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Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Microplastics in the Surface Waters of Lake Naivasha, Kenya by Migwi, Francis Kigera, Ogunah, Joanne Atieno, Kiratu, John Mburu

“…Microplastics are emerging threat contaminants that have been shown to provide toxic pollutants, either from the environment or from their inherent toxic…”
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A study on fundamental combustion properties of oxymethylene ether-1, the primary reference fuel 90, and their blend: Experiments and modeling by Ngũgĩ, John Mbũrũ, Richter, Sandra, Braun-Unkhoff, Marina, Naumann, Clemens, Riedel, Uwe

“…Oxymethylene ethers (OMEn) are discussed as attractive carbon-reduced alternative fuels because they offer the potential to inhibit the formation of soot…”
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Determinants of access and utilisation of seasonal climate information services among smallholder farmers in Makueni County, Kenya by Muema, Emily, Mburu, John, Coulibaly, Jeanne, Mutune, Jane

“…Climate change is a major development challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. This region is highly vulnerable to negative impacts of climate change due to low…”
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Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Among Internally Displaced Persons in Mogadishu-Somalia by Ali, Mustafa, Mutavi, Teresia, Mburu, John Maina, Mathai, Muthoni

“…Nearly 2.6 million people have been forced into displacement camps in Somalia as a result of frequent conflicts exacerbated by climate change disasters…”
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Drivers of climate-smart agricultural technology uptake among smallholder coffee farmers in Kalehe Territory, Democratic Republic of Congo by Bwiza, Florence, Irungu, Patrick, Mburu, John, Mirzabaev, Alisher

“…AbstractClimate-smart agricultural technologies (CSATs) are important for climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. Therefore, it is…”
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Access to and utilization of local digital marketing platforms in potato marketing in Kenya by Maina, Florence, Mburu, John, Nyang'anga, Hillary

“…The agricultural sector in Kenya has witnessed a proliferation of marketing platforms in recent years. However, there has been a noticeable reluctance among…”
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Role of agricultural extension in learning for uptake and intensification of less-practiced dairy climate-smart practices in Kenya by Mburu, Mercy, Mburu, John, Nyikal, Rose, Mugera, Amin, Ndambi, Asaah

“…AbstractThe enhanced uptake of dairy climate-smart practices (DCSPs) is important to cushion farmers against the effects of climate change. However, uptake…”
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Drivers of extent of commercialization of potato farming through digital marketing platforms in Nakuru County, Kenya by Maina, Florence, Mburu, John, Nyang’anga, Hillary

“…Digital agricultural marketing platforms have emerged as one of the key tools for facilitating farmers’ access to markets. While previous studies have…”
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Determinants of climate change adaptation strategies and intensity of use; micro level evidence from crop farmers in Kenya by Ndiwa, Aurillia Manjella, Mburu, John, Mulwa, Richard, Chumo, Chepchumba

“…Climate change and its negative impacts pose a threat to crop production in Kenya. However, climate change adaptation strategies have the potential to address…”
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Quality of life among patients living with epilepsy attending the neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya: a comparative study by Kinyanjui, Daniel W C, Kathuku, Dammas M, Mburu, John M

“…Most of the studies on epilepsy in Kenya and indeed the sub-Saharan region of Africa mainly focus on prevalence, psychiatric profile, and factors associated…”
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Returns to investment in postharvest loss reduction technologies among mango farmers in Embu County, Kenya by Mujuka, Esther, Mburu, John, Ogutu, Ackello, Ambuko, Jane

“…Horticultural production is a source of livelihood for many smallholder farmers in Kenya. However, the potential is hampered by high postharvest losses…”
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Assessment of factors influencing adoption of postharvest loss reduction practices along the mango value chain in Embu, Machakos, and Nairobi counties, Kenya by Githumbi, ROSE, Mburu, JOHN, Ogutu, ACKELLO, Ambuko, JANE

“…Use of loss reduction practices are critical to ensuring losses are reduced significantly along the value chain. This necessitates for the need to assess the…”
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Assessing food security among young farmers in Africa: evidence from Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda by Adeyanju, Dolapo, Mburu, John, Gituro, Wainaina, Chumo, Chepchumba, Mignouna, Djana, Ogunniyi, Adebayo, Akomolafe, John Kehinde, Ejima, Joseph

“…Food insecurity remains a serious challenge for many households in Africa and the situation is even more prevalent among young people. However, there is a…”
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Impact of agribusiness empowerment interventions on youth livelihoods: Insight from Africa by Adeyanju, Dolapo, Mburu, John, Gituro, Wainaina, Chumo, Chepchumba, Mignouna, Djana, Mulinganya, Noel

“…This study generates evidence to understand the impact of agribusiness empowerment programmes on youth livelihoods in developing countries based on the…”
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Harnessing the job creation capacity of young rural agripreneurs: A quasi-experimental study of the ENABLE program in Africa by Adeyanju, Dolapo, Mburu, John, Gituro, Wainaina, Chumo, Chepchumba, Mignouna, Djana, Mulinganya, Noel

“…With evidence of increasing investment in youth agribusiness empowerment programs across Africa, employment discussions and strategies are increasingly…”
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Consumer awareness and willingness to pay for naturally preserved solar-dried mangoes: Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya by Mujuka, Esther, Mburu, John, Ogutu, Ackello, Ambuko, Jane, Magambo, George

“…Dried mangoes are new in the Kenyan market and there are no studies in Kenya to demonstrate consumer awareness and willingness to pay (WTP) for them. The use…”
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Does entrepreneurship improve the livelihood of young people? Evidence from the NDE program beneficiaries in Kano state, Nigeria by Adeyanju, Dolapo F, Akomolafe, Kehinde J, Mburu, John I, Ohanwusi, Evelyn O, Adebayo, Solomon A, Joy, Chiagoziem

“…Entrepreneurship has evolved into a valuable tool for facilitating job creation in response to Nigeria's youth bulge and declining job opportunities in the…”
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Can young agripreneurs improve their skills through agripreneurship empowerment programmes? Evidence from Africa by Adeyanju, Dolapo, Mburu, John, Gituro, Wainaina, Chumo, Chepchumba, Mignouna, Djana, Mulinganya, Noel, Ashagidigbi, Waheed

“…This article examined the driving forces behind young agripreneurs' participation in agripreneurship empowerment programmes and estimates the causal impact of…”
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Characterization of Kenyan Honeys Based on Their Physicochemical Properties, Botanical and Geographical Origin by Kironchi, Geoffrey, Mburu, John, Gikungu, Mary, Hansted, Lise, Warui, Mary Wanjiru, Bosselmann, Aske Skovmand

“…Properties and composition of honey are essential in providing information regarding their quality as well as in their differentiation based on production…”
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Willingness to Pay for Hexanal Technology among Banana Farmers in Meru County, Kenya by Kahwai, Jane N., Mburu, John I., Oulu, Martin O., Hutchinson, Margaret J.

“…From the perspective of food categories, fresh produce are the leading sources of food loss and waste globally. Their highly perishable nature shortens their…”
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