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Risk Factors for Obesity among School Aged Children in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education, 2021-04-13)Obesity is a complex condition that is caused by a mixture of medical, psychological and environmental factors. Childhood obesity is characterized by rise in the number of fat cells. It is one of today’s visible yet ... -
Risk of Fungi Associated with Aflatoxin and Fumonisin in Medicinal Herbal Products in the Kenyan Market
(The Scientific World Journal, 2017-08-08)Utilization of herbal products is a major concern due to the possibility of contamination by toxigenic fungi that are mycotoxin producers such as Aspergillus species during processing and packaging. Research was carried ... -
River flow modelling for flood prediction using artificial neural network in ungauged Perkerra catchment, Baringo County, Kenya
(Water Practice and Technology, 2022-04-11)rtificial neural network (ANN) modelling has been applied successfully in hydrology to predict future flows based on previous rainfall-runoff values. For a long time, flooding has been experienced in the surrounding areas ... -
RIVER SAND HARVESTING AND CHALLENGES TO RIPARIAN CONSERVATION STRATEGIES IN TWO RIVERS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2022-11)Sand harvesting has potential consequences on the river ecosystem. This study sought if sand harvesting impacts the riverine ecosystem and consequently, riparian conservation on two rivers in Kakamega County. Specifically, ... -
RNA sequence analysis of diseased groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) reveals the full genome of groundnut rosette assistor virus (GRAV)
(Virus Research, 2019-12-10)The complete genome sequences for two variant isolates of groundnut rosette assistor virus (GRAV) have been determined from symptomatic groundnut plants in western Kenya. The sequences of the two GRAV isolates (sc7.1 and ... -
Robust method for estimating grain yield in western Kenya during the growing seasons
(Journal of Water and Climate Change, 2014-10-07)Uncertainties caused by climate change and population explosion require suitable methods for estimating grain yield during the growing seasons. This paper evaluates the applicability of the AquaCrop model in the region of ... -
ROLE CONFLICT, ROLE AMBIQUITY AND BURNOUT AMONG HEAD TEACHERS OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-08-24)Research has shown that role conflict and role ambiguity are associated with burnout among head teachers of public schools and general educators. However, there is scanty literature from previous studies ... -
The role of autobiographies and biographies in the promotion of Kiswahili prose
(Research Journal in Modern Languages and Literatures, 2021-04-05)Despite the fact that Kiswahili prose has grown and made great strides as well as demonstrating high artistic levels through stylistic experimentations as well notable developments in content and ... -
The Role of CERMESA in internationalization of higher Education and Student Mobility in Africa
(Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, 2021-06-30)This study focuses on the influence of institutional policies on student’s mobility in the context of internationalization of higher education in DAAD established East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for ... -
Role of Chinese Economic Diplomacy in Fostering Infrastructural Development in Kenya Since 1963
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)This study investigated the role of Chinese economic diplomacy in fostering infrastructural development in Kenya since 1963. The focus was on how this partnership manifests itself in infrastructure development. This study ... -
Role of Cl on Diffusion of Cu in In2S3 Layers Prepared by Ion Layer Gas Reaction Method
(coatings, 2015-02-15)Ion layer gas reaction (ILGAR) method allows for deposition of Cl-containing and Cl-free In2S3 layers from InCl3 and In(OCCH3CHOCCH3)3 precursor salts, respectively. A comparative study was performed to investigate the ... -
The Role of Culture on Food Choices
(International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality, 2017-04)The purpose of this paper is to find out the influence of cultural factors on food choices by hospitality clientele in independent commercial catering outlets within Kisumu County in Kenya. Data was collected from nine ... -
The Role of Elementary School Social Studies Curriculum in Fostering National Cohesion and Integration in Kenya
(East African Journal of Education studies, 2022-07-28)Social Studies Curriculum (SSC) foster national cohesion and integration in terms of knowledge, intellectual capabilities, and democratic disposition which are expected of pupils to actively participate and coexist in the ... -
THE ROLE OF FAITH--BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN CURBING GENDER--BASED VIOLENCE IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2017-11)Faith-based organizations are defined as faith-influenced non-governmental organizations. They are often structured around development and/or relief service delivery programs and are sometimes run simultaneously at the ... -
THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS ECONAMING SYSTEMS IN ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Learning, 2020-04)This paper endeavours to bring fresh insight into the role of African indigenous languages in the global campaign against environmental degradation. It examines how linguistic practises impact the natural environment. In ... -
The Role of Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Towards the Classification of Living Things: A Review
(African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, 2021-01)Biology continues to present difficulties in teaching and learning. Among other biology domains classification of living things is considered to be one of the challenging subjects as different studies indicated students’ ... -
THE ROLE OF ISLAM IN NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION IN KENYA WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON NAIROBI AND MOMBASA COUNTIES
(MMUST, 2020-09-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of Islam in national cohesion and integration in Kenya. Cohesion and integration agenda is one of the building blocks of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and has become ... -
The Role of Knowledge Sharing in Enhancing Innovation Performance: A Study of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022)Modern organizations are exposed to challenges arising due to a complex and an unpredictable competitive environment. Over the years, knowledge sharing has become a major strategic necessity that organizations require to ...