Technical University of Mombasa Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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, ... -
Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Adoption Framework for Real-Time Customer Care Support in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 2020-12)In today’s society, most if not all sectors digitize and automate in order to become more efficient. The increasing availability and sophistication of software technologies disrupt labor markets by making workers ... -
Chemical Composition and Preservation of Mnazi and Its Distillate (Pyuwa)
(European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 2021)Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is most well-known for the products of its fruit, such as coconut meat, coconut water, coconut milk, and coconut oil. Almost all edible products of the coconut come from the fruit, or “nut” ... -
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 ... -
Modelling Turbulence Using the Staggered Grid and Simplec Method
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2020-05)In a natural convection, local density differences and a resulting pressure gradient accelerate the fluid. In this paper a numerical study of a turbulent, natural convection problem is performed with an incompressible ... -
A NUMERICAL STUDY OF TURBULENT NATURAL CONVECTION IN A RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE USING A TWO-EQUATION TURBULENCE MODEL
(Asian Journal of Mathematics and Computer Research, 2017)Turbulent natural convection has been studied both numerically and theoretically. This work numerically studies turbulent natural convection in a rectangular enclosure with varying aspect ratios of 0.5, 1 and 2. The vertical ... -
Effects of Fluid and Reservoir Characteristics on Dimensionless Pressure and Derivative of a Horizontal Well in a Bounded Oil Reservoir with Simultaneous SingleEdge and Bottom Water Drive
(2020-10)This study investigates the effects of fluid, wellbore and reservoir characteristics on dimensionless pressure and dimensionless pressure derivatives at late time flow of a horizontal well in a bounded oil reservoir ... -
A Mathematical Model for Pressure Distribution in a Bounded Oil Reservoir Subject to Single-Edged and Bottom Constant Pressure
(IOSR Journal of Mathematics, 2020-07)Well test analysis of a horizontal well is complex and difficult to interpret. Most horizontal well mathematical models assume that horizontal wells are perfectly horizontal and are parallel to the top and bottom ... -
Mathematical description of a bounded oil reservoir with a horizontal well
(Afr. J. Pur e Appl. Sci, 2021-01-29)Horizontal wells are more productive compared to vertical wells if their performance is optimized. For a completely bounded oil reservoir, immediately the well is put into production, the boundaries of the oil reservoir ... -
The Impact of HIV/AIDS Treatment and Counseling on the Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Malaria Co Infections
(International Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 2023)HIV/AIDS remains one of the leading causes of death in the world with its effects most devastating in Sub Saharan Africa due to its dual infection with opportunistic infections especially malaria and tuberculosis. An ... -
DETERMINANTS FOR THE ADOPTION OF INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) FOR FLOOD AND DROUGHT DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN KENYA
(International Scientific Journal Theoretical & Applied Science, 2020-09-21)Abstract: Major disasters continue to affect millions of people worldwide every year. These disasters range from earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, hunger, terrorist activities to collapse of buildings, among ... -
Probiotic Potential Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated From Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Wine (Mnazi) In Kenya
(International Journal of Life Sciences Research, 2015)Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are useful in human health as probiotics. To achieve this they need to reach the gastro-intestinal tract and remain viable. This study assessed the probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria strains ... -
Management Development Programmes And Employee Performance In County Governments Of Kenya
(EJBMR, European Journal of Business and Management Research, 2019)This paper aimed at exploring the role of management development programs on employee performance at the County Government of Narok, The study was guided by the following Research objectives: to determine the role ... -
CAPACITY BUILDING AND WOMEN LEADERSHIP IN FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA
(International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 2021)Kenyan economy predominantly depends on small holder agriculture which supports about 80% of the population. Farmer organizations play a fundamental role in harnessing the capacities of economically weak farmers through ... -
PRICING STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE COMPANIES IN KENYA
(International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 2022)This research investigated effects of pricing strategies on performance of motor vehicle companies in Kenya. The four pricing strategies were considered as the predictor variables. McCarthy’s 4Ps Theory, Game Theory, ... -
Road Infrastructure and Matatu Crew Character on Customer Satisfaction in VUCA Public Road Transport Sector in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022-08)Rapid innovation is an important tool to maintain leadership in a volatile environment. VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world examples have shown how challengers within an organization must be developed ... -
Entrepreneurial innovation processes and firm performance in Kenya
(International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies, 2020)Despite their contributions to income and employment creation, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in general are currently faced with many problems. These SMEs are facing tough business environment characterized ... -
Effect of Education on Microfinance Institutions’ Credit Accessibility by Persons with Disabilities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 2023)This research aimed to establish the factors determining credit accessibility from Microfinance institutions among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Mombasa County, Kenya. The research was conducted to establish the ... -
EFFECTS OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE ON FOREIGN TRADE IN FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN KENYA
(International Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)The desire of every firm is to maximize its profits among other objectives. Exchange rate which is one of the variables that affect the profitability of a firm especially the ones that deal with foreign trade, if not ...