Advances in Phytochemistry, Textile and Renewable Energy Research for
Industrial Growth – Nzila et al. (Eds)
© 2022 Copyright the Editor(s), ISBN: 978-1-032-11871-0
Open Access: www.taylorfrancis.com, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license
Table of contents
Preface
ix
Editorial Board
xi
Acknowledgements
xv
Messages
xvii
Section 1: Advancing science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics for responsible
consumption and production
A Survey of engineers’ and engineering students’ perceptions on ethical behaviour
3
E.C. Kipkorir, S. Kipyego & R. Oteki
Research ethics and scientific innovation nexus: Unpacking the essentials
11
J. Kipkemboi & V. Naanyu
Impact of Covid-19 on businesses in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
18
C. Lagat, B. Nassiuma, K. Chepkwony & S. Bitok
Responsible consumption and production for wholistic transformation of universities:
Campus innovation through a sustainable livelihoods approach
28
R.A. Petry & J. Crivea
An innovative ergonomic design of classroom furniture based on anthropometric measurements at
tertiary institutions
39
A. Esmaeel, D. Starovoytova, O. Maube & R. Asad
Africa’s need for a technological approach to monitor pollutions from mining activities
44
A. Antwiwaa, R. Damoah, N.K. Gerrar & J.N. Quansah
Mitigation of power outages in Rwanda
51
B. Ntambara, P.M. Wambua, S.S. Sitati & J.B. Byiringiro
Bayesian inference for simple and generalized linear models: Comparing INLA and McMC
62
J. Darkwah
Determination of precursors of acrylamide formation in roasted maize
68
M.C. Koske, A. Kiprop, O.P. Ongoma, S.M. Kariuki, S.M. Kagwanja & J.M. Gichumbi
Industrial engineering and operation management in the ready-made garments industry
75
O. Bongomin, J.I. Mwasiagi, E.O. Nganyi & I. Nibikora
Industrial output in Uganda: Does electricity consumption matter?
84
B. Akankunda, S.K. Nkundabanyanga, M.S. Adaramola & A. Angelsen
Antibacterial efficacy of the aqueous and ethanolic extracted dyes from Datura stramonium,
Racinus communis, and Galinsoga parviflora plant leaves
94
A. Musinguzi, J.I. Mwasiagi, C. Nzila & I. Nibikora
The use of solar evacuated tubes as an alternative method of drying
103
J. Joan, I. Muchilwa, J. Ochola, O.G. Omollo & D. Tuigong
v
Industrial Growth – Nzila et al. (Eds)
© 2022 Copyright the Editor(s), ISBN: 978-1-032-11871-0
Open Access: www.taylorfrancis.com, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license
Table of contents
Preface
ix
Editorial Board
xi
Acknowledgements
xv
Messages
xvii
Section 1: Advancing science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics for responsible
consumption and production
A Survey of engineers’ and engineering students’ perceptions on ethical behaviour
3
E.C. Kipkorir, S. Kipyego & R. Oteki
Research ethics and scientific innovation nexus: Unpacking the essentials
11
J. Kipkemboi & V. Naanyu
Impact of Covid-19 on businesses in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
18
C. Lagat, B. Nassiuma, K. Chepkwony & S. Bitok
Responsible consumption and production for wholistic transformation of universities:
Campus innovation through a sustainable livelihoods approach
28
R.A. Petry & J. Crivea
An innovative ergonomic design of classroom furniture based on anthropometric measurements at
tertiary institutions
39
A. Esmaeel, D. Starovoytova, O. Maube & R. Asad
Africa’s need for a technological approach to monitor pollutions from mining activities
44
A. Antwiwaa, R. Damoah, N.K. Gerrar & J.N. Quansah
Mitigation of power outages in Rwanda
51
B. Ntambara, P.M. Wambua, S.S. Sitati & J.B. Byiringiro
Bayesian inference for simple and generalized linear models: Comparing INLA and McMC
62
J. Darkwah
Determination of precursors of acrylamide formation in roasted maize
68
M.C. Koske, A. Kiprop, O.P. Ongoma, S.M. Kariuki, S.M. Kagwanja & J.M. Gichumbi
Industrial engineering and operation management in the ready-made garments industry
75
O. Bongomin, J.I. Mwasiagi, E.O. Nganyi & I. Nibikora
Industrial output in Uganda: Does electricity consumption matter?
84
B. Akankunda, S.K. Nkundabanyanga, M.S. Adaramola & A. Angelsen
Antibacterial efficacy of the aqueous and ethanolic extracted dyes from Datura stramonium,
Racinus communis, and Galinsoga parviflora plant leaves
94
A. Musinguzi, J.I. Mwasiagi, C. Nzila & I. Nibikora
The use of solar evacuated tubes as an alternative method of drying
103
J. Joan, I. Muchilwa, J. Ochola, O.G. Omollo & D. Tuigong
v