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    • Posterior Polar Cataract and Its Management 

      Anand, Smita; Rani, Nimmi (Scientific Research, 2015-07)
      Although cataract surgery in posterior polar cataract is associated with posterior capsular rent and nucleus drop, by taking precautions the rate of complication can be decreased. The aim of this article is to review the ...

    • Staff Profile - Jane Ndegi Mugambi 

      Mugambi, Jane N. (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Trained at Egerton as an Agriculture teacher for Biology and Agriculture with a higher Diploma, later joined Kenyatta University and pursued a Bed degree in Botany and Zoology and in the same institution pursued my MSc ...

    • Errors in Surgical Site Identification during Cutaneous Surgery for Skin Cancer: Review and Recommendations 

      Paul, Sharad P. (Scientific Research, 2015-07)
      Surgical error due to incorrect identification of the surgical site has been known to occur right from the beginning of surgical practice through the ages. However, increasing awareness, preventative efforts and risks ...

    • Policy and practice in the assessment of juvenile offenders in public juvenile rehabilitation schools in Kenya. 

      Wambugu, Beth N.; King’endo, Madrine; Kinyua, Joyce N. (2015-07)
      Historically assessment of juvenile offenders began during colonial era, when every young people who disobeyed colonial rules of regional zoning, labour provision, and hut tax among others were considered offenders and ...

    • Staff Profile - Dr. Lucy Karega Njeru 

      Njeru, Lucy K. (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      I have a PhD in Agricultural Extension from Egerton University. I successfully defended my PhD proposal that focuses on enhancing youth participation in Agriculture at both the Department and faculty level, successfully ...

    • Characterization of Some Hydrogels Used in Water Purification: Correlation of Swelling and Free-Volume Properties 

      Mohsen, M.; Maziad, N. A.; Gomaa, E.; Aly, E. Hassan; Mohammed, R. (Scientific Research, 2015-07)
      In this study, the main objective is to develop a good chelation and ion exchange hydrogel. This hydrogel is obtained by polymerization of dimethyl amino ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and acrylic acid (AAc) by gamma ...

    • Labour Diversity and Domestic Firm’s Productivity in Kenya 

      Mugendi, Charles N.; Ocharo, Kennedy N. (2015-07)
      This study attempted to empirically examine the effect of labour diversity on firm’s productivity in Kenya. To achieve this objective primary data was collected from various firms. Thereafter analysis was done using Feasible ...

    • Staff Profile - Prof. Njoka Fredrick M. 

      Njoka, Fredrick M. (University of Embu, 2015-07)

    • Staff Profile - Prof. Romano Mwirichia Kachiuru 

      Mwirichia, Romano K. (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Jan. 2015 to Date Senior Lecturer, University of Embu July 2012 - Dec. 2014 Postdoctoral Fellow (Microbiology), King Abdullah University of Scicence and Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Feb. 2011 - June 2012 ...

    • Staff Profile - Dr. David Muchangi Mugo 

      Mugo, David M. (E.U.C, 2015-07)
      David Muchangi Mugo is the Chair Department of Mathematics, Computing and I.T, University of Embu. He holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science which was acquired from Hamburg University of Technology in Germany and a ...

    • Staff Profile - Dr. Millien Kawira 

      Kawira, M. (University Of Embu, 2015-07)
      My area of specialization is Energy Technology.Holds Doctor of Philosophy in energy technology at JKUAT. I hold a Master of Science degree in Physics of the same University.

    • Staff Profile - Dr. Justin Nyaga 

      Nyaga, Justin (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Dr. Justin Nyaga is a Lecturer and Head of Department, University of Embu , Kenya. He is also a Visiting Scholar, University of Colorado at Boulder, CO, USA. Mr. Nyaga has also been a Research Scientist at the South Africa ...

    • Local and landscape effects on bee functional guilds in pigeon pea crops in Kenya 

      Otieno, Mark; Sidhu, Sheena C.; Woodcock, Ben A.; Wilby, A.; Ioannis, N.; Mauchline, Alice L.; Gikungu, Mary W.; Potts, Simon G. (Springer, 2015-07)
      Pollinators face many challenges within agricultural systems due to landscape changes and intensification which can affect resource availability that can impact pollination services. This paper examines pigeon pea pollination ...

    • Staff Profile - Dr. Mark Otieno 

      Otieno, Mark (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Dr. Mark Otieno is a dedicated scholar and conservationist with a passion for insect mediated ecosystem services research within agro-ecosystems. Currently, Dr. Otieno is the Dean of Students at University of Embu. He is ...

    • Staff Profile - Dr. Esther Edith Arunga 

      Arunga, Ester E. (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Esther Arunga has a Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Moi University Kenya.

    • Staff Profile - Dr. Phyllis W. Muturi 

      Muturi, Phyllis W. (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Dr. Muturi holds a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Makerere University, Uganda, MSc. in Crop Protection and BSc. Agriculture from University of Nairobi, Kenya. She won scholarships for postgraduate training ...

    • Design, Fabrication and Characterization of an appropriate Solar Thermal Electricity Generating System 

      Kawira, M. (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2015-07)
      The sun provides an abundant and clean source of energy. However the supply of this energy is periodic following yearly and diurnal cycles, intermittent, unpredictable and it is diffused. Its density is low compared to the ...

    • Staff Profile - Prof. Eucharia Kenya 

      Kenya, Eucharia U. (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning Administration & Finance

    • Identification and Quantification of Corn, Soybean and Cotton Genetically Modified by Real Time PCR 

      Sawazaki, Haiko E.; Duarte, Aildson P.; Fuzatto, Milton G.; Sawazaki, Eduardo; Henrique, Silvio; de Ponte, Jessica F.; Nogueira, Larissa (Scientific Research Publishing, 2015-07)
      In order to obtain a cheaper method for quantification of transgenic events in corn, soybeans and cotton, primers for real time PCR have been developed and optimized, with fluorescent BRYT Green system. The DNA was ...

    • Staff Profile - Professor Kiplagat Kotut 

      Kotut, Kiplagat (University of Embu, 2015-07)
      Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research & Extension) Main responsibility: Ensuring that the Academics Programmes are well managed, running efficiently, and the coordination of research and extension services. Other ...