University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Patient Related Factors on Health Seeking Behaviours among Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms attending Surgical Out Patient Clinic at Meru Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(2020-10)ackground: Currently there are increased cases of men presenting with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) especially in low resource countries. These symptoms may or may not be related to prostate cancer and health seeking ... -
Effects of Culture Conditions on Growth of Kefir Grains using Milk for Nutrition and Health: An Application of Response Surface Methodoly with Box-behnken Design
(IISTE, 2018)This combined process was successfully modeled by response surface methodology method with a Box– Behnken design. In this work, Box-Behnken Design of response surface methodology was used to investigate the effects of ... -
The optimum settings of culture conditions for optimum growth of kefir grains for nutrition and health using RSM with BBD
(2016)This thesis provides the process used to optimize the growth of kefir grains for nutrition and health to yield the optimal size of the kefir grain. This combined process was successfully modeled and optimized by response ... -
Socio-Economic Determinants of Low Birth Weight in Kenya: An Application of Logistic Regression Model
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-11)Babies born with Low-birth weight are at increased risk for serious health problems which are accompanied by disabilities and even death. The purpose of this study was to determine socio-economic factors that lead to low ... -
Staff Profile: Nyokabi Veronicah
(University of Embu, 2020-01)Veronicah Nyokabi is a Graduate Assistant at University of Embu since January 2017, currently pursuing an MSc in Applied Mathematics. She has attained a Bachelors’ Degree at University of Embu in Mathematics and ... -
Staff Profile: Jepkoech Jennifer
(University of Embu, 2020-01)Jennifer Jepkoech received BSc computer science from Periyar university India and MSc. Computer science from Bharathiar university India. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer science at The University of Embu ... -
Staff Profile: Consolata Gakii Mwirichia
(University of Embu, 2020-01)Consolata received BSc. in Information Technology and MSc. in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Kenya. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Information Technology in ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Cyrus Gitonga Ngari
(University of Embu, 2020-01)Dr. Cyrus Gitonga Ngari is a Doctorate graduate from Moi University, a Master of Science (Applied Mathematics) graduate from Kenyatta University and a Bachelor of Education (Double Mathematics) graduate from Egerton ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Edwine Benson Atitwa
(University of Embu, 2020-01)Lecturer University of Embu, Mathematics Computing and Information Technology Department Research Interests i. Management and treatment of cancer ii. Water sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) iii. Maternal and Child ... -
Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi-Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-12-29)Hyphaene compressa is an economically important palm in Africa. Despite its significant role in the livelihoods of rural communities, the diversity of doum palm is poorly documented and studied. In addition, it has no ... -
Analysis on Cultivation and Construction of Talent Team in Library and Information Science Specialty
(scientific research publishing, 2016-04-26)Cultivation and construction of professional talent team in library and information science have important practical significance on promoting the rapid development of professional information intelligence, improving the ... -
Vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, and lipid metabolism and the occurrence of non high albuminuria diabetic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study
(Sage, 2021-02-09)Aim: Atherosclerosis involves vascular endothelial damage and lipid metabolism disorder, which is closely related to the occurrence and development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, studies on non-high albuminuria ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from Lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden, Kenya
(Academic journals, 2020)There is still unexplored reservoir of microorganisms from sediments and water within Lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden using culture dependent technique. The current study compares bacterial diversity within Lake Olbolosat a ... -
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the past few years, such that there is no ... -
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 ... -
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Cancer has become a key public health affliction worldwide. Recent studies have shown that genetic factors cause only 5–10% of all human cancers, while the rest are caused by lifestyle. Epidemiological and clinical studies ... -
Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ... -
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 ... -
Transaction Costs and Market Participation Among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Access to market plays a vital role in poverty alleviation among smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural markets provide income generating opportunities for farmers in rural areas hence improving their ... -
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 ...