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Longitudinal trends in macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups in a high-altitude tropical stream (A case study of Gura River)

Benjamin, J. M.; Abuya, D.K.; M’Erimba, C.M. (Egerton J. Sci. & Technology, 2021-08-31)

Functional feeding groups (FFGs) classification of aquatic macroinvertebrates is an important tool that enhance the knowledge of trophic dynamics in tropical streams by assigning the benthic community into trophic ...

Effects of Macrobends on the Attenuation of Optical Signals in Multi-Mode Graded Index 62.5/125 μm Cable at 850 nm Wavelength

Chombah, . J.M.; Gwaro, J.O.; Nyaanga, .D.M; Kirui, M.S.K (Egerton University, 2012-10)

In fibre optic transmissions, macrobend is a large visible bend in the optical fiber that can cause attenuation, a reduction of optical power in the glass. A relatively large- radius bend in an optical fibre may results ...

Epidemiological Factors Determining Clinical Malaria in the Highlands of Western Kenya: Case Study of Iguhu Location

Essendi, M.W.; Shivairo, R.S.; Muleke, C.I.; Yaw, Afrane; Odhiambo, R.O. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

This paper reports findings on the prevailing “epidemiological factors that determine occurrence of clinical malaria in the highlands of western Kenya, a case study of Iguhu location.In this study, the risk factors ...

Effects of Surface Tension over a Flow Past a Flat Plate

Gathia, P.W.; Lonyangapuo, . P. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

We consider a free surface flow past a flat plate. We consider relations between the results of Anderson and Vanden-Broeck (1996) and those of Osborne and Stump (2000), and present new ...

Determination of Triumfetta tomentosa B. Growth Parameters and Fibre Properties in Kenya

Kinuthia, . N. L.; Mathooko, . M. J.; Kariuki, T. S.; Mucheke, W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Triumfettatomentosa B. (Fam. Tiliaceae) is an indigenous perennial shrub growing naturally in moist habitats. It is a multipurpose plant traditionally used by many communities in Kenya as a source of ...

Rescheduling Lengthy Downloads on Bottleneck Links

Odongo, . Y. G.; Rai, . A. I. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

TCP’s ability to share bottleneck bandwidth fairly and efficiently dwindles when faced with an increase in the number of competing flows. Indeed studies have shown that long TCP flows consume ...

Farmers Perception and Adoption of Drought Tolerant Wheat Varieties in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya

Ndiema, . A. C.; Aboud, . A. A.; Kinyua, .M.; Keya, N. C. O (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Wheat is an important cereal crop in Kenya and ranks second after maize in its cereal crop priority grown mainly in highlands parts of the country. About 20% of the country is classified as medium to high potential ...

Reproduction Inhibition Effects of Neem Products on the Larger Grain Borer (Prostephanus truncatus)(HORN) in Stored Maize Grains

Ogemah, .V.; Reichmuth, .C.; Buttner, . C.; Ayiecho, .P.O; Keya, .N.C.O. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

The larger grain borer (LGB), Prostephanus truncatus (HORN), has become one of the most important insect pest of stored maize in tropical Africa where it was introduced in the early 1980s. It has the ...

Design and Application of Bio-economic Modelling in Livestock Genetic Improvement in Kenya: A Review

Muhehe, D. J; Muia, M. L; Ogola, .W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Bio-economic modelling in livestock production systems presents the opportunity for incorporating some elements of human decision making and simulates the impact of such decisions using mathematical ...

Line-of-Sight-Polarized Wide-Band Mimo Measurements at 2-5 GHz

Muhehe, D. J.; Muia, M. L.; Ogola, .W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

A short- range line of sight (LOS) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) channel transfer function was measured for a 4x4 system between 2.0 and 5.0 GHz. Measurements were made for a fixed antenna ...

Post-treatment Prevalence of Schistosomiasis and Geohelminthic Infections in Children and Adults Living along Lake Victoria, Kenya

Njiri, O. A.; Odhiambo, R. A. O; Shivairo, R. S.; Karanja, D. M. S (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Schistosomiasis and geohelminthic infections are major public health problems in developing countries and exert a heavy burden on morbidity when they occur singly or concurrently. ...

Influence of Maternal High Protein Intake on Daily Energy Expenditure and Lactation Performance in the Laboratory Mouse

Kagya-Agyemang, J. K; Król, E.; Speakman, J. R. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Laboratory mouse (strain MF1) was used as a model to investigate the effects of high protein intake on daily energy expenditure and lactation performance. The specific dynamic action (SDA) for high ...

Determinants of Technical Efficiency in Rice Production in Gihanga (Burundi) Irrigation Scheme: A Stochastic Production Frontier Approach

Ndayitwayeko, W-M.; Korir, M. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

This paper estimated the technical efficiency of rice production under irrigation system in Gihanga, Burundi and attempted to unravel the determinants of technical inefficiency. A ...

Transmission of a New Cowpea Aphid Borne Mosaic Virus Isolatein Passion Fruits

Kiptui, Lucy; Kilalo, Dora; Toroitich, Faith (Egerton University, 2020-01)

Passion fruitwoodiness is an important potyviral disease affecting passionfruits in the world. The causative agent for this disease in Kenya isCowpeaaphid borne mosaic virus. However, this disease manifestation in ...

Litter Processing of Exotic and Indigenous Leaves in Njoro River, Kenya

Amuok, O.E; M’Merimba, .C. (Egerton University, 2021-02)

The decomposition rate of riparian leaves can measure the potential of litter qualityas a food resource for aquatic organisms. This is valuable given the changing composition of riparian trees where exotic species ...

Determination of the Bending Strength and Hardness Values of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Mutai, A. J; Ogola, W. O; Ondieki, C. M. M (Egerton University, 2012-10)

The growing environmental consciousness and understanding of the need for sustainable development has generated interest in the use of natural fibers as reinforcements in polymer composites to replace synthetic ...

Synthesis, Characterisation and Application of Capped Chromic Oxide Nanoparticle(CCONP) forthe Removalof Cd2+and Pb2+ion from Aqueous Solution

Okuo, J. M; .O., Moses (Egerton University, 2019-10)

This research was designed to ascertain the removal efficiency ofCd2+andPb2+ion from aqueous solution using capped chromic oxide nanoparticle(CCONP) synthesized by method of co-precipitation ...

Clay-Rice Husk Ash based Geopolymers for Remediationof Pb (II) and Cd (II) from Wastewater

Maingi, F. M.; Mbuvi, H. M.; Mwangi, H.; Ng’ang’a, M. M. (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Industrialization and technological advancements have led tothegeneration ofnumerouspollutantssuch asheavy metals into the aquatic ecosystem. These toxiccompounds are extremely dangerous to humanhealthand the ...

Factors influencing Capacity of Beach Management Units in Implementing Fisheries Co-Management in Lake Turkana, Kenya

Ogoma, M.O.; Kirui, B.K.; Obwoyere1, G.O.; Obura, E.O.; Otachi, E.O. (Egerton University, 2019-08)

Lake Turkanafishery consists of 12 commerciallyexploited species andisthe second largest producer of freshwater fish in Kenya.Itsupportslivelihoods of approx.300,000 people locally.The lake is managed ...

Variation of Human and Domestic Animal’s Activities with Discharge in a High Altitude Tropical Stream, the Njoro River, Kenya

C. M. ,M’Erimba; Chepkorir,J. K.; (Egerton University, 2019-12)

From ancient times human settlements and cultures thrived along rivervalleys which provided water for domestic use as well as agriculture.aspopulation grew, human activities impacted river valleys as ...

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