Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of extracts of Mondia whytei roots extracts
(Galati University Press, 2011)Extracts of Mondia whytei (M. whytei) root barks were screened for their inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (E. coli) 0157:H7 (PSSCMI 0032), ... -
Evaluation of Solar-Energy Dryer Systems on Drying Behaviour and Quality Attributes of Amaranth Grains
(Science and Engineering Publishing Company, 2012)This work aimed at evaluating the thin layer drying behaviour of amaranth grains (Amaranthus cruentus) and comparing the quality of the grains dried under solar-energy tent dryer systems and the open sun. The dryers were ... -
The contribution of Framed Chainsaw System to Improvement of Sawn Timber Quality
(International Journal of Current Research, 2013)In this study, the effect of framed chain sawing system with optimized chain on timber size uniformity and surface roughness was analyzed and compared with the freehand chainsaw system and band saw as control. The surface ... -
Simulation model for solar energy harnessing by the solar tunnel dryer
(2010)Models were developed to predict global solar radiation and the energy harnessed by a solar tunnel dryer, and simulated in Visual Basic 6. In addition, the simulated data were compared with actual data. Using a 10% absolute ... -
Husking Characteristics of Short and Long grain Rice byRubber roll Husker (Part 1): Dynamic Analysis of a Single Grain Motion
(The Japanese Society of Agricultural Machinery and Food Engineers, 2001)Dynamic analysis of grain motion in an experimental rubber roll husker was carried out using short and long grain rice. The short grain rice variety used was Akitakomachi and the long grain rice varieties were Delta and ... -
Properties of Prosopis juliflora and its potential uses in ASAL areas of Kenya
(2013)A study was done to determine the potential for processing and using prosopis juliflora for commercial purpose. The effects of the plant on the soil were evaluated as a measure of determining its influence on the environment. ... -
Performance Characteristics of Blended Rice Bran Biodiesel In aDiesel Engine
(2013)Rice bran is a by-product of the rice milling process and contains 10–25% oil depending on rice variety, milling procedure, and other agro-climatic factors. To supplement the dwindling fossil ... -
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 ... -
Drying characteristics and some quality attributes of Rastrineobola argentea (Omena) and Stolephorus delicatulus (Kimarawali)
(AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST, 2010)Rastrineobola argentea common name Omena and Stolephorus delicatulus common name Kimarawali are fishes that live in the freshwater and marine waters, respectively. Both are small in size, move in ... -
Performance Analysis of an Impeller Husker considering the Physicaland Mechanical Properties of Paddy Rice
(Academic Press, 2001)Some physical and mechanical properties of three varieties of rice namely; Akitakomachi (short grain), Delta and L201 (long grain) were determined and used in the performance analysis of an impeller husker. Grain motion ... -
Effects of mildly heated, slightly acidic electrolyzed water on the disinfection and physicochemical properties of sliced carrot
(Elsevier, 2013)The efficacy of mildly heated, slightly acidic electrolyzed water (mildly heated SlAEW) at 45 °C for disinfection and maintenance of sliced carrot quality was studied. Mildly heated SlAEW (23 mg/L available chlorine, pH ... -
Leadership Motivation and Mentoring Can Improve Efficiency of a Classroom Teacher and Workers in Institutions
(IISTE, 2015)Motivational strategies guarantee quality assurance in the educational system. Motivational strategies like staff training and development, promotion, salary, remuneration, working conditions, status and participatory ... -
How Parental Involvement In Activities At School Influences Children’s Learning Outcomes In Mbooni East Sub County, Makueni County, Kenya
(Open Access Publishing Group, 2019-09-19)The study sought to underscore the influence of parental involvement in activities at school on learning outcomes among preschool learners. Its purpose was to determine the influence parental involvement in activities at ... -
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 ... -
Enhancing production through optimisation of DPPH and radical scavenging activity of grape seed extracts
(African Crop Science Society (Uganda), 2014)Polyphenols are important for their pharmacological activity and positive contribution to cellular processes within the body. They have the capacity to protect against oxidation of High Density Lipids (HDL) and, thus help ... -
Impedimetric Response of a Label-Free Genosensor Prepared on a 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid Capped Gallium Selenide NanocrystalModified Gold Electrode
(2011)Biocompatible and water soluble 3-mercaptopropionic acid cappedgallium selenide nanocrystals were synthesized from hydrated gallium (III) perchlorate and selenide ions. The nanocrystals were non-fluorescent but ... -
Electrochemical Aptasensor for Endocrine Disrupting 17β-Estradiol Based on a Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiopene)-Gold Nanocomposite Platform
(Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2010)A simple and highly sensitive electrochemical DNA aptasensor with high affinity for endocrine disrupting 17β-estradiol, was developed. Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiophene) (PEDOT) doped with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was ... -
Improved protocol for aseptic collection and handling procedures of bovine blood diet in areas with special contamination challenges for use in tsetse rearing
(SAGE Publications, 2010)Importation of blood to support tsetse feeding in Africa is costly and marred by delays, quarantine restrictions and other logistic problems,while chemical contamination is likely to be encountered in tsetse diet from drug ... -
Glossina pallidipes and host interactions: implications of host preference on transmission risk of Rhodesian sleeping sickness in Kenya
(2007)Host preference by tsetse flies, tsetse-host interaction and host diversity and abundance were evaluated in relation to transmission risk of rhodesian sleeping sickness in two tsetse subpopulations in Kenya. Bovidae provided ...
