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Mechanisms of biochar and vermicompost in suppression of root rot fungal disease of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L)
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)Composts and biochar improve soil fertility and also suppress fungal soil-borne diseases through their ability to promote beneficial microbial communities. The study sought to determine the mechanisms through which biochar ... -
The mechanisms of virulence and antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi: A systematic review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is the etiologic agent of typhoid fever which is responsible for about 21,600 deaths annually, a large proportion of which is reported in developing countries. The organism is capable of ... -
Mediation Effect of Macro-Economic Factors on the Relationship between Banks’ Financial Soundness and Financial Performance
(2020)Analyzing the effect of macro-economic factors is essential for business growth. The study analyzed mediation effect of macroeconomic factors on the relationship between financial soundness and financial performance of ... -
Medical and Pension Section Service Charter
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Medical Device Integration with Electronic Health Records: A Case Study of University of Nairobi Health Services, Kenya
(2020-06)In this study, we describe a demonstration in which available electronic medical records system (EMR) was successfully integrated with a wireless blood pressure monitor (BPM). This was implemented by adopting the use of ... -
Megaprojects, Complexity, and Investment Decisions
(Scientific Research, 2016-04)The need for basic infrastructure for economic development in developing countries has made megaprojects popular, in such parts of the world. Megaprojects can be very important to a host country: the Nigeria Liquefied ... -
Mergers and Acquisitions on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Mergers and acquisitions have become the driving force of the world economy and have played strategy of many companies in the last decade. M&A are the strategic growth devices in the hands of more and more companies not ... -
Mesh Infection and Migration after Umbilical Hernia Repair
(Scientific Research, 2013-10)Mesh infection and migration are dangerous and common complications after hernia repair. Many factors cause mesh migration, which may or may not be associated to infection. Before performing hernia repair using a mesh, ... -
The Mesoscopic Constitutive Equations for Polymeric Fluids and Some Examples of Viscometric Flows
(2012-02)Constitutive equations for melts and concentrated solutions of linear polymers are derived as consequences of dynamics of a separate macromolecule. The model is investigated for viscometric flows. It was shown that the ... -
Metabolic Syndrome in People with HIV/AIDS
(Scientific Research, 2013-12)Background: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has changed the clinical picture of HIV infection by reducing morbidity and mortality rates in the population. However, alterations in lipid metabolism leading to ... -
Metabolic traits of an uncultured archaeal lineage -MSBL1- from brine pools of the Red Sea
(2016-01)The candidate Division MSBL1 (Mediterranean Sea Brine Lakes 1) comprises a monophyletic group of uncultured archaea found in different hypersaline environments. Previous studies propose methanogenesis as the main metabolism. ... -
Metal Status of Nairobi Riverwaters and Their Bioaccumulation in Labeo Cylindricus
(2005-03-03)This study focused on the analysis of metals in water and fish from Nairobi River. Water from Kikuyu, Kawangware, Chiromo, Eastleigh, Njiru and Fourteen Falls along the Nairobi River was analyzed for the presence of metals. ... -
Metal Status of Nairobi Riverwaters and Their Bioaccumulation in Labeo Cylindricus
(Springer, 2005-03-03)This study focused on the analysis of metals in water and fish from Nairobi River. Water from Kikuyu, Kawangware, Chiromo, Eastleigh, Njiru and Fourteen Falls along the Nairobi River was analyzed for the presence of metals. ... -
Metal status of Nairobi riverwaters and their bioaccumulation in Labeo cylindricus
(Academic Journals, 2005-03)This study focused on the analysis of metals in water and fish from Nairobi River. Water from Kikuyu, Kawangware, Chiromo, Eastleigh, Njiru and Fourteen Falls along the Nairobi River was analyzed for the presence of metals. ... -
A Method for Estimating the Participation Rate of Elder Care
(Scientific Research, 2016-06)This paper focused on estimating the participation rate of care giving to elders. We used a theoretical model frame that was in common use for analyzing activity in the labor market and adjusted it for analyzing the care ... -
A method to synthesize cDNA constructs by homology based recombination cloning
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-01)We introduce a homology-based recombination approach for generating a cDNA construct. This method depends on amplifying several exon fragments and their fusions by the homology-based recombination. This method provides a ... -
Methods for early evaluation for resistance to bacterial blight of coffee
(Academic Journals, 2013)Bacterial Blight of Coffee (BBC) caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv garcae has become of major concern in Kenya due to its increasing incidence and severity. For decades, the disease was confined within and to the west of ... -
mHealth: ICT framework for mitigating the determinants of maternal and neonatal morality
(IEEE, 2019)Maternal and neonatal mortality is a great challenge towards the family unit within Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper is a review of frameworks that look at mitigating factors toward a reduction of maternal and neonatal deaths. ... -
Micro and Macro Environments and Implementation of Public Private Partnership Infrastructure Development in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019-09)Public Private Partnership (PPP) is a long term agreement between public and private sector where risks and rewards are shared in developing a public facility. Private sector play a monumental role in bridging public finance ... -
Microbial biomass and acid phosphomonoesterase activity in soils of the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2018-12)Soil biological properties are the most sensitive soil quality indicators that respond quickly to short-term soil fertility management changes. We studied the combined effects of tillage and soil external inputs on total ...