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    • Fine particle matters induce DNA damage and G2/M cell cycle arrest in human bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells 

      Wu, J.; Shi, Y.; Asweto, Collins O.; Feng, L.; Yang, X.; Zhang, Y.; Hu, H.; Duan, J.; Sun, Z. (SpringerLink, 2017-11)
      There is compelling evidence that exposure to particulate matter (PM) is linked to lung tumorigenesis. However, there is not enough experimental evidence to support the specific mechanisms of PM2.5-induced DNA damage and ...
    • Fine particulate matter induces vascular endothelial activation 4 via IL-6 dependent JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway. Toxicol. 

      Hu, H.; Wu, J.; Li, Q.; Asweto, Collins O.; Lin, F.; Xiaozhe, Y.; Duan, F.; Duan, J.; Sun, Z. (2016-04)
      Exposure to PM2.5 has been strongly linked to endothelial dysfunction. However, the underlying mechanism of PM2.5 on the vascular endothelial function is poorly understood. This study examined the toxic effect and ...
    • A Finite Element Approximation of the Stokes Equations 

      Alami, Samy; Elakkad, Abdeslam; El-Mekaoui, Jawad; Elkhalfi, Ahmed; El Hammoumi, Mohammed (2011-12)
      In this work, a numerical solution of the incompressible Stokes equations is proposed. The method suggested is based on an algorithm of discretization by the unstable of Q1 – P0 velocity/pressure finite element ...
    • Fintech, Asset Portfolio Modeling and Financial Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya 

      Gitonga, Elizabeth N.; Kariuki, Peter W.; Kariuki, Samuel N. (IDOSI Publications, 2021)
      The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of fintech asset portfolio modeling on the financial performance of investment firms in Kenya. The study was guided by capital asset pricing model. Both descriptive ...
    • Firm Characteristics and Corporate Cash Holdings: A Managerial Perspective from Kenyan Private Manufacturing Firms 

      Kariuki, Samuel N.; Namusonge, Gregory S.; Orwa, George O. (GreenField Advanced Research Publishing House, 2015-04)
      The purpose of this study was to investigate the managerial perspectives on the firm characteristics and corporate cash holdings among in private manufacturing firms in Kenya. Several international ...
    • Fiscal Policy and Public Debt in Kenya 

      Makau, Justus; Njuru, Stephen; Ocharo, Kennedy N. (IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance, 2018-09)
      Fiscal policy in Kenya has been unstable. Fiscal balance to GDP ratio worsened from a surplus of 0.2 percent to a deficit of 7.6 percentwhile debt to GDP ratio rose from 25.4 to 56.2 percent between 1963 and 2015. This ...
    • Fish Species Composition and Diversity of Small Riverine Ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya 

      Mwangi, Benson M.; Ombogo, Mornica A.; Amadi, Jacinta; Baker, Ntambi; Mugalu, Daniel (2012-09)
      Riverine ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) significantly contribute to the lake’s water budget and aquatic biodiversity. Despite their significance to the lakes fisheries, only limited biodiversity studies have ...
    • Fish Species Composition and Diversity of Small Riverine Ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya 

      Mwangi, Benson M.; Ombogo, Mornica A.; Amadi, Jacinta; Ntambi, Baker; Mugalu, Daniel (International Journal of Science and Technology, 2012-09)
      Riverine ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) significantly contribute to the lake’s water budget and aquatic biodiversity. Despite their significance to the lakes fisheries, only limited biodiversity studies have ...
    • The Flash Magazine - 2016 edition 

      University of Embu (University of Embu, 2016-11)
      The pioneer issue of the University of Embu (UoEm) magazine, ambassador of the UoEm, The Flashlight UoEm Quarterly The Flashlight, is dedicated to celebrating the award of charter to Embu University College (then ...
    • The Flash Magazine - 2017 edition 

      University of Embu (University of Embu, 2017-04)
      The second issue of The Flashlight Magazine highlights the key events that happened at the University of Embu in the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017. The semester has seen a lot of developments in ...
    • The Flash Magazine - 2017 edition 

      University of Embu (2017-09)
      he editorial team wishes to welcome you all to the 3 rd issue of The Flashlight Magazine. This is also the Graduation special edition. In this edition we walk you through our journey since the establishment of the ...
    • The Flash Magazine - December 2019 edition 

      University of Embu (University of Embu, 2020-12)
      As we congratulate the 2020 class, it is worth noting that this is the most unique cohort since the inception of the University. The COVID-19 pandemic posed a tangible threat to the completion of their studies and ...
    • The Flash Magazine - June 2018 edition 

      Unknown author (University of Embu, 2018-06)
      In this issue of the Flashlight magazine, we feature several history-making events that have taken place in the University in the recent past and which will forever remain embedded in the University books of history. These ...
    • The Flash Magazine - May 2019 edition 

      Unknown author (University of Embu, 2019-05)
      As individuals and institutions make strides in growth and development, they undergo a myriad of changes and challenges. The University of Embu, like other upcoming institutions, has metamorphosed from a simple Agricultural ...
    • The Flash Magazine - September 2018 edition 

      University of Embu (University of Embu, 2018-09)
      In this edition of the Flashlight Magazine, we feature various revolutionary events that have had a tremendous impact internally and externally, which are evident enough that we live true to our philosophy of enhancing ...
    • The Flash Magazine - September 2019 edition 

      Unknown author (University of Embu, 2019-09)
      This year’s graduation ceremony comes at a time when the education sector in the Country is undergoing a major transformation. A few years from now, universities will be hosting a completely different cadre of students ...
    • Flavonoid Profiles of Wild Grapes Native to Japan: Vitis coignetiae Pulliat and Vitis ficifolia Bunge var. ganebu Hatusima 

      Shiozaki, Shuji; Murakami, Kazunori (Scientific Research, 2017-03)
      Flavonoids are a group of natural compounds in plants with versatile health benefits for humans. Grapes are a dietary source of flavonoids and the flavonoid components in grape berries can depend on the grape species and ...
    • Flexible perovskite based X-ray detectors for dose monitoring in medical imaging applications 

      Gill, Hardeep Singh; Elshahat, Bassem; Kokil, Akshay; Li, Lian; Mosurkal, Ravi; Zygmanski, Piotr; Sajo, Erno; Kumar, Jayant (Elsevier, 2018-06)
      Organometallic halide perovskite materials are attracting considerable interest for high performance photovoltaic and photodetector applications due to their exceptional opto-electronic properties and easy processing ...
    • Flower visitors of Streptocarpus teitensis: implications for conservation of a critically endangered African violet species in Kenya 

      Otieno, Mark; Josh, Neelendra; Rutschmann, Benjamin (PeerJ, 2021-01)
      Background: The African violets are endangered plant species restricted mainly to the Eastern Arc Mountains biodiversity hotspots in Kenya and Tanzania. These plants grow well in shaded environments with high humidity. ...
    • Fluctuating algal food populations and the occurrence of lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in three Kenyan rift valley lakes 

      Krienitz, L.; Kotut, Kiplagat (2010-06)
      The last two decades have witnessed increasing episodes of lesser flamingo die-offs in East Africa. Based on data on phytoplankton composition, biomass, and flamingo population density in three alkaline-saline lakes ...