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Proceedings of the 2010 JKUAT Scientific Technological and Industrialization Conference
Published:
2019-05-23
Articles
OPTIMIZATION OF GROWTH CONDITIONS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ENZYMATIC ACTIVITY OF SELECTED NOVEL STREPTOMYCES SPECIES FROM KENYAN SOILS
E. N. Karanja, H.I boga, A.W Muigai, F Wamunyokoli, J. Kinyua; J. O. Nonoh
17-30
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SEASONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AVIFAUNA IN NAIROBI METROPOLITAN LANDSCAPE
J. B Njoroge, P.K. Nda’Nganga
31-41
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MALIGNANT TUMOR DETECTION USING FINITE VOLUME TIME DOMAIN
K.O. Dinga, D. B.O Konditi, H Ouma
42-50
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GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCTION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM SELECTED NOVEL STREPTOMYCES SPECIES ISOLATED FROM SELECTED KENYAN NATIONAL PARKS
E.N. Karanja,, H.I Boga, A.W. Muigai, F. Wamunyokoli, J. Kinyua, J. O. Nonoh
51-80
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IN VITRO REGENERATION OF THEVETIA PERUVIANA PERS.K.SCHUM, FAMILY APOCYNACEAE
P.O. Odhiambo, M. Makobe, A. Muigai, H. Kiesecker, H. Boag
81-91
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ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIA ISOLATES FROM SOIL FEEDING TERMITES AND SOIL FROM JUJA AND KAKAMEGA FOREST IN KENYA
R. Ntabo, H. Boga, A. Muigai, R. Mwirichia
92-105
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AMINOGLYCOSIDE MODIFYING ENZYMES DETECTED IN STRAINS OF ESCHERICHIA, KLEBSIELLA, PSEUDOMONAS AND ACINETOBACTER IMPLICATED IN INVASIVE INFECTIONS IN NAIROBI, KENYA
W.D Ndegwa, N.L.M Budambula, S. Kariuki, G. Revathi, J.N Kiiru
109-119
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STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTORS IN THICK WALLED CYLINDERS WITH ELLIPTICAL CROSS-BORES
J. M. Kihiu, C.A. Adenya
181-199
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ANALYSYS OF A FUZZY LOGIC POWER SYSTEM STABILIZER FOR STABILITY ENHANCEMENT
C. M . Mureithi,, A. Kibet, D. Kraus, L. M. Ngoo, G. N. Nyakoe
200-209
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FRESH BLOOD SAMPLES VERSUS ARCHIVED SAMPLES IN HEPATITIS C VIRUS SCREENING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
E. O. Odari, M. Ochwotto, N. L. M. Budambula, H. Nitschko, J.H. Kimotho
163-177
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POTENTIAL SKIN PATHOGENS ON SECOND HAND CLOTHES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISINFECTION METHODS
Y.M Muthiani, V.N Matiru, C. Bii
144-162
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ON THE AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM AND IN SITU CONSERVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANT GERMPLASM IN TRANSNZOIA DISTRICT, KENYA
J.M Ochora, J.M. Onguso, J.I Kany
120-130
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DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF A FUZZY LOGIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER FOR A SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION
C.M. Mwangi,, S. M. Kang’ethe, G. N. Nyakoe
210-219
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THIN LAYER DRYING CHARACTERISTICS OF AMARANTH GRAINS IN A NATURAL CONVECTION SOLAR TENT DRYER
E. K. Ronoh,, C.L. Kanali,, J. T. Mailutha, D. Shitanda
220-232
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A STUDY OF AN URBAN DOMESTIC COMPOSITE LOAD MODEL SUITABLE FOR SOLAR PV AND GRID HYBRID SYSTEM
G. G. Kidegho,, S. Mbogho, M. C. M. C. Muriithi
233-240
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DISSEMINATION OF SENBAKOKI (RICE THRESHING TOOL) IN MWEA
H. Murage, E. Gichuhi
241-248
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CUTTING FORCE CONTROL FOR BALL END MILLING OF SCULPTURED SURFACES USING FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER
J. G. Njiri,, B.W. Ikua, G. N. Nyakoe
249-259
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DEFORMATION AND FORCE CHARACTERISTICS CAUSED BY INCLINED TINES IN LOAM SOIL BELOW LIQUID LIMIT
J. T. Makanga
260-270
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OPTIMIZING LQR TO CONTROL BUCK CONVERTER BY MESH ADAPTIVE SEARCH ALGORITHM
M. M. Kanai,, J. N. Nderu, P. K. Hinga
271-278
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PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL METHYL ESTER AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF BIODIESEL
G. T. Thiongo, P. N. Kioni, S. N. Mirie, P. N. Kariuki, W. S. Namaru
279-284
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OPTIMIZATION OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM COTTON SEED OIL USING KOH AND NAOH AS CATALYSTSOPTIMIZATION OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM COTTON SEED OIL USING KOH AND NAOH AS CATALYSTS
S .N. Mirie, G. T. Thiongo, P. N. Kioni, W. S. Namaru, P. N. Kariuki
285-293
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APPLICATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES FOR STORAGE OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE IN MARGINAL AREAS OF KENYA
J. T. Makanga, D. Shitanda, C. Njoroge, M.G. Ong’era
294-308
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ICT PENETRATION AND UTILIZATION IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KENYA: THE STATUS AND IMPLICATIONS
J. M. Wafula, B. M. Kiula
311-323
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AUTONOMOUS INTELLIGENT COMPUTER BASED TRAINING – ROBOTICS
C.E Wamuti, E. Mochoge, W. Mwangi
312-329
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SECURITY ISSUES FACED BY MOBILE CASH TRANSFER APPLICATIONS IN KENYA ON GSM AND 3G NETWORKS
G. W. Chemwa
330-336
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OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS TO AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS
J. M. Kihoro, R. Ibuka
337-343
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FUZZY MODEL BASED ON SOFTWARE QUALITY METRICS WHICH ESTIMATES SOFTWARE MAINTAINABILITY
J. N. Gichuru, W. Mwangi, M. Kanyaru
344-351
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COMPUTER USAGE IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING: CASE OF JKUAT
M. J. Wafula, A. Kibe,, B. Kiula,, B. Mwirigi, C. Wambugu
352-354
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BOOTSTRAP UNIFORM CONFIDENCE BANDS FOR A LOCAL LINEAR NONPARAMETRIC ESTIMATOR AND APPLICATIONS TO FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
O. K. O. K. Ananda, P. N. Mwita
355-367
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MONITORING OF RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION FROM SELECTED MOBILE TELEPHONES IN KENYA
W. Ombati, R. Kinyua, J. Mutuku, C. Ogongo
368-378
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AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMING LANGUAGE
R. Mokua, W. Mwangi, J. M. Kanyaru
379-393
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INTEGRATING ICT WITH EDUCATION: DESIGNING AN EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER GAME FOR TEACHING FUNCTIONS IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS
R. W. Mwangi, R. Waweru, C. W. Mwathi
394-404
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ARE THERE SIGNIFICANT WELFARE OUTCOMES FOR FARMERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN GLOBAL COMMODITY CHAINS? THE CASE OF EXPORT HORTICULTURAL FARMERS IN KIRINYAGA REGION OF KENYA
F. N. Ondieki-Mwaura, L. M. Njoroge, J. J. Okello, J. M. Bahemuka
406-413
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THE ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE SUCCESS OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY ENTREPRENEURS IN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING SME
R. W. Gakure, W. G. W. G. Wako
414-425
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TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN AFRICA
H. M. Bwisa
426-442
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CAN SMALLHOLDERS CONTINUE TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN GLOBAL COMMODITY CHAINS? THE CASE OF FRENCH BEAN PRODUCTION IN KIRINYAGA REGION OF KENYA
F.N. Ondieki-Mwaura, L.M. Njoroge, J. J. Okello, J. M. Bahemuka
443-450
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RE-VISIONING KENYA’S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENDA FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
D. M. Mngoda, J. A. Misati
451-457
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THE ROLE OF QUALITY IN GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA
K. L. Wanjau,, R. W. Gakure
458-470
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INFLUENCE OF POWER DISTANCE ON EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION PERFORMANCE IN KENYA
M. A. Oloko
471-481
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UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL DISTRESS AMONG LISTED FIRMS IN NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH USING THE Z-SCORE MULTI-DISCRIMINANT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS MODEL
F. G. Maina, M. M. Sakwa
482-497
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ADOPTION AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) BY SMALL ENTERPRISES IN THIKA TOWN, KENYA
S. O. Mokaya, E. W. Njuguna
498-504
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CAN MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS BE USED AS PREDICTORS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE INDEX TRENDS? A LOOK AT THE NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE
M. M. Sakwa, S. W. Muthike
516-533
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RETENTION OF STAFF IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
U. Kamau, H. Mberia
535-543
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THE EFFECT OF MARKET POSITIONING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE AIRLINES INDUSTRY IN KENYA; CASE OF KENYA AIRWAYS
S. O. Mokaya, P. Kanyagia
544-555
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ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA OF BANANAS IN KENYA
C. N. Ngamau, V. N. Matiru, C. W. Muthuri, A. Tani
559-568
NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF MUTANTS AND SOMACLONAL VARIANTS OF SORGHUM (SORGHUM BICOLOR (L) MOENCH) IN KENYA
E. G. O. Omondi,, M. N. Makobe,, C.A Onyango,, L. G. Matasyoh, M. O. Imbuga, E. N. Kahangi
577-587
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EFFECT OF NITROGEN AND SILICON ON MANAGEMENT OF RICE BLAST (PYRICULARIA ORYZAE) IN MWEA IRRIGATION SCHEME OF KENY
C. W. Muriithi, E. N. Mugai, A. W. Kihurani
569-576
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NON – FOOD SWEETPOTATO PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AT UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON
F. L. Mkandawire, D. Kebaki,, N. Angwenyi, A. Poblete,, S. Mule, T. Muchee
588-592
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INFLUENCE OF STORAGE TEMPERATURES ON THE POST-HARVEST QUALITY OF SNAP BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.)
J. N. kinyuru, P. Kahenya, M. Muchui, H. Mungai, M. Ithiga
593-599
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PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF PUMPED IRRIGATION SYSTEM: A CASE OF SMALLHOLDER HORTICULTURAL FARMERS
S. N. Kang’au, P. G. Home, P. G. Home, J. M. Gathenya
601-617
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A SURVEY OF PESTICIDE USE AND APPLICATION PATTERNS AMONG FARMERS: A CASE STUDY FROM SELECTED HORTICULTURAL FARMS IN RIFT VALLEY AND CENTRAL PROVINCES, KENYA
A. B. Nyende, J. Ochora, G. Magoma,, W. O. Nyakundi,
616-630
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CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION OF HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA (ROSELLE) CALYCES AND EVALUATION OF ITS FUNCTIONAL POTENTIAL IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
Wahid A. Luvonga, M. S. Njoroge, A. Makokha, P.W. Ngunjiri
631-638
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BIODEGRADATION OF DIAZINON AND METHOMYL PESTICIDES BY WHITE ROT FUNGI FROM SELECTED HORTICULTURAL FARMS IN RIFT VALLEY AND CENTRAL PROVINCES, KENYA
A. B. Nyende, J. Ochora, G. Magoma,, W. O. Nyakundi,
639-654
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HYDROLOGIC ANALYSIS OF MALEWA WATERSHED AS A BASIS FOR IMPLEMENTING PAYMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PES)
L. P. Ogweno, J. M. Gathenya, P. G. Home
657-687
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CLUSTER ANALYSIS WITH WEIGHTED BINARY VARIABLES
M. K. Kamundi, J. M. Kihoro, M. Mwalili, B. Kiula
133-143
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ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER AND WATER-BORNE DISEASES IN MASABA NORTH DISTRICT, KENYA
J. M. Nyagwencha,, J. W. Kaluli,, P. G. Home, H. Murage
688-694
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN KENYA’S URBAN ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF GITHURAI, NAIROBI, KENYA
P. G. Home, C. Wageci, J. W. Kaluli,
495-703
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ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER QUALITY STATUS OF SASUMUA WATERSHED, KENYA
J. K. Mwangi, G. T. Thiong’o, J. M. Gathenya
704-714
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ASSESSING THE EFFICIENCY OF SUBSURFACE CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS PLANTED WITH DIFFERENT MACROPHYTES IN REMOVING HEAVY METALS FROM WASTEWATER
P. G. Home, T. N. Njenga,, T. G. Kinuthia,, E. Kimutai, H. Mango, J. W. Kaluli
715-725
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INVESTIGATING REMOVAL OF PESTICIDES FROM WATER BY NANOFILTRATION MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
N. J. Riungu, M. Hesampour, A. Pihlajamaki, H. Sirén, P. G. Home, G. M. Ndegwa
726-738
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IMPACTS OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) ON WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF MALEWA BASIN
L. P Ogweno, J. M. Gathenya, P. G. Home
739-758
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UPRIGHT VARIETIES OUT-YIELD CLIMBING COWPEA VARIETIES AND LEAF STRIPPING AND DETASSELLING ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITY OF MAIZE/COWPEA INTERCROPS
A. B Mashingaidze, R. D. Katsaruware
761-769
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MALDI-TOF/MS BASED SCREENING OF PLANT-GROWTH PROMOTING METHYLOBACTERIUM SPECIES COLLECTED FROM VARIOUS PLANTS
A. W. Tani
770-773
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DETERMINATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA COMPOSITION OF RICE SEED USING DGGE
C. N. Ngamau, M. Hunja, A. Tani
774-780
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WATER TRANSPORT IN PLANTS: FROM MOLECULES TO WHOLE PLANT
M. Katsuhara
781-785
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THE INFLUENCE OF FERTILIZER PLACEMENT ON MAIZE YIELD AND GROWTH OF WEEDS
A. B. Mashingaidze, J. Chipomho, L. A. P. Lotz, W. van der Werf, M. J. Kropff, J. Nabwami
786-800
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CRYPTIC USEFULNESS OF ORYZA LONGISTAMINATA, AFRICAN WILD SPECIES OF RICE
M. Maekawa
801-806
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VISUALIZATION OF STARCH GRAINS: A RAPID OBSERVATION METHOD TO ISOLATE MUTANTS WITH DEFECTS IN STARCH GRAIN MORPHOLOGY
R. Matsushima, M. Maekawa, W. Sakamoto
807-811
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NOVEL MECHANISM OF ALUMINUM TOXICITY RELATED TO SUGAR METABOLISM
Y. Yamamoto, T. Sasaki
812-819
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