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Objectifs et priorités pour la conservation des oiseaux et de la biodiversité d'Afrique
(AJOL, 2007)La biodiversité est confrontée à une grave crise d'extinction avec des pertes d'espèces qui atteignent des niveaux trois fois plus importants que les moyennes estimées sur les temps géologiques. Cependant, ni la biodiversité, ... -
Occurrence and distribution of citrus gummosis (Phytophthora spp.) in Kenya
(African Association of Kenya, 2008)Citrus production in Kenya comprises sweet oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, grapefruits and pummelo, occupying about 10,000 ha. Despite this large hectarage, Phytophthora foot rot (gummosis) occurs frequently leading ... -
On the analysis of Canadian Holstein dairy cow lactation curves using standard growth functions
(Elsevier Inc., 2015-01-30)Six classical growth functions (monomolecular, Schumacher, Gompertz, logistic, Richards, and Morgan) were fitted to individual and average (by parity) cumulative milk production curves of Canadian Holstein dairy cows. The ... -
On the Steady MHD Poiseuille Flow between Two Infinite Parallel Porous Plates in an Inclined Magnetic Field
(American Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 2013)In this paper, we examine the motion of a two dimensional steady flow of a viscous, electrically conducting, incompressible fluid flowing between two infinite parallel plates one of which is porous and under the influence ... -
Onion (Allium cepa L.) Performance as Influenced by Manure and Fertilizer in Titanium Mined Soils
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2022-08-19)Mining is an important economic activity that promotes income generation, job creation, and industrialization globally. In spite its economic importance, it is classified as land degradation form that disrupts natural ecosystem ... -
Open access and open source: considerations for agricultural academic libraries in promoting collaboration and sharing of information and knowledge
(CiteULike, 2006)This paper discusses how the open access (OA) and open source technology can be utilized by the African agricultural academic libraries to improve the collaboration and sharing of information and knowledge among agricultural ... -
Optimization and Analysis of a Low-Pressure Water Scrubbing Biogas Upgrading System via the Taguchi and Response Surface Methodology Approaches
(International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 2023)Abstract. Biogas upgrading is essential in order to increase the calorific value and improve the quality of raw biogas. This present study aims at investigating the optimum performance of a near atmospheric pressure water ... -
Optimization of Pleurotus Mushroom Cultivation on Saline Sisal Solid Waste
(IDOSI Publications,, 2013)Mushrooms are a primary part of managing solid waste, building organic soil and returning minerals to the soil. Sisal processing in Kenya generates an estimated 611,875 tonnes of solid waste annually, which is discarded ... -
OPTO-ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BIO-DYE EXTRACT FROM Adansonia digitata (BAOBAB) AND Azadirachta indica (NEEM TREE) LEAVES FOR DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL APPLICATION
(Pwani University, 2022-12-13)Solar power harvesting research has been primarily focused on developing solar cells that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. Among the extensively researched technologies are Perovskite, Quantum Dot (Q.D), ... -
Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide concentrations in water, sediment, and selected organisms in Lake Naivasha (Kenya)
(Spingerlink, 2002)Water, sediment, red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) and black bass (Micropterus salmoides) from Lake Naivasha were analyzed for selected organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide residues. The mean p,p'-DDT, ... -
Our coastlines economy is more than sandy beaches
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Outreach Programs in Libraries
(2014-06-22)Marketing and outreach are not separable. They are directly related to one another. The more marketing one does, the more results you will have. Outreach follows this same premise. Create a marketing plan for the library, ... -
An overview of advances in bioinformatics and its application in functional genomics
(http://www.biosciences.elewa.org/JAPS, 2010)Bioinformatics is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the efficient management and useful interpretation of large scale biological information. Functional genomics aims at mapping DNA sequences and the ... -
PARALLELIZING LONG-READ DE NOVO GENOME ASSEMBLERS ON MIXED ARCHITECTURES (CPU/GPU) WITH COMPUTE UNIFIED DEVICE ARCHITECTURE (CUDA)
(Pwani University, 2022-04-11)The computational challenge of de novo genome assembly (when no reference genome is available) is hard to tackle when millions to billions of short reads must be assembled into contigs and further into scaffolds. Current ... -
A participatory approach to the evaluation of the efficiency of animal recording practices based on institutional analysis and development framework
(Cambridge, 2010-05-10)Animal recording is an interactive process that involves several practices. The efficiency of the process is essential to ensure the utility of outcomes necessary for sustainable participation. Most evaluation approaches ... -
PATTERNS, REPETITION AND VISUAL IMAGERY IN BANGO SONGS: AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SONGS BY JOSEPH NGALA
(Pwani University, 2022-06-01)This study investigated the patterns of composition, systems of repetition and visual imagery in five of Mzee Joseph Katana Ngala’s bango songs: “Kadzo”, “Simba”, “Adam na Hawa”, “Vituko” and “Moyo Tulia”. The objectives ... -
PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR PUPILS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-05-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the pedagogical challenges encountered by teachers and the strategies that the teachers apply in implementing inclusive practices for pupils with hearing impairments in public ... -
Perception of Parents of Children with Mental Health in Kisii County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 2024-11-08)Many studies done on families and hospitals have shown a high prevalence of children's mental illnesses. Due to discrimination and stigmatization connected to mental illness in children, few parents take their children to ... -
PERCEPTIONS REGARDING THE STATUS OF LIVELIHOODS; THE CASE OF THE COMMUNITY IN LOWER TANA DELTA CONSERVANCY, TANA RIVER COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-06)Protected areas (Conservancies) are amongst the most important conservation initiatives that help to halt biodiversity loss. There have been conflicts among the different communities that cohabit in the three locations ... -
Performance of sweet potato varieties across environments in Kenya
(http://www.innspub.net, 2012-09-11)Sweetpotato is an important food, feed and cash crop in Eastern Africa but its adoption as a dual purpose crop has not been exploited. Varieties giving high tuber and vine yields would be ideal for small scale farmers who ...