Aika, Charles Omari; Onyambu, Gladys K.; Kagali, Robert Nesta; Kiiru, Winfred(JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-04-11)
The bee community is prone to great threats, especially from agronomic activities and climate change. Understanding how bee species vary in abundance and diversity in various agroecological zones is significant towards the ...
In the food and beverage industries, ergonomic risk factors, including awkward postures, excessive force, and repetitive tasks, have a significant impact on exacerbating work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). ...
Conservation agriculture (CA) is promoted in Sub-Saharan Africa to address land degradation and low productivity among small-scale farmers. However, contrasting results have been reported from studies testing the impact ...
To increase production and improve quality of tomatoes grown under greenhouses, root zone volume restriction system is one method that could be adopted by farmers. However, this technique predisposes the plant to moderate ...
The metal fabrication sector involves a variety of processes, activities, products, and by-products.
This involves various interventions such as milling, turning, welding, drilling, and grinding. Firms in
this sector ...
The emergence of COVID-19 presented a big challenge in medical education, especially with
regard to the adequacy of teaching and learning resources. In addition, an increase in student
intake and demand for Kenya Medical ...
Nanoparticles have exciting properties that can be tailored by altering their size, density, and
shape. A number of important properties of the nanoparticles have been investigated for
various applications. One such ...
In the potable water treatment process, Rapid Gravity Sand Filters (RGSF) are commonly
adopted as the last solid-liquid separation stage. Cleaning of the RGSF is done through
backwashing. RGSF is widely adopted all ...
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the management of hypergastric secretions and
gastroesophageal reflux during pregnancy. However, its prenatal effects on maternal and fetal
outcomes are not well reported ...
Flower-visiting insects are essential in maintaining a healthy and productive agricultural
landscape through ecosystem services such as pollination. Fruits are important sources of
vitamins and micronutrients, and ...
Eighteen Typical pedons representing upland, midland, and lowland forms in a Hittinahalli sub watershed of Vijayapur district were studied for their morphological characteristics and physico chemical properties. The soils ...
Rangelands contribute at least 30% of terrestrial net primary productivity, making them an
important part of natural ecosystems despite low and unpredictable rainfall regimes.
Rangelands are sensitive to anthropogenic ...
Monica Mwikali Ndolo, Home Patrick. G, Raude J. Messo(JKUAT-COANRE, 2023-03-02)
Soil water repellency (SWR) is a temporary property of the soil that changes the functionality of the soil across a soil-specific range in soil moisture content (W). The severity and persistence of soil water repellency ...
Stephen Ogada, 2Jacqueline Lichoti, 3John Musina, and 1, 3Sheila Ommeh(2022-04-05)
Wild harlequin quails are a traditional source of protein in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Nonetheless, they are greatly underutilized to combat malnutrition and ensure food security. The current status of quail ...
Urban wetlands are ubiquitous landscape elements that affect the spatial pattern and functions of cities. Despite beingrich and important habitats for a variety of birds, they are continually being isolated or lost. Isolation ...
1Philip M. Panyako, 2Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichotiand 1Sheila Cecily Ommeh(2022-04-05)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely considered a global public health threat, with the use of antimicrobials in poultry production considered one of the contributing factors. Antimicrobial agents are used for growth ...
Grace Moraa Kennedy, 2Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichoti and 1Sheila Cecily Ommeh(2022-04-05)
The Earth’s ambient climatic factors, such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and precipitation, vary through time and space due to climate change. Heat stress, one of the major factors affecting poultry production, ...
Emerging livestock like guinea fowls and quails are important alternative sources of poultry meat and eggs to chicken. These poultry species are also a significant source of income, especially to poor rural farmers. The ...
1Jacinta Muiruri, 1Fredah K. Rimberia, 1Mwajita R. Mwashasha and 1Agnes Kavoo.(JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-04-04)
Arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF), obligate symbionts, are important in the majority of cultivated plant species in colonizing roots and supporting plant growth in adverse climatic conditions. However, the abundance and ...
Galla goats have great adaptation vigor to different environments. However, the outcomes of the ongoing climate change have subjected livestock including the Galla goats to harsh environmental conditions like high ambient ...