Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Proceedings of the Inaugural Meru University of Science and Technology International Conference (MUSTIC 2022)

Message from the Editor

Editorial

Prof. Eric Muchiri (Ph. D.)

Keynote Speakers

Innovation for sustainable development a designerly perspective

M'rithaa Mugendi
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Harnessing our ICT skill set and research efforts for sustainable development

Geofrey Muchiri Muketha
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Application of design thinking in steering innovation for relevance and societal impact.

Muthoni Masinde
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Microresearch towards sustainable health research during uncertain times

Robert Bortolussi
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The importance of vocational training in horticulture

Irene Koomen
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Theme 1: ICTs including Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Mathematical applications

A review of techniques for morphological analysis in natural language processing

George Mutwiri, Makau Mutua, Amos Omamo
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Integrated QoS management technique for internet protocol storage area networks

Joseph Kithinji, Makau Mutua, Mwathi Gitonga
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Adoption of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare systems

Dismas Kitaria, Mary Mwadulo
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Energy efficacy in confined turbulent flow field

Stephen Karanja, Francis Gatheri
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Blessing in disguise: Kenya’s prospects towards harnessing data-driven ICT techniques in quest of post-Covid-19 economic recovery

Lamek Ronoh, Cosmas Knowen
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Implementation of AI-based assistive technologies for learners with physical disabilities in Kenya: a practical design thinking approach

Amos Chege Kirongo, Dorothy G Bundi, Dismas T Kitaria, Guyo S Huka, Geoffrey Muchiri Muketha
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Web based systems security review and trends

Jackson Mwiti
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Implementation of the ISO 27001:2013 standard in an academic library: case of Meru University of Science and Technology

Ruth Gibendi, Elijah Walubuka, Paul Mutethia
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Machine learning in software security testing: a literature survey

Emily Murerwa, Samson Munialo, Mary Mwadulo
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Deep packet analysis firewall model

Eunice Kailanya, Amos Omamo, Mary Mwadulo
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Digitilization of academic libraries, a response to the blended mode of teaching in private higher learning institutions in Africa

Daniel Nzeyimana, Paul Mutethia, Ruth Gibendi
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Effectiveness of Covid-19 contact tracing solutions

Kenneth Munene
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Analysis of digital contact tracing technologies employed in Covid-19 pandemic

Fridah Kainya
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Theme 2: Food Safety, Security & Agribusiness

Determination of physicochemical properties of model beverages and baked products incorporated with avocado seed powder

Clinton Nyakang’i Oirere, Eunice Marete, Rebecca Ebere, Joshua Arimi
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IoT based smart irrigation system for communal use

Daniel Maitethia, Joshua Arimi, Romanus Otieno Odhiambo, Peter Masinde, Beatrice Owiti, Peter Nawiri, John Wesonga, Bram De Groote, Irene Koomen
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Influence of Rhizobium inoculation and phosphate rock fertilizer application on growth and yield components of green gram in Tharaka-Nithi county, Kenya

Felister Mbaka, H.O. Nduhu, G.O. Oloo-abucheli
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Influence of nitrogen and spacing on growth and yield of chia (Salvia hispanica) in Meru county, Kenya

Moses Njoka, Peter Masinde, Cynthia Mugo
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Evaluation of the effect of different types of stabilizers and salt on improving the physico-chemical properties of camel milk yoghurt

Joshua Arimi, Florence Mwobobia
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Development of a complete meal from underutilized indigenous and exotic foods

Joshua Arimi, Amos Musembi, A Muia, C Kibowott, K Kiptoo, Annette Awino
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Effects of soil and water conservation techniques on sorghum yield, runoff and soil moisture content in Upper Eastern Kenya

J.A. Omenda, K.F Ngetich, M.N Kiboi, M.W Mucheru-Muna, J.N Mugwe, D.N Mugendi
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Impact of fermented milk on the glycemic response of maize, millet and sorghum stiff porridges

Lorraine Moindi Amwoma, Rebecca Ebere, Joshua Arimi
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Microbiological quality of kachumbari, a raw vegetable salad popularly served alongside roast meat in Kenya

Kenneth M Mbae, Mercy K Ndwiga, Fredrick G Kiruki
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Effect of plastic mulch colour and transplanting stage on baby corn plant performance

Richard Kirigiah, Peter Masinde, G. E Mworia
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Growth, yield and quality of selected sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] lam.), lines under varying soil moisture conditions

Peninah N. Alexander, Peter Masinde
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Use of sensor based drip irrigation in improving irrigation water efficiency for vegetable crops Tharaka Nithi county

Daniel Maitethia, Peter Masinde, Joseph Marangu, Joshua Thambura
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Effects of camel feed supplementation on milk yields and composition during early pregnancy period

Florence K. Thiakunu, K.B. Njehia, P.N Nguhiu, Joshua Arimi
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Effects of supplementation with climate-smart feeds on camel weight gain during drought

Joshua Arimi, Levi Musalia, David Changwony, Florence Thiakunu, Guyo Huka
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Green gold: refining crude Miraa (Catha edulis) into a real green gold

Joshua Arimi
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Effect of storage temperature on quality parameters of liquid organic fertilizer prepared from Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia)

Joshua Thambura, Onesmus Kirui
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Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards Uptake and Utilization of Treated Human Excreta as Organic Fertilizer in Imenti South, Meru County

Festus M Ntabathia, Jane J. Rutto, James G. Kirimi, Domenic S. Kiogora
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Theme 3: Mining, Sanitation, Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences

Integration of container-based sanitation service provision in cities: influence of gender, religion and culture.

Vera Ouko, Joy Riungu, Domenic Kiogora
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Pit emptying stakeholder preferences in informal settlements: case study of Mukuru kwa Reuben and Mukuru kwa Njenga, Kenya.

Yvonne Kiarie, Joy Riungu, Alison Parker, Caroline Karani, Domenic Kiogora
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In the Cultural Mirror: Influence of cultural factors on adoption of sanitation practices in rural areas: A case of Nzaui Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya.

Eliud Kasiva, Lilian Mworia, Kirema Mburugu, Domenic Kiogora
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Assessment of sanitation practices among households of Tigania West sub-county, Meru county, Kenya

Catherine Kendi
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The effect of purple tea extract activity on selected metabolic syndrome parameters in mice

Erastus Mwangi, Sarah Wandili
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Tracking the flow of excreta across the sanitation service chain in Nkubu town

Karen Karimi Gituma
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Co-treatment of fecal matter with kitchen waste using black soldier fly: process performance evaluation

Valary Oyoo, Joy Riungu, James Kirimi, Prasanta Dey, Rosemary Matheka
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Theme 4: Climate Change, Sustainable Blue & Green economy

Significance of collaborative synergies in executing EIA and audits for environmental sustainability

Lydia Nyawira Mburia
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Adoption of mine water treatment to improve the social-economic status of artisanal miners – Case of Mkuki, Kenya

Mutheu Phillis Mbinda
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Use of zeolites in wastewater remediation

Ismael Kithinji Kinoti, Cyprian Muturia M’thiruaine, Josheph Mwiti Marangu
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Comparative study on the effects of quarry dust and natural fines on performance of concrete blocks

Kinuthia Mugi
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Theme 5: Health interventions for Sustainable Development amidst Global Crises

Epidemiology and characterization of echinococcus in Samburu and Maasai Mara game park and surrounding environments in Kenya

Dorothy Kagendo, Eric Muchiri, Peter Gitonga
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WASH facilities affecting menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Chuka Sub-county in Tharaka Nithi County

MaryJoy Mutegi, MaryJoy Kaimuri, Lilian Mworia, Jane Njagi
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Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility of escherichia coli isolated from contaminated areas of Majengo slum in Meru County, Kenya

Jared Ombuya, Kenneth Gachoka, Dorothy Kagendo, Naomi Mutea
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Corona virus pandemic response among health workers in selected health facilities in Meru County

Patrick Kubai
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Comparative awareness on Zoonoses between residents of Igembe Central at the human-wildlife interface and inhabitants of the non-wildlife zones of Tigania West, Meru County, Kenya

Gervase Mirirti, Caroline Karani
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Mushroom: a potential anti-aging agent

Alfred Mariga
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of health care waste management among nurses in Nyambene Level 4 hospital

Pius Nyabaro, Faustina Shitemi, Moses Keter, MaryJoy Kaimuri
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Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya

Gervase Miriti, Caroline Karani
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Distribution and genetic diversity of cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic region: a one health approach

Titus Mutwiri, Japhet Magambo, Anne Muigai, Erastus Mulinge, Eberhard Zeyhle, Mike Rogan, Eric Fèvre, Laura Falzon
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Characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of salmonella isolates from food sources of animal origin in Meru municipality, Kenya

Brian Mwangi, Dorothy Kagendo, Evans Nyaboga
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Methods of pharmaceutical waste management disposal practiced in sanitation value chain by community pharmacies and households in Nkubu Town

Kenneth Gitobu, MaryJoy Kaimuri, Caroline Karani
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Health-related quality of life: differences between human-wildlife interface and non- wildlife zones of Meru county, Kenya

Gervase Miriti, Caroline Karani
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Yellow fever virus disease: a systematic review of reemergence, incidence and mortality in Isiolo county, Kenya

David Kirongo, Victor Marangu, Miriam Rukwaro, Japhet Magambo
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Quality assurance programs to support tuberculosis diagnostic capacity amongst laboratories within Meru county, Kenya

David Nakitare, Patrick Mutharia
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Theme 6: Social Science Research in the Innovation Ecosystem

Assessment of women participation in sanitation value chain in low-income rural areas: a case study of South Imenti, Meru county

Hyda Kinanu, Eunice Marete, Leunita Sumba, Dorothy Kagendo
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Alcohol abuse and its impact on food security in Igembe South Sub-county

Martin Koome, Mary Kinoti, Muga Mworia
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Building resilience in sexually abused children in Kisii county: social workers’ perspective

Justine Orucho
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Community toilets management strategies in promotion of public hygiene in municipality ward of Meru, Kenya

Benjamin Kobia, Lilian Mworia, Stephen Karanja
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Psycho-social support to children infested by jigger in Kisii county: social work perspective

Justine Orucho, Faith Olita, Kimberly Otieno, Esther Njeru
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Determinants of sanitation practices in rural settlements of Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County

Susan Mutiiria, Jane Rutto, Grace Muthuri, Domenic Kiogora
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Pervasiveness of child sexual abuse in Kisii county during the Covid-19 pandemic

Justine Orucho
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Theme 7: Innovative pedagogies in STEM/STEAM Education amidst Global Crises

Online or not? The future of teaching science and research in Africa - case study, Kenya.

Phillis Mutheu Mbinda
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The administrative use of information communication technology in management of secondary schools

Joseph W. Kimani, Njati Charles Ibuathu
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Enhancing partnerships for industry-led vocational training and education (e-pivot) in the horticulture value chains of Kenya

Romanus Otieno Odhiambo, Peter Masinde, Joshua Arimi, Beatrice Owiti, Daniel Maitethia, Peter Nawiri, John Wesonga, Bram de Groote, Irene Koomen
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Teacher-related factors and quality of education in secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Kihang'a Nancy, Nephat J. Kathuri, P. M. Gichohi
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Determinants of students learning competencies in agriculture through hands-on experiences

Oliver Libese Lideke, Njati Charles Ibuathu
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Phonological analysis of Kĩtigania borrowed words from the Maa Language: An optimality approach

Gervasio Miriti, Simon Thuranira
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Role of information professionals in alleviating student plagiarism for academic integrity in Kenyan universities: a review of literature

Paul Mutethia Diki, Ruth Gibendi
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Tradition versus change in a time of pandemic : a reading of Meja Mwangi’s the last plague

Purity Wanja, Alex Wanjala, Jeniffer Muchiri
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The necessity for up-scaling resource mobilization for implementation of competency based curriculum at basics education level

Christabel Wegoki Ireri, Njati Charles Ibuathu
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Theme 8: Business, management and finance

Camel herding and commerce: adaptation for reducing poverty through camel meat value additions

Guyo Huka, Joshua Arimi, Levi Musalia, David Changwony, Florence Thiakunu
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Relationship between competitive aggressiveness on performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya

Eric Mutiria, Karanja Ngugi, Thomas Senaji
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SMEs and Covid-19. The aftermath:

Rintaugu Gatobu
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Brand equity and customer citizenship behavior among students of selected universities within Mount Kenya region

Ann Bonareri, Clement Nkabu, Guyo Huka
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Business and strategic planning: a comparative analysis of two critical aspects of success in business

Eric Njeru, Mary Ndabari
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Promoting innovations in SMEs - findings from Kenya

Rintaugu Gatobu
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Influence of performance expectancy on individual adoption levels of human resource analytics among human resource professionals in microfinance institutions in Kenya

Damaris Moturi, Susan Wekesa, Dennis Juma
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Managerial networking and competitive advantage: the moderating influence of competitive intensity

Antony Mulyungi, Wallace Atambo, Mike Iravo, Rukia Atikya
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Theme 9: Public Policy and Governance

Social media and fake news: boon or bane for journalism?

John Kimathi Nkanatha
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Determination of the effect of human capital on service quality of accredited universities in Kenya.

Godfrey Nyongesa, Doris Mbugua, Rose Boit
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Teacher training pathways for competency based curriculum (CBC) in the university education in Kenya

James T. Kubai, Beatrice Owiti
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Ideological features in Kenya Supreme Court judgments

Elijah Chege Ndumia, Humphrey Kirimi Ireri, Christine Atieno
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Full Issue

Message from the Editor

Keynote Speakers

Theme 1: ICTs including Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Mathematical applications

Theme 2: Food Safety, Security & Agribusiness

Theme 3: Mining, Sanitation, Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences

Theme 4: Climate Change, Sustainable Blue & Green economy

Theme 5: Health interventions for Sustainable Development amidst Global Crises

Theme 6: Social Science Research in the Innovation Ecosystem

Theme 7: Innovative pedagogies in STEM/STEAM Education amidst Global Crises

Theme 8: Business, management and finance

Theme 9: Public Policy and Governance

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