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Concentration of Inorganic Contaminants in Shallow Borehole Water in Chuka Sub-County, Kenya
(Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 2020-11-24)Groundwater from shallow aquifers is an important source of portable water in Chuka Sub-County. However, most shallow boreholes in Chuka Sub-County are undocumented and susceptible to contamination by both geogenic and ... -
A Conceptual Metaphorical Analysis of Swahili Proverbs with Reference to Chicken Metaphor
(2016-02)This is a metaphorical analysis of domestic animals in selected Swahili proverbs with a focus on chicken metaphor based on their source domains. The paper examines the socio-cultural and economic background that shapes the ... -
Conjecture of banach space operator ideals in nuclear spaces
(2013-06)We apply the notion of Banach space operator ideals in nuclear spaces through topological vector spaces. The motivation for this study came from attempts to generalize the structure of nuclear spaces as a result of nuclear ... -
Constraints to profitable Participation in Agri-Food Value Chains: A Case of Small-Scale Banana Farmers in Meru County,Kenya
(2018)Constraints in agri-food value chains tend to heighten the vulnerability of small-scale farmers in Sub-Sahara Africa. This study evaluates the constraints limiting small-scale banana farmers in Meru County, ... -
Contraceptive Knowledge among Men and its Influence on their Participation in their Partner’s Modern Contraceptive use in Dallas Sub-location, Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023-08)Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health concern. Use of modern contraceptive has the potential of reducing maternal mortality by two thirds. However, the prevalence of modern contraceptives is low ... -
Contribution of multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) to the economy of selected Kenyan small-scale households
(Science Publishing Group, 2019-03-19)Pumpkin (C. moschata Duch.) fruit is a highly nutritious horticultural crop with great potential for commercialization. However, in Kenya many households do not buy and utilize pumpkins regularly, leading to low demand. ... -
The Contribution of the Colonialism on Cottage Industry in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya from 1907 to 1963
(CRDEEP Journals, 2021)The Tharaka people had various forms of cottage industries which they used to produce myriad traditional items and weapons to sustain their livelihood during the pre-European period. Such articles and weapons are boats, ... -
Corporate Communication Types Employed in Public Universities in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2019-06)In the management world today, it’s widely accepted that the future of any organization critically depends on how it is viewed by key stakeholders. Several research studies have shown that corporate communication when ... -
Correlation Between Electromagnetic Wave Equation And Einstein Theory Of Relativity In Derivation Of Schrödinger Equation And Hilbert Space Operators
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies (JMESS), 2020-03)Operators in Hilbert space have properties which are useful in the study of mathematical abstract areas such as approximation theory, Banach Fixed point theory, the spectral theory as well as Quantum Mechanics. ... -
Correlation Between Electromagnetic Wave Equation and Einstein Theory of Relativity in Derivation of Schrödinger Equation and Hilbert Space Operators "
(2020-03)Operators in Hilbert space have properties which are useful in the study of mathematical abstract areas such as approximation theory, Banach Fixed point theory, the spectral theory as well as Quantum Mechanics. Schrödinger ... -
Critical analysis on how learner-related factors affect application of progressivists’ learner-centered approaches in teaching and learning of Mathematics: A case of Meru South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
(2015-07)Learning mathematics` problem-solving skills using learner-centered teaching approach, as emphasized in the philosophy of progressivism, enhances creativity and problem solving skills to the learners. In contrast, learning ... -
Crystal structure of chlorido-(η5-pentamethylcyclopenta dienyl)-((bis-pyrazol-1-yl) methane-κ2N, N′) rhodium (III) hexafluorophosphate
(2019-11-13)C17H23ClN4RhF6P, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 10.6954(2) Å, b = 15.3868(3) Å, c = 12.6130(2) Å, β = 90.5590(10)°, V = 2075.60(7) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0296, wRref(F2) = 0.0727, T = 100(2) K. -
Crystal structure of chlorido-(η6 - toluene)(2,2′-bipyridine-κ2 N,N′)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate, C17H16ClN2RuPF6
(De Gruyter, 2022)C17H16ClN2RuPF6, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 14.4426(9) Å, b = 8.3311(5) Å, c = 16.413(1) Å, β = 109.2690°, V = 1864.2(2) Å3 , Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0309, wRref(F2 ) = 0.0697, T = 173 K. -
Crystal structure of chlorido-(η6-p-cymene)-(N- (2-fluorophenyl)-1-(pyridin-2-yl) methanimine-κ2N, N′) ruthenium (II)–acetone (1/1), C22H23ClN2F7OPRu.
(2010-01)C 22 H 23 ClN 2 F 7 OPRu, monoclinic, P 2 1 / c (no. 14), a = 7.30480(10) Å, b = 12.9540(3) Å, c = 28.7076(6) Å, β = 96.6990(10)°, V = 2697.95(9) Å ³ , Z = 4, Rgt ( F ) = 0.0196, wRref ( F² ) = 0.0479, T = 100(2) K. -
Crystal structure of η 6 -p-cymene-iodido-(N-isopropyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl) methanimine-κ 2N,N′)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate(V), C19H26IN2F6Ru
(De Gruyter, 2019-12-07)C19H26IN2F6Ru, triclinic, P¯1 (no. 2), a = 9.240(2) Å, b = 10.019(3) Å, c = 12.689(3) Å, α = 78.921°, β = 81.596(10)°, γ = 83.654°, V = 1136.30(5) Å3 , Z = 2, Rgt(F) = 0.0174, wRref(F 2 ) = 0.0440, T = 173 K. -
Crystal structure of η6-p-cymene-iodido- (N-isopropyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl) methanimine-κ2N, N′) ruthenium (II) hexafluorophosphate (V), C19H26IN2F6Ru
(2019-12-07)C19H26IN2F6Ru, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 9.240(2) Å, b = 10.019(3) Å, c = 12.689(3) Å, α = 78.921°, β = 81.596(10)°, γ = 83.654°, V = 1136.30(5) Å3, Z = 2, Rgt(F) = 0.0174, wRref(F2) = 0.0440, T = 173 K. -
Cultural, Morphological and Biochemical Identification of Xanthomonas Spp the Causative Agent of Bacteria Leaf Spot in Tomatoes in Wanguru, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(rsisinternational, 2019-04)Bacteria diseases are major constraints in commercial agriculture. Bacteria diseases have continuously caused huge loss to both conventional and organic farming systems globally. Bacteria leaf spot is a tomato disease ... -
Culture as a Predictor of Effective Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Mbeere North, Kenya
(agdevresearch.org, 2022)The research advances the existing extension education knowledge by illustrating the relationship between culture and adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA). Using a sample of 127, the study adopted a descriptive ... -
Current characteristics of cassava mosaic disease in post-epidemic’ areas increase the range of possible management options.
(Association of Applied Biologists, 2006-06-05)As a case study to document the current characteristics of cassava mosaic virus disease (CMD) in postepidemic areas, surveys were carried out, in 2003 and 2004, in Siaya District of western Kenya. This was an area affected ... -
CURRICULUM AND ETHICS: A DECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF KENYAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2019-05-05)One of the objectives of education is to promote ethical behaviour among learners. The African educational system inculcated ethics among members of society and produced ethically and morally upright individuals for ...