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Cell Penetrating Peptides in the Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals
(Biomolecules, 2012-03-30)The cell membrane is a highly selective barrier. This limits the cellular uptake of molecules including DNA, oligonucleotides, peptides and proteins used as therapeutic agents. Different approaches have been employed to ... -
CERTAIN GEOMETRIC ASPECTS OF A CLASS OF ALMOSTCONTACT STRUCTURES ON A SMOOTH METRIC MANIFOLD
(MMUST, 2020-07-20)The classification of Smooth Geometric Manifolds still remains an open problem. Theconcept of almost contact Riemannian manifolds provides neat descriptions and distinc-tions between classes of odd and even ... -
Challenges and Opportunities Constraining and Enhancing Kenya and Tanzania Participation in the EAC Econo-Political Integration Process
(Scientific Research, 2021-01)Regionalism and regional institutions are increasingly being challenged and conditioned by the sovereignty-modifying effects of globalisation and humanitarian intervention. Regionalism is facing pressure to become less ... -
Challenges and opportunities faced by informal peace committees in Peace Building in Nairobi County
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2020-10-10)In recent years, informal peace committees have rapidly made their mark either as precautionary or as response mechanisms to particular conflicts. The main purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of ... -
Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Electoral Conflicts in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2020-06-06)This study sought to examine the challenges and opportunities in the management of electoral conflicts in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design. Questionnaires, interview guides, and FGDs were ... -
Challenges and Opportunities of Domestic Violence in Nyeri County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-11)For many years, domestic violence has been stereotyped as violence against women and girls, with men as perpetrators. However, in recent times, men have also become victims. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights ... -
Challenges and Opportunities Resulting from Mau Forest Evictions of Ogiek Community, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-26)his paper presents the results and discussions of the objective of the study, which assessed the challenges and opportunities resulting from the evictions of the Ogiek people from the Mau Forest Complex. The study looked ... -
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THE ELECTORAL MANAGEMENT BODY IN KENYA FACES IN MANAGING ELECTIONS TO ACHIEVE ELECTORAL PEACE IN KENYA
(African Journal of Emerging Issues, 2023-03-21)Background:The goal of democratic processes is for voters to elect leaders of their choosing. An electoral system is designed to guarantee that the results reflect wishes of the majority population, giving ... -
Challenges Associated with Disability in Kakamega County
(International Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences (IJRESS), 2021-12-31)There have been cases of discrimination evidenced in access to meaningful participation in many activities in societies where people with disabilities live. Although, the Kenyan constitution enshrined the rights of ... -
Challenges Associated with Incomplete Assessment of Stream Ecosystem Health and Land use Interaction Studies in East and Southern Africa – A Review
(Environment and Forestry, 2020-08-14)The review aimed at identifying the gaps left out in the studies on how landuse influences ecosystem health of adjacent rivers in East and Southern Africa. These gaps left have affected both interpretation of results and ... -
Challenges Facing Small and Medium Water Service Providers in Kenya: A Case of Amatsi Water Services Company, Vihiga County
(Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum, 2018-01)The access to water services is a fundamental human right. Water and sanitation services coverage in Kenya is low even with the implementation of reforms in the sector initiated in 2002. Small and medium Water Service ... -
Challenges in implementing peace clubs in public Secondary Schools within Kisumu County, Kenya
(Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2020-11)Background: The execution of Peace Clubs in schools has come up with new components of optimistic connections amongst students through the stages for the act of another culture of non-violence, peacefulness and discourse. ... -
CHANGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-10-24)Change is what brings forth new ideas, solutions and growth. It’s about breaking free from our circle of comfort in order to start seeing alternative routes offered to our organizations to progress in the right direction. ... -
CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY
(mmust, 2019-01-13)On Monday, 14th January 2019, the immediate former Vice Chancellor of MMUST, Prof. Fredrick Otieno, officially handed over the rein of leadership to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Bosire. The event, which took ... -
Changes in the frequencies of Plasmodium falciparum dhps and dhfr drug-resistant mutations in children from Western Kenya from 2005 to 2018: the rise of Pfdhps S436H
(Malaria Journal, 2020-10-22)Background Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is the only anti-malarial drug formulation approved for intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). However, mutations in the Plasmodium falciparum dhfr (Pfdhfr) and ... -
Changes in the frequencies of Plasmodium falciparum dhps and dhfr drug-resistant mutations in children from Western Kenya from 2005 to 2018: the rise of Pfdhps S436H
(Malaria Journal, 2020-10-22)Background Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is the only anti-malarial drug formulation approved for intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). However, mutations in the Plasmodium falciparum dhfr (Pfdhfr) and ... -
Characterization and engineering of two new GH9 and GH48 cellulases from a Bacillus pumilus isolated from Lake Bogoria
(Biotechnology Letters, 2021-01-01)To search for new alkaliphilic cellulases and to improve their efficiency on crystalline cellulose through molecular engineering Results Two novel cellulases, BpGH9 and BpGH48, from a Bacillus pumilus strain were identified, ... -
A CHARACTERIZATION OF U-IDEALS IN REFLEXIVE BANACH SPACES
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Checklist of Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Species from Nyungwe Tropical Rain Forest, South-Western Rwanda
(Journal of East African Natural History, 2023-01-18)Tropical rain forests are inhabited by a wide range of plant and animal diversity. However, little is known about the diversity of ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) species in these areas. To fill the gap, a study has been ... -
Chemical composition and nutrient digestibility of umucass 36 cassava root meal by indigenous grower turkeys
(International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 2020-05)This trial was carried out to evaluate the proximate composition and nutrient digestibility of Umucass 36 cassava root meal, generally known as ‘gari’ in indigenous grower turkey diets under a warm humid tropical condition. ...