• The Role of Academic Libraries in Webometrics Ranking of Universities in Kenya 

  Wamahiga, George M.; Kwanya, Tom (2019-07-24)

  Academic institutions now operate in highly competitive environments. Consequently, myriad mechanisms for rating the services and impact of universities have emerged as a means of influencing the choice of potential students, ...
• The Impact of Information Management Practices on the performance of County Governments in Central Kenya: A Case of Nyeri County 

  Ngirigacha, Esther Wairimu; Kwanya, Tom (2019-07-24)

  Information management is critical in influencing an organisation’s ability to sustain a long-term competitive advantage. This chapter, resulting from a research study, examines the impact of information management practices ...
• Copyright Challenges in Digital Libraries in Kenya from the Lens of a Librarian 

  Kamau, Grace Wambui (2018-03-13)

  This chapter examines copyright issues and challenges facing digital libraries with a specific emphasis on Kenya. It covers a number of issues such as the meaning, characteristics and advantages of a digital library; the ...
• Access to and Use of ICT's in the Provision of Information to Distance Learners in Kenyan Universities 

  Kamau, Grace Wambui; Kiplang’at, Joseph; Odini, Cephas (2018-03-13)

  The purpose of the study which informs this chapter was to investigate access to and use of ICTs in the provision of information to distance learners at the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Kenyatta University (KU) libraries; ...
• Equalizing Utilization of Information Among Rural Schools In Kenya Through Satellite Technology 

  Ndiku, Dr. Mbenge T.; Dr. Mwai, Naomi W. (2016-09-28)

  Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a principal driver of economic development and social change worldwide. Information Communication and Technologies empower people with the ability to communicat ...
• The mediating role of Information professionals in Environment scanning for the Intelligent Corporate Financial competitive edge in Kenya 

  Ndiku, Dr. Mbenge T.; Dr. Mwai, Naomi W. (2016-09-28)

  Abstract: The strategic value of competitive information to a corporation has received increased attention in management, business practice and information literature. Top level managers make strategic decisions that place ...
• The mediating role of Information professionals in Environment scanning for the Intelligent Corporate Financial competitive edge in Kenya 

  Mwai, Naomi (2016-07-05)

  The strategic value of competitive information to a corporation has received increased attention in management, business practice and information literature. Top level managers make strategic decisions that place the ...
• Towards the Attainment of User Centred Quality Services at the Libraries of The University of Nairobi 

  Mwai, Naomi (2016-07-05)

  Modern library users are becoming conscious of the quality of services they expect from their libraries due to influences of globalization and advent of technology. The users are exerting pressure on libraries to deliver ...
• Use of Cloud Computing Services to Share Theological Information 

  Kemboi, Benjamin (2015-11-09)

  Cloud computing depends on sharing of resources to achieve consistency and economies of scale, similar to an efficacy over a network. At the origin of cloud computing, is the wider concept of converged road map and shared ...
• FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICLE RETENTION IN THERMAL FIELD-FLOW FRACTIONATION 

  Shiundu, Paul M; Munguti, Stephen M; Wamalwa, Ben. M (2002)

  In this paper, we report a range of factors which affect the retention of colloidal particles in thermal field-flow fractionation (ThFFF). These results are observed among different sizes of polystyrene (PS) latex particles ...
• Adsorption of Pb (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes): Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies 

  Anzeze, Davis Amboga; Onyari, John Mmari; Gichuki, John W; Shiundu, Paul M (2014)

  The Eichhornia crassipes roots for the removal of Pb (II) ions from aqueous solutions has been investigated. The adsorption of Pb (II) ions was found to be affected by solution pH, contact time, adsorbent dosage, initial ...
• Microbiology & Fermentation Technology-High-Level Heterologous Expression of Bacillus halodurans Putative Xylanase Xyn11A (BH0899) in Kluyveromyces lactis. 

  Wamalwa, Benson Munyali; Zhao, Guangshan; Sakka, Makiko; Shiundu, Paul M; Kimura, Tetsuya; Sakka., Kazuo (2007)
• Biosorption of Zn (II) ions from aqueous solutions by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crasippes): Equilibrium and Kinetic studies 

  Anzeze, Davis Amboga; Onyari, John Mmari; Shiundu, Paul M; Gichuki, John W (2014)

  The biosorption characteristics of Zn (II) ions were investigated. Experimental parameters affecting the biosorption process such as pH, contact time, biomass dosage, initial metal ion concentration, and temperature were ...
• Thermal stability of Vernonia galamensis seed oil 

  Wamalwa, Benny M; Njuguna, Esther N; Shiundu, Paul M; Kamau, Geoffrey N (2000)

  The physicochemical changes of refined vernonia oil?RVO (which naturally contains epoxidized triglycerides) upon heating was evaluated and is reported in this manuscript. A boiling point range of 183 °C to 190 °C (at 760 ...
• Lead Exposure and Blood Pressure among Workers in Diverse Industrial Plants in Kenya 

  Were, Faridah H; Moturia, M. Charles; Gottesfeld, P; Wafula, Godfrey A; Kamau, Geoffrey N; Shiundu, Paul M (Taylor & Francis, 2014)

  The study evaluated airborne exposures and blood lead (BPb) levels in 233 production workers at six diverse industrial plants in Kenya. Blood and personal breathing zone air samples were collected and analyzed for lead ...
• Enzymatic Decolorization of Malachite Green Dye by a Newly Isolated Bacillus Cereus Strain wwcp1 

  Wanyonyi, WC; Onyari, JM; Shiundu, PM; Mulaa, FJ (2014)

  Enzymatic d ecolorization of Malachite Green (MG) dye was studied using crude enzyme from a newly isolated Bacillus cereus str ain wwcp1. 98 % decolorization efficien cy was achieved within 24 hours ...
• Effects of heavy metal pollution on ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids levels in tilapia fish from Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria 

  Muinde, V; Nguu, E; Ogoyi, D; Shiundu, Paul M (2013)
• Optical Immunosensor and ELISA for the Analysis of Pyrethroids and DDT in Environmental Samples 

  Kramer, Petra M; Weber, Cristina M; Kremmer, Elisabeth; Rauber, Christina; Martens, Dieter; Forster, Stephan; Stanker, Larry H; Rauch, Peter; Shiundu, Paul M; Mulaa, Francis J (2007)

  An optical immunosensor (AQUA-OPTOSENSOR) and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) for the analysis of pyrethroids and DDT in river water and/or sediment, are described. The optical immunosensor consists of a bench-top ...
• Removal of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solution Using a Micaceous Mineral of Kenyan Origin 

  Attahiru, Stephen; Shiundu, Paul M; Onyari, John; Mathu, Eliud (2003)

  A micaceous mineral (MicaM) available locally in Kenya was utilized as an inexpensive and effective adsorbent for the removal of Cu2+ ions from aqueous solution. The effects of contact time, pH, temperature, adsorbate and ...
• Effect of heavy metal pollution on microalgae richness and diversity in Lake Victoria 

  Mwita, CJ; Nguu, EK; Wasonga, CO; Shiundu, P.M (2009)

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