Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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What Determines Farmers’ Awareness And Interest in Adopting Cricket Farming? A Pilot Study from Kenya
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2020-11-04)Farming crickets for human consumption is emerging as a promising novel and sustainable animal-source food production system. Cricket farming in Kenya first began in 2013; however, adoption rates have been slower than ... -
A Comparative Evaluation of Nutrient Content of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Larvae to Other Chicken Feeds
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2021-12-30)Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda is a devastating pest of over 350 plant species especially the cereal crops such as, maize, sorghum and rice. The pest is currently posing threats to food security in Africa. FAW ... -
Multi-Criteria Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Technologies to Support Decision-Making in Kisumu, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2021-06-20)The directive to close the dumpsite in Kisumu, Kenya has made the search for alternative solid waste treatment and disposal technologies urgent. The aim of this research is to support the decision-making process by analyzing ... -
Integrating Temperature-Dependent Life Table Data into Insect Life Cycle Model for Predicting the Potential Distribution of Scapsipedus Icipe Hugel & Tanga
(PLOS One, 2019-09-25)Scapsipedus icipe Hugel and Tanga (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) is a newly described edible cricket species. Although, there is substantial interest in mass production of S. icipe for human food and animal feed, no information ... -
Effect of hybridization on reproductive performance of Oreochromis karongae, Oreochromis shiranus and Oreochromis mossambicus
(Wiley Online Library, 2020-09-26)The study assessed the effect of hybridization on reproductive performance of Oreochromis karongae, Oreochromis shiranus and Oreochromis mossambicus for a period of 120 days. Number of eggs per batch, number of females ... -
Relationship between Support Staff Recognition Efforts and Learners’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Sociological Research, 2021-03-25)The study examined the relationship between support staff recognition efforts and learners’ academic performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. The Concurrent Triangulation design was used. The study population ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Regulation on the Relationship between Loan Lending Policies and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2021-02-28)The first specific objective was to determine the relationship between credit risk management and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The second specific objective was to determine the effect of interest ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Entomophagy in Nambale Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2021-02)Entomophagy describes the practice of eating insects by humans. Globally, there are over 3000 ethnic groups that consume insects. The main aim of this study was to determine the socio economic factors affecting entomophagy ... -
Fixed Points Approximation for Non Expansive Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(Int. J. Open Problems Compt. Math, 2/2/2021)Approximations of fixed points have been done in different space and classes. However, characterizations in norm attainable classes remain interesting. This paper discusses approximation of nonexpansive operators in Hilbert ... -
Adaptation Interventions and their Effect on Vulnerability in Developing Countries: Help, Hindrance or Irrelevance?
(Elsevier, 2020-12-23)This paper critically reviews the outcomes of internationally-funded interventions aimed at climate change adaptation and vulnerability reduction. It highlights how some interventions inadvertently reinforce, redistribute ... -
Solid Waste Management along Lake Victoria Beeches
(World Environment, 2021-01-05)The production of solid waste materials due to, Uncontrolled growth of beaches in terms of population and structures, have led to environmental and health problems in the area. Although several studies have been undertaken ... -
Diabetes Awareness and Risk Reduction Behaviors among Pre-Diabetic Patients in Busia County, Western Kenya
(International Journal of Development Research, 2021-01-30)One-third of people with pre-diabetic condition progress to type 2 diabetes within five years. However, with adequate knowledge on diabetes risk reduction behaviors, progression to diabetes can be controlled. We therefore ... -
Affordances Theory in Information and Communication Technology for Development (Ict4d) Research
(International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 2021-01)Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is argued to have high potential value across all sectors, both public and private; and at multiple levels, be it fighting poverty; improving healthcare; ... -
Effect of Partial Substitution of Soybean Flour with Cricket Flour on the Nutritional Composition, in Vitro-Protein Digestibility and Functional Properties of Complementary Porridge Flour
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2021-09-15)Low quality complementary foods are the leading cause of under nutrition during infancy and childhood. Development of more nutritious complementary foods and enhancement of their nutrient content through cost-effective ... -
The Influence of Product Strategy on Performance of Pepsi-Cola (Ea) Limited In Kenya
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2021-05)Marketing strategy is the fundamental goal of increasing sales and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage of a brand. Pepsi Cola (EA) Limited is an international food and beverage firm based in Kenya. However, despite ... -
Cultural Planning of Dunga, Abindu and Kit-Mikayi Cultural Heritage Sites, Kisumu City, Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced and Multidisciplinary Social Science, 2020-08-29)The study aimed at undertaking data collection on cultural planning of cultural heritage destinations of Dunga, Abindu and Kit-Mikayi sites in Kisumu City for sustainable utilization, and management to support urban local ... -
Transit Oriented Development in Medium Cities in Africa: Experiences from Kisumu, Kenya
(Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, 2021-04-30)Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a planned area with land use that has optimal reach of public transport by urban populace it serves. Availability and accessibility of public transport minimizes reliance of use by ... -
Effectiveness of Planning Tools in Managing the Spatial Stability of Peri-Urban Areas
(Research Gate, 2021-06-26)Rapid growth and conversion of rural lands into urban places and urban growth management becomes indispensable, especially the need to control the amount, type, extent, rate, and quality of resultant places. In other words, ... -
What Determines Farmers’ Awareness and Interest in Adopting Cricket Farming? A Pilot Study from Kenya
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2020-11-04)Farming crickets for human consumption is emerging as a promising novel and sustainable animal-source food production system. Cricket farming in Kenya first began in 2013; however, adoption rates have been slower than ... -
Urban Qualities and Residents’ Strategies in Compact Global South Cities: The Case of Havana
(Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 2021-04-20)Research and policy argue for more compact cities to respond to sustainable development challenges. However, what actually needs to be made more compact and how, is under examined, particularly in global South cities where ...
