University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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(University of Embu, 2015)The concept of luminescence is widely used in our world today. There are different forms of luminescence which include chemiluminiscence, phosphorescence, florescence, and electroluminescence. When electrons in ground state ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Atmospheric deposition of inorganic nitrogen (mainly in the form of NO3) has dramatically increased because of the extensive use of nitrogenous fertilizers and the huge combustion of fossil fuels.as a result, concentrations ...
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Factors Affecting Perfomance of Sand Dams in Nzambani Ward, Kyanika/Maluma Sublocation, Kitui County (University of Embu, 2017)A Sand dam is a structure built on river to store excess water in rainy seasons for use in drought seasons. They are suited for semi-arid areas. Globally, they are found in Japan, India, Mexico, Australlia, Thailand, SW ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Agriculture as the backbone of the Kenya’s economy relies heavily on environmental resources. Therefore, for Kenya to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental conservation must be enhanced through ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Agriculture as the backbone of the Kenya’s economy relies heavily on environmental resources. Therefore, for Kenya to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental conservation must be enhanced through ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Embu town has undergone unprecedented growth in population through rural urban migration and the institutions in the area. The increasing population and rapid urbanization has aggravated huge demands for clean water, but ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Dumping sewage into water bodies such as rivers not only creates a human health hazard but also negatively disrupts the river ecosystem. Pollution causes the quality of the water to deteriorate and affect aquatic ecosystems. ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)It has been globally recognized that human activities and land use developments have had significant impacts on water quality through pollution and sedimentation, with the attendant effects of reducing utility for human ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Soil fertility reduction due to soil nutrient depletion in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major challenge sustainable development of agriculture. Despite the ability of ISFM to improve soil fertility, less has been done towards ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Water pollution is an environmental problem that is of major concern to the entire world at large. Degradation of surface and groundwater sources has been an inherent consequence of economic development and remedial action ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)In Modern healthcare, most of the errors have been identified in Out-patient medication administration. These medication errors are caused due to under or overdoses and forgot to take medicines at the proper time. Because ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)The Alumni Tracer System for communication with alumni embodies one of many ways how university can keep tracking its graduate. The system created collects actual information about working experience of graduates, ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Water quality deterioration has become a worldwide problem in the recent years. Understanding the causes of this deterioration will help in prevention and remediation of the water quality deterioration. This project aimed ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)A secure and advanced online voting system using digital signature is a web based voting system. It helps to automate the voting process where it facilitates the running of elections and surveys online. Voters cast their ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Tillage and residue mulch alter the structure and composition of soil consequently influencing important soil physical and hydraulic processes such as soil water content and nutrient availability. This study therefore aimed ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Water scarcity have become rampant worldwide especially in ASAL, s due to climate change and increased population where about two billion people live in water scarce areas. Efforts to alleviate water scarcity have born no ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)The issue of water scarcity and its impact on small-holder farmers is a reality in many developing countries including Kenya. With high population geared in rural areas most people depend on agriculture for livelihood. ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Fog collection is collection of water from fog using large pieces of vertical canvas to make the fog condense into droplets of water and flow down towards a trough below the fog fence. Collection of fog water is a simple ...
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(University of Embu, 2018)Natural forests in Kenyan are important national assets that play critical roles in the economy while offering a range of ecological services. The early assault on natural forests involved clearing thousands of hectares ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Water stress as defined by the (European environment agency 2014) occurs when the demand for water during a certain period of time exceeds the available amount or poor quality exceeds its use. Water recycling is reusing ...
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