MUT REPOSITORY: Recent submissions
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Electrophoretic Deposition of TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Electrode Thin Films for Photovoltaic Application
(Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Nano sized powders of TiO2 (titanium dioxide) and Nb2O5 (Niobium (V) oxide) were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD (electrophoretic deposition) technique. The metal oxide powders, together with ... -
The effect of using Ordinary Cement Brands in Kenya on Corrosion Rate of Reinforced Concrete Water Conveyancing Structures
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2018)In the past decade Kenya has experienced an increased demand of cement for construction of infrastructure projects including the Mega standard gauge railway and the Lamu Port South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor. The ... -
The effect of Selected Cement Brands in Kenya on the Critical Penetration Depth of Rust in Reinforced Concrete Water Conveyancing Structures
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2018)As the world economies shift to support the United Nations sustainable development goals, new cement manufactures have entered into the Kenyan market producing brands of ordinary Portland Cement meeting the minimum ... -
Electrophoretic Deposition and Characterization of TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Thin Films for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(Journal of Materials Physics and Chemistry, 2018)In this study, Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) technique was used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composite thin films on FTO coated glass for application as photoelectrodes in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). A TiO2/Nb2O5 ... -
Performance of Alkali Treated and Untreated Ronier Fiber (Borassus aethiopum) on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Reinforced Concrete
(Engineering Reports, 2025)This study investigates the effect of 1% sodium hydroxide (NaOH)-treated and untreated Ronier fibers (Borassus aethiopum) on concrete’s mechanical and durability properties. Ronier fibers were incorporated into concrete ... -
Management Controls and Financial Performance: Insights from Transport Industry SACCOs in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2025)This study examined the effect of management controls on the financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya's transport industry. While the sector plays a crucial role in the economy, many transport sector SACCOs have faced ... -
Electrical Characterization of Nano-TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Thin Films Deposited Using Electrophoretic Deposition Technique
(International Journal of Innovative Research in Advanced Engineering (IJIRAE), 2015)Abstract— This paper reports the results of electrical characterization of TiO2/Nb2O5 composite thin films. Uniform TiO2 and Nb2O5 composites thin films were deposited on FTO coated glass substrate using electrophoretic ... -
Performance Analysis of Ronier Fibers (Borassus Aethiopum) with Silica Fume on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete
(Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 2024)This research examines how Silica Fume (SF) and Ronier Fibers (RF) (Borassus aethiopum) affect concrete's mechanical and durability properties. Natural fibers are sustainable and have the potential to improve concrete ... -
Effect of Accounting Controls on Financial Performance of Transport Sector SACCOs in Murang’a County, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024)The study sought to evaluate the effect of accounting controls on the financial performance of SACCOs in the transport sector. The Kenyan transport sector accounts for about 8.3% of the Kenyan GDP. However, the sector ... -
Effects of Varying Growth Temperature on Optical and Structural Properties of Iron-doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
(2025)Iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Fe: ZnO NPs) have gained attention in biomedical fields due to their tunable optical properties and potential as biomedical agents. However, the influence of growth temperature on ... -
Tissue culture banana adoption in Kenya: Overcoming barriers through integrated policy support
(International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 2025)This study examines the adoption patterns and variation across age groups of Tissue Culture Banana (TCB) technology among smallholder farmers in Meru County, Kenya, highlighting generational differences and key policy ... -
Effect of Selected Commercially Available Corrosion Inhibitors in Kenya on Bond Strength of Reinforced Concrete.
(British journal of civil and architecture engineering, 2020)Corrosion of reinforced concrete water structures generates tensile stress within the concrete and reinforcement interface influencing the service life of structures. This research investigated the influence of selected ... -
Correlation of Accelerated Corrosion and Real Reinforced Concrete Water Structures
(Journal of Materials Science Research, 2023)The service life of reinforced concrete constitutes the initiation and propagation period. Accelerated corrosion tests are carried out to obtain results in modelling the Service life of reinforced concrete structures. Its ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES AND VALUE PROPOSITION ENVIRONMENT BY KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY PLC IN KENYA.
(International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, 2024)This research aimed to investigate the relationship between technological strategies and the value proposition environment within Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC. Specifically, it seeks to determine the impact of ... -
Correlation of tensile strength and corrosion initiation period of reinforced concrete
(Cogent Engineering, 2021)Service life of reinforced concrete constitutes initiation and propagation period. Tensile strength is among the mechanical hardened properties of concrete that influence the corrosion initiation. This research work ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRICING STRATEGIES AND VALUE PROPOSITION ENVIRONMENT BY KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY PLC IN KENYA
(International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, 2024)This research aimed to investigate the relationship between pricing strategies and the value proposition environment within Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC. Specifically, it seeks to determine the impact of pricing ... -
Assessing the Mechanical and Micro-Structural Properties of Concrete with Silica Fume and Coconut Shell as Partial Replacements of Cement and Fine Aggregates
(SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024)The construction industry is a globally important sector due to its significant contributions to growth and economic success. The operation of this industry incorporates concrete as one of its essential components. ... -
Promoting the Adoption of Tissue Culture Banana through Increased Market Participation by Small Holder farmers in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2025)The objective of the study was to evaluate the commercial drivers of tissue culture banana adoption by farmers in Kenya. While farmers adopt new technologies due to their inherent benefits, the adoption of the new Tissue ... -
Analysis of Curved Plate Elements using Open Source Software
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2014)Analysis of curved plate elements requires a high computational effort to obtain a reliable solution for a buckling load for design purposes. Available programs are expensive to acquire and they need thorough knowledge ... -
POLICY OPTIONS FOR ENHANCED ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR MIGRATING YOUTH IN DENSELY POPULATED RURAL KENYA
(International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, 2024)The participation of youths in agriculture in Kenya has been low leading to migration to urban areas where the youths expect to get better jobs in non-farm sector. They thus earn low incomes and experience increasing ...