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LEXICAL BORROWING IN SPOKEN LUKABARAS FROM THE NANDILANGUAGE IN CHEPSAITA SCHEME, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-05-21)The borrowing of lexical itemsas one of the outcomes of languages in contact may affect a speaker’s communicability with other speakers of the same language in differentsettings.In this perspective, thisstudy ... -
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 ... -
Linguistic strategies in the construction of power relations in call-in conversations in Vuuka FM vernacular radio station
(Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-03-23)This paper examines how language is used to enact power and identity as manifested n caller’s texts in Vuuka FM radio station, a vernacular radio station broadcasts in Luloogoli. This paper seeks to respond to the following ... -
Link between COVID-19 and Substance Abuse among University Students
(Scientific research an Academic Publisher, 2022-09-19)The ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed much systemic vulnerability to health care, the economy, and to the normal functioning of society worldwide. As a result of the accumulating stress, many young people ... -
Linkage between nutritional status of children 6-59 months and some socio-demographic and economic characteristics of mothers in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2023-04-27)The world is currently battling the triple burden of malnutrition across all age groups including children. In Kenya, household socio-demographic and economic characteristics have been shown to contribute to malnutrition ... -
Livelihoods Vulnerability to Climate Change Among Households in Baringo County, Kenya
(Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Impacts of Climate Change, 2022)The main objective of the study was to determine the causes of vulnerability to climate change on the livelihoods of Baringo County households. The study was based on the pressure and release (PAR) model. An evaluation ... -
Local Fractional Strong Metric Dimension of Certain Complex Networks
(Complexity, 2023-05-05)Fractional variants of distance-based parameters have application in the fields of sensor networking, robot navigation, and integer programming problems. Complex networks are exceptional networks which exhibit significant ... -
Long-term spatial-temporal trends and variability of rainfall over Eastern and Southern Africa.
(Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2018-11-20)This study investigates the spatial-temporal trends and variability of rainfall within East and South Africa (ESA) region. The newly available Climate Hazards group Infrared Precipitation with Stations (CHIRPS-v2) gridded ... -
LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND THEIR DETERMINANTS AMONG PATIENTS TREATED FOR BREAST CANCER AT SELECTED HOSPITALS IN WESTERN REGION OF KENYA
(2023-11)Globally, 28% to 38% of breast cancer survivors develop lymphedema following breast treatment affecting one in five patients, Symptoms vary but include swelling, heaviness and pain, when severe, significantly impact the ... -
MACHINE LEARNING MODEL FOR PREDICTION OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-10-05)Prediction of students’ academic performance with high accuracy is useful in many ways in academic institutions. Institutions would like to know which students are likely to have low academic achievements or ... -
Male Partner Involvement in Promoting Antenatal Care and Skilled Delivery Attendance in Bumula Sub-County, Kenya
(European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021-10-14)Globally, male partner involvement in antenatal care and skilled delivery services remains a challenge to effective management of maternal health. Maternal morbidities and mortalities have been increasing due to the ... -
Managing the invasion of guava trees to enhance carbon storage in tropical forests
(Science Direct, 2019-01-15)Tropical forests account for a substantial percentage of the world’s carbon stocks, but the consequences to carbon storage of the rapid invasiveness of the guava tree in these forests is not known. Two different forest ... -
Market Innovation and Competitiveness of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-09)The dynamics of change in the business environments catalysed by globalization, changing consumer preferences, and the whirlwind development of technology have exerted immense pressure on commercial banks to introduce new ... -
MASTERY OF KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WESTERN REGION, KENYA
(2023)The government of Kenya recognizes the importance of special needs education as a crucial sector for accelerating the attainment of Education for all (EFA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The purpose of this ... -
MASUALA YANAYOATHIRI UFUNZAJI NA UJIFUNZAJI WA SOMO LA UFAHAMU KATIKA SHULE ZA UPILI KATIKA KAUNTI YA KISUMU NCHINI KENYA
(MMUST, 2018-11)Comprehension is one of the several compulsory sections in Kiswahili subject syllabus. For a student to perform well in Kiswahili exams, he or she has to do well in this section. Unfortunately, this is one of the most ... -
Maternal and Child Health Outcomes in the Partnered and Unpartnered Model under Health Promotion Partnering Intervention Groups in Kakamega County, Kenya.
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020-11-11)Women living with disability (WLWD) have adverse maternity outcomes compared to able bodied women. Little efforts have been made to improve the maternal and child health indicators of WLWD. WHO principles of health promotion ... -
Maternal Mental Health Needs When the Unexpected Happens: A cross-sectional study among mothers with preterm infants in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-05-19)Background: Mothers of preterm infants are usually unprepared for the baby’s birth earlier than expected, making them face emotional problems. Preterm births have increased lately with World Health Organization reporting ...