Footprint: Evidence from Sarayan County, Iran 

  . Dourandish, A; Saadi, H; Mahdei, v K. Naderi; Esfahani, S. M. J. (jKUAT, 2018-02-12)

  The Ecological Footprint (EF) is used to understand the relationship between human activities and pressure on land and its resources. The present study combined multifunctional ecological footprint with Data Envelopment ...
• Estimating Market Power in Iranian Dairy Processing Industry with Dynamic Imperfect Competition Model 

  Chizari, A. H.; Shokoohi, Z.; Salami, H. (2018-01-17)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate dairy processors market power in Iran. For this purpose, the dynamic imperfect competition model, in which processors are allowed to exert market power in both downstream ...
• Modelling Price Formation and Dynamics in the Ethiopian Maize Market 

  Gurmu, M. Y.; Meyer, F.; Hassan, R. (JKUAT, 2018-01-10)

  This study is an attempt to examine price formation, and dynamics in the Ethiopian maize market. A single commodity partial equilibrium and the Johansen’s co-integration approaches were used to investigate maize price ...
• OF WIND TURBINES ON RADAR SYSTEMS AND MITIGATION MEASURES: THE CASE OF NGONG WIND FARM IN KENYA 

  Ndirangu, B.; et al. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Air traffic control radar system that monitors traffic in Nairobi, Kenya and its environs is susceptible to display clutter and false targets due to Doppler Effect caused by rotating wind turbine blades along the aviation ...
• WEB-BASED LAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL 

  Magondu, M. G.; Kuria, D. N.; Ngigi, M. M. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Reliable land information is crucial for planning and development of any country. There are various challenges that hinder proper management of land information. In Kenya rapid pace of development, coupled with high population ...
• WEB MAPPING IN SOCIAL PROGRAMME MONITORING: A CASE STUDY OF UNICEF SOMALIA 

  Odero, G. O.; Ngigi, M. M. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Humanitarian organisations require reporting to donors on the programmes that they undertake, their location, and the number of beneficiaries reached. United Nation Children’s Fund for Somalia uses a Microsoft Excel ...
• WATER TRANSPORT IN PLANTS: FROM MOLECULES TO WHOLE PLANT 

  Katsuhara, M. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Aquaporins are membrane proteins which provide a very efficient membrane transport system for water and low molecular weight compounds in living cells. We identified 23 barley aquaporin genes. Among tonoplast-type ...
• VITAMIN C CONTENT OF VEGETABLE AMARANTH DURING MODIFIED ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE 

  Nyaura, J. A.; Sila, D. N.; Owino, W. O. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Post-harvest losses of leafy vegetables are estimated to be over 30% and are generally caused by poor handling and storage conditions. An experiment was conducted using leafy amaranth to determine the changes in ...
• VISUALIZATION OF STARCH GRAINS: A RAPID OBSERVATION METHOD TO ISOLATE MUTANTS WITH DEFECTS IN STARCH GRAIN MORPHOLOGY 

  Matsushima, R.; Maekawa, M.; Sakamoto, W. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Starch is the most important carbohydrate for the human energy source contained in staple cereals and tubers and is also used for food additives such as thickeners and stabilizer. Starch consists of a large number of ...
• VELOCITY DISTRIBUTIONS AND MEANDER FORMATION OF RIVER CHANNELS J. 

  Kaguchwa, J. N.; Kwanza, J. K.; Gathia, P. W. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Despite substantial research on various aspects of velocity distributions in curved meander rivers, no systematic effort has yet been made to establish the relationship between the dominant meander wavelength, discharge ...
• VARIATION IN CATECHIN COMPOSITION OF POPULARLY CULTIVATED TEA CLONES IN EAST AFRICA (KENYA) 

  Cherotich, L.; et al. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

  Tea polyphenols and catechins have gained prominence in determination of tea quality. Tea leaves contain large amounts of catechins and their derivatives and these have shown positive effects on human health. An experiment ...
• UTILIZATION OF SHREDDED WASTE PLASTIC BAGS AND WASTE SUGAR CANE ASH IN BITUMEN AND BITUMINOUS MIX FOR IMPROVED ROAD PERFORMANCE 

  Kung’u, B. W.; Gariy, Z. A.; Mulei, S. M. (JKUAT, 2017-07-31)

  With the expansion of road network in Kenya, care should be taken to construct road pavement that will last their designed life if not to outlive it. Bitumen is a major component in road construction material providing ...
• USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE EASTERN REGION OF GHANA 

  nyaplue-Daywhea, C; Obeng-Mensah, A; Annor-Frempong, A (JKUAT, 2017-07-28)

  The Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ghana, (MoFA-Ghana) has adopted mobile phone for extension service delivery. However, much was unknown about the competencies and frequency of mobile phone use by farmers and extension ...
• USE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MAPPING CRIME RELATED INSECURITY IN NORTHERN KENYA: CASE STUDY OF SAMBURU COUNTY 

  Mwangangi, J. M.; Odera, P. A. (JKUAT, 2017-07-28)

  Containment of violent crime and sustainability of meaningful security in Northern Kenya has become a headache to Kenyan security agencies. Law enforcement agencies and in particular the police have not embraced the use ...
• USE OF BIO-NANOCOMPOSITES IN ENHANCING BACTERIAL WILT PLANT RESISTANCE, AND WATER CONSERVATION IN GREENHOUSE FARMING TOMATO PRODUCTION 

  Gatahi, D. M. (JKUAT, 2017-07-28)

  This study was conducted to examine the effects of bio-nanocomposites in increasing bacterial wilt resistance, growth and development and water conservation in tomato production in a greenhouse. The experiment was conducted ...
• UPRIGHT VARIETIES OUT-YIELD CLIMBING COWPEA VARIETIES AND LEAF STRIPPING AND DETASSELLING ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITY OF MAIZE/COWPEA INTERCROPS 

  Mashingaidze, A. B.; Katsaruware, R. D. (JKUAT, 2017-07-28)

  An experiment to test the effect of cowpea architecture (two varieties with upright and bushy architecture and two with climbing architecture); three cropping systems (sole maize, sole cowpea and maize cowpea intercrop) and ...
• UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL DISTRESS AMONG LISTED FIRMS IN NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH USING THE Z-SCORE MULTI-DISCRIMINANT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS MODEL 

  Maina, F. G.; Sakwa, M. M. (JKUAT, 2017-07-28)

  The paper assesses the financial distress among listed firms in Nairobi Stock Exchange in Kenya. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has a regulatory responsibility to keep surveillance of firms listed in Nairobi Stock ...
• UNDERPINNING FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIALIZATON STRATEGY FOR SMALL WIND SYTEMS IN KENYA 

  Wanjiru, H.; Ochieng, F. X. (JKUAT, 2017-07-27)

  Kenya experiences an average wind speed of 3-4m/s which could provide excellent opportunity for wind energy. However, the cost of acquisition is proving to be inhibiting as demonstrated by the slow uptake of the ...

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