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Evaluation of Characteristics of Concrete Mixed with Bamboo Leaf Ash
(The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2019-04-11)
Background:
Concrete production around the globe is in billions of tons. Consequently, million metric tons of carbon dioxide are produced annually due to the
cement consumption and production which, in turn, cause ...
Experimental Investigation on Engineering Properties of Concrete Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Rice Husk Ash
(2018-06-11)
Waste generation from agricultural and construction industries is growing at an upsetting
rate that causes a heavy burden on landfill facilities. On the other hand, the construction industry
is exhausting natural resources ...
Experimental Evaluation on Light Transmittance Performance of Translucent Concrete
(International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2018)
Translucent concrete is a new energy-saving building material
that permits transmission of light into indoor environment
because of the embedded optical fibers with application as
architectural wall and structural façade ...
Laboratory Mix Design of Cold Bitumen Emulsion Mixtures Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt and Virgin Aggregates
(2018-12-10)
Bitumen emulsion asphalts, especially those incorporating marginal and secondary
aggregates, are energy efficient, environment friendly, and sustainable alternatives to hot-mix asphalts.
This study set out to compare ...
Collaboration between developing and developed countries and between developing countries in occupational health research and surveillance
(The Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the Danish National Research Centre for the Working Environment, and the Norwegian National Institute of Occupational Health, 2019)
Collaborative occupational health and safety studies between counterparts in developing and developed countries and between developing countries have demonstrated their potential for improving occupational health and safety. ...
3rd International Conference on Food chemistry and nutrition
(Journal of Experimental Food Chemistry, 2018-05-16)
Effects of Mega Dose Micronutrient Supplementation On Serum Zinc, Retinol and Immune Status of Adult Males and Females Diagnosed with and Without HIV, Malaria and TB in Western Kenya – An Unpublished Perspective as at The Year 2004
(2016-08-19)
Background: The role of micronutrients in management of HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB remains poorly understood worldwide. Objectives: To assess differences in mega dose nutritional management between HIV-seronegative and ...
Selling Sprinkles micronutrient powder reduces anemia, iron deficiency, and vitamin A deficiency in young children in Western Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
(2012)
Background: Although the efficacy of micronutrient powders [MNPs; eg, Sprinkles MNP (Sprinkles Global Health Initiative)] in the reduction of anemia has been established, the effectiveness of these powders in real-world ...
Qualitatative Study and Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya
(2015)
Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and majorities are associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, according to the demographic ...