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Mathematics Anxiety and Performance among Secondary School Students in Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya.
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Mathematics is an essential subject worldwide though it is one of the poorly performed
subjects in Kenya. There are many reasons that have been attributed to poor performance
in Mathematics. While some studies have ...
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 ...
Modelling Conditions for Quality Egg Storage Using Randomized Complete Block Design
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Rearing chicken has contributed positively to global nutrition, especially egg production.
This practice attracts both large and small-scale poultry keeping within the world’s
economy. Egg storage has been a problem due ...
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 ...
Gender Influence on Soil Fertility and Water Management Technologies Uptake among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Degraded landscapes and soil water stress are long-standing problems to smallholder
agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of soil and water conservation in
restoring degraded landscapes and improving ...
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 ...
Technology Adoption, Production and Market Participation among Smallholder Indigenous Chicken Farmers in Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Majority of the Kenyan population resides in rural areas and are characterised by high
levels of poverty due to low income and food insecurity. Poultry production and in
particular indigenous chicken has been recognised ...
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 ...
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 ...
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Milk Processors in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Supply Chain Management practices are activities carried out by an organization to
enhance the effectiveness of its supply chain. The practices improve organizational
performance and enhance competitiveness. Milk processors ...