• Effect of citric acid pretreatment on drying kinetics of tamarillo in a greenhouse solar dryer 

  Mweu, Joel M.; Mutwiwa, Urbanus N.; Kiburi, Florence G.; Okelo, Chelsea; Chepkwony, Faith (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-08-09)

  The production and consumption of tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) is gaining momentum due to its immense nutritional, health, and commercial potential. However, like many other horticultural products, high postharvest losses ...
• Effects of different pretreatments on thin-layer drying kinetics, vitamin A retention and rehydration of orange-fleshed sweet potato slices 

  Ayonga, Erick O.; Ondieki, Diana M.; Ronoh, Erick K. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-08-09)

  Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a bio-fortified sweet potato with a high beta-carotene content. OFSP deteriorates rapidly due to its high moisture content. Conventional air drying is one of the most common methods ...
• Effects of Temperature Variation on Yield and Quality of Field Crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus) and Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia illucens) 

  Korir, Leonard C.; Ronoh, Erick K.; Ondimu, Stephen N.; Kinyuru, John N.; Gicheha, Mathew G. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-08-09)

  Insect rearing provides an affordable alternative source of animal nutrition for most small-scale farmers. However, current rearing technology with uncontrolled environmental conditions suppresses insect yields, leading ...
• Land suitability assessment for mango production in Kitui County, Kenya 

  Kagimbi, Njoki; Losenge, Turoop; Majiwa, Eucabeth; Obiero, Clifford (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-08-09)

  Mango remains an important tropical and sub-tropical crop, ranking as the sixth most cultivated and popular across the globe. Despite thriving in many tropical and sub-tropical areas, regions previously dedicated to mango ...
• Project procurement process and performance of major dam projects in Kenya 

  Monyenye, Vincent. O.; Lango, Benard; Miroga, Julius; Cheruiyot, Charles. K (JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-08-09)

  Effective major dam project procurement process in sourcing for quality construction materials and qualified professionals has huge positive effect on performance of major dams. In Kenya however, situation analysis reports ...
• Radiometric and geomagnetic study of Kargi area, Marsabit – Kenya; radiation as possible cancer cause 

  Aguko, Willis; Kinyua, Robert; Githiri, John Gitonga (JKUAT-COPAS, 2024-08-09)

  Radiometric and Magnetic studies were carried out in Kargi, at 2°28´36.9984˝ and 2°31´14.9988˝ N and 37°32´34.0008˝ and 37°36´6.9984˝ E. The focus of this study was to characterize radio-activity in soil and water, to ...
• Smallholder farmers' attitudes toward locally made commercial organic fertilizer 

  Kinyili, Mutua; Rashid, Mwajita M.; Ngamau, Catherine; Nyende, Aggrey B. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-08-09)

  Organic fertilizer has been identified as an agricultural technology that has the potential to lower direct production costs, enhance environmental benefits, and boost crop yields. Several Organic fertilizers such as bokashi ...
• The effect of water stress on growth and development of mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties in lower Eastern region of Kenya 

  Kinyae, James Ngulu; Ochieng, Aggrey Odimo; Karambu, Fredah Rimberia; Bosco, John Mukundi (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-08-09)

  The relationship between the plasticity of different mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties to soil water stress conditions needs a better understanding as a potential crop adaptation to changing climate. This study was ...
• The influence of transformational and transactional leadership styles on the implementation of strategic plans by devolved governments in Kenya 

  Gichuki, Godfrey K.; Karanja, Kabare; Atikiya, Rukia (JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-08-09)

  Strategy implementation is only successful when backed by an effective leadership defined by how well leadership functions are carried out and how managers typically behave towards members of an organization. The purpose ...
• Effects of Temperature Variation on Yield and Quality of Field Crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus) and Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia illucens) 

  Korir, Leonard C.; Ronoh, Erick K.; Ondimu, Stephen N.; Kinyuru, John N.; Gicheha, Mathew G. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-06-11)

  Insect rearing provides an affordable alternative source of animal nutrition for most small-scale farmers. However, current rearing technology with uncontrolled environmental conditions suppresses insect yields, leading ...
• The moderating influence of legal and regulatory framework on the relationship between organizational structure and strategy implementation by devolved governments in Kenya 

  Gichuki, Godfrey K.; Karanja, Kabare; Atikiya, Rukia (JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-06-11)

  The legal and regulatory framework that established devolved units prescribed an organisational structure that supported the implementation of strategic plans. Despite the huge resources committed to the devolved governments, ...
• The Eye of Maternity: Nurse-Midwives’ Perceptions of Obstetric Triage in Kiambu County, Kenya - A Phenomenological Study. 

  Kerubo, Carolyne Nyariki; Mbuthia, Grace Wambura; Yegon, Erick; Magangi, Cyprian Michieka; Owino, Kenneth (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-06-11)

  Obstetric triage (OT) is the brief, thorough, and systematic maternal and fetal assessment conducted on a pregnant woman who presents for care. Midwives are primarily responsible for conducting OT, making it important for ...
• Performances of plantlets from selected cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes under Semi - Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) using different substrates 

  Mamy, Binzunga Makumbu; Kintche, Kokou; Kajibwami, Angelique; Nyende, Aggrey Bernard (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-06-11)

  The cassava seed system faces challenges due to limited seed stock caused by a slow propagation rate and a lengthy growth period. Conventional methods lacking phytosanitary guarantees further compound these issues. To ...
• Operational cost uncertainty and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya 

  Pila, Jane; Muturi, Willy; Olweny, Tobias (JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-06-11)

  The main objective of this study was to find out if uncertainty about the operational costs of manufacturing firms in Kenya affects financial performance. Kenyan manufacturing firms have not been performing as expected. ...
• Genetic diversity of pathogenic bacteria and incidence of selected antibiotic resistant genes in water used by eateries and open markets in Juja, Kenya. 

  Mweu, Cecilia; Neondo, Johnstone; Mwangi, Ian; Makori, Alfrick (JKUAT-IBR, 2024-06-11)

  Water is an important bacterial habitat and a major avenue of dissemination of antibiotic- resistant bacteria between and among different environments. Contamination with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in water used in ...
• Energy Characteristics of Prosopis Juliflora with Binary Combination of Maize Cobs and Bagasse Agricultural Waste on Briquette Production 

  Towett, Titus; Kamau, Joseph Ngugi; Wekesa, David Wafula (JKUAT-IEET, 2024-06-05)

  Cooking energy accounts for a significant part of the daily household energy needs in developing countries. The study aimed to investigate the use of Prosopis juliflora as a feedstock for briquette production and evaluate ...
• Effects of different pretreatments on thin-layer drying kinetics, vitamin A retention and rehydration of orange-fleshed sweet potato slices 

  Ayonga, Erick O.; Ondieki, Diana M.; Ronoh, Erick K. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-06-04)

  Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a bio-fortified sweet potato with a high beta-carotene content. OFSP deteriorates rapidly due to its high moisture content. Conventional air drying is one of the most common methods ...
• Effect of community participation on performance of major dam projects in Kenya 

  Monyenye, Vincent O.; Lango, Benard; Miroga, Julius; Cheruiyot, Charles K. (JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-06-04)

  Globally, major dam projects are intended to offer significant benefits to the local communities where they are constructed. Evaluations over the years have shown that in the development of major dam projects, it is essential ...
• Effect of citric acid pretreatment on drying kinetics of tamarillo in a greenhouse solar dryer 

  Mweu, Joel M.; Mutwiwa, Urbanus N.; Kiburi, Florence G.; Okelo, Chelsea; Chepkwony, Faith (JKUAT-COETEC, 2024-06-04)

  The production and consumption of tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) is gaining momentum due to its immense nutritional, health, and commercial potential. However, like many other horticultural products, high postharvest losses ...
• Effect of cash older persons ‘transfer program on the socio-economic well-being of the recipient households in Thika town Sub County in Kiambu County, Kenya. 

  Njai, Scolastica Nyambura; Obondi, Kefa Nyandoro (JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-06-04)

  The main objective of this study was to evaluate the beneficiaries' perceptions of the effectiveness of the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya. To tackle this challenge, the ...

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