University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Organizational Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plans in Universities in Mount Kenya Region, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019-08)In this period of globalization when the world is consistently experiencing numerous rapid changes in various grounds, the atmosphere that the organizations operate on is dynamic and unstable. This has led to strategic ... -
Enhancing Soybean Production, Economics and adoption among Smallholder Farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019-08)Current demand for soybean in Kenya is higher than production. The deficit which is over 95% is filled through importation from neighboring countries. Despite the high demand, adoption and production is low (0.56 to 1.1 t ... -
Speech by Dr. Margaret Gikuhi Chairperson, University of Embu Council During The 4th Graduation Ceremony
(University of Embu, 2019-09-20)Speech by Dr. Margaret Gikuhi Chairperson, University of Embu Council During The 4th Graduation Ceremony Held at The University Of Embu on Friday 20th September, 2019 -
Speech by Prof. Paul Musili Wambua Chancellor, University of Embu During the 4th Graduation Ceremony
(University of Embu, 2019-09-20)Speech by Prof. Paul Musili Wambua Chancellor, University of Embu During the 4th Graduation Ceremony at University of Embu on 14th September 2019 at 9.00 A.M. -
Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru Vice Chancellor, University of Embu during the 4th Graduation Ceremony
(University of Embu, 2019-09-20)Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru Vice Chancellor, University of Embu during the 4th Graduation Ceremony held at the University of Embu on 20th September, 2019 at 9.00 am -
The Agricultural Resource Management Survey
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2012)Purpose – The purpose of this article is to offer an introduction of the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) for applied research in agricultural finance and farm management. Design/methodology/approach – This ... -
An Assessment of Suitable and Affordable Smart armband for preeclampsia Management in Antenatal Care
(2019-06)Blood pressure is one of the measurements that is taken during antenatal care visits. Though motherhood is a fulfilling experience in the society, it is connected to ill-health and even death in some women leading to ... -
A 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system for preeclampsia management in antenatal care
(Elsevier, 2019-06)The burden of preeclampsia has been a major concern worldwide both in developed and developing countries, making its prevention and management a major concern. Although motherhood is a fulfilling experience in society, ... -
Copper extraction by wet chemical method
(Elsevier, 2018-07)In many countries large deposits of copper with no locally established copper based industries occur because known methods for extraction are prohibitively expensive and unaffordable. This study reports on an affordable and ... -
Properties of activated blended cement containing high content of calcined clay
(Elsevier, 2018-08)This paper presents findings of an experimental investigation on sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) activated calcined clay e Portland cement blends in sulphuric acid media. Calcined clays were blended with Ordinary Portland Cement ... -
Review of Carbonation Resistance in Hydrated Cement Based Materials
(Hindawi, 2019)Blended cements are preferred to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in construction industry due to costs and technological and environmental benefits associated with them. Prevalence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide ... -
Properties of activated blended cement containing high content of calcined clay
(Elsevier, 2018-08)This paper presents findings of an experimental investigation on sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) activated calcined clay e Portland cement blends in sulphuric acid media. Calcined clays were blended with Ordinary Portland Cement ... -
Common Cerambycid Pheromone Components as Attractants for Longhorn Beetles (Cerambycidae) Breeding in Ephemeral Oak Substrates in Northern Europe
(Springer, 2019-06)Longhorn beetles are ecologically important insects in forest ecosystems as decomposers of woody substrates, microhabitat engineers, and as components of forest food webs. These species can be greatly affected both ... -
Influence of Strategies on Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Kirimari Ward in Embu County, Kenya
(2018-08)The purpose of the study was establishing the influence of the strategies on empowerment of persons with disabilities in Embu County. The study was guided by the following objectives; To establish the influence of inclusive ... -
Plant Hybridization as an Alternative Technique in Plant Breeding Improvement
(2019-05)For ages, plant breeders have relied on the genetic variability that results from sexually crossing plants within the same species. However, the variability that exists within species populations is inadequate, hence the ... -
Umbuji wa Wahusika katika Ushairi wa Kiswahili: Mifano Kutoka kwa Diwani ya Jicho la Ndani (S.A. Mohamed, 2002).
(2019-06)Suala la utunzi na uhakiki wa mashairi ya Kiswahili limejadiliwa kwa muda mrefu na washairi na wataalamu mbalimbali. Mjadala huu umejikita katika dhana na maana ya shairi la Kiswahili na iwapo lihakikiwe kwa kuzingatia kaida ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2019-06)The prevalence of Human Herpes Virus type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis is high in Sub- Saharan Africa. Studies on HHV-8 in Kenya are few and data on its coinfection with HIV and syphilis ... -
Multinomial Logistic Modelling of Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Spending Behavior of University Students
(2019-06)This study aims at determining the use of Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLR) model which is one of the important methods for categorical data analysis. This model particularly deals with one nominal or ordinal response ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Allan Mugambi
(University of Embu, 2019-05)My research interests are in applied and social linguistics but I also have interest in other areas of linguistics such as historical linguistics, language and gender, language death and language shift, Kiswahili literature ...