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Enhancing Multi-Factor Authentication in Modern Computing
(2017-07)Most network service providers like MTN Nigeria, currently use two-factor authentication for their 4G wireless networks. This exposes the network subscribers to identify theft and users data to security threats like snooping, ... -
Enhancing Performance of Multi-Rate WLANs: Ant Colony Approach
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2015-12)The trade-off between users’ fairness and network throughput may be unacceptable in a multi-rate 802.11 WLAN environment. In this paper, we will design a new intuitive simplified mathematical model called simplified ... -
Enhancing response farming for improved strategic and tactical agronomic management of risks of seasonal rainfall variability
(AJOL, 2014)Seasonal rainfall variability, particularly the uncertainty with respect to the direction and extent that variability will assume in a given season, forms the greatest source of risk to crop production in semi-arid areas ... -
Enhancing Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties on Humic Nitisols Using Residue Mulch and Tillage in Kirege, Tharaka-Nithi
(University of Embu, 2017)Tillage and residue mulch alter the structure and composition of soil consequently influencing important soil physical and hydraulic processes such as soil water content and nutrient availability. This study therefore aimed ... -
Enhancing Soybean Production, Economics and adoption among Smallholder Farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019-08)Current demand for soybean in Kenya is higher than production. The deficit which is over 95% is filled through importation from neighboring countries. Despite the high demand, adoption and production is low (0.56 to 1.1 t ... -
Entrepreneurship as Facilitator for Sustainable Development? Editorial for the Special Issue “Advances in Sustainable EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship as Facilitator for Sustainable Development? Editorial for the Special Issue “Advances in Sustainable Entrepreneurship"
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Enumeration of cyclic codes over GF(17)
(UoEm, 2015-05)In this paper we seek the number of irreducible polynomials of xn− 1 over GF(17). We factorize Xn− 1 over GF(17)into irreducible polynomials using cyclotomic cosets of 17 modulo n . The number of irreducible polynomials ... -
Environment and Philosophy: The Aesthetics and the Natural Environment
(Scientific Research, 2018-06)In this study, after initially identifying the field of Aesthetics and the concept of Aesthetically Remarkable (Beautiful), we are going to analyze the aesthetic categories, which constitute a basic element of Aesthetics, ... -
Environmental and Occupational Pollutants and Their Effects on Health among Brick Kiln Workers
(Scientific Research, 2016-12)The ever expanding traditional brick industry in Nepal is a labour intensive, low technology activity found in the Kathmandu Valley and Terai regions of Nepal. While environmental pollutants associated with brick making ... -
Environmental factors influencing structure and distribution of east African green heart (Warburgia ugandensis Sprague) in Mt. Kenya Forest
(Academic Journals, 2014-06)Effects from past climate, natural disturbances and human activities are significantly impacting negatively on current day processes in tropical indigenous trees forests. Most of the indigenous trees mostly hard woods have ... -
Environmental Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution
(UoEm, 2024)Trust the Process — a mantra that has not only guided but also illuminated our path from the spark of an idea to the full bloom of realization. Engraved within these pages, whether held in hand or displayed on screen, lies ... -
Enzyme and Antimicrobial Producing Actinomycetes from Termite Mounds at the University of Embu Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)This study explores for enzyme and antimicrobial producing Actinomycetes from termite mounds at the University of Embu farm. Actinomycetes from soil samples were isolated by spread plate technique on Actinomycete Isolation ... -
Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Acquired Heart Failures Amenable to Surgical Interventions in the Sub-Saharan Africa
(Scientific Research, 2014-07)Heart failure (HF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and indeed worldwide. The management of this condition has largely been thought to be within the domain of the Physician with the ... -
Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease, Brucellosis and Leptospirosis at the Livestock Wildlife Interface Area in Maasai Mara, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-10)Intact ecosystems can regulate the transmission of infectious diseases by maintaining the diversity of species in equilibrium. However, human driven land use change is a major driver of environmental change and can affect ... -
Equilibrium Studies For Adsorption of Cadmium Ions Using Treated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)Discharge of toxic heavy metals into the environment as industrial waste causes extensive soil and water pollution. The associated risk of pollution of heavy metals has increased over the recent years to a great extent. ... -
Equilibrium Studies For Adsorption of Cadmium Ions Using Treated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)Discharge of toxic heavy metals into the environment as industrial waste causes extensive soil and water pollution. The associated risk of pollution of heavy metals has increased over the recent years to a great extent. ... -
Equilibrium Studies For Adsorption Of Pb2+ Ions From Aqueous Solution Using Activated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)Over the past years the world has experienced an increasing environmental problem due to the contamination of water bodies and the ecosystem by discharge of toxic heavy metals. Heavy metals are non-biodegradable pollutants ... -
Equilibrium Studies for Adsorption of Zn2+ on to Acid Treated Kikuyu Grass Pennisetum Clandestinum Biomass
(2016-04)The feasibility of using Pennisetum clandestinum biomass as low-cost adsorbent for the removal of Zn2+ was investigated in batch studies. The Freundlich, Langmuir,Dubinin Raduskevich and Temkin adsorption isotherms were ... -
Equilibrium Studies For The Adsorption Of Cd (Ii) Using Treated Maize Stalk Biochar
(University of Embu, 2019)The release of overwhelming metals into nature has turned into a matter of concern in Kenya over the last few years. These pollutants are introduced into the environment significantly as a result of various industrial ... -
Equity financing and financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Embu Town, Kenya.
(2017-05)Capital structure comprise of a mix of debt and equity. Managers used various combinations of debt and equity that increases the net worth of business at the same time reduces the cost of obtaining finance. Financial ...