University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions

  • Library Literacy Program Library as Battleground for Fighting Fakenews 
    Taala, William; Franco, Filoteo B. Jr.; Teresa, Parisa H. Sta. (2019-03-18)
    Library literacy programs have continued to play a pivotal role in ensuring that students only consume the information necessary to their studies in the wake of fake news. Before the introduction of the Internet as an ...
  • Antioxidant properties of Psidium guajava leaf extract on paraquat induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress 
    Okorondu, M. M.; Okorondu., S. I. (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    Thirty healthy male rats were used for the in vivo experiment. Animals received 3.5 mg/kg of Paraquat (PQ) intraperitoneally on the 15th day of experiment. Extracts were administered daily for thirty (30) days using normal ...
  • Incidence and severity of Fusarium wilt on Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea L.) landraces in Western Kenya 
    Wakhungu Cynthia, Nafula; Isaiah Taabu, Masinde; Otaye Daniel, Otieno; Wasike Victor, Wafula (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    Bambara nut, Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. is one of the indigenous legume crops grown in Kenya. The crop is highly nutritious and drought tolerant with the ability to produce higher yields than other legumes such as common ...
  • Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from agro-industrial wastewater by using microalgae collected from coastal region of peninsular Malaysia 
    Prakash, Bhuyar; Fakhrul, Farez; Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim; Gaanty Pragas, Maniam; Natanamurugaraj, Govindan (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    The potential of microalgae as a source of renewable energy based on wastewater has received increasing interest worldwide in recent decades. A freshwater microalga Chlorella vulgaris was investigated for its ability to ...
  • Mutagenic effects of sodium azide on some qualitative traits of maize (Zea mays) 
    Mustapha Babayo, Dahiru; Adamu, Yarima; Aminu Idris, Abubakar; Zainab A, Abubakar (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    This research was conducted to determine the effects of sodium azide on some quantitative traits of maize varieties namely: Hakorin hajiya (local variety) and Sam-15 variety (improve variety). The seeds were presoaked in ...
  • Toxicological studies on Acanthus montanus leaf extracts in male and female albino rats 
    Iwueke, V. Adaku.; Chukwu, C. Ezinne.; Onuoha, U. Obinna.; Osuocha, K.U. (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    Leaves of Acanthus montanus have been used traditionally in treatment of several diseases such as skin diseases. This work was designed to evaluate toxicological impact of A. montanus extracts in male and female albino ...
  • Control of alkaptonuria with nitisinone and gene therapy: A systematic review 
    Martin L., Nelwan (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a genetic disorder inherited in accordance with Mendel first law. Mutations in the HGA gene result in the AKU disorder. Three major features of this disorder: arthritis, ochronosis, and the presence ...
  • Action and variation potential electrical signals in higher plants 
    Ndung’u Ruth, Wairimu; Kamweru Paul, Kuria; Kirwa Abraham, Tuwei (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
    This review evaluates the types of electrical signals (ESs) in plants, generation and propagation of various ESs, their ways of transmission within the plant body and their corresponding physiological significance. It also ...
  • University of Embu 5th Graduation Booklet  
    University of Embu (University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
    The 5th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees and Award of Diplomas and Certificates Friday, December 11th 2020 University of Embu Graduation Pavilion
  • The Flash Magazine - December 2019 edition 
    University of Embu (University of Embu, 2020-12)
    As we congratulate the 2020 class, it is worth noting that this is the most unique cohort since the inception of the University. The COVID-19 pandemic posed a tangible threat to the completion of their studies and ...
  • The Flash Magazine - September 2019 edition 
    Unknown author (University of Embu, 2019-09)
    This year’s graduation ceremony comes at a time when the education sector in the Country is undergoing a major transformation. A few years from now, universities will be hosting a completely different cadre of students ...
  • The Flash Magazine - May 2019 edition 
    Unknown author (University of Embu, 2019-05)
    As individuals and institutions make strides in growth and development, they undergo a myriad of changes and challenges. The University of Embu, like other upcoming institutions, has metamorphosed from a simple Agricultural ...
  • The Flash Magazine - September 2018 edition 
    University of Embu (University of Embu, 2018-09)
    In this edition of the Flashlight Magazine, we feature various revolutionary events that have had a tremendous impact internally and externally, which are evident enough that we live true to our philosophy of enhancing ...
  • The Flash Magazine - June 2018 edition 
    Unknown author (University of Embu, 2018-06)
    In this issue of the Flashlight magazine, we feature several history-making events that have taken place in the University in the recent past and which will forever remain embedded in the University books of history. These ...
  • The Flash Magazine - 2017 edition 
    University of Embu (2017-09)
    he editorial team wishes to welcome you all to the 3 rd issue of The Flashlight Magazine. This is also the Graduation special edition. In this edition we walk you through our journey since the establishment of the ...
  • The Flash Magazine - 2017 edition 
    University of Embu (University of Embu, 2017-04)
    The second issue of The Flashlight Magazine highlights the key events that happened at the University of Embu in the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017. The semester has seen a lot of developments in ...
  • The Flash Magazine - 2016 edition 
    University of Embu (University of Embu, 2016-11)
    The pioneer issue of the University of Embu (UoEm) magazine, ambassador of the UoEm, The Flashlight UoEm Quarterly The Flashlight, is dedicated to celebrating the award of charter to Embu University College (then ...
  • Factors affecting health seeking behaviour in hypertensive patients of Imenti North sub county, Kenya 
    Kirigia, Consolata; Kamweru, Paul Kuria; Mwenda, Annarita Kajuju, (2021-01-14)
    Background: Prevalence of non-communicable diseases like hypertension is raising hence a burden to low resource countries like Kenya. Purpose of the study was to determine factors affecting health seeking behaviour in ...
  • Foetal Position: Can It Be Used to Predict the Sex of Unborn Baby? 
    Limungi, Mbaabu G.; Kirigia, Consolata (Scientific Research, 2021-01-14)
    Sex is used to define the biological categorization of a human being as either a male or female. Globally, most of the pregnant women have expressed desire to know the sex of their babies prenatally. To determine sex of ...
  • Performance Evaluation of Internet of Things Prototype for Preeclampsia Monitoring in Antenatal Care 
    Musyoka, Faith M. (2020-12)
    Globally, Preeclampsia has been an alarming condition, thus creating a major concern in its prevention and monitoring. Software developers have implemented several Internet of Things systems to transform human society ...