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EFFECT OF FREE-RANGE PRODUCTION SYSTEM ON BONE DEVELOPMENT, FOOT PAD HEALTH, WEIGHT OF BURSA OF FABRICIUS AND ADRENAL GLAND IN BROILERS
(Pwani University, 2022-12-13)Broilers are an important source of animal protein because of their fast growth rate. They are intensively produced under complete confinement, which makes them not express normal bird behaviour or exercise, thus interfering ... -
EFFECT OF FREE-RANGE STRATEGY ON MEAT QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF CONVENTIONAL BROILER PRODUCTION SYSTEM
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-08-05)Indigenous chicken (IC) genetic resources in Kenya constitute an integral proportion of the various classes of poultry in human settlements and positively affect national and regional food chains. Studies have shown that ... -
THE EFFECT OF HERMANSON’S SPATIAL DIELECTRIC FUNCTION ON THE DENSITY OF IMPURITY STATES IN A GALLIUM ARSENIDE QUANTUM DOT (GaAs QD) OF RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION
(Pwani Unversity, 2018-04-08)In this work, a theoretical study of the effect of Hermansons dielectric function (screening) on the density of impurity states (DOIS) of a donor impurity located in the center of a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Quantum Well Dot ... -
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION REGIME, SUPER-ABSORBENT POLYMER AND RABBIT MANURE ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF EGGPLANT (Solanum melongena L.) IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2020-10-23)Production of eggplant in Kilifi County is greatly influenced by limited soil moisture and declining fertility conditions that affect its growth, yield and quality. Consequently, there is need for identifying and developing ... -
EFFECT OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WATERMELON (Citrulluslanatus Thunb.) IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-10-06)Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai) is a high value vegetable crop that has gained importance in Kenya. Its production is constrained by low soil fertility, the use of blanket recommendations for ... -
EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD POTENTIAL OF NERICA 10 RICE VARIETY (Oryza sativa L.) IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-12-28)Rice grain annual requirement in Kenya exceeds production, and is expected to increase from the current 0.55 million tonnes to 517.5 million tonnes by 2030 (KBS, 2016). In order to contribute to the rice deficit gap an ... -
EFFECT OF SALINE WATER ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND AMARANTHUS GROWTH IN THE COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-03-17)Water is an essential resource for life and its availability and quality are central for a healthy ecosystem. The beginning of 21st century is marked by global fresh water shortage attributed to robust population growth, ... -
EFFECT OF SELECTED ORGANIC MULCHES ON SOIL PROPERTIES, GROWTH AND YIELD OF AMARANTHUS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-08-29)Amaranthus is an indigenous vegetable which acts as a source of nutrition and income within Kilifi County. However, soil moisture stress due to unpredictable rains within the area is the major constraint to Agricultural ... -
EFFECT OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF STATE OWNED CORPORATIONS IN COASTAL AND LOWER EASTERN REGIONS OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-10-26)Strategic procurement is the process of creating alignment and consistency of action that establishes the long range objective and overall strategy by which procurement functions fulfils its mission. It encompasses ... -
Effect of streaming by gender on student achievement in mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya
(Faculty of Education University of Pretoria, 2008-11)We present findings of a study carried out to determine the effect of streaming by gender on secondary school students' achievement in mathematics. In the study we analysed achievement scores on national examinations results ... -
Effect of streaming by gender on student achievement in mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya.
(SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online., 2008)We present findings of a study carried out to determine the effect of streaming by gender on secondary school students' achievement in mathematics. In the study we analysed achievement scores on national examinations results ... -
The Effect of Uniaxial Stress on the Density of States of Shallow Donor Impurities in GaAs Quantum Wells
(IOP, 2002)We have calculated the density of impurity states (DOIS) as a function of applied uniaxial stress of shallow hydrogen donor impurity in a quantum well (QW). The calculations were carried out using a variational procedure ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES IN REDUCTION OF SEA TURTLE BYCATCH IN ARTISANAL BOTTOM-SET GILLNET FISHERY IN SELECTED SITES, NORTH-COAST KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-03-13)The artisanal gillnet fishery is found in most of the world's oceans and is responsible for a high rate of sea turtle bycatch. Between December 2016 and December 2017, this study assessed the effectiveness of light-emitting ... -
EFFECTS OF BLACK SHADE NET ON SOIL PROPERTIES, WATER USE EFFICIENCY, GROWTH AND YIELD OF Brassica rapa AND Brassica oleracea CABBAGES IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2022-04-21)Cabbages are crucial vegetables in supplying fiber, minerals, and vitamins to humans. They also have properties that manage cancer and prevent type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammation of the digestive ... -
EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN KILIFI, EMBU AND BUDALANGI
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-05)Smallholder farmers in Kenya are faced by effects of climate change which results to loss of crop and livestock productions. Consequently, smallholder farmers suffer crop and livestock losses, causing devastation and ... -
Effects of Concept and Vee Mapping Strategy on Students’ Motivation in Biology in Secondary Schools in Uasin – Gishu District, Kenya
(International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences, 2013-07-29)This study investigated the effects of using concept and Vee mapping strategy (CVMS) teaching approach on secondary school students’ motivation in Biology. A non – equivalent control group design under the Quasi – ... -
EFFECTS OF EDAPHIC FACTORS AND AGRONOMIC PRACTICES ON CYANIDE CONTENT (BITTERNESS) IN IMPROVED CASSAVA VARIETIES IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-10-02)assava is a staple food for over 500 million people in the tropics, Latin America and Asia. The crop is among the major security food crops in coastal Kenya. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) researchers bred ... -
Effects of Exogenous Cellulase Source on In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics and Methane Production of Crop Straws and Grasses
(Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 2013)In vitro fermentation experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of 3 sources of exogenous cellulase products (EC) at 4 dose rates (DR) (0, 12, 37 and 62 IU/g of DM) on degradation of forage and methane production ... -
Effects of exogenous enzymes on in vitro gas production kinetics and ruminal fermentation of four fibrous feeds
(Elsevier, 2013-01-31)This study was conducted to investigate effects of increasing doses: 0 (control), 6 (low), 12 (medium) and 24 (high) mg/g DM of ZADO® enzyme preparation mixture (ENZ) on in vitro gas production (GP) and some ruminal ... -
EFFECTS OF FEEDING DIFFERENT GRASSES ON FEED INTAKE GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND THE MEAT QUALITY OF GALLA GOATS RAISED UNDER CONFINEMENT
(Pwani University, 2021-12-15)Livestock productivity is constrained by poor nutrition. The underlying factors that restrict productivity are poor feed quality and its unavailability, especially in the Arid and Semi-Arid regions in Kenya. The use of ...