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Effects of TiO2 Blocking Layer on Photovoltaic Characteristics of TiO2/Nb2O5 Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.
(Cambridge University Press:, 2020-01-20)This study reports on the effect of introducing TiO2 compact layer on the photovoltaic characteristics of TiO2/Nb2O5 composite dye sensitized solar cell. The compact layer was deposited by spray pyrolysis technique. It was ... -
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS AND SERVICE DELIVERY OF COUNTY OWNED WATER ORGANIZATIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-02)Corporate governance practices enable organizations to achieve their objectives through better decision making, effective use of scarce resources and good service delivery. County owned water organizations in Western ... -
SCALING THE HEIGHTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE SACCO SOCIETIES IN KENYA
(International Journal of Education and Social Science Research, 2020-02)In Kenya, Sacco societies control 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and account for over Kshs. 600 billion in the form of assets and savings an amount equivalent to 35 per cent of our national budget. Therefore, ... -
Poetic meaning implied in suprasegmental features in selected segments of the song “Gongo la Mboto” by Diamond Platnumz and Mrisho Mpoto.
(African Musicology Online, 2020-02)This paper employs Deconstruction and Relevance theories to read literary meanings in the song “Gongo la Mboto” by Diamond Platnumz and Mrisho Mpoto. The paper focuses on suprasegmental features that mark the artistes ’ ... -
Light induced degradation of the transport length of CH3NH3PbI3 studied by modulated surface photovoltage spectroscopy after Goodman
(Science Direct, 2020-02)Transport length is one of the most important parameters of any absorber material in a solar cell. It affects the design and performance of solar cells given that it determines the photogeneration of charge carriers in the ... -
Soil water dynamics under Moistube irrigation
(Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 2020-02)The design and management of irrigation systems require knowledge of soil water movement. There are few studies on soil water dynamics of Moistube irrigation (MTI) since it is a relatively new type of subsurface irrigation ... -
Integrated Management of Napier Grass Stunt Disease in East Africa
(Sustainability in Plant and Crop Protection, 2020-02-06)Napier grass stunt (NGS) disease is a serious disease of the most important fodder crop in East Africa. The disease is caused by a phytoplasma, ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma oryzae’, a cell wall-less bacterium belonging to the ... -
Predictability of the Theory of Planned Behavior Constructs in Practice of Physical Activity of Recuperating Alcoholics
(Journal of Alcoholism Drug Abuse & Substance Dependence, 2020-02-17)Background: Recuperating alcoholics in general population do not follow moderate-vigorous physical activity which hinders effective rehabilitation, increases relapse and risks to metabolic conditions. Therefore comprehension ... -
OCCURRENCE, DISTRIBUTION AND MOLECULAR DIVERSITY OF GROUNDNUT ROSETTE ASSISTOR VIRUS CAUSING GROUNDNUT ROSETTE DISEASE IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-02-20)Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea Linn) is an important legume in western Kenya, but yields are low and declining. Pests and diseases are ranked high among the yield reducing factors. Groundnut rosette disease (GRD) is the main ... -
Family Socioeconomic Status and Deviant Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Homabay County, Kenya
(Science Journal of Education, 2020-02-25)Every society has its norms that govern the behaviour of its members thus any behaviour contrary to the norms of the society is considered deviance. There are a number of factors that are associated with deviance and one ... -
Family Socioeconomic Status and Deviant Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Homabay County, Kenya
(Science Journal of Education, 2020-02-25)Every society has its norms that govern the behaviour of its members thus any behaviour contrary to the norms of the society is considered deviance. There are a number of factors that are associated with deviance and one ... -
MEDIADIPLOMACYINFLUENCEON KENYA’S FOREIGN POLICYDECISION MAKING PROCESSAT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
(MMUST, 2020-03)The media's diplomatic function has been studied in relation to the advancedcommunication technologies that have led to the allocation of a more far-reaching roleto the media in the conduct of ... -
Effects of temperature and humidity and effectiveness of some selected antioxidants on lipid oxidation of fresh nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2020-03)Spoilage of fish and its related products due to oxidation is a primary problem leading to both loses in income and environmental degradation. Various methods such as sun-drying, smoking and refrigeration as currently used ... -
THE TIPPING CONSEQUENCE ON HOSPITALITY’S RESTAURANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE RESPONSIVENESS IN KISUMU COUNTY – KENYA
(Tourism & Hospitality Reviews, 2020-03)Purpose of study: The purpose of this study was to investigate the tipping consequence of restaurant food service responsiveness. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey approach within Kisumu County in ... -
MODELLING THE DYNAMICS OF RADICALIZATION WITH GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
(Neural, Parallel, and Scientific Computations, 2020-03)ABSTRACT: Radicalization is the process by which people come to adopt in- creasingly extreme political, social or religious ideologies. When radicalization leads to violence, radical thinking becomes a threat to national ... -
Metaviromic analysis reveals coinfection of papaya in western Kenya with a unique strain of Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus and a novel member of the family Alphaflexiviridae
(Archives of Virology, 2020-03-09)Severe mottling symptoms were observed on Carica papaya L. in Koyonzo, Kakamega County, Kenya. Total RNA was sequenced via an RNAtag-seq workflow. Assembled contigs indicated the presence of a divergent strain of Moroccan ... -
DETERMINANTS OF UNMET NEED FOR MODERN CONTRACEPTION AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE LIVING IN ELDORET TOWN, KENY
(MMUST, 2020-03-16)Unmet need for modern contraception is one of the most vital indicators of birth control programs and policies. It is challenging to motivate women of childbearing age to adopt contemporary means ... -
DISTRIBUTION, MOLECULAR DIVERSITY AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BEAN COMMON MOSAIC NECROSIS VIRUS IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-03-16)on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is the main high protein legume crop in the cropping system of western Kenya. The crop is mainly grown by small-scale farmers for food and cash. Despite its importance, common bean yields ... -
Isolation, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Ergosta-5, 7, 22-triene-3β, 14α – diol (22Z) from Kenyan Ganoderma lucidum
(Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, 2020-03-28)Aims: To determine the chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Kenyan Ganoderma lucidum. Study Design: Structural determination of the isolated compound was done using spectral evidences and in comparison ... -
Barriers to Interpersonal Communication as a Tool for Improving the Update of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Siaya County, Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2020-03-31)Despite its acknowledged importance in health management, particularly when dealing with such sensitive issues that transcend the boundaries of health as sexuality, stigma and discrimination, there is little research on ...