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A pragmatic analysis of politeness in Gichuka Request Expressions
(University of Embu, 2018-09)Gichuka is a dialect of the Kimeru language - a Bantu language of the Niger Congo family- spoken by the Chuka people of Tharaka-Nithi County, Chuka Igamba- Ng’ombe Constituency. Chuka people reside in the Eastern slopes ... -
Preparation and Properties of Long Afterglow CaAl2O4 Phosphors Activated by Rare Earth Metal Ions
(University of the Free State Republic of South Africa, 2011-11)This work comprises of several aspects of calcium-aluminate phosphor activated with rare earth metal ions i.e. (CaAl2O4:Eu2+, Nd3+, and Dy3+). In particular the luminescent and structural properties of the long afterglow ... -
Prevalence and host resistance to Common bean rust Disease In Central and Western Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) (Pers.:Pers.) Unger., is among the most destructive pathogens constraining the production of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya. The study's objectives were to (i) determine the ... -
Probabilistic Analysis of Covid-19 Transmission In Kenya using Markov Chain
(UoEm, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global health and has highlighted the importance of understanding the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. This study aimed to construct a COVID-19 transmission ... -
Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)In any institution, success is majorly determined by the procurement practices adopted and how well these procurement practices are implemented. A function that greatly influences the strategies of an organization, as ... -
Productivity and Profitability of Selected Cabbage Varieties Under Varying Drip Irrigation Schedules in Humic Nitisols of Embu County
(UoEM, 2022-08)The adverse effects of climate change and increasing human population have put pressure on scarce water resources used in crop production. This consequently threatens the food and nutritional security of the growing ... -
Productivity and profitablity of selected cabbage varieties under varying drip schedules in Humic Nitisols of Embu County.2
(2022-08)The adverse effects of climate change and increasing human population have put pressure on scarce water resources used in crop production. This consequently threatens the food and nutritional security of the growing ... -
Protecting Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: A Scalable Hybrid Decoy Framework against Cyber Threats
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Cybersecurity threats are malicious acts that seek to damage, steal, or gain unauthorized access to information. Higher institutions of learning in Kenya have adopted the use of information systems in their service ... -
Putative Functions of Novel Antennae Chemosensory Gene Repertoire of Male Tsetse Fly, Glossina Morsitans Morsitans
(UoEm, 2022-11)Tsetse fly is a primary vector of Human African Trypanosomiasis and Animal African Trypanosomiasis. Tsetse fly exploits chemical cues from the environment to distinguish a non- from suitable hosts. Genes in tsetse fly ... -
Rainfall Characteristics and Effect of Selected Soil Management Practices on Soil Water Productivity in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2018-09)Water insufficiency due to scarcity, poor distribution and high variability of rainfall in the Central Highlands of Kenya (CHK) and a decline in soil fertility have contributed to a continuous decrease in water productivity. ... -
Relationship between Head teachers' Personality types, Instructional Supervision Practices, and Academic Performance in Selected Public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Personality types and practices can be viewed as factors that possess a great role in the improvement of academic performance in schools. Good personality types and effective practices can translate to better performance ... -
Relationship between Selected Motivational Factors and the Performance of Public Secondary School Agriculture Teacher’s in Imenti South District, Kenya
(Egerton University, 2013-11)Teacher motivation is very important as it directly affects the students’ performance. The performance of agriculture teachers in Imenti South District has been low compared to other districts. This has been characterized ... -
Response of Spk 004 to Meloidogyne Species Infestation and Impact of Sweet Potato Management Practices on Nematofauna in Mwea, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is an important food crop consumed throughout Africa. However, sweet potato yields are greatly reduced by pests including plant parasitic nematodes. Management of nematodes in sweet ... -
Review of Methods of Estimating Parameters In Nonlinear Mixed-Effects (Nlme) Models
(University of Nairobi, 2007-07)This study is a critical review of theoreticalissues that underline the linear mixed effects (LME) and nonlinear mixed effects (NLME) models. These two areas are revisited under maximum likelihood and restricted ... -
Risk-Based Internal Audit, Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Deposit taking Cooperative Societies in Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2022-03)Through a risk-based internal audit (RBIA), companies can use internal audit capabilities to improve management and control of risks. It also improves the accountability and accuracy of financial statements. This study ... -
Role of Information and Communication Technology and Socio-Economic Factors on Marketing of Tomatoes among Smallholder Farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Tomato is produced and consumed worldwide. In Kenya, tomato is used to generate income among rural people. Despite this, the sub-sector faces numerous challenges such as fluctuating market prices, postharvest losses and ... -
School Principals’ Administrative Functions and Their Influence on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Secondary Schools in Rangwe Sub County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)The success of the schools in terms of students’ learning outcomes rests on the principals’ ability to steer the school by implementing administrative functions effectively. The study aimed at probing the association ... -
Social economic factors and pupils Academic achievement in public primary schools, Karaba zone Mbeere Subcounty,Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)There has been a persistent trend of underachievement of students in Karaba Zone compared to the broader Mbeere South Sub-County. Thus, the study examined the relationship between socioeconomic factors and pupils' academic ... -
Social economic factors and pupils Academic achievement in public primary schools, Karaba zone Mbeere Subcounty,Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)There has been a persistent trend of underachievement of students in Karaba Zone compared to the broader Mbeere South Sub-County. Thus, the study examined the relationship between socioeconomic factors and pupils' academic ... -
Social economic factors and pupils Academic achievement in public primary schools, Karaba zone Mbeere Subcounty,Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)There has been a persistent trend of underachievement of students in Karaba Zone compared to the broader Mbeere South Sub-County. Thus, the study examined the relationship between socioeconomic factors and pupils' academic ...