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Communicating Off-Record Politeness by Use of Non-Usual Stress in Kiswahili Language
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-08)The interpretation of meaning as intended is a major factor to be borne in mind by interlocutors in a communicative event. Though speakers choose strategies that enable communication messages in well-interpreted manner, ... -
Community attitude and practice towards skin disease prevention in a rural community in Busia County
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021-04-19)Background: Skin conditions were the fourth leading cause of nonfatal burden globally, expressed as years lost due to disability and eighteenth leading cause of health burden worldwide, expressed as disability adjusted ... -
Community Perceptions and Priorities for Managing Water and Environmental Resources in the River Njoro Watershed in Kenya.
(ASCE Library, 2012-04-26)The Njoro Watershed, typical of the semi-arid basins in the Rift Valley of Kenya, is undergoing a new phase of rapid land use change in the uplands portion of the watershed, and on-going significant growth in both rural ... -
Comorbidity of mental health and autism spectrum disorder: perception of practitioners in management of their challenging behaviour
(International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023-05-17)The relationship between mental health problems, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour among children and adolescents is complex and multifaceted. The study investigated practitioners’ perception of ... -
Comparative Analysis of Acoustic Propagation Parameters of Natural Sounds of Anopheles gambiae s.s and Odorrana tormota Significant in Mosquito Startle
(plos one bioRxiv, 2019-08-05)Acoustics of varied frequency ranges generated naturally by animals or artificially by electronic devices have shown startle effect to insects. It has been shown that mosquitoes use the reactive near-field in antennae ... -
Comparative effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on Radopholus similis infection in East African Highland Banana plants as influenced by rhizosphere biota
(Scientific African, 2022-08-13)Root parasitism by Radopholus similis may vary under different nutritional conditions and soil substrates. Such variations in nematode infection may affect deductions from evaluations of pest control measures. Three parallel ... -
Comparative genomic and phenotypic characterization of invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates from Siaya, Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2021-01-01)Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major global health concern that often causes bloodstream infections in areas of the world affected by malnutrition and comorbidities such as HIV and malaria. Developing a strategy to ... -
Comparative studies in electrochemical degradation of sulfamethoxazole and diclofenac in water by using various electrodes and phosphate and sulfate supporting electrolytes
(Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 2016-06-23)In this study, the electro-oxidation capacities of Na2SO4 and potassium phosphate buffer supporting electrolytes were tested and compared for destruction of the sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and diclofenac (DCF) on platinum (Pt) ... -
Comparative Study between Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Microscopy for Diagnosis of Malaria in Seme, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Medicine and Medical Sience, 2020-11-03)Malaria infection is a global problem accounting for a 25% mortality rate annually, management and control of malaria involves accurate diagnosis and treatment. The study compared the performance of rapid diagnostic tests ... -
Comparative Study on Pre-Service Science Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Teaching in Kenya and the United States of America; USA
(MMUST, 2014)This study examined and compared science teacher efficacy beliefs of elementary pre-service teachers in Kenya and U.S.A. by surveying 168 Kenyan and 189 US Pre-service teachers through a cross-sectional survey research ... -
Comparing Bethesda System and Richart Score in the evaluation of cervical lesions among women on contraceptives attending Machakos Level V County Hospital in Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2021-03-29)Background of the study: Early detection of the precursor lesion before the invasive stage of cervical cancer prevents further damage to the neighbouring tissues and organs. Bethesda system which applies cytological ... -
A COMPARISON OF ACADEMIC OUTPUTS AND SOCIAL LEARNING OUTCOMES BETWEEN HOME AND CONVENTIONALLY SCHOOLED LEARNERS UNDER THE ACCELERATED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN KENYA
(2023-11)Education plays a pivotal role in fostering national unity, addressing social issues, and driving economic development. The Sustainable Development Goals number four, underscore the significance of quality education, ... -
Comparison of the Performance of Logistic Regression Model in the Presence and Absence of Mediation
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-11)Over the last decade major global efforts mounted to address the HIV epidemic has realized notable successes in combating the pandemic. Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) still remains a global epicenter of the disease, accounting ... -
Comparison of the phytochemical composition of Euclea divinorum Hern (Ebenaceae) leaves, tender stems and root bark
(Advanced Journal of Chemistry-Section B, 2021-09-03)Euclea divinorum Hern (Ebenaceae) has a long history of folkloric use in the treatment of different diseases. However, there are few reports on the responsible phytochemicals in its tender stems, leaves and root bark. The ... -
Compatibility of Rhizobium inoculant and water hyacinth compost formulations in Rosecoco bean and consequences on Aphis fabae and Colletotrichum lindemuthianum infestations
(Applied Soil Ecology, 2014-04)The common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris is an important crop for food security and nitrogen fixation through Rhizobium symbiosis. Commercial Rhizobium inoculants are being promoted to fix nitrogen and enhance bean production ... -
Competence of Health Care Providers on Clinical Management of Myocardial Infarction in Selected Hospitals with Intensive Care Unit Western Kenya
(Bayero Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 2023-10-16)Background: The capacity of healthcare providers to execute an accurate initial assessment is crucial for recognizing the urgency and treatment needs of patients and for creating baseline data from which any changes in ...