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Post COVID-19 Analysis of the Status of online Infrastructure use by Public Universities in Kenya: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-29)The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a lot of interference in learning institutions. Universities were not spared by this pandemic, and this brought about a need to reconsider modes of learning which had all along been ... -
The Potential of DNA Barcode-Based Delineation Using Seven Putative Candidate Loci of the Plastid Region in Inferring Molecular Diversity of Cowpea at Sub-Species Level.
(American Journal of Molecular Biology, 2016-10)The novelty and suitability of the mitochondrial gene CO1 in DNA barcoding as a reliable identification tool in animal species are undisputed. This is attributed to its standardized sequencing segment of the mitochondrial ... -
Potential tropical climate-based spatio-temporal grass variability
(ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS, 2019-03-15)Numerous international agreements aimed at reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by signatory countries have been ratified in an attempt to combat the adverse varied impacts of climate change and promote resource use ... -
Practices of COVID-19 Pandemic Containment Measures among TVET Students in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Saudi Journal of Medicine, 2023-01-30)The COVID-19 pandemic affected all areas in the country. One area whose functioning had been significantly impacted by COVID-19 was education. The goal of this research was to determine practices of covid-19 pandemic ... -
Pragmatic restaurant tipping in star-rated hotels in Kenya
(Tailor and Francis online, 2021-12-10)Tipping can be traced to Tudor England in the sixteenth century. This act transformed into a custom, spreading to many countries. However, tipping is observed differently from one country to the other and thus is not ... -
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 ... -
Predicting Endophytes Contribution In vivo in Napier Grass Accessions’ tolerance against Ustilago kamerunensis Using In vitro Strategies
(Journal of Agri-Food and Applied Science, 2014-10-31)Mechanisms of resistance in plants against pathogens are primarily based on internal mechanisms which are genome based (Freeman and Beattie, 2008). However, a scenario exists where generally the fitness of a plant to ... -
PREDICTING PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY FROM METACOGNITION AND SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS ON A CROSS VALIDATED SAMPLE
(MMUST, 2014-03)Grounded in social cognitive theory of self-efficacy and self-regulation, this study examined the influence of metacognition and self-efficacy beliefs on genetics problem solving ability among high school students in ... -
Predictive Factors for Operating Room Utilization in Elective Orthopedic and Ear Nose and Throat Surgeries at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(International Journal of Life Sciences, 2018-04-04)Delays in surgery frequently occur in the operating theatre and have a major effect on patient flow and resource utilization. The study aimed to identify predictive factors for operating room utilization in elective ... -
Predictors of Occupational Health and Safety Management practices in the Building Construction Industry, Kakamega Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS),, 2020-04)Building construction industry is one of the fastest growing industries in KakamegaCounty due to rapid urbanization. It employs a large workforce to cater for the growing demand of offices and housing estates. The industry ... -
Predictors of optimum antenatal iron-folate supplementation in a low resource rural set-up in Eastern Kenya
(Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2015-11)There is depressed prevalence of the optimum iron-folate supplementation in Kenya and in other sub-Saharan Africa countries. The study was motivated by the paucity of area-specific data on predictors of optimum iron-folate ... -
Prehospital Airway Management for Trauma Patients by First Responders in Six Sub-Saharan African Countries and Five Other Low- and Middle-Income Countries
(World Journal of Surgery, 2022-02-25)The global injury burden disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is exacerbated by a lack of robust emergency medical services. Though airway management (AM) is an essential component of ... -
PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED DETERMINANTS OF MALARIA INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN MALARIA EPIDEMIC AREAS OF WESTERN HIGHLAND OF KENYA
(Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2020-08-13)Purpose: To determine prevalence and associated determinants of malaria infection among pregnant women in Western highland of Kenya, and specifically, Mt. Elgon Sub-County. Methodology: Cross-sectional analytical design ... -
Prevalence and diversity of Plasmodium species in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in selected health centers of Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(Scientific African, 2022-10-11)Malaria remains a major public health concern around the world with tropical and sub-tropical regions bearing the greatest brunt despite up-scaling of control strategies. Despite the provisioning of insecticidal nets to ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of Intestinal Helminth Infections in Preschool Pupils in Lugari Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya
(Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020-11-07)Intestinal helminths cause anaemia, malnutrition, indigestion disorders, retarded growth, and low mental abilities in pupils. About 1.5 billion are infected globally. Intestinal helminth infections are caused by Ascaris ... -
PREVALENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF CONTACT LENS UPTAKE IN KENYA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
(European Journal of public health studies, 2022-12)Background: The use of contact lenses is welcomed for refractive error correction, for therapeutic/diagnostic reasons and for cosmetic reasons, more so in developed countries, unlike in third world countries like Kenya. ... -
PREVALENCE AND LEVEL OF VISION IMPAIRMENT OF PUPILS ATTENDING SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(European Journal of Public Studies, 2020-01)Background: Vision Impairment (VI) in children is considered a severe public health problem since its high prevalence affects the well-being of the individuals, their families and the social welfare of entire nations. This ... -
Prevalence and predictors of receipt of weight loss advice among a nationally representative sample of overweight and obese Kenyans
(African Health Sciences, 2020-06-20)Background: As Kenya continues to experience rapid development and urbanization, growing evidence shows an increas- ing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and overweight and obese citizens. Objectives: This ...