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Dr. MAINA SAMUEL MWITURIA. (PhD)


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Name Samuel Mwituria Maina Address School of the Art and Design, P.o box 30179 Nairobi Tell-0733-350910 E-mail-mwituria@yahoo.co.uk NATIONALITY Kenyan

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SAMUEL MWITURIA MAINA (PhD)

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Curriculum Vitae

I am a senior lecturer and researcher at the school of the Arts and Design (StAD), University of Nairobi. I hold a PhD in Design. My PhD thesis was titled “integration of an eco-ethical strategy into product life cycle in Nairobi”. On this issue of eco-ethics, I have researched, written and exhibited in various fora and collaborations.

(Last updated: June 18, 2020)

Publications

2018

James Mundia, Maina SM.  2018.  Amalgamation of a bookshop and a bookstore to meet contemporary readership needs in Kenya, Creativity and innovation . CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION JOURNAL REVISTA CREATIVITATE ŞI INOVARE/. 12 (2):250-279.
Maina, Allela.  2018.  THE ROLE OF MATERIAL RESEARCH IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF HANDICRAFT INDUSTRIES IN KENYA. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION JOURNAL REVISTA CREATIVITATE ŞI INOVARE/.
sm.  2018.  Looking at Traditional Use of Leather as Dress in Kenya: A Case Study of Keiyo Traditional Clothing. Africa Habitat Review JOurnal. 12 (2)

2017

Maina, S, Nkuubi.  2017.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARTISANAL ALUMINIUM COOKWARE IN NAIROBI .

2015

Maina, DSM, Gatere G.  2015.  Looking, Learning & Seeing: the role of design in developing exhibition and display in Nairobi. Africa Habitat Review. vol. 9(No. 9):805-822.
Maina, DSM.  2015.  Synthesis of the "eco" and product design. Design for all of india. 10 No 2:91-112.

2014

Maina, SM.  2014.  communication Skills, Edition for University and College Students. , Nairobi: The Mwituria Publishers
Maina, SM, Gachigi WM.  2014.  Mainstreaming Indigeneous natural Fibres foe Eco-Friendly African Product Design in Kenya: A case study of (mugio) triumphetta macrophylla fibre. Africa Habitat Review, Journal of the School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi. vol.8(No. 8):683-693.

2013

Maina, SM.  2013.  Development of disgust: effects of delay in re-development of occupied building; a case study of ADD building. Africa Habitat Review, Journal of the School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi. volume 7(No. 7):509-518.
Maina, SM.  2013.  Alleviating Gaia’s Poly-mess;. AbstractWebsite

The deplorable state of the environment has lately become a major issue nationally and internationally. A major contributor to this sorry state is polythene (plastics). Towards better understanding of this issue, this paper cites myriad existing literature that decries the effects of polythene waste and its innumerable effects on health, habitat and future generations. The paper further apportions currently available methods of assimilating environmental aspects into product design and the product life cycle. On the Kenyan situation, the paper cites the incapacity and apathy in dealing with environmental issues and documents the growing crisis of haphazard heaps of solid waste, especially plastic waste. Using a multiple case study approach, a study whose objective was to evaluate the design process with the aim of investigating the level of incorporation of eco-ethical consideration in design of product designers was carried out. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from primary and sources and analysed. Results revealed designer omission of eco-ethical strategies in the design process, a ruined environmental living dispensation and apathy and ignorance of eco-aspects. Based on these findings this paper recommends integration of eco-ethical aspects all along the product design process
Maina, SM, Olima W, Anyamba T.  2013.  Adopting a new Eco-Ethical Philosophy of Living:.

2012

Maina, SM.  2012.  Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Simplified. , Nairobi: mwituria publishers

2007

samuel m. Maina.  2007.  introduction to ergonomics, fitting tools, man and work. , Nairobi: Frajopa Printers Mall

2006

M., MRMAINASAMUEL.  2006.  Applications of glass. Nairobi. : Longhorn Abstract
Bovine foscioliosis coused by F. giganticais widespread in   There is a large collection of reports of fasciolosis in Kenya based on  abattoir data records from veterinary investigation laboratories (VILS) as well as reports on a few farm study was carried out to improve on the reports.  Diagnosis of fasciola infection has traditionally been based on detection of typical eggs in the faeces.  A variety of other techniques are now available eg enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which has shown to be sensitive and useful. Three agro-ecological zoned were defined depending on the reported prevalence; high risk, medium risk and low risk zones.  Two study districts were picked at random from each zone.  The study farms were selected using the two stage cluster sampling. Faecal and blood samples were collected on the farm.  Serum was later harvested.  ELISA and faecal sedimatation tests (FST) were carried out. A total of 2434 faecal and blood samples were screened.  ELISA achieved the highest (66%) positive rate of the samples from Kwale district and the lowest (23%) rate in Nakuru.  An overall positive prevalence of (43%) for fasciolosis was achieved.  The faecal sedimentation test showed prevalence of 19%.  In both tests high prevalence were observed in Kwale and Kilifi districts.  ELSA was always positive when FST was positive but not the converse. The on-famr survey utilizing two reliable diagnostic tests was meant to improve on existing abattoir reports.  Both tests showed fair to good agreements.  The higher detection by ELISA might be due to deworming and other reasons.  It was concluded that on-farm surveys are better than retrogressive studies; thought the latter are cheaper and faster.,  the current prevalence of fasciolosis are different from past reports with coastal showing higher than expected prevalences.
M., MRMAINASAMUEL.  2006.  An exploration into the creative potentials of glass using various kiln and decorative techniques to produce items for interior and exterior spaces. Kenyatta University. : Longhorn Abstract
Bovine foscioliosis coused by F. giganticais widespread in   There is a large collection of reports of fasciolosis in Kenya based on  abattoir data records from veterinary investigation laboratories (VILS) as well as reports on a few farm study was carried out to improve on the reports.  Diagnosis of fasciola infection has traditionally been based on detection of typical eggs in the faeces.  A variety of other techniques are now available eg enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which has shown to be sensitive and useful. Three agro-ecological zoned were defined depending on the reported prevalence; high risk, medium risk and low risk zones.  Two study districts were picked at random from each zone.  The study farms were selected using the two stage cluster sampling. Faecal and blood samples were collected on the farm.  Serum was later harvested.  ELISA and faecal sedimatation tests (FST) were carried out. A total of 2434 faecal and blood samples were screened.  ELISA achieved the highest (66%) positive rate of the samples from Kwale district and the lowest (23%) rate in Nakuru.  An overall positive prevalence of (43%) for fasciolosis was achieved.  The faecal sedimentation test showed prevalence of 19%.  In both tests high prevalence were observed in Kwale and Kilifi districts.  ELSA was always positive when FST was positive but not the converse. The on-famr survey utilizing two reliable diagnostic tests was meant to improve on existing abattoir reports.  Both tests showed fair to good agreements.  The higher detection by ELISA might be due to deworming and other reasons.  It was concluded that on-farm surveys are better than retrogressive studies; thought the latter are cheaper and faster.,  the current prevalence of fasciolosis are different from past reports with coastal showing higher than expected prevalences.

2003

M., MRMAINASAMUEL.  2003.  Recycling: Innovative breakthrough saving the environment, lives and money. University of Nairobi, School of the Arts and Design. : Longhorn Abstract
Bovine foscioliosis coused by F. giganticais widespread in   There is a large collection of reports of fasciolosis in Kenya based on  abattoir data records from veterinary investigation laboratories (VILS) as well as reports on a few farm study was carried out to improve on the reports.  Diagnosis of fasciola infection has traditionally been based on detection of typical eggs in the faeces.  A variety of other techniques are now available eg enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which has shown to be sensitive and useful. Three agro-ecological zoned were defined depending on the reported prevalence; high risk, medium risk and low risk zones.  Two study districts were picked at random from each zone.  The study farms were selected using the two stage cluster sampling. Faecal and blood samples were collected on the farm.  Serum was later harvested.  ELISA and faecal sedimatation tests (FST) were carried out. A total of 2434 faecal and blood samples were screened.  ELISA achieved the highest (66%) positive rate of the samples from Kwale district and the lowest (23%) rate in Nakuru.  An overall positive prevalence of (43%) for fasciolosis was achieved.  The faecal sedimentation test showed prevalence of 19%.  In both tests high prevalence were observed in Kwale and Kilifi districts.  ELSA was always positive when FST was positive but not the converse. The on-famr survey utilizing two reliable diagnostic tests was meant to improve on existing abattoir reports.  Both tests showed fair to good agreements.  The higher detection by ELISA might be due to deworming and other reasons.  It was concluded that on-farm surveys are better than retrogressive studies; thought the latter are cheaper and faster.,  the current prevalence of fasciolosis are different from past reports with coastal showing higher than expected prevalences.

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