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Conditions for high growth rates of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry in Western Kenya
(MMUST, 2018-03-07)This study evaluated the effects of various temperatures on growth of 17 alpha Methyl Testosterone treated Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry in Western Kenya. Nile tilapia larvae of Lake Victoria strain which had ... -
Surface engineering of microbial cells:
(Engineered Science Publisher LLC 2018, 2018-03-14)Microbial cells (bacteria, fungi, and algae) and viruses are important part of life; which besides their harmful effects, perform several useful functions owing to their unique cell surface properties. The unique structures ... -
Volatile aroma chemical constituents of fruit pulp of some Kenyan varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L.)
(American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, 2018-03-26)Volatiles are key constituents of mango fruit aroma and vital in defining fruit quality besides influencing consumer preferences. In this paper, volatiles of eight Kenyan mango varieties: Ngowe, Apple, Keitt, Boribo, ... -
Effects of lime and fertilizer on soil properties and maize yields in acid soils of Western Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2018-03-29)Many soils in Western Kenya are acidic and deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus. Acidity hinders crop responses to fertilizers applied to remedy nutrient deficiencies. The common liming materials used to ameliorate acidity ... -
Nurses’ Competence on Intravenous Fluid Therapy in Under-Fives with Dehydration in Kakamega County HospitalsKenya
(MMUST, 2018-04)Worldwide, there are two billion cases of diarrheal disease that kill approximately 1.5 million children due to dehydration every year, which is treated by fluid and electrolytes replacement. Inappropriate use of intravenous ... -
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 ... -
COUPLING HYDROLOGICAL AND CROP MODELS FOR IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT - A REVIEW
(Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2018-04-09)Understanding the relationships among plant, soil, and water is important in agricultural water management practices. Simulation of the soil water balance is central to improving crop water productivity. Individual crop ... -
ON THE ADJACENCY AND INCIDENCE MATRICES OF THE ZERO DIVISOR GRAPHS OF A CLASS OF THE SQUARE RADICAL ZERO FINITE COMMUTATIVE RINGS
(International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2018-04-16)The characterization of the zero divisor graphs of commutative finite rings has attracted a lot of research for quite sometime, however not so much has been done concerning their Adjacency and Incidence matrices. In ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEENAGE SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BUNGOMA SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2018-05)Sexual activities among adolescents have been reported to be on the increase. The trend across the world shows that many adolescents are initiating sexual activity from as early as 10 years with many disastrous effects on ... -
Assessment of potential risks and effectiveness of agrochemical usage in a catchment: a case study of the Nzoia Nucleus Estate sugarcane farms in western Kenya
(Science Direct, 2018-05)Monitoring of agronomic inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers in canals, streams, and rivers within catchments and subsequent modeling of their fate and toxicity are useful tools in determination of their efficient ... -
Effect of nitrogen sources on the yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
(Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2018-05-15)Depletion of soil nutrients due to continuous cultivation without adequate external fertilization is one of the challenges facing many smallholder farmers in western Kenya. This study was conducted to assess the effects ... -
Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plants as a Discharge and Source Point for Biota Exposure to Micro-pollutants
(Tylor and Francis, 2018-05-22)This chapter provides information on conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) as a discharge point, through which micro-pollutants (MPs) get into aquatic and terrestrial biota from various points of origin and ... -
Improving Water Hyacinth-Based Compost for Crop Production
(Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology, 2018-05-30)A study was carried out to hasten maturity, improve nutrient content and determine agronomic performance of water hyacinth-based composts. Water hyacinth (WH) was composted using pile method and six treatments: WH + ... -
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR ENHANCING WOMEN’S UPTAKE OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2018-06)The Kenyan government has continuously disseminated information on cervical cancer screening using the mass media channels but little has been achieved in terms of its uptake. Awareness in this case is not translating to ... -
AN INTEGRATED LUO-MAASAI TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS MODEL TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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EFFECT OF SOFTWARE-ORIENTED CONCEPT MAPPING ON PERFORMANCE IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2018-06)This study determined the effect of using Software-Oriented Concept Mapping on performance in electrochemistry among secondary school students in Kakamega County, Kenya. It was based on David Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning ... -
FIRST PAN AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONGRESS ON KNOWLEDGE GENERATION AND DISSEMINATION
(MMUST, 2018-06)The decision to have an International Reserach Congress in Africa was hatched by five Vice-Chancellors during the 2nd UNIVEN – WSU International Research Conference held at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa on ... -
AN INTEGRATED LUO-MAASAI TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS MODEL TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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Kinetics of Degradation of Metribuzin in aqueous
(Journal of Al-Nahrain University, 2018-06)In this work, zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI NPs) were synthesized in (EW-Fe0) ethanol -water mixed system and have been evaluated for degradation in aqueous solution of metribuzin. The batch experiments at varying ...