Journal Articles
Browse by
Recent Submissions
-
Investigation of Wood Chips as Internal Carbon Source Supporting Denitrification Process in Domestic Wastewater Treatment
(International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, 2016) -
Microbial community analysis in a combined anaerobic and aerobic digestion system for treatment of cellulosic ethanol production wastewater
(2015-06-22)This study investigated the microbial diversity established in a combined system composed of a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR), expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor, and sequencing batch reactor (SBR) for ... -
Simultaneous algae-polluted water treatment and electricity generation using a biocathode-coupled electrocoagulation cell (bio-ECC)
(Elsevier, 2017-06-21)How to utilize electrocoagulation (EC) technology for algae-polluted water treatment in an energy-efficient manner remains a critical challenge for its widespread application. Herein, a novel biocathode-coupled ... -
Hematite and multi-walled carbon nanotubes stimulate a faster syntrophic pathway during methanogenic beet sugar industrial wastewater degradation
(2017-09-22)The quest to understand and subsequently improve the role played by bacteria and archaea in the degradation of organic matter both in natural and engineered anaerobic ecosystems has intensified the utilization of ... -
Integrated expanded granular sludge bed and sequential batch reactor treating beet sugar industrial wastewater and recovering bioenergy
(2016-07-21)The exponential rise in energy demand vis-à-vis depletion of mineral oil resources has accelerated recovery of bioenergy from organic waste. In this study, a laboratory- scale anaerobic (An)/aerobic (Ar) system ... -
Biogas enhancement using iron oxide nanoparticles and multi-wall carbon nanotubes
(International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metalurgical Engineering, 2016) -
Investigation on decolorization of biologically pretreated cellulosic ethanol wastewater by electrochemical method
(Elsevier, 2017-04-25)The biologically pretreated cellulosic ethanol wastewater poses a serious environmental concern because of its refractory and color compounds. The decolorization of electrochemical oxidation using Sb doped Ti/ SnO2 ... -
Performance of CSTR–EGSB–SBR system for treating sulfate-rich cellulosic ethanol wastewater and microbial community analysis
(2017)Performance and microbial community composition were evaluated in a two-phase anaerobic and aerobic system treating sulfate-rich cellulosic ethanol wastewater (CEW). The system was operated at five different chemical ... -
Cascade degradation of organic matters in brewery wastewater using a continuous stirred microbial electrochemical reactor and analysis of microbial communities
(Scientific Reports, 2016)A continuous stirred microbial electrochemical reactor (CSMER), comprising of a complete mixing zone (CMZ) and microbial electrochemical zone (MEZ), was used for brewery wastewater treatment. The system realized 75.4±5.7% ... -
A combined microbial desalination cell and electrodialysis system for copper-containing wastewater treatment and high-salinity-water desalination
(Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2017)A new concept for heavy metal removal by forming hydroxide precipitation using alkalinity produced by microbial desalination cell (MDC) was proposed. Four five-chamber MDCs were hydraulically connected to concurrently ... -
Determination of Heavy Metal Levels in Surface Waters and Sediments of River Riana, Kisii County, Kenya
(2023-10)In this paper, some trace metals were seasonally determined for six months between January -June 2021 (to cover both the wet and dry seasons) in surface water and sediments from River Riana in Kisii County. The river ... -
Implementing Integrated Competency Based Assessment Model for Junior Schools in Kenya
(International Research Journal of Rongo University (IJORU), 2023-10)In spite of overwhelming increase in number of graduates entering into the job market globally, there is still high demand for competent workforce in almost all sectors. This has led to a situation where workers have ... -
Influence of TV News Talk Shows on Female Student’s Participation in Politics: A Case of Rongo University, Kenya
(International Research Journal of Rongo University (IJORU), 2023-10)TV News Talk Shows are powerful media programs that can frame the way people perceive and think of society. The content of these talk shows creates, perpetuates narratives and influences how we consider men's and women's ... -
A Theoretical Analysis of Strategic Resources: Implications for Tourism Destinations
(International Research Journal of Rongo University (IJORU), 2023-10)The goal of every business is to achieve its objectives or targets efficiently and effectively. Globally,businesses are trying to improve their skill set and increase their industry assets by ... -
Transformative Technologies in E-learning: Augmented and Virtual Reality in Elearning. a Systematic Literature Review
(International Research Journal of Rongo University (IJORU), 2023-10)This systematic literature review aims to explore the transformative potential of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies in the context of eLearning. The study provides an overview of the current ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Weed Diversity and Population in Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) Farms in Migori County
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-10-11)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant cash crop in Migori County, Kenya, and plays a vital role in the local economy. However, the cultivation of tobacco is not without its challenges, one of which is weed ... -
Matumizi ya Kiswahili katika Mawasiliano na Uongozi wa Kidini katika Shule za Upili Nchini Kenya: Mfano wa Shule ya Wasichana ya Itigo
(East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 2023-09-11)Utafiti huu ulichunguza matumizi ya Kiswahili katika mawasiliano na uongozi wa kidini katika shule ya wasichana ya Itigo. Ulilenga kubaini jinsi lugha ya Kiswahili hutumika katika kuwasilisha maudhui ya kidini, sera za ... -
Mediating Effect of Dynamic Capabilities on the Relationship between Strategic Firm Resources and Competitiveness of MICE Destinations
(Eastern Africa Journal of Contemporary Research (EAJCR), 2023)Dynamic capability view theory stipulates that an organization's basic competencies should be used to create short-term competitive positions that can be developed into long-term competitive advantage. This study aimed at ... -
Relationship between work-life balance practices and employee performance in Homa bay county teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences, 2023-07-13)Purpose: The specific objective of the study was to establish the relationship between telehealth and employees’ performance in Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. Methodology: The study has adopted ... -
Colorism in advertisements in Kenyan print newspapers: A study of the nation newspaper
(Journal of African History, Culture and Arts (JAHCA), 2023-10-12)Colorism is discriminatory, as it excludes dark skin tones and elevates light skin tones. Studies have established the negative effects of colorism on different groups of people. Owing to the power of advertisements to ...
RSS 1.0