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Chemical and antioxidant characterization of Dovyalis caffra and Dovyalis abyssinica fruits in Kenya

Heliyon, 2022
This study aimed at chemical characterization of Dovyalis caffra (Hook.f. & Harv.) Sim. and Dovyalis abyssinica (A. Rich.) Warb. fruits from Kinamba Town (KT) in Laikipia county and Gitoro Forest (GF) in Meru county of Kenya. All analysed fresh fruit
Daniel Mwangi Waweru, Joshua Mbaabu Arimi, Eunice Marete, Jean-Christophe Jacquier, Niamh Harbourne   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

What’s the Story on Agriculture? Using Narratives to Understand Farming Households’ Aspirations in Meru, Kenya

European Journal of Development Research, 2021
In the limited research on farming aspirations, little attention has been paid to the narratives which frame and shape them, and the ways in which the aspirations of those who farm intersect with the goals of extension services.
L. Dilley, K. Mausch, M. Crossland, D. Harris   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineage: a naming of the parts [PDF]

, 2005
There have been many reports of groups of related Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains described variously as lineages, families or clades. There is no objective definition of these groupings making it impossible to define relationships between those ...
Bellamy, Bhanu, Bifani, Brosch, Dale, Gillespie, Gillespie, Gillespie, Glynn, Kamerbeek, Kato-Maeda, L. Uiso, Maguire, McHugh, McHugh, Moss, R.D. Gosling, R.J. Shorten, S.H. Gillespie, S.L. Batt, Sola, Supply, T.D. McHugh, van Crevel, van Embden, Yeh   +25 more
core   +1 more source

A Review on Selected Durability Parameters on Performance of Geopolymers Containing Industrial By-products, Agro- Wastes and Natural Pozzolan

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, 2022
The applications of geopolymers as cementitious systems are becoming an alternative source of cement daily. The use of potentially suitable aluminosilicate inorganic waste materials incorporated with agro-industrial waste in the production of suitable ...
Ismael Kınotı, Joseph Marangu, Fredrick Mutunga, Najya Muhammed, Festus Ngui   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seasonal diversity of entomofauna, their impact and management practices in tomato fields in Meru district, Tanzania

, 2021
Tomato is a highly cultivated vegetable in Tanzania. The intensive tomato cultivation and production in Tanzania has resulted in high pests and diseases build-up.
G. Michael, A. Nyomora, E. F. Mvungi, E. Sangu   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Physicochemical Properties of Hydrated Portland Cement Blended with Rice Husk Ash

Journal of Chemistry, 2020
In the presence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) and elevated temperatures in the atmosphere due to climate change, cement-based materials are susceptible to carbonation. Blended cements are more prone to carbonation attack than Portland
Joseph Mwiti Marangu, Cyprian Muturia M’thiruaine, Mark Bediako   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nurses’ knowledge regarding intravenous fluid therapy at a County hospital in Kenya

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2021
Background: Inadequate knowledge of intravenous fluid therapy among health care workers is a leading cause of errors resulting in increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients.
Winfridah Wangui Njung'e, Elizabeth Kalondu Kamolo   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Physico-chemical properties of Kenyan made calcined Clay -Limestone cement (LC3)

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2020
In Kenya fired clay bricks are mainly used as construction materials. However, vast quantities of these Fired Rejected Clay Bricks (FRCB) generated are rejected annually as a result of improper calcination or demolition of housing units made of clay ...
Joseph Mwiti Marangu
doaj   +1 more source

Potential of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) in soil stabilization for application in roads and pavements construction

Case Studies in Construction Materials
Clay soil is associated with geotechnical problems of swelling and shrinkage, which causes deformations on structures. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) which is the most common stabilizing agent for clay soils, remains unaffordable in most developing ...
Loyford Muchui Mugambi, Sandra Mujombi, Victor Mutai, Julius Ratumo Toeri, Joseph Mwiti Marangu, Luca Valentini   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microbiological Quality of Kachumbari, a Raw Vegetable Salad Popularly Served Alongside Roast Meat in Kenya

Journal of Food Quality, 2018
Raw salads are regularly implicated in food-borne disease outbreaks globally. Consumption of kachumbari, a raw vegetable salad, alongside roast meat is widespread in Kenya.
Kenneth M. Mbae, Mercy K. Ndwiga, Fredrick G. Kiruki   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source