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Relationship between Agricultural Practices and Incidence of Malaria in Small-Scale Farming Sector: Case Study of Meru Central District, Kenya
(KeMU, 2007-06)Abstract. A field study was carried out to investigate the relationship between incidence of malaria and agricultural practices in small-scale sector in three ecological zones of Meru Central District. Ninety farmers ... -
Relationship between Utilization of Online Electronic Resources and Academic Performance of Undergraduate Information Technology Students of Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology
(KeMU, 2020-10)The ability to search for and get e-resources information by a student does not only improve their academic performance, but it also fosters life-long learning. For a university student to achieve academic success, they ... -
Relationship between Work-Life Balance and Performance of Staff at University Libraries in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2022-08)Job performance of university library staff is based on skills and knowledge in librarianship which can be affected by internal and external factors such as work, family, personal and community responsibilities. For ... -
Response in Growth Performance and Yield of Broilers Fed on Processed Acacia Tortilis Seed Meal as a Replacement of Soya Bean Meal
(KeMU, 2020-11)Livestock provide food to humans and income to producers. Chicken and their products provide 28 per cent of all meat globally. Chicken producers are always looking for new feed ingredients for use in feed formulations. In ... -
The Role of Digitization in the Preservation of Corporate Archives at Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(Kenya Methodist University, 2019-08-01)Records in digital format are becoming more influential in governance and operations of both corporate and government as many organizations embark on electronic commerce (e)-strategies. The use of information and ... -
The Role of Information Literacy in the Utilization of E-Resources by Postgraduate Students in Faith-Based Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2023-09)The need for postgraduate students to be well equipped with information, has resulted to the acquisition of e-resources by university libraries. Furthermore, Kenyan university libraries, have implemented information literacy ... -
Roles of Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction with E-Resources and Perception of Daystar University and Multimedia University Libraries
(2020-11)University libraries play a central role in supporting teaching, learning and research activities as citadels of information and knowledge. They provide wide range of user-centered information sources and services, and ... -
Social Economic and Environmental Impact of Community Based Small Holder Irrigation: A Case Study of Kabaru Location, Nyeri
(KeMU, 2007-06)A field survey was carried out to establish the socio economic and environmental impact of community based smallholder irrigation in Kabaru a semi-arid region in the leeward side of Mount Kenya. The broad premise is that ... -
Socio-Economic and Related Technological Factors Influencing Productivity in the Smallholder Sub-Sector of the Kenya Tea Industry: A Case Study of Nandi District
(KeMU, 2007-06)Tea continues to be one of the main foreign exchange earners in the Kenyan economy and the industry employ 75% of the rural population. It is composed of the large scale sub sector owned by the multinationals and the ... -
Standardization of Light-Emitting Diode Feedback on Metered Solar Home Systems Used in Rift Valley, Kenya.
(2020-11)Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used in a variety of devices ranging from watches to solar home systems, as status indicators or communicative tools. They are typically designed to produce light in different colors and ... -
Status of Yam (Dioscorea Spp ) Production ,Distribution and Utilisation in Meru Central ,Kenya
(KeMU, 2007-06)In Kenya yam is treated as a minor crop despite its high potential for income generation and provision of food security. A field study was undertaken to establish the status of yam in Meru Central, a major yam production ... -
Supplemental Irrigation Effects on Growth and Yields of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Semi-Arid Tharaka Eastern Kenya.
(KeMU, 2010-06)Agricultural water scarcity and frequent drought periods limit crop productivity and farm incomes in many arid and semi-arid regions. The goal of this study was to investigate if watermelon production could be enhanced in ... -
Varietal-Spacial Difference Effect on Performance and Nutritive Content of Soybean (Glycine Max L.), Case Study of Nyamira County
(KeMU, 2022-10)Soybean is an important crop not only in African countries, but also in the entire world being one of the most protein yielding-legume from its seeds which is used as food among other uses of the crop such as Nitrogen ...