Factors Influencing The Intensity Of Household Application Of Watershed Management Practices Within The Upper Ena River Catchment In Embu County, Kenya
This research aimed at examining factors influencing the intensity of household application of watershed management practices (WSMP) in upper Ena River catchment in Embu County, Kenya as a conservation mechanism in the face of climate change and population explosion. More specifically, the research aimed at investigating the influence of: socio-demographic factors, collective action; household financial investment in WSMP and practical
Food Trucks And The Millennials: An Exploratory Study
The food truck industry has grown rapidly in recent years and the millennial generation food truck sales because of their interest in more diverse food experiences. More than half of this generation have eaten at a food truck. This research explores what draws millennials to food trucks. The research found that this segment is supportive of food trucks because they
Science Instructional Time Usage In Some Selected Basic Schools Within Hohoe Municipality
Maximizing academic learning time has been highlighted as a crucial means of enhancing student performance. This paper seeks to determine the elements directing the use of school time table allocated to basic schools, the impact of distortions in school time table on teaching and learning, and the measures in place to ensure that instructional time is utilised efficiently in schools
Factors Influencing The Performance Of Improved Pastures: A Case Of Lake Bogoria Production Landscape, Kenya
Globally, the expanse surrounding the saline lake Bogoria within Baringo County is recognized for different species of wildlife, a rich biological diversity and availability of forage for livestock. Unfortunately, the landscape is threatened by degradation emanating from uncontrolled and unscientific utilization of resources ascending from high livestock numbers and limited naturally occurring livestock feeds. There is wide literature on feed
A Survey Of Pusiga District Junior High School Students’ Interest Towards Science And Study Habits
This study sought to investigate the interest of students in Pusiga District towards science and study habits. A descriptive research survey was used for the paper and therefore a descriptive statistics were used for the analysis. A questionnaire was developed and administered to 150 randomly selected Junior High School students in the five circuits of the District. The researcher used
The Effect Of Stress On College Of Education Science Tutors’ Output And Its Implications
The paper focused on the impact of workplace Stress on science tutors’ working at colleges of education in Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions in Ghana. The sample size for the study was Three Hundred and Twenty-Seven science tutors from Colleges of Education in Easter, Volta and Oti Regions in Ghana. The researcher used purposive sampling technique and stress rating scale
Evaluation Of Reduced Glutathione As A Marker Of Oxidative Stress In Sickle Cell Disease Patients In A Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria
Background: Oxidative stress plays a very significant role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease (SCD) and associated complications. Glutathione levels be used to estimate the degree of oxidative stress and thus predict the need for anti-oxidant therapy in the management of SCD. This study aims to assess the role of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC).
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Factors Influencing Oil And Gas Project Delivery In Nigeria: Cost Management Perspective
Overtime, cost management of construction projects in the Nigeria oil and gas sector has been branded inadequate with critical stakeholders standing aloof from offering requisite expertise to achieve efficiency. Based on pertinent lack of critical literature narrative about the practice of cost management in the oil and gas sector generally and in Nigeria specifically, this study evaluated the issues inhibiting
An Energy Analysis For Vars Using Extraction Steam In A Coal Based Thermal Power Station
An auxiliary energy consumption in a coal based thermal power station also includes the air conditioning system of the power plant. Consistently many thermal power stations use VAR system for the air conditioning requirement. This paper analyzes a choice of providing an ammonia based vapor absorption using the thermal energy by extraction of steam from the IP and LP turbine.