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The Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance in Enterococcus and Its Implications for One-health Approaches in Africa
(Intechopen, 2024-03-27)Enterococcus bacteria, usually found in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals and humans, are used as an indicator of possible environmental contamination with enteropathogenic microorganisms. This group of bacteria is ... -
THE EMERGENCE OF ABAGUSII DIASPORA IN KENYA’S SOUTH RIFT, 1895-2007: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
(MMUST, 2020-08-24)Migration is a spatial phenomenon involving movement of people between distinct places, locations imbued with meaning and power. It explicitly refers to people changing their places of residence, where ... -
Emerging Contaminants: Pollution Control and Abatement
(IGI Global, 2020-09)his chapter discusses water pollution control and abatement strategies in relation to emerging contaminants. The pollution prevention measures described in the chapter can broadly be categorized into four main areas that ... -
EMERGING TRENDS FOR ENERGY CONSUMPTION WITHIN ICT DEVICES
(International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology, 2020-07)Abstract - The information and communication technology (ICT) is closely related to the future of global energy consumption, not only because the ICT equipment itself increasingly consumes energy, but also because it is a ... -
EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT PRACTICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY AMONG THE ACADEMIC STAFF IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN KENYA
(2023)of a myriad of challenges experienced. Academic staff are regarded as the key resource of any institution of higher learning in the achievement of its goals. Despite the empowerment strategies adopted, concerns on quality ... -
EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES VERSUS DEPLOYMENT: EXISTING GAPS IN THE CONTEXT OF MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MMUST), KENYA
(International Journal of Development and Management Review, 2023-09-01)Staff competency is a key factor in ensuring an organization performs and delivers on her mandates. Both professional and academic are important indicators of competency and it evolves over time in line with presenting ... -
EMPLOYEE RETENTION PRACTICESAND ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE IN COUNTY GOVERNMENTS OF WESTERNKENYA
(MMUST, 2020-11-09)In order for organizations to compete favorablyin thecurrent global economy, they need to invest heavily in employee retention practices. Former Western ProvinceCountiesin Kenya have been experiencing acute employees ... -
Encapsulation of E. coli in biomimetic and Fe3O4-doped hydrogel:
(Springer, 2017-07-31)The current study reports the modification of prokaryotic microorganism through a single-layer technique by using different polyanions/cations and doping with magnetic (Fe3O4) nanoparticles. Briefly, individual Escherichia ... -
Endocrine disrupting chemicals in wastewater treatment plants in Kenya, East Africa: Concentrations, removal efficiency, mass loading rates and ecological impacts
(Environmental Research, 2023-09-20)This study investigated the levels, mass loadings, removal efficiency, and associated ecotoxicological risks of selected endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), namely, dibutylphthalate (DBP), diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), ... -
Endocrine disrupting chemicals in wastewater treatment plants in Kenya, East Africa: Concentrations, removal efficiency, mass loading rates and ecological impacts
(Environmental Research, 2023-11-01)This study investigated the levels, mass loadings, removal efficiency, and associated ecotoxicological risks of selected endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), namely, dibutylphthalate (DBP), diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), ... -
Endogeneity and Human Capital in Higher Education A Critical Analysis of Investment Returns Among Teacher’s in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(JUMUGA Journal of Education, Oral studies and human science, 2022-10-15)The concept of human capital presupposes that formal schooling and experience enhances the productive capacity of individual workers through acquisition of knowledge and skills. Empirical studies on private rate of return ... -
Energy Evaluation and Qualitative Analysis of Biogas Produced from Co-Digesting Kitchen Waste and Cow Dung
(Physical Science International Journal, 2018-01-01)Anaerobic digestion is an effective method for organic pollution reduction and bio-energy production and has increasing applications worldwide. Produced biogas consists mainly of 50–70% methane (CH4) and 30–50% carbon ... -
Enhanced performance of Sb2S3 mesoscopic sensitized solar cells employing TiO2:Nb compact layer
(Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018-07-28)This paper reports on the enhancement of charge transport and recombination by niobium doped compact layers of TiO2 in a solar cell with Sb2S3 absorber layer by characterizing both thin films of TiO2:Nb and working solar ... -
Enhanced performance of Sb2S3 mesoscopic sensitized solar cells employing TiO2:Nb compact layer
(Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018-07-28)This paper reports on the enhancement of charge transport and recombination by niobium doped compact layers of TiO2 in a solar cell with Sb2S3 absorber layer by characterizing both thin films of TiO2:Nb and working solar ... -
Enhancing Completion Rates through Structural and Operational Changes in the Management of Postgraduate Programmes in Kenya’s Public Universities
(Universitätsverlag Potsdam, 2020-11-25)During the National Multiplication Training in Kenya in 2018, participants raised concerns about attrition, completion rates and quality of PhD programmes in Kenya’s public universities. This led the authors of this article ... -
Enhancing National Cohesion through Primary Social Studies Learning Experiences in Kenya
(https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.4.2.81, 2023-11-04)The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of educational experiences contained within the basic Social Studies curriculum that help foster the development of unity and harmony in Kenya. The study utilized ... -
Enhancing students’ achievement in biology using inquiry-based learning in Rwanda
(International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2023-06-02)Students in secondary schools in Rwanda manifest difficulties in learning science subjects including biology. Studies revealed that inadequate teaching methods dominated by teacher-centered traditional or conventional ... -
Enhancing students’ achievement in biology using inquiry-based learning in Rwanda
(International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2023-02-03)Students in secondary schools in Rwanda manifest difficulties in learning science subjects including biology. Studies revealed that inadequate teaching methods dominated by teacher-centered traditional or conventional ... -
ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BIOLOGY USING CONSENSUS AND COOPERATIVE REFLECTIVE JOURNAL WRITING EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES
(Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 2022-04)Biology is a core and required science subject offered at the upper secondary school level in the Nigerian educational system. However, students’ attitude towards the subject is poor, a trend probably due to the use of ... -
Enhancing teacher education and training for effective teaching and learning of French for vocational purposes
(Research Journal in Modern Languages and Literatures, 2021-04-15)A lot of dynamism and paradigm shifts have been experienced in the world’s different sectors, especially in matters education. In this regard new training needs have emerged and hence the necessity to have qualified teachers ...