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Effect of Pyrethrin Treated Nets on Tomato Pests Diversity and Abundance in the Nursery
(University of Embu, 2017)Tomato is a popular vegetable in Kenya and is extensively grown by small-scale farmers. In spite of the economic benefits to the farmers, insect pests remain one of the most significant constraints to tomato production. ... -
The Effect of Queuing Mechanisms First in First out (FIFO), Priority Queuing (PQ) and Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ) on Network’s Routers and Applications
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-05)The paper presents the simulation results of the comparison of three Queuing Mechanisms, First in First out (FIFO), Priority Queuing (PQ), and Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ). Depending on their effects on the network’s Routers, ... -
Effect of Reduced Tillage and Mineral Fertilizer Application on Maize and Soybean Productivity
(2012)Reduced tillage is said to be one of the potential ways to reverse land degradation and ultimately increase the productivity of degrading soils of Africa. We hypothesised that crop yield following a modest application of ... -
The effect of risk management on the financial performance of commercial banks in kenya
(UoEm, 2023-09-19)In the last years, industries have taken the global perspective hence diversifying their products and services offered. The research study was based in the sector of risk management with its effect on the financial performance ... -
Effect of Selected Economic Factors on Adoption of Cotton Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Evurore Ward, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected economic factors on adoption of cotton production. Adoption of cotton production is a very important chance to improve the economy of Embu County. Since ... -
Effect of soil PH on distribution of soil organisms
(University of Embu, 2020)Soil pH is a very influential variable in soil. The degree of acidity and alkalinity of soil determines the type and number of soil organisms present in the soil. Presence of soil organisms is important because it improves ... -
Effect of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) grain conditions on occurrence of mycotoxin‑producing fungi
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Sorghum is a staple cereal crop that is well adapted to arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). It has a potential of assuring food security and livelihoods in the ASALs. The objective of this study was to determine ... -
Effect of SP600125 on proliferation of embryonic stem cell
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-04)SP600125 is an inhibitor of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK), which plays a fundamental role in regulating animal development. Using SP600125 to deal with the mouse embryonic stem cells, it is revealed that the number of ... -
Effect of Spacing on Growth and Yield of Sweet Pepper in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2018)Sweet pepper (capsicum annuum L.var.califonia wonder) belongs to the solanaceae family and is commonly referred to as capsicum, sweet pepper or green pepper. Among vegetables the crop ranks second after tomato in Kenya. ... -
Effect of supplemental feeding on habitat and crop selection by wild boar in Sweden
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-01)The wild boar population has increased rapidly during the last 2 decades in Southern and Central Sweden. This rise in population size has caused severe damages to agricultural fields through their foraging behavior. Given ... -
Effect of Technology and Information Systems on Revenue Collection by the County Government of Embu, Kenya
(2017)Improvement of revenue collection in counties is the key to meeting their financial obligations leading to realization of their mandate to offer quality and timely services to the residents, the demand for which may exceed ... -
Effect of technology and information systems on revenue collection by the county government of Embu, Kenya.
(2017-05)Improvement of revenue collection in counties is the key to meeting their financial obligations leading to realization of their mandate to offer quality and timely services to the residents, the demand for which may exceed ... -
Effect of tillage method and sowing time on phenology, yield and yield components of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under semi-arid conditions in Kenya
(2010)Objective: To determine the phenology, dry matter yield, grain yield and yield components of chickpea under four tillage methods and three sowing times within a semi-arid area of Kenya. Methodology and results: Field ... -
Effect of time of Azolla incorporation and inorganic fertilizer application on growth and yield of Basmati rice
(Academic Journals, 2020-03)Azolla tissue contains 5% N, which is slowly released into the soil upon decomposition. Timing of incorporation is therefore important for maximum benefit to a crop. The effect of time to incorporate Azolla biomass on ... -
Effect of transgenic cotton expressing Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab2 protein on entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema karii and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora.
(2013)Entomopathogenic nematodes are used in biological control of pests. The cry proteins from insect resistant cotton may affect their infectivity. The effect of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton (06Z604D) on infectivity of ... -
The Effect of Variations in Ionic Conductance Values on the Suppression of Repetitive Spiking in a Mathematical Model of Type-A Medial Vestibular Nucleus Neurons
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-06)A previous study has proposed a mathematical model of type-A medial vestibular nucleus neurons (mVNn). This model is described by a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, which is based on the Hodgkin-Huxley ... -
Effect of Varying Concentration of Strontium on Structural and Luminescent Properties of Sral2o3:Ce3+ Material
(University of Embu, 2019)In modern world, luminescent materials with tunable emission properties have found application in most of the areas that usually deals with material sciences. White light emitting diodes have matched the efficiency of ... -
The effect of weakened resilience on food insecurity in protracted crisis: the case of South Sudan
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: This study aims to determine predictors of food insecurity in a typical setting where resilience of population is weakened as a result of protracted crises. South Sudan is used as a case study. The rationale ... -
The Effective Power of Music in Africa
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)This article investigates the role of music in Africa. The study is primarily motivated by the fact that music plays an indispensable role in the being of Africans at work, in politics, in their socioeconomic engagements, ... -
Effectiveness of antituberculosis treatment among patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy at Vihiga District Hospital in 2007
(2010)PURPOSE: In Kenya there is need for proper co-ordination of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and tuberculosis (TB) treatment as most (60%) of the TB patients are also human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. This study ...