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Database Marketing
(Springer, 2008)The confluence of more powerful information technology,advances in methodology, and management’s demand for an approach to marketing that is both effective and accountable, has fueled explosive growth in the application of ... -
NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND EATING DISORDERS AMONG FEMALE HAIR AND BEAUTY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NAIROBI, KENYA ~
(2008)Eating disorders among young females are on the increase. Body image concerns are more prevalent in females than males; hence eating disorders are also more prevalent in females than males. Many college females are struggling ... -
Effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a solar tunnel dryer
(Acta Press, 2008)This study determined effect of on the drying rate of tilapia in a solar tunnel dryer. Tilapia fish was split into pieces of 4cm by 3cm by 9mm and soaked into four brine concentrations varying between 0-15%. Moisture content ... -
Physiology and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions
(2008)This study aimed at understanding the quality characteristics of mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Tommy Atkins’) fruit from trees subjected to water stress (non-irrigated) during the first phase of growth (up to 42 days ... -
Introductory Statistics with R
(Springer, 2008)R is a statistical computer program made available through the Internet under the General Public License (GPL). That is, it is supplied with a licensethatallowsyoutouseitfreely,distributeit,orevensellit,aslongas the receiver ... -
Group Theory
(Springer, 2008)Symmetry can be seen as the most basic and important concept in physics. Momentum conservation is a consequence of translational symmetry of space. More generally, every process in physics is governed by selection rules ... -
Plant Physiological Ecology
(Springer, 2008)Plant ecophysiology is an experimental science that seeks to describe the physiological mechanisms underlying ecological observations. In other words, ecophysiologists, or physiological ecologists, address ecological ... -
Computational Geometry
(Springer, 2008)Computational geometry emerged from the field of algorithms design and analysis in the late 1970s. It has grown into a recognized discipline with its own journals, conferences, and a large community of active researchers. ... -
Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Neurobehavioral Approach
(Springer, 2008)A major focus of clinical neuropsychology and cognitive-behavioral neurology is the assessment and management of cognitive and behavioral changes that result from brain injury or disease. In most instances, the task of ... -
Determinants of Job Satisfaction Among Nurses: A Case of Embu Provincial Hospital
(2008-02)Factors affecting job satisfaction among nurses: A case of Embu Provincial General Hospital Understanding the determinants of job satisfaction is important because it has been linked inversely to staff turnover, quality ... -
Analysis of Challenges of Implementation of the Strategic Management Plan in Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(2008-06)Challenges of implementation of strategic management plan The purpose of the proposed study was to analyze the challenges of implementing the strategic management plan in Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd. The ... -
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International Handbook of Historical Archaeology
(Springer, 2009)‘‘Historical archaeology’’ is one of the most fast-changing and dynamic fields of study in the archaeological discipline.This collection of essays by researchers and practitioners from around the world charts the field’s ... -
The Relationship between Family Functions and Juvenile Delinquency: A Case of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(International Association of African Researchers, 2009)The incidences of juvenile delinquency have increased in recent years in Kenya. Most of the studies done on Juvenile delinquency have paid little or no attention to family functions as one of the possible causes. This ... -
An investigation of the relationship between test anxiety and academic performance in secondary schools in Nyeri district, Kenya
(Bachudo Science Ltd, 2009)The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between test anxiety and academic performance among students in Nyeri district, Kenya. The correlational study design was used. The study was carried out among ... -
Modeling Thin Layer Drying of Amaranth Seeds under Open Sun and Natural Convection Solar Tent Dryer
(2009)Thin layer drying studies of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) seeds were carried out under open sun and natural convection solar tent dryer. The ambient temperature and relative humidity ranged from 22.6–30.4 ... -
Postharvest Behaviour and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions
(2009)Preharvest cultural practices affect the postharvest quality and behaviour of many fruits. In this study we compared the postharvest behaviour and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Tommy Atkins’) fruit from ... -
Study of atrazine degradation in soil fromKenyan sugarcane-cultivated fields in controlledlaboratory conditions
(2009)A study to compare the extent of atrazine mineralization in soils from Kenyan sugarcane-cultivated fields with and without history of atrazine use was carriedout in the laboratory under controlled conditions. The study was ...