Tharaka University repository: Recent submissions
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Impure Hydrazone Preparation from Chicken Dung
(IISTE, 2020)Hydrazones are strong reducing agents. Some hydrazones like hydrazine are is highly toxic and unstable and are therefore found dissolved in water. Chicken dung contains amines and uric acid that are potential sources of ... -
Monitoring the extraction of copper from chicken dung leachate using an aluminium electrode as an indicator
(ScienceDirect, 2019)Copper is found in several minerals in the earth's crust with varying the elemental and mineralogical composition.Several techniques of extraction have been investigated all in the effort of obtaining a cheaper and viable ... -
Copper extraction by wet chemical method
(Journal of Sustainable Mining, 2018)In many countries large deposits of copper with no locally established copper based industries occur because known methods for extraction are prohibitively expensive and unaffordable. This study reports on an affordable ... -
Iron Enrichment In Laterites Soils From Selected Regions In Kenya Using Magnetic Separation
(IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), 2014)Laterites also known as murrams from selected sites in the Republic of Kenya were analyzed for chemical and mineral content with particular interest in iron. In Kenya, laterites are only used mainly for surfacing roads. ... -
Rutile Concentration by Reduction of Titanium Ore - Laterite Mixture Using Biomass
(American Journal of Materials Science, 2022)Rutile is a mineral which is used in making paints, ointments, tooth paste, sunscreens, just to mention a few products. Titanium metal makes alloys with less density and resistance to corrosion, which are used in making ... -
Influence of Training Resources on Trainees’ Acquisition of Practical Skills in Technical and Vocation Education Training Institutions in Meru County in Kenya.
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2025-04)This study examines how the availability and quality of training resources influence the acquisition of practical skills among trainees in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Meru County, ... -
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SOLAR POWER ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI, KENYA
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2025-03-22)The solar power industry in Nairobi, Kenya, has grown significantly in recent years but faces challenges such high operational costs, inefficient supply chain management, and limited financing access. This study aimed ... -
Phytochemical screening and repellence potencies of bioactive molecules of plant extracts derived from Ocimum suave, Ocimum americanum and Eucalyptus citriodora against Anopheles gambiae
(Malaria Journal, 2025)Background Malaria poses a global threat to human health. It’s a vector-borne disease of public health concern and afects the socio-economic status of people in developing countries. Malaria management faces many challenges ... -
Influence of Social - Economic Status on Teenage Pregnancy among Secondary School Students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024-07)Girls denied the right to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and well-beingface psychological pressure to marry early and become mothers while they are still children themselves. Girls must be able ... -
Optimization of Biodiesel and Glycerol Production From Mango Seed Oil Using Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Design
(2023-10)In the recent past, the world has experienced drastic climatic change mainly due to global warming as a result of environmental pollution. Biodiesel is biodegradable, renewable and environmental friendly fuel from non-edible ... -
Parental Influence on Teenage Pregnancy among Secondary School Students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), 2024-09)Education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to all members of the society. However, one of the major contemporary social problem confronting most African Countries in the world is the Teenage Pregnancy. ... -
Relationship Between Prison Environment and Mental Health of Inmates. A Case of Marimanti G.K Prison in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(2024-10)The study explores the complex relationship between the prison environment and the mental health of inmates, highlighting the significant impact of physical and social conditions within prison facilities on psychological ... -
Gamma Ray Spectrometric Analysis and Assessment of Radiation Hazards In Soils of Mbeere North Region, Embu County
(2024-10)Both immediate and long-term health problems can result from exposure to high and moderate intensity radiation. This study looked into the amounts of naturally occurring radioisotopes that produce gamma rays in soil samples ... -
Influence of Community Engagement Strategies on Sustainable Wildlife Tourism in Wildlife Conservancies in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(2024-11)One of the primary drivers of tourism is wildlife. In conservancies, the relationship between community engagement and sustainable wildlife tourism is vital for the balance between biodiversity conservation and the ... -
Assessment of Carbon Sequestration and Reflective Properties of High-Albedo C3 and C4 Plant Species: A Laboratory Approach
(Acta Scientific NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, 2024-12)This study explores the dual potential of high-albedo C3 and C4 plant species to mitigate regional climate change through carbon sequestration and reflective properties. C3 and C4 plants differ in their photosynthetic ... -
Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles and Resistance to Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential Biomarker
(2024-10)Mung beans (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek), also known as green grams, is an important legume crop cultivated for food and as a source of income. mung beans seeds are highly susceptible to infestation by bruchids (Callosobruchus ... -
On-The-Job Training Methods and Employee Performance of Cement Manufacturing Industries Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(2024-11)The quality of an organisation's human resources is crucial to its success. Thus, every organisation must strive to enhance the quality of its employees. Employee performance in Kenya's cement manufacturing industry has ... -
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS LISTED ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
(2024-11)Effective internal control systems determine the firm's earnings, quality, and success. The last decades have witnessed a significant rise in the number of manufacturing firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange ... -
CRIMINOGENIC SITUATIONAL PREDICTORS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN NAIROBI AND MOMBASA COUNTIES, KENYA
(2024-10)There has been a rise in juvenile delinquency worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya. Failures in interventions point to the possible inefficacy of the measures, misdiagnosis, or scanty analysis of ... -
Breaking the Criminogenic Cycle: Exploring Parental Influences on Juvenile Delinquency in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024-08-17)There has been a rise in juvenile delinquency worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya. Failures in interventions point to the possible inefficacy of the measures, misdiagnosis, or scanty analysis of ...