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Climate Change Adaptation Information for Improved Agricultural Productivity among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)The effects of climate variability and change on communities are felt across the globe thus adaptation information is sought as a panacea. With the pervasive uncertainty on expected weather patterns amidst climate ... -
Cognitive Conflict in Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Embu West Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Cognitive conflict is widely recognized as an important factor in the process of conceptual change and can be effectively utilized to promote the learning of mathematical concepts. However, there has been little research ... -
Communication and Uptake of Integrated Soil Fertility Management and Soil Water Conservation Technologies by Farmers in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Integrated soil fertility management and soil water conservation practices are possible solutions to persistent soil quality decline and low availability of soil moisture which are affecting agricultural productivity in ... -
Competence of Tropical Maize Lines to Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation and the Expression of Maize Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP2) Gene under Drought Stress.
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Drought stress affects many maize growing regions in sub-Saharan Africa. As population increases, the gap between maize supply and demand increases. There is, therefore, need to develop maize lines that are tolerant to ... -
Competition, Profitability, Risk-Taking Behaviour and Stability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Stable commercial banks stimulate economic growth by facilitating value exchanges. The stability of commercial banks in Kenya has been a concern because of the waves of collapse that have dotted the history of the ... -
Connecting People using Latent Semantic Analysis for Knowledge Sharing
(2010-01)A shift from technology-oriented knowledge management to people-oriented knowledge management is indispensable. To achieve this, organizations must understand the nature of knowledge. In this work, knowledge has been ... -
Contribution of Dynamic Instability to Microtubule Organization
(University of Manitoba, 2008)Microtubules are hollow cylindrical protein structures found in all eukaryotic cells, and essential in several cellular processes, including cell motility, cell division, vesicle trafficking and ... -
Contributions of Anthropogenic Activities to Leaf Litter Decomposition in River Kapingazi, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Human activities have potential adverse effects on freshwater ecosystems, which sustain a wide range of ecosystem services such as the provision of potable water, nutrient cycling, and a habitat for organisms such as ... -
CORPORATE BOARD CHARACTERISTICS, OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE, VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE, AND VALUE OF FIRMS LISTED AT THE SECURITY EXCHANGES IN EAST AFRICA
(UoEm, 2024-08-08)Firm value is investor perception towards the company’s degree of success as reflected in share price for publicly listed companies. This research postulates that firm value is affected by corporate board characteristics, ... -
Cover Change and Vegetation Carbon Stocks of Mangrove Forests in Lamu County, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-04)Mangroves around the world are being threatened by a combination of natural and human factors. Losses of mangroves leads to reduced forest cover and enhanced carbon emission. This study assessed cover change, forest ... -
Crame´R-Rao Bound of Direction Finding using Uniform Circular Array And 2-Circle Concentric Uniform Array
(university of Embu, 2019-09)Source direction-of-arrival estimation problem has received much attention in recent years following its significant role in array-signal processing and wide range of applications such as radar, wireless communication, ... -
Cramér-Rao Bound of Direction-Finding using uniform Hexagonal Array
(University of Embu, 2019-09)Direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation is an important branch in the field of array signal processing. It can be applied in such fields as wireless communication, sonar, radar, biomedicine, and radio detection. This fact ... -
Cytokine Levels and T cell Apoptosis Associated With Cerebral Malaria Immunopathology During Plasmodium berghei Anka Infection In A Mouse Model
(2013)During the course of malaria infection, a range of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines are produced by the host immune system. Successful recovery from malaria involves striking a balance between these counteracting ... -
Determinants of Effective Revenue Collection by Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2017-08)Enhancement of revenue collection in counties is core to meeting their financial responsibilities which will lead to recognition of their directive to offer valuable and well-timed services to the residents and the demand ... -
Diversity and Biological Control Potential of Haloalkaliphilic Fungi from Lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that have simple multicellular or unicellular cell structures. They are distributed in terrestrial soils, forests, aquatic habitats and in extreme environments with high ambient salts, ... -
Does Inquiry-Based Learning Approach In Chemistry Practical Lessons Affect Students’ Nzomo Attitudes And Self-Efficacy In Chemistry? A Case Of Meru South Sub-County,Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-05)Chemistry is a crucial subject for a country like Kenya that seeks to be industrialized by the year 2030. Even though the subject is important, performance in the subject has been declining consistently in Kenya. A decline ... -
Drought Prevalence in the Horn of Africa and Its Implications on Forest Cover: A Case Study Of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought ... -
Drought prevalence in the horn of Africa and its implications on forest cover: a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-11)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought events ... -
Economics of the System of Rice Intensification on Productivity of Rice among Smallholder Farmers of Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)Rice farming has received considerable attention in developing countries and particularly in Kenya due to its impact on smallholders’ income and food security. Irrigated rice is the largest consumer of water and its ... -
The Effect of Procurement Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Academic Research Publishing Group, 2020-11)In any institution, success is majorly determined by the procurement practices adopted and how well these procurement practices are implemented. The study sought to establish the effect of procurement practices on supply ...