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Stay at home aphids: comparative spatial and seasonal metapopulation structure and dynamics of two specialist tansy aphid species studied using microsatellite markers
(The Linnean Society of London, 2011-06)Two tansy-feeding aphids, Macrosiphoniella tanacetaria (MA) and Metopeurum fuscoviride (ME), were studied at a small spatial scale in and around Jena (< 80 km2) using polymorphic microsatellite markers. Both species were ... -
Stay at home aphids: comparative spatial and seasonal metapopulation structure and dynamics of two specialist tansy aphid species studied using microsatellite markers
(2011-06)Two tansy-feeding aphids, Macrosiphoniella tanacetaria (MA) and Metopeurum fuscoviride (ME), were studied at a small spatial scale in and around Jena (< 80 km2) using polymorphic microsatellite markers. Both species were ... -
STIP1/HOP Regulates the Actin Cytoskeleton through Interactions with Actin and Changes in Actin-Binding Proteins Cofilin and Profilin
(MDPI, 2020-04)Cell migration plays a vital role in both health and disease. It is driven by reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, which is regulated by actin-binding proteins cofilin and profilin. Stress-inducible phosphoprotein ... -
Stochastic differential equations in a Banach space driven by the cylindrical Wiener process
(Elsevier, 2017-04)Generalized stochastic integral from predictable operator-valued random process with respect to a cylindrical Wiener process in an arbitrary Banach space is defined. The question of existence of the stochastic integral in ... -
Strategic Alliances between Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Middle Level Colleges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-11)Strategic alliance is one of many methods of strategy development. It has been defined as a situation where two or more organizations share resources and activities to pursue a strategy. Alliances vary considerably in their ... -
Strategic Choice of Market Instrument
(Scientific Research, 2017-06)This paper proposes a model where both regulator and industry behave strategically to endogenously choose the optimal market instrument. The regulator payoff function includes political gains from investment in abatement ... -
Strategic Determinants of Intrapreneurial Orientation at the Kenya Institute of Management, Kenya
(2017-08)The global business environment is today faced with uncertainty and various complexities. Innovation, taking risk and ability to pioneer ideas has been proven to contribute immensely to the financial wellness and strategic ... -
Strategic Determinants of Intrapreneurial Orientation at the Kenya Institute of Management, Kenya
(SAS Publishers, 2017-06)The global business environment is today faced with uncertainty and various complexities. Innovation, taking risk and ability to pioneer has been proven to contribute immensely to the financial wellness and strategic value ... -
Strategic Measures Employed by the National Drought Management Authority for Drought mitigation in Kenya
(Research Publish Journals, 2018-04)Most countries across the world are still adopting the crisis management approach in their drought management efforts. This approach has been criticized due to its reactive nature. Researchers emphasize the need for a more ... -
Strategic Organisation Development and Project Performance of Not for Profit Organisations’ In Isiolo Sub-County-Kenya
(2014-06)The study was conducted to establish the influence of strategic organization development strategies on the performance of not for profit organizations projects in Isiolo district. The study was developed from a problems ... -
Structural and luminescence properties of SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+,Nd3+ phosphor thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition
(Elsevier, 2015-09)Thin films of Eu2þ doped and Dy3þ,Nd3þ co-doped Strontium Aluminate (SrAl2O4:Eu2þ,Dy3þ,Nd3þ) phosphors were grown on Si(100) substrates by a pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique using a 266 nm Nd:YAG pulsed laser under ... -
Structural And Luminescent Properties Of CaAl2O4:Ce3+ Nanomaterials
(University of Embu, 2019)A luminescent material can be defined as a material that emits light when exposed to radiations such as ultraviolet light. These materials find a wide range of application especially in engineering field. The most common ... -
Structural and Luminescent Properties Of Sral2o4:Ce3+ Nanomaterials Kamande
(University of Embu, 2019)Blue and violent emitting cerium doped strontium aluminate nanophosphor was synthesised through solution combustion method. The colour of undoped SrAl2O4 powders was white while that of SrAl2O4: Ce3+ powders were pale ... -
Structural and Optical Characteristics of Rare Earth Doped Calcium Oxide Phosphor Material.
(University of Embu, 2019)Understanding and examining the influence of rare earth elements on structural and optical properties of phosphors has become tremendous topic of interest. Despite a large number of research on the phenomenon the mechanism ... -
Structural Variability Of Mangrove Forests along the Coast of Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Mangrove forests occur across a diversity of coastal landforms with different geomorphological, climatic and oceanographic influences. These factors influence mangrove structural development and productivity and as a ... -
Structure and Biomass Accumulation of Natural Mangrove Forest at Gazi Bay, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013-08)Mangroves occupy only 0.4% of forested areas globally but are among the most productive ecosystems on earth. They account for about 11% of the total input of terrestrial carbon into the oceans. The above ground carbon ... -
Structure,morphologyandopticalpropertiesofundopedand MN-doped ZnO(1 x)Sx nano-powderspreparedbyprecipitation method
(Elsevier, 2015-08)The undopedandMn-dopedZnO(1 x)Sx nano-powders weresuccessfullysynthesizedbyprecipitation method withoutusinganycappingagent.Itsstructure,morphology,elementalanalysis,opticaland luminescence propertiesweredeterminedbysc ... -
Structure-Function Relationship of a Gellan Family of Polysaccharide, S-198 Gum, Produced by Alcaligenes ATCC31853
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-05)The structure-function relationship of a gellan family of polysaccharides, S-198 gum produced by Alcaligenes ATCC31853 was investigated in terms of rheological aspects. The flow curves of S-198 gum showed plastic behavior ... -
Student abstract: Mwangolo Kombo Shaibu
(UoEm, 2024-05-20)Mwangolo Kombo Shaibu, a fourth-year law student of the University of Embu wins the first position with a cash prize award of CHF 450, in the essay writing competition of the 21st Century, organized by the International ... -
Student Social Identity and the University Image: A Case of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2018-09)University students identify themselves and are identified by others as members of the social community within the university. The development of social identity is a process enhanced by engagement with the various ...