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On the Computationally Efficient Numerical Solution to the Helmholtz Equation
(International Mathematical Forum,, 2018-02)Named after Hermann L. F. von Helmholtz (1821-1894), Helmholtz equation has obtained application in many elds: investigation of acaustic phenomena in aeronautics, electromagnetic application, migration in 3-D geophysical ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Experience of Nursing Students in Mental Health Training in Kenya
(International Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and Mental Health,, 2018-06-01)Introduction: In Kenya, there are few psychiatric nurses available to provide mental health services. Few students pursue psychiatric nursing specialty. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the factors ... -
Age estimation via face images: a survey.
(EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, 2018-06-06)Facial aging adversely impacts performance of face recognition and face verification and authentication using facial features. This stochastic personalized inevitable process poses dynamic theoretical and practical challenge ... -
Enteric bacterial communities associated with the Omubhira Stream in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Biology, 2018-07-09)The present study was undertaken to establish the distribution and diversity of enteric bacterial communities along the Omubhira stream and also determine if physico-chemical parameters influence their distribution in water ... -
Enhanced performance of Sb2S3 mesoscopic sensitized solar cells employing TiO2:Nb compact layer
(Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018-07-28)This paper reports on the enhancement of charge transport and recombination by niobium doped compact layers of TiO2 in a solar cell with Sb2S3 absorber layer by characterizing both thin films of TiO2:Nb and working solar ... -
Enhanced performance of Sb2S3 mesoscopic sensitized solar cells employing TiO2:Nb compact layer
(Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018-07-28)This paper reports on the enhancement of charge transport and recombination by niobium doped compact layers of TiO2 in a solar cell with Sb2S3 absorber layer by characterizing both thin films of TiO2:Nb and working solar ... -
Incidence of depressive symptoms among sexually abused children in Kenya
(Springer: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2018-07-30)Background Children who experience sexual abuse undergo various negative psychosocial outcomes such as depressive symptoms. Unfortunately, not many studies have been conducted on the incidence of depressive symptoms among ... -
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 ... -
Agronomic effectiveness of water hyacinth-based composts
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2018-09)Because water hyacinth-based compost contains substantial amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) its application can boost crop production. We evaluated the agronomic performance of water hyacinth - based ... -
Risk Factors for Non-communicable Diseases among Adults of 25-65 Years at Kakamega County General Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 2018-09)In Kenya the growing number of premature deaths with half of all hospital admissions and 33% of all deaths are associated with Non-communicable diseases. The study determined the physical measurements and lipid parameters ... -
Mathematical Modelling of the Role of Interference on the Transmission Dynamics and Management of Hiv and Aids
(Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 2018-09-22)In this paper, a deterministic mathematical model incorporating interference is developed and analysed to investigate the role of interference on the transmission dynamics and management of HIV and AIDS. The model is shown ... -
Effects of Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Levels on Sunflower Growth and Yield Attributes
(Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 2018-10)Background and Objective: Controlled application of Nitrogen fertilizer to the soil improves growth and yield of crops. However crops are sensitive to the amount of nitrogen fertilizers applied. Excessive nitrogen fertilization ...