Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Mugendi, Beatrice J."
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Mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between key firm factors and the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya
Maina, Irungu.; Kiarie, David.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Owaga, Eddy. (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management Vol.3, Issue 1 No.1, pp 1 - 20, 2018, 2018)Purpose: To evaluate the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between key firm factors and the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive ... -
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among healthcare workers in management of chronic kidney diseases in selected hospitals in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania; a cross-sectional study
Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Munuo, Adeline E.; Otieno, George O.; Kisanga, Onesmo A. (Munuo et al., 2016)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem. All health care professionals need to be knowledgeable and competent in nutrition as it applies to health promotion, prevention and treatment of ... -
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF THE PUMPKIN (Cucurbita spp.) SEED CULTIVATED FROM SELECTED REGIONS IN KENYA
Karanja, J.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Khamis, F.; Muchugi, A. (2013)Cucurbita is one of the underutilized crops and its existence in Kenya is presently threatened due to neglect. The pumpkin is a rich source of nutrients and has medicinal properties. However, owing to the perception that ... -
Nutritional evaluation of Kenya alpine dairy goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) milk: Effect of geographical location vs. feeding practices
Mburu, M.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Makhoka, A.; Muhoho, S. (2016-07)This study used a randomized complete block design to assess milk nutritional and chemical composition, with each region treated as a block. Ten pedigree dairy goats were identified in each region, where randomization was ... -
Nutritional Evaluation of Some Kenyan Pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.)
Karanja, J. K.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Khamis, Fathiya M.; Muchugi, Alice N. (2014)The nutritional potential of thirteen varieties of Cucurbita fruits collected from selected regions of Kenya were evaluated for their proximate values, mineral and β-carotene content. The results indicated that the moisture ... -
Nutritional quality and physicochemical properties of Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) protein isolates
Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Kuria, E.N.; Mwasaru, M. (2010)The potential for mucuna bean protein isolate (MBPI) application as functional ingredient in foods is unknown. In this study nutritional quality and physicochemical properties of MBPI were investigated. Bean samples were ... -
NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADULT MALE ON ART AT KERICHO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
Bor, W. P.; Too, W. K.; Mbithe, D.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (2016-08)Background: Nutrition and HIV are strongly related and any immune impairment as a result of HIV leads to malnutrition while malnutrition leads to immune impairment and thus worsens the effect of HIV. Individuals living ... -
The nutritional status of pulmonary tuberculosis patients aged 25-44 years attending tuberculosis clinic at Lodwar County and Referral Hospital, Turkana County, Kenya
Nthiga, I.; Mbithe, D.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Wambui, T. (2017-01)Kenya is ranked thirteenth of the twenty two high-burden tuberculosis countries in the world and fifth highest in Africa. The majority of the people affected by TB in Turkana Central District were aged 25 - 44 years, with ... -
Prevalence and determinants of iron-deficiency anaemia among children 6-23 Months attending Thika level-5 hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya
Wangusi, N. L.; Waudo, J. N.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 2016-11)It is evident that iron in childhood is key for proper health and cognitive development as it is required for academic and wo rk productivity in adulthood. There is paucity of data concerning the prevalence of IDA in ... -
Proximate analysis of raw and roasted groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.): Red Valencia and manikanta varieties
Kamuhu, Regina.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition .Volume 4; Issue 4; July 2019; Page No. 191-194, 2019)Proximate analysis of raw and roasted groundnuts of red Valencia and manipinta varieties were determined. The moisture content of raw and roasted peanut ranged from 4.84-5.11% and 2.02 - 2.17% respectively while fat content ... -
The Relationship between Adoption of Coffee Certification Standards and Productivity in Nyeri County in Kenya
Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Orero, Risper; Mwiti, Evans (Asian Online Journals, 2015-12)Standards have been applied as strategic tools to help organizations increase productivity, and improve competitive advantage. They facilitate free and fair global trade, enhance customer satisfaction through improved ... -
A Review of Fatty Acid Components in Avocado
Opiyo, Sylvia A.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Njoroge, Peter W.; Wanjiru, Samuel N. (2023-03)Avocado is one of the world's most economically significant tropical fruit crops. In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in avocado as a natural functional food in due to its excellent nutritional value and ... -
Th17 Cells as Potential Probiotic Therapeutic Targets in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Owaga, E.; Hsieh, R.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Masuku, S. (2015)Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are characterized by wasting and chronic intestinal inflammation triggered by various cytokine-mediated pathways. In recent years, it was shown that T helper 17 (Th17) cells are involved ...