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Assessment of Long-Term Compost Application on Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties, as Well as Fertility, of Soil in a Field Subjected to Double Cropping
(Scientific Research, 2016-01)The aim of this article was to assess the influence of long-term application of compost on the physical, chemical, and biological properties, as well as the fertility, of soil in a field subjected to double cropping ... -
Assessment of Maize Management Practices Predisposing Produce to Mycotoxin Contamination in Kirimari Ward, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2019)Mycotoxin contamination in maize is a major occurrence that curtail optimal earnings and the quality of maize in Kirimari Ward, Embu County. Contamination of maize often occurs as a result of the maize ear rot diseases. ... -
Assessment of Occurrence of Escherichia Coli from Dams at the University Of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Water is a very important resource and therefore its quality should be monitored to ensure it is not contaminated. Water can be polluted by plastic material, chemical effluences and fecal matter. Fecal contamination from ... -
Assessment of performance of wastewater stabilization ponds using faecal indicator bacteria reduction efficiency in a tropical environment
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)Egerton University (EU) uses Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) for wastewater treatment. An adjoining wetland with gravel bed substrate and freesurface flow meant to polish discharge before releasing into River Njoro ... -
Assessment of Rangelands Degradation, Its Causes and Impacts on Human Livelihoods: A Case Study Mbeere South Makima Ward
(University of Embu, 2019)angelands are areas in which the indigenous vegetation is predominantly grasses, grass-like plants, shrubs and arranged as a natural ecosystem. Rangelands degradation means the reduction in the rank and status of general ... -
Assessment of Risk Predisposition to Human Papilloma Virus through Cervical Infections Screening of Women Attending an Outpatient Health Facility In Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)There is limited data on comparative disposition to cervical cancer among HPV infected women in Kenya. We aimed to determine the distribution of HPV infection, cervical abnormalities and infections commonly reported on ... -
Assessment of Risk Predisposition to Human Papilloma Virus through Cervical Infections Screening of Women Attending an Outpatient Health Facility In Nairobi, Kenya
(IISTE, 2014)There is limited data on comparative disposition to cervical cancer among HPV infected women in Kenya. We aimed to determine the distribution of HPV infection, cervical abnormalities and infections commonly reported on ... -
Assessment of Selected Social Economic Factors Affecting Sugarcane Productiivity Among Small Scale Farmers in West Kabras Ward, Malava Constituency
(University of Embu, 2020)Sugarcane is a cash crop that is grown in Kenya by both small scale and large farmers. It is mainly grown to enhance incomes of farmers which improve their living standards. The relevance of this study was to determine ... -
Assessment of Strategies for Coping with Water Scarcity under Smallholder Cropping Systems in Kilome Area, Makueni County
(University of Embu, 2017)The issue of water scarcity and its impact on small-holder farmers is a reality in many developing countries including Kenya. With high population geared in rural areas most people depend on agriculture for livelihood. ... -
An Assessment of Suitable and Affordable Smart armband for preeclampsia Management in Antenatal Care
(2019-06)Blood pressure is one of the measurements that is taken during antenatal care visits. Though motherhood is a fulfilling experience in the society, it is connected to ill-health and even death in some women leading to ... -
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Using Garlic, Hot Pepper and Soap Spray in Control of Green Aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae L.) on Kales
(University of Embu, 2017)Kale production in many parts of the world is mainly faced by the challenge of pests and diseases. Aphids are a major concern because they make the kales unsightly, reduce their quality, and vector several diseases. ... -
Assessment of the Effects and Levels of Deforestation on the Rangelands of Kiritiri
(University of Embu, 2018)Deforestation of ecosystems is a major aspect of rapid ecological and climatic change globally. Kenya faces the risk of unproductive land due to deforestation. Water scarcity amongst other impacts of deforestation such ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Invasive Plant Species on Rangelands in Kiritiri
(University of Embu, 2017)Species introductions of anthropogenic origins are a major aspect of rapid ecological change globally. The increase in human population has led to increased rangeland disturbances and hence the rapid spread of alien ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Invasive Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia stricta) on Laikipia Rangelands
(University of Embu, 2019)Prickly pear cactus was introduced into Africa during the colonial days as an ornamental plant. Presently, it has widely spread in the Kenyan rangelands and has become a major problem to the tropical countries, especially ... -
Assessment of the Left Ventricle Wall Motion Using Tagged Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data (tMRI)
(Scientific Research, 2015-11)In this paper, the Radial Strain (RS) and Strain Rate (SR) was calculated using tagged MRI (tMRI) data. Using tagged magnetic resonance imaging (tMRI), the left ventricle short axis of five healthy adults (three men and ... -
Assessment of vessel and fiber characteristics of Blighia sapida Konig. and Lecaniodiscus cupanoides Planch ex Benth. growing in rainforest and derived savanna areas of Edo state, Nigeria
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-04-06)This study was carried out to assess the vessel and fiber dimensions and characteristics of Blighia sapida Konig. and Lecaniodiscus cupanoides Planch ex Benth. growing in the rainforest and derived savanna regions of Edo ... -
Association between land use change and exposure to zoonotic pathogens – Evidence from selected case studies in Africa.
(Elsevier, 2018-09)The demand for food and other ecosystem services have risen in the recent past in many parts of the world due to increasing human population. This has promoted agricultural intensification and increased extraction of natural ... -
Association of XbaI GLUT1 Polymorphism with Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Nephropathy
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-03)Objectives: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the chronic microangiopathic complications of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and has become the most frequent cause of end-stage renal disease. The XbaI polymorphism in the glucose ... -
Atherosclerotic Descending Aortic Aneurysms. Pros and Cons of Surgery
(Scientific Research, 2015-09)Within the last few years, there has been a strong trend to rethink the issue of management of atherosclerotic descending thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). When etiopathogenetic associations among changes ... -
The ATPase activity of molecular chaperone HSP60 is inhibited by immunosuppressant mizoribine
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-04)The molecular chaperone HSP60 is a chaperonin homolog of GroEL. We had previously shown that the immunosuppressant mizoribine is bound directly to HSP60 and inhibited its chaperone activity. However, the inhibitory mechanisms ...