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A new mite IPM strategy: predator avoidance behaviour resulting from the synergetic effects of predator release and acaricide‐treated nets
(Wiley, 2018-10-26)
Background: Tetranychus evansi and T. urticae spider mites are known major pests of Solanaceae. Smallholders in Africa rely heavily on pesticide treatments. However, farmers claim that pesticides are generally ineffective ...
Gender Differences in Secondary School Teacher Counsellors Perception of Ethical Standards in Counselling in Kiambu County, Kenya
(2023-07-31)
Ethical standards are at the core of counselling practice and are aimed at ensuring the welfare of the client and
the counsellor are safeguarded. Counselling, like any other profession is governed by ethical standards ...
The Influence of Technology Enabled Service Differentiation Strategy on Post-Pandemic Reopening Performance of Star-Rated Hotels in The South Rift Circuit.
(2023-08)
One of the most competitive industries in Kenya and the entire continent of Africa is the hotel
industry, which contributes significantly to the country's economy. As a result, the sector is a
significant source of ...
Evaluation of ICT Integration in Performing Administrative Functions In Technical Training Institutions In Nyeri and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(2023-08)
: In the contemporary society, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been identified
as the most important enabler and driver of processes in institutions and organizations. The purpose of this study
was ...
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and its efficiency in degradation of rifampicin antibiotic.
(Springer, 2023-08-28)
In recent ages, green nanotechnology has gained attraction in the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles due to their cost-effectiveness, simple preparation steps, and environmentally-friendly. In the present study, copper ...
The Role of Plantosemic Metaphors in the Conceptualization of the Males in Ekegusii: A Cognitive Linguistic Approach
(2023-06-06)
Plants are fundamental in the transference of semantic aspects that are helpful in structuring maleness in society. As a result, plantosemic metaphors which enhance conceptualization of omosacha (a man) are ubiquitous in ...
REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN EKEGUSII PROVERBIAL METAPHORS: AN IMAGE SCHEMATIC ACCOUNT
(2023-05)
Proverbial metaphors are useful resources for communicating known truths about life in a given
community. Most African proverbial metaphors, however, make reference to customs and situations
that might be unfamiliar ...
Polarized Phase Holograms of High Diffraction Efficiency
(2023-05-10)
Holography has a wide application in medicine, optical computers, scanners among others. Conventional studies on analogue holograms have mainly been conducted on image generation, processing and reconstruction. However, ...
Influence of Aggressiveness and Conservativeness in Investing and Financing Policies on Performance of Industrial Firms in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), 2014-01)
Working capital level determines whether a firm is aggressive or conservative in its operations. Aggressiveness in application of working capital management brings about improved financial performance but at the same time ...
Mechanisms Used by Academic Libraries in Kenya to Enhance Webometrics Ranking
(2023-04)
Libraries essentially provide equal and fair access to information. Thus, they have a significant
influence on the Webometrics ranking of universities across the world. Academic libraries affect
Webometrics ranking ...