University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Anti-browning methods on fresh-cut fruits and fruit juice: A Review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Enzymatic browning is an economically important disorder that degrades the sensory characteristics, and prevent consumer from purchasing fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Prevention and control of enzymatic browning in ... -
The mechanisms of virulence and antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi: A systematic review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is the etiologic agent of typhoid fever which is responsible for about 21,600 deaths annually, a large proportion of which is reported in developing countries. The organism is capable of ... -
Pandemic of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19): A comprehensive review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Coronaviruses are a group of enveloped viruses with non-segmented, singlestranded, and positive-sense RNA genomes. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by new coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in December ... -
Effects of increased residential mobility and reduced public spaces mobility in containing COVID-19 in Africa.
(UoEm, 2020-09-28)The rising COVID-19 crisis threatens to disproportionately hit African countries. As a result, most African governments have temporarily closed schools and non-essential businesses or banned social gatherings to contain ... -
Staff Profile - Dr. Bernard Mukiri Gichimu.
(UoEm, 2020-09-28)Holds a PhD in Plant Breeding from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technolog, a master in Horticulture (Horticultural Breeding) - Maseno University and BSc. in Horticulture (First Class Honours). For my PhD I ... -
Staff Profile - Dr. Dominic Makaa Kitavi
(UoEm, 2020-09-28)Dr. D. M. Kitavi hold PhD in Statistical Signal Processing in 2017 from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong), M.Sc. (cum laude) in Mathematical Sciences in 2013 from University of the Western Cape (South ... -
Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi, Vice-Chancellor, University Of Embu, During the Swearing in Ceremony for the 4Th Students’ Council
(University of Embu, 2020-08-12)Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi, Vice-Chancellor, University Of Embu, During the Swearing in Ceremony for the 4Th Students’ Council held on Wednesday, 12Th August, 2020 at 5.00 P.M. in The University Senate Boardroom -
Universal Health Coverage
(2020-09)Universal Health Coverage has attracted global attention as an ideal vehicle that will drive health care services to the individuals, families, and communities globally. Good health systems are capable of serving the ... -
Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu to First Year Students during the Online Orientation for freshmen and women
(University of Embu, 2020-09-03)Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu to First Year Students during the Online Orientation for freshmen and women held on Thursday, 3rd September 2020 at 9.30 A.M. via the University Web ... -
A Theoretical Model of Corruption Using Modified Lotka Volterra Model A Perspective of Interactions between Staff and Students
(2020-09)Corruption is the misuse of power or resources for private gain. This undermines economic development, political stability, and government legitimacy, the society fabric, allocation of resources to sectors crucial for ... -
Simulation of a Deterministic Model of HIV Transmission between Two Closed Patches
(2020-09)Numerical simulation of a deterministic model of HIV transmission between major cities in Kenya is carried out. The model considered two closed patches connected by the commuter movements of truck drivers being the ... -
Parameterization and Forecasting of Childhood Pneumonia Model Using Least Square Approximation, Lagrange Polynomial and Monte Carlo Simulation
(2020-09)espite a study by [1] proposing a simple model of under five years pneumonia, doubt lingers regarding its reliability, sufficiency and validity. The research question is whether the model is valid for use or not? The ... -
Detection and Profiling of AntibioticResistance among Culturable Bacterial Isolates in Vended Food and Soil Samples
(Hindawi, 2020-08)+e emergence and persistence of antibiotic resistance remain formidable health challenges. +is study aimed at detecting and profiling antibiotic resistance of bacterial contaminants in vended food and the environment. ... -
Investigation of the Effect Of Ce3+ Doping on The Luminescent Properties of Baal2o4:Ce3+.
(University of Embu, 2019)Discovery and invention of different luminescent material has greatly contributed to the growth of the global economy, especially the technology. Different elements especially the lanthanides have been research in terms ... -
Study of The Effects of Varrying The Concentration Of Aluminium on The Properties of Caal2o4: Ce3+ Phosphors.
(University of Embu, 2019)Population increase has been observed in the past few years and as a result there is need for development in order to improve living standards of people. Lighting in homes and industries one of the major areas that needs ... -
Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies Using Lead Ions onto Treated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)According to recent reports in Kenya, there has been suspected cases of metal ions in the foodstuffs which could be from water resources. The country has been towards actualizing vision 2030 which is contributing to mass ... -
Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies For Adsorption of Lead (Ii) Ions on Treated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)The deliberate release of heavy metal-containing effluents into water bodies and the ecosystem has been one of the most ambiguous and widespread environmental hazard to human health. Rapid industrialization in most parts ... -
Structural and Luminescent Properties Of Sral2o4:Ce3+ Nanomaterials Kamande
(University of Embu, 2019)Blue and violent emitting cerium doped strontium aluminate nanophosphor was synthesised through solution combustion method. The colour of undoped SrAl2O4 powders was white while that of SrAl2O4: Ce3+ powders were pale ... -
Effect of Varying Concentration of Strontium on Structural and Luminescent Properties of Sral2o3:Ce3+ Material
(University of Embu, 2019)In modern world, luminescent materials with tunable emission properties have found application in most of the areas that usually deals with material sciences. White light emitting diodes have matched the efficiency of ... -
Investigation of The Effect Of Initial Metal Ion Concentration on Chromium (Iii) Adsorption onto Thebanana Leaf Petiole as the Biosorbent
(University of Embu, 2019)There is a tremendous increasing demand for portable water due to the rising human population and urbanization and industrialization and climate change. There is no doubt that water in this county and largely the country ...
