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Shareholder Rights and Performance of Deposit Taking SACCO’s
(Journal of Acounting and Finance in emerging Economies, 2022-09-09)Purpose:Greater attention has paid on shareholder rights in the 21st century by shareholders, regulators and the general public. Effective shareholder protection mechanisms have played a crucial role thus bolstering ... -
Accurate Ab-initio calculation of elastic constants of anisotropic binary alloys: A case of Fe–Al
(Solid State Communications, 2022-09-15)The final formed phases of alloys are functions of the chemical compositions of the mixture. The overall mechanical moduli of the alloy are also functions of the phases present. Most of the previous computed elastic constants ... -
First report of Phasey bean mild yellows virus in Kenya with a new host record
(NEW DISEASE REPORT, 2022-09-18)Genome studies in Australia reported a novel virus, Phasey bean mild yellows virus (genus Polerovirus; PBMYV), in mixed infections with Bean leaf roll virus, Faba bean polerovirus 1, Soybean dwarf virus and Turnip yellows ... -
Vital relations in the metaphors of Covid-19 in Lukabaras
(Journal of contemporary research, 2022-09-28)Since the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic in late 2019, the metaphorical framing of this respiratory disease also known as the Corona Virus, has been manifested variedly in different social contexts and discourses. The ... -
SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Fecal Samples in Sym-asymptotic Patients with Typical Findings of COVID-19 on Ag-RDT and SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Tests
(Europe PMC, 2022-09-28)Coronavirus is a disease caused by a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which emerged as a global pandemic in 2019 from Wuhan, China. Since its emergence, it has caused immense suffering to human ... -
Lay HIV counselors' knowledge and attitudes toward depression: A mixed-methods cross-sectional study at primary healthcare centers in Mozambique
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2022-09-28)Introduction: Depression is the most common mental disorder among people living with HIV/AIDS and has a negative impact on HIV treatment outcomes. Training lay HIV counselors to identify and manage depression may contribute ... -
EFFECT OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING BIOLOGY AT UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA
(Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2022-10)Attitude has been regarded as a motivating feeling for the learning of biology. However, how inquiry-based learning contributes to attitude change towards the learning of biology has not yet been studied in Rwanda. This ... -
Travelling Wave Analysis of a Diffusive COVID-19 Model
(HINDAWI: Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2022-10-07)In this paper, a mathematical model based on a system of nonlinear parabolic partial differential equations is developed to investigate the effect of human mobility on the dynamics of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) disease. ... -
Effect of Supplier Information Sharing Practice on Supply Chain Performance of Kenyan Selected County Governments of Nyanza Region
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2022-10-09)Effective performance is a desire for any institution when adequate supplier relationship exists. Counties that embrace efficient supplier relationship management have achieved massive economic development. Adequate ... -
In Silico Identification of New Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) Molecules with Pharmacokinetic Properties from Natural Sources Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations and Hierarchical Virtual Screening
(HINDAWI, 2022-10-10)Infectious agents such as SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 have emerged in recent years causing epidemics with high mortality rates. The quick development of novel therapeutic compounds is required in the fight against ... -
Prevalence and diversity of Plasmodium species in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in selected health centers of Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(Scientific African, 2022-10-11)Malaria remains a major public health concern around the world with tropical and sub-tropical regions bearing the greatest brunt despite up-scaling of control strategies. Despite the provisioning of insecticidal nets to ... -
Sensitivity and Optimal Control Analysis of an Extended SEIR COVID-19 Mathematical Model
(Hindawi Journal of Mathematics, 2022-10-15)In this paper, a mathematical model based on a system of ordinary differential equations is developed with vaccination as an intervention for the transmission dynamics of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The model solutions ... -
Endogeneity and Human Capital in Higher Education A Critical Analysis of Investment Returns Among Teacher’s in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(JUMUGA Journal of Education, Oral studies and human science, 2022-10-15)The concept of human capital presupposes that formal schooling and experience enhances the productive capacity of individual workers through acquisition of knowledge and skills. Empirical studies on private rate of return ... -
Surveillance, preparedness and challenges of home-based care for COVID-19 patients and health workers in western Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2022-10-25)Study Objective(s): The main study objective was to report on surveillance data from, assess the preparedness and challenges of home-based care for COVID-19 patients and hhealth workers in four Counties (Kakamega, Vihiga, ... -
Private rate of returns to investment in education for teachers with bachelor’s degree in public secondary schools in Kenya
(African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research (The), 2022-10-31)The theory of human capital postulates an increase in earnings at different levels of educational qualifications. However, there are mixed findings and interpretations on return to investment in education around the world. ... -
Improving midwifery educators’ capacity to teach emergency obstetrics and newborn care in Kenya universities: a pre-post study
(BMC Medical Education, 2022-10-31)Background: International Confederation of Midwives and World Health Organization recommend core competencies for midwifery educators for effective theory and practical teaching and practice. Deficient curricula and lack ... -
Effect of Parental Communication on Learner Achievement in Mathematics Activities in Chwele Zone, Kabuchai Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Education Studies,, 2022-11-03)Parental Communication (PC) in children’s education is instrumental in determining achievement in learning outcomes; while appropriate parental engagement is related to positive learner achievement, inappropriate communication ... -
Molecular Docking Interactions with Mycobacterial ATP and Polyketide-13 Synthase Enzymes of Phytoconstituents Isolated from Entada abyssinica Stem Bark
(Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 2022-11-09)The search for novel therapies for tuberculosis continues due to the emergence of resistant strains, adverse drug reactions, and potential drug-drug interactions of antitubercular drugs. This study was undertaken to ... -
Representation of disability in the media: A review of Kenyan newspaper reports of 2015-2016
(Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 2022-11-13)Throughout history many societies have dealt poorly with disability. In Kenya, persons who have different types of disabling conditions have been excluded or isolated from mainstream society and denied opportunities due ... -
Transformational leadership and innovation in deposit taking SACCOs
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, 2022-11-13)With the drive for enhanced financial inclusion of the population through encouraging savings and investments in a bid to spur economic growth and attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the critical role played ...