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The impacts of distributed generation using high speed wind turbines on power system transient stability
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Wind power generation source differs in several respects from conventional sources of energy like hydro and thermal. Furthermore, wind generators are usually based on different generator technologies other than the ... -
Implication of using auxiliary service voltage transformer sub-stations for rural electrification
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Abstract: Providing an affordable and reliable electricity supply to rural communities is seen by countries round the world as one of the major keys to development. A good quality and stable electricity supply can provide ... -
In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Dichloromethanolic Leaf Extract of Gnidia glauca (Fresen) as a Promising Antiobesity Drug
(sage, 2019)The acquisition of ethnobotanical information from traditional practitioners remains an empirical aspect of understanding the ethnopharmacology research. However, integration of information on chemical composition of ... -
In Vitro Plant Regeneration of Sweetpotato Through Direct Shoot Organogenesis
(J Plant Biochem Physiol, 2018-04)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batata) is an important, nutritionally rich vegetable crop, but severely affected by environmental stresses, pests and diseases which cause massive yield and quality losses. Genetic manipulation is ... -
The Influence of Firm Characteristics on the Relationship Between Operational Innovation and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(2023-12)With a marketplace characterized by increased competition globally and constant changes in customer needs and wants, there is a need to adopt operational innovations while complying with the business environment (internal ... -
Influence Of ICT Related Training On Customer Service Delivery In County Governments In Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME, 2016-02)The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ICT related training on customer service delivery in Machakos County, Kenya. Being a descriptive and correlational cross-sectional survey, self-administered ... -
Influence Of ICT Related Training On Customer Service Delivery In County Governments In Kenya: A Case Of Machakos County
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2016-02)The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ICT related training on customer service delivery in Machakos County, Kenya. Being a descriptive and correlational cross-sectional survey, self-administered ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTEGRITY AND QUALIFICATION OF BUILDING INSPECTORS ON CONSTRUCTION OFSUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(iprjb, 2017-10)Purpose:The general objective was to analyzetheinfluence of integrity and qualification of building inspectors on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya.Methodology:The study utilized a descriptive ... -
INFLUENCE OF POOR REGULATION AND SUPERVISION MECHANISMS ON CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(IPRJB, 2017)Purpose: The general objective was to analyze the influence of poor regulation and supervision mechanisms on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive research design. ... -
The Influence of Procedural Justice on Procurement Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
(Eastern Africa Journal of Contemporary Research (EAJCR), 2019-05-06)Procurement performance of the state corporations in Kenya has been a major topic of discussion in the recent past, owing to the many procurement malpractices being witnessed. Various reasons have been advanced for the ... -
Influence of social capital on adoption of agricultural production technologies among beneficiaries of African institute for capacity development training programmes in Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Technology, 2016-07-01)Adoption of improved agricultural production technologies remains low amidst dissemination efforts by government and Non-Governmental Organizations in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper examines the role of social capital in ... -
Information seeking behaviour and telecentre operations
(Libri, 2011)Abstract Information needs assessment is critical in develop- ing and running relevant information services. This article explores the information needs and informa- tion-seeking patterns of the people living in ... -
Information Seeking Patterns and Telecentre Operations
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, 2011)Information needs assessment is critical in developing and running relevant information services. This article explores the information needs and information-seeking patterns of the people living in communities surrounding ... -
Innovative solar photovoltaic and thermoelectric power generator for a recirculating aquaculture system
(2020)Solar Photovoltaic power generation is fast gaining popularity in Kenya. However, the effects of high cell temperatures continue to be a major hindrance to their efficiency especially for standalone systems. Water can be ... -
Integrated Electricity Tarrif Model for Kenya
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Tariffs and tariff structures has been changing over a period of time all over the world. This has acted as a key factor which limits development in third world country. This project therefore seeks to detemine the best ... -
Integrating Virtual Reality in Education using Intranet Grids
(IOSR Journal of Engineering, 2012)In recent years there has been increase in diverse views in relation to the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance learning and cognition. Besides, there has been significant growth in the use of 3D virtual worlds for ... -
INTERMEDIATION EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA; A Data Envelopment and Malmquist Productivity Index Analysis
(Economics & Finance Review, 2013)This paper analyses the intermediation efficiency and productivity of Kenyan commercial banks between 2001 and 2011. It is anchored on the research evaluating the intermediation efficiency and productivity of commercial ... -
Introducing the Mangrove Microbiome Initiative: Identifying Microbial Research Priorities and Approaches To Better Understand, Protect, and Rehabilitate Mangrove Ecosystems
(American Society for Microbiology, 2020-10)Mangrove ecosystems provide important ecological benefits and ecosystem services, including carbon storage and coastline stabilization, but they also suffer great anthropogenic pressures. Microorganisms associated with ... -
Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Coconut Toddy (Mnazi)
(Journal of Asian Scientific Research, 2012)Mnazi, like any other sugary plant sap can be processed into an alcoholic beverage through fermentation of the sugars present in the sap, yielding alcohol and carbon dioxide. It is sweet, dirty brown in color, containing ... -
Isolation and identification of the genera Acetobacter and Gluconobacter in coconut toddy (mnazi)
(African Journal of Biotechnology, 2008)This study investigated the occurrence and identified the dominant spoilage genera of acetic acid bacteria in coconut wine (mnazi), by plating the dilution series previously pre-enriched in a basal medium onto GYP agar, ...