Browsing University Journals/ Articles by Author "Sifuna, Anthony"
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Allellopathic potential of invasive Psidium guajava L., against selected native tree species in Kakamega Tropical Forest, Western Kenya.
Abonyo, Calvince Rashid Kawawa; Obiri, John; Muyekho, Francis; Omayio, Dennis O.; Humphrey, Agevi; Anastasia, Mwaura; Obiet, Lenard; Kimutai, Donald Kipruto; Sifuna, Anthony (IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016-05)Studies have previously attributed P. guajava invasiveness to its aggressive regeneration and profuse seeding. This study, however verified that its allellopathic influence on native plant species also plays an important ... -
Biofilms and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Escherichia coli Recovered from Wastewater Treatment Plants in Kakamega Municipality, Kenya
Boge, Evans; Nyongesa, Peter; Kirsteen, Okoth Patrick; Sifuna, Anthony (Egyptian Journal of Microbiology, 2121-03)STUDIES have demonstrated high levels of ampicillin resistance among Escherichia coli occurring in wastewater and environmental systems in western Kenya. The current study investigated antimicrobial resistance profiles and ... -
Hygiene Practices and Early Childhood Development in the East Asia-Pacific Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Rocha, Fanny Petermann; Rao, Nirmala; Bala, Manya; Asnani, Monika Parshad; Sifuna, Anthony; Aisha, Yousafzai; Ho, Frederick K.; Ip, Patrick (Internatiuonal Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023-02-04)Poor hygiene might be a risk factor for early childhood development (ECD). This study investigated the associations of three hygiene practices (‘wash hands before a meal,’ ‘wash hands after going to the toilet,’ and ‘brush ...