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“Bananas are for Women, Coffee is for Men”: Gendered Narratives of Agricultural Histories on Mount Meru, Tanzania

African Studies Review, 2022
The history of coffee cultivation on Mount Meru in northern Tanzania has been narrated by men and most scholars as a tale of extraordinary achievement and unfortunate decline.
B. Williams
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Seismic Analysis on the Behaviors of Meru Structures: A Sacred Building in Balinese Temples

Modelling and Simulation in Engineering, 2022
Seismic behaviors of the Meru structure as one of the sacred buildings in Balinese Temples have not been investigated extensively. Most research investigated the Meru building in terms of its philosophy and history.
I Ketut Sudarsana, Gede Adi Susila, Ni Putu Silvi, Ngakan Ketut Acwin Dwijendra   +3 more
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A Decade-Long Change in the Elevational Distribution of Non-Volant Small Mammals on Mount Meru, Tanzania

Diversity, 2022
Understanding species distribution across elevational gradients is crucial for developing conservation strategies for montane biotic systems. A survey of small mammals was conducted on Mount Meru at six elevations, ranging between 1500 m and 3650 m.
G. Gebrezgiher, R. Makundi, Y. Meheretu, L. Mulungu, A. Katakweba   +4 more
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The Effects of Climate Change on the Mental Health of Smallholder Crop Farmers in Embu and Meru Counties of Kenya

African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2022
The weather patterns and climatic conditions have been changing over the last decades. Environmental psychosocial stresses associated with the effects of climate change are known to cause mental health issues such as depression and other mood disorders ...
Mercy Wawira Njeru, J. Arasa, J. Musau, M. Kihara   +3 more
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Willingness to HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening and its predictors among women attending outpatient clinics in Meru District, Arusha Region, Northern Tanzania

African Health Sciences, 2022
Background The ability for women to self-collect human papillomavirus (HPV) samples can potentially reduce the risk of cervical cancer and increase screening coverage.
O. Oneko, M. Mahande, C. Amour, Meridith P. Pollie, Cheyenne Smith, I. Mboya, Madelon Finkel   +6 more
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Review on Advances in Bio-based Admixtures for Concrete

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, 2023
Bio-based admixtures (BBAs) are emerging as a promising class of additives for concrete, of- fering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical admixtures.
Joseph Marangu, Andrew Nyabuto, Kidist Bedada, Ismael Kınotı   +3 more
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Influence of Staff Recruitment and Development on Performance of Saccos in Meru County, Kenya

International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2022
The Savings and Credit Co-operative (SACCO) subsector is critical to Kenya's economic growth, since it provides a distinct and crucial role in financial services.
Reuben Mutua Raiji, N. Lumwagi
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Current status of utilization and potential of Dovyalis caffra fruit: Major focus on Kenya - A review

Scientific African, 2022
Dovyalis caffra is an indigenous African tree originating from South Africa. It is resilient, with capability to remain green and productive in adverse conditions such as drought, frost and saline environments.
Daniel Mwangi Waweru, Joshua Mbaabu Arimi, Eunice Marete, Jean-Christophe Jacquier, Niamh Harbourne   +4 more
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The Roman Catholic Church, Education and Health Care Provision in Meru County- Kenya

East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 2022
In Kenya, it is the church that complements the government in dealing with diverse issues which are related to citizens. This paper examines the role of the Roman Catholic Church in addressing educational and health issues in Meru County.
Jona Mbaabu Karicha, S. Akaranga, T. Musili   +2 more
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Hydrochemical Characterisation of High-Fluoride Groundwater and Development of a Conceptual Groundwater Flow Model Using a Combined Hydrogeological and Hydrochemical Approach on an Active Volcano: Mount Meru, Northern Tanzania

Water, 2021
This study characterises high-fluoride groundwater in the aquifer system on the flanks of Mount Meru, focusing on parts of the flanks that were only partially or not at all covered by previous research.
Georgie Bennett, Jill van Reybrouck, Ceven Shemsanga, Mary Kisaka, I. Tomašek, K. Fontijn, M. Kervyn, K. Walraevens   +7 more
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