African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Volume 7, Issue 5 (2015)

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Appropriate Technology: Technological Innovation to Empower Africa

SPECIAL ISSUE: Appropriate Technology: Technological Innovation to Empower Africa

Editorial
Editors' note
John Trimble & Mammo Muchie
Pages: 327-328
Published online: 22 Dec 2015
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Impact of rainfall variability on groundwater levels in Ruiru municipality, Kenya
R.M. Nyakundi, M. Makokha, J.K. Mwangi & C. Obiero
Pages: 329-335
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
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The use of technology in a water treatment process
Magdi Osman Ali & Abdalrasol J. Alzubaidi
Pages: 336-341
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
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An ontology-based framework for mobile learning in rural secondary schools
Sibangiso Ngwenya, Sikhulumani Bayeza Mangena, John Trimble, John Dumisani Hlatywayo & Khesani Richard Chilumani
Pages: 342-347
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
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The factors affecting functionality and sustainability of mechanized elements of water supply systems in Mbeere South Sub-County, Kenya
Job Kitetu & Kinyua Ngige
Pages: 348-351
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
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Open Source as a viable technical resource for Nigeria's developing health system
Ogochukwu Eburuoh
Pages: 352-357
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
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Strategies for community focused postal service development
John Trimble, Khesani R. Chilumani & Ngwenya Sibangiso
Pages: 358-363
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
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Integrating indigenous knowledge into appropriate technology development and implementation
John Tharakan
Pages: 364-370
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
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Online First Articles

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Biocatalytic conversion of inulin and sucrose into short chain oligosaccharides for potential pharmaceutical applications
Taurai Mutanda, Brendan S. Wilhelmi & Chris G. Whiteley
Pages: 371-380
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
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Ethics and extinction: Micro versus macro appropriate technology
C. Verharen, F. Bugarin, D. Schwartzman, J. Tharakan, B. Gutema, J. Fortunak & G. Middendorf
Pages: 381-385
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
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