Meru University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 1084
-
Robotic Medical Services and the Future of Healthcare in Kenya
(KIPPRA, 2024)With the Kenyan healthcare affected by challenges of availability, accessibility and affordability, there is a pressing need to examine how to adopt robotic medicine as a permanent solution. This study aimed to assess the ... -
Enact new organ harvesting policy for sustainability
(Business Daily, 07/08/2024)What you need to know: The policy must address cultural beliefs and misconceptions about organ donation. We must strengthen the healthcare infrastructure to support organ harvesting. -
Integrated QOS management technique for internet protocol storage area networks
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022)The increasing number of Information technology Users around the world has led to tremendous increase in the amount of data that requires storage. In response to this challenge, new storage area network architectures ... -
Growth, Yield and Quality of Transplanted Baby Corn (Zea Mays L.) Under Varying Agronomic Conditions in Meru County-Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Corn (Zea mays L.) is one of the most significant cereal crops worldwide. Babycorn is currently farmed in Kenya mostly for export markets, with a very limited quantity being grown for local use, mostly in urban areas. ... -
Influence of financial services on performance of women owned groceries in Meru Town, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Women workers throughout the world contribute to the economic growth and sustainable livelihood to their families and communities. Today the economic status of women is accepted as an indicator for society's stage of ... -
Employee relations practices and performance of Public Universities in Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The performance of public universities in terms of offering quality education training and their ability to overcome the skills mismatch in the demand driven global and national labour markets is a key indicator of the ... -
Effectiveness of financial regulations on growth of deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative in Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) societies are key players in the provision of financial services to Kenyans. Over the years, expansion of SACCOS has been seen as panacea to alleviate poverty in the society through ... -
Relationship between strategic controls and financial performance of deposit taking-SACCOs in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Strategic controls are the process used by firms to monitor and align implementation of strategic plans. The study sought to identify the relationship between of strategic controls on financial performance of deposit ... -
Knowledge,attitude and practice towards breast cancer screening among HIV positive women attending health facilities in Imenti South Sub County,Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022)The incidence of breast cancer in HIV/AIDS infected women is not well documented because they could die before detection or before development of breast cancer. With the introduction of HAART, these patients live long ... -
Strategic corporate social responsibility on brand image of selected public universities in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The University is a section in the community which generates new information and educates people on doing good for society. Although every organization's aim is to gain revenue so as to survive, institutions of higher ... -
Financial inclusion and the growth of Micro Enterprise in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Financial inclusion makes it possible for businesses and persons to get affordable and useful financial products and services delivered in a responsible and sustainable manner that meet their needs. This study examined ... -
Removal of lead (II) and cadmium (II) Ions from synthetic waste water using clay cellulose nanocomposite
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Removal of heavy metals from sewage effluent is necessary to avoid environmental contamination. Lead and cadmium ions have been found to be the main heavy metal contaminants in waste water mainly from municipal sources. ... -
Strategies for community toilet management on promotion of public hygiene in slums within municipality ward of Meru,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Access to adequate sanitation and improved hygiene is essential in ensuring prevention of diarrheal diseases in slums. However, despite numerous efforts to upscale sanitation systems in informal settlements, public hygiene ... -
Influence of spacing,nitrogen supply and soil moisture on growth and yield of Chia (salvia hispanica l.) in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Production of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) in Kenya is gaining momentum, and it has attracted a lot of attention due to its nutritious seeds. The high demand for this food crop has resulted in haphazard cultivation and ... -
Incorporation of avocado seed powder into model beverages and baked products and determination of their physicochemical properties
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Abstract World avocado production is 8.06 tonnes annually, and the seeds account for a minimum of 13% (1.05 million tonnes). These huge amounts of seeds are discarded even though they posses health benefits, such as ... -
Mathematical modelling of the impacts of screening and non-clinical strategies in combating Covid 19 transmission in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)COVID-19 is a serious problem in Kenya. It has put an unprecedented burden on the worldwide economy and public health. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has been driven predominantly by aerosol transmissions. We modeled the ... -
Faecal exposure pathways in a nomadic lifestyle: a case study of Tubrbi ward of Marsabit County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Faecal exposure pathways are transmission routes where pathogens in faecal particles pass from one person to the mouth of another. Lack of adequate sanitation leading to open defecation and poor hygiene, are main causes ... -
Determinants of sanitation practices in rural settlements of Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Kenya has a mean rate of 23.5% open defecation. In Meru County, inadequate sanitation causes financial loss and high rates of diarrheal diseases, especially among children. Poor sanitation costs the Meru County government ... -
Determinants that influence small and medium enterprises access to credit in Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) significantly contribute to both the social and economic development of people largely through their roles in job and innovation creation, and revenue generation. Majority of SMEs ... -
Effects of banks' credit accessibility on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Maua Town, Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)In the contemporary business arena, few businesses operate without credit from banks, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lending portfolio by banks in Kenya estimated at KSh332 billion. Four hundred thousand SMEs did ...