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Unusual metallo-β-lactamases may constitute a new subgroup in this family of enzymes
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-01)Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) are a family of Zn2+-dependent enzymes that have contributed strongly to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. Novel members as well as variants of existing members of this family ... -
UoEm and Cytonn Investment Management Limited MoU Signing
(University of Embu, 2017-05-24)Photos taken during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Onboarding Top Students of the University to the Cytonn Young Leaders Programme (CYLP) held on 24th May, 2017 at the University of Embu. -
Upambanuzi wa Miundo ya Toponemia katika Jamii: Mfano kutoka Jimbo Dogo la Maara nchini Kenya
(2022)Makala hii imewasilisha uchunguzi uliofanywa kuhusu michakato na mbinu zilizotumika katika uundaji wa toponemia katika jamii. Lengo mahsusi la utafiti huu lilikuwa kupambanua miundo ya toponemia katika eneo la Mwimbi na ... -
Updated Definition of the Three Solvent Descriptors Related to the Van der Waals Forces in Solutions
(Scientific Research, 2018-02)Innovative viewpoint on the older topic of the van der Waals forces, is of interesting and significant issue to be concerned in both the fields related to the fundamental investigation and thus valuable in guiding the ... -
Uptake of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies, Productivity of Selected Cereals And Pulses and Food Security in the Drylands of Embu County, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)At the global level, land degradation is on the increase thus threatening millions of livelihoods particularly in the drier ecosystems. More specifically, land degradation is a major concern in Kenya and more particularly ... -
Urinary Schistosomiasis in two family populations, using school children as tracers
(1988)Two groups of families designated A and B were studied for Schistosoma haematobium infection in Amagunze, Anambra State, Nigeria. The groups were selected on the basis of a preliminary screening of schoolchildren: group A ... -
Urinary soluble egg antigen levels in Schistosoma haematobium infection in relation to sex and age of Kenyan schoolchildren following praziquantel treatment
(2009-08)Schistosoma haematobium soluble egg antigen (SEA) secreted in urine can be assayed to determine egg tissue load and hence morbidity in infected individuals. A cohort of 158 infected children aged 4-18 years was followed-up ... -
Usawiri wa Mwanasiasa wa Afrika Katika Ushairi wa Kiswahili
(Chuka University, 2015-04)Utafiti huu ulishughulikia usawiri wa mwanasiasa wa Afrika katika ushairi wa Kiswahili. Kimsingi, mtafiti alichunguza jinsi washairi mbalimbali walivyowasawiri wanasiasa wa Afrika kiubunifu kwa lengo la kudhihirisha ... -
The use of Bacillus subtilis bacteria as a tool to assess the toxicity of pharmaceuticals in the environment
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)Pharmaceuticals and personal care products are now known as microcontaminants due to their effects on bacterial resistance and effect on non-targeted organisms. Most recently, these substances have been found in surface ... -
Use of Computers/Apps and the Negative Effects on Children’s Intellectual Outcomes
(Scientific Research, 2017-07)The accelerated development of computer/Apps has had a negative effect on children’s intellectual outcomes. This effort will suggest that the simple nature of this technology can affect critical thinking in children. ... -
Use of Control Activities in Fraud Control in Financial Institutions a Case of Financial Institutions in Meru Town, Kenya
(2016-08)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between Control Activities and Fraud Control in Financial Institutions (Banks and Microfinance Institutions). Control Activities analyzed were Internal Checks ... -
Use of human nails as bio-indicators of heavy metals environmental exposure among school age children in Kenya
(2008-04)Metal pollution and its health effects present a challenge currently facing the developing countries. Metal poisoning is usually difficult and expensive to assess or screen in these countries due to limited resources, ... -
The Use of Social Networks in Curbing HIV in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of the University of Zambia
(Scientific Research, 2017-06)The AIDS epidemic has affected every aspect of Zambian society and is recognized as the greatest public health challenge of the past 30 years. Nevertheless, education can generate hope in the face of the epidemic using ... -
Users’ Perception of University Library Resources and Services in South East Zone of Nigeria
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)This study seeks to determine how users of the university libraries perceive the services rendered to them. Department of Mechanical Engineering was chosen as the population of this study. It is heavily populated with ... -
Using Apsim-Model as A Decision-Support-Tool for Long-Term Integrated-Nitrogen-Management and Maize productivity under Semi-Arid Conditions in Kenya
(Cambridge University Press, 2015-04)There is continued decline in per capita agricultural productivity in the drier parts of Kenya’s central highlands. The declines have been linked to low and declining soil fertility, soil water, high atmospheric heat, ... -
Using Bayesian and Eigen approaches to study spatial genetic structure of Moroccan and Syrian durum wheat landraces
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-01)The Mediterranean durum wheat landraces are genetically diverse and important sources for improving resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses and developing adapted and productive durum wheat varieties in the Mediterranean ... -
Using Fog Water Harvesting As a Source of Water For Domestic Use
(University of Embu, 2017)Fog collection is collection of water from fog using large pieces of vertical canvas to make the fog condense into droplets of water and flow down towards a trough below the fog fence. Collection of fog water is a simple ... -
Using Patents in Promotional Activities
(Scientific Research, 2016-10)A traditional view of patents and patenting shows a trade-off between the benefit of appropriation and the cost of information revelation. However, firms may benefit from information revelation to consumers because patents ... -
Using Podcasts to Help Students Apply Informatics Concepts: Benefits and Unintended Consequences. CIN: Computers, Informatics Nursing
(2012-03)Despite requirements for robust health informatics education, a multitude of educators and policy analysts report that programs are not adequately preparing nurses to handle the bevy of technologies that will be a part of ... -
Using Scholarly Big Data in Assessing Contribution of National Expertise to Climate Change Knowledge; Case Study: Egypt
(Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing,, 2018-07)Scholarly documents are generated on daily basis in varied formats. Google Scholar is one of the most popular open access web search engines that involves metadata of massive volume of varied scholarly literature that ...