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Computation of the Fault-Tolerant Metric Dimension of Certain Networks
(Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2022-03-21)*e notion of metric dimension originated in the twentieth century by the work done by Slater [1, 2] and latter independently by Harary and Melter [2]. *e initial concept was introduced to locate the intruder in any ... -
Computational screening of zeolites for the adsorption of selected pharmaceutical pollutants
(SN Applied Sciences, 2020-10-27)Molecular simulations have been used as a screening tool to identify promising zeolites for the removal of selected pharmaceutical pollutants. 40 zeolites with different structural and chemical configurations were studied. ... -
Consequences of illicit brews on health and family food security in Bungoma county, Kenya’s Bumula and Kanduyi sub-counties.
(African Journal of Social Issues, 2024-03-23)Illicit brew accounts for 60% of alcohol drunk in Kenya, with detrimental effects on health and food security. This study aimed to determine health consequences of illicit local brews on household food security was conducted ... -
Contextual meaning loss and gain in the translation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm from English to Kiswahili
(Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-10-17)This paper establishes the extent of contextual meaning loss or gain in the translation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm from English to Kiswahili. In particular, it analyzes critical concepts in contextualizing the ... -
Continuance Commitment and Employee Performance of Non-Academic Staff in Public Universities in Western Region of Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-23)The present trend among firms is to prioritise the cultivation of dedicated employees due to the notable disparity in performance between devoted employees and their counterparts. Devoted personnel exhibit high levels of ... -
The Contribution of Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge on Use of Integrated Palliative Care Approach in the Management of Chronic and Life Threatening Diseases at Kakamega County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Asian Online Journal Publishing Group,, 2018-08-01)Integrated Palliative care approach (IPCA) is an approach that aims to improve the quality of life of people and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief ... -
Controlling the reactivity of [Pd-(II)(N boolean AND N boolean AND N)Cl] plus complexes using 2,6-bis (pyrazol-2-yl)pyridine ligands for biological application: Substitution reactivity, CT-DNA interactions and in vitro cytotoxicity study
(Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, 2020-12)Four [(N^N^N)Pd(II)Cl]+ complexes [chloride-(2,2':6',2''-terpyridine)Pd(II)]Cl (PdL1), [chlorido(2,6-bis(N-pyrazol-2-yl)pyridine)Pd(II)]Cl (PdL2), [chlorido(2,6-bis(3,5-dimethyl-N-pyrazol-2-yl)pyridine)Pd(II)]Cl (PdL3) and ... -
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 ... -
Correlates of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Rural Communities in Western Kenya
(Vaccines, 2023-09-13)Vaccine hesitancy is a significant global public health concern. This study sought to determine the correlates of acceptance and hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in rural populations of selected counties in Western ... -
Correlation of HIV-1 drug resistant mutations and virologic failure
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-07-07)Introduction: mutations are important by ensuring that the HIV-1 agent remains fit in the environment and evades drugs that are developed purposely to kill them. In Kenya, mutations conferring resistance to available ARVs ... -
Cost-effectiveness of condom uterine balloon tamponade to control severe postpartum hemorrhage in Kenya
(International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2017-02-11)Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of condom uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) for control of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to uterine atony versus standard PPH care in Kenya. Methods A cross-sectional ... -
Coupling Hydrus 2D/3D and AquaCrop Models for Simulation of Water Use in Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp)
(Renewable Energy Sources: Engineering, Technology, Innovation, 2021-01-05)Simulation of the soil water balance requires reliable representation of the main hydrological processes such as infiltration, drainage, evapotranspiration and run off. In a cropping system, the determination of the soil ... -
Covid-19 Pandemic as a Catalyst to E-Learning Acceptance in 2020
(International Journal for e-Learning Security, 2020-12)This paper discusses the challenges that have been experienced by Kenyan public universities over the years in the implementation of e-learning and the low acceptance and adoption of e-learning. The paper further highlights ... -
Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance of Selected Microfinance Institutions
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-04)The purpose of this study was to look at the impact of credit risk management on the financial performance of a few Kenyan microfinance firms. The study's approach was a descriptive survey research design and a panel data ... -
A Critical Examination of the Standard Cosmological Model: Toward a Modified Framework for Explaining Cosmic Structure Formation and Evolution
(Astronomy, 2024-03-12)This paper explores the fundamental cosmological principle, with a specific focus on the homogeneity and isotropy assumptions inherent in the Friedmann model that underpins the standard model. We propose a modified redshift ... -
Critical Review of Literature on Knowledge Management Strategy and Organizational Performance
(International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations, 2018-03)Knowledge is a critical asset in an organization thus there must be an effective identification, acquisition, storage, sharing and implementation in order to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. The paper aims to ... -
A Critical Review on Working Capital Management and Financial Distress in Chartered Public Universities in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-15)Working capital management is a matter of concern in public universities in Kenya, with the main challenge being how to prudently manage assets in order to achieve financial self-sufficiency. Working capital management ... -
A Critical Review on Working Capital Management and Financial Distress in Chartered Public Universities in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-08)Working capital management is a matter of concern in public universities in Kenya, with the main challenge being how to prudently manage assets in order to achieve financial self-sufficiency. Working capital management ... -
Current State of Sustainability Reporting
(European Journal of Business and Management Research, 2020-04-13)Corporate sustainability reporting, also known as Triple-bottom-line reporting, involves reporting nonfinancial and financial information to a broader set of stakeholders than just shareholders and seek to fortify an ... -
Current Trends In Information Technology: Which Way For Modern It Experts
(International Journal of Computer Trends & Technology, 2020-07)Information Technology is currently the enabler of most services. Advancements in technology has affected the society’s way of living both positively and negatively. Today, most of the field of human life are affected by ...