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The Phytochemical Screening And Nutritional Composition Of Pterocarpus Santalinoides Plant
Sequel to the use of the plant parts of P. santalinodes (Nturu Ukpa) in traditional medicine the phytochemical, and nutritional analysis of the leaves and stem were undertaken. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the phytochemical was made using standards methods. The results shows that, the plant part is rich in bioactive substances such as alkaloid (2.64±0.01), flavonoid (2.0±0.00),
Towards A Theoratical Framework On Strategic Resources, Competitive Advantage And Firm Performance: A Research Agenda
This theoretical paper reviews theoretical and empirical literature concerning the connection between strategic resources, competitive advantage and the performance of a firm. The study of strategic resources, competitive advantage and superior performance of firms, is of great significance in strategic management. The Resource Based View (RBV) theory explains the key origin and drivers of firm’s competitive advantage and superior performance.
Knowledge Protection And Organizational Effectiveness Among Private Universities In Kenya: A Resource Based View Perspective
The paper analyzes the effect of knowledge protection on Organizational Effectiveness in private Universities in Kenya from a Resource Based View Perspective. It is good practice in organizations to manage assets. Organizations manage their finances, their staff but how well do they manage knowledge and especially its protection. According to RBV of the firm, organizations create competitive advantage through building
Evaluation Of Growth And Yield Of Garden Eggs (solanum Melongena) Grown Under Different Spacing In Techiman Municipality Of Ghana
This experiment was carried out at Valley View University Agribusiness research farm to study the growth and yield of garden egg (Solanum melongena) using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The seedlings were planted at four different spacings, 50cm x 40cm, 60cm x 45cm, 60cm x 60cm and 75cm x 60cm. The results showed that 75cm x 60cm spacing produced
Proximate Composition And Palatability Of Selected Rangelands Browses From Baringo County, Kenya
Palatability and feeding value of ten (10) local browse foliages (Terminalia brownii, Grewia bicolor, Balanites aegyptiaca, Acacia brevispica, Berchemia discolor, Codia sinensis, Tamarindus indica, Ziziphus mucronata, Boscia angustifolia and Maerua angolensis from semi-arid area of Marigat sub-county in Baringo County were evaluated for the nutritive potential (chemical composition, mineral and amino acid profile). Crude protein (CP) ranged from 51.4 gkg-1dry
Evaluation Of Existing Indigenous Knowledge And Practices On Camel Milk Substitutes In Rearing Camel Calves Under Extensive And Peri-urban Production Systems In Kenya
Mortality rates, the causes, calf retardation and evaluation of existing indigenous knowledge and practices on milk substitutes in rearing camel calves were evaluated in extensive and peri-urban camel production systems in Kenya. The study used key informant questionnaires (KI) and focus group discussions (FGDs) methods to collect the data. Simple systematic random sampling survey method was used to collect key
Effect Of Soybean, Chickpea, And Prosopis Juliflora Pod Meal Supplementation On Honeybee (apis Mellifera) Performance During Dearth Period
This study investigated the effect of dietary supplementation on the development and strength of bee colonies and honey production, especially during the dearth period in Marigat, Baringo County, Kenya. There were four dietary treatments: T1 (control), T2 (soybean flour), T3 (chickpea flour), and T4 (ground Prosopis juliflora pods. The feeding trial was conducted in a dearth period, April to July
