MMUST Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Dual-optimization of pyrolitic parameters of biochar for application as a sustainable effluent biofilter
(International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026-01-19)Biochar is a carbonaceous solid produced through pyrolyzing biomass under limited oxygen. It is widely recognized for its role in soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and contaminant adsorption. This study optimizes ... -
Effect of Biochar Mixed With Different Phosphorus Rates on Selected Soil Chemical Properties in Western Kenya
(AgroEnvironmental Sustainability, 2026-03-15)Low maize productivity in Acrisols and Ferralsols caused by phosphorus (P) fixation poses a constraint to food security in Bungoma County, Kenya. Continuous application of ammonia-based fertilizers has further intensified ... -
Association of serum testosterone concentrations with central adiposity in men who inject heroin in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2026-04-19)Introduction: heroin is the most commonly injected drug among people who inject drugs globally. Heroin injection disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, leading to hormonal imbalances such as altered testosterone ... -
Spatial clustering of Giardia duodenalis assemblages and sub-assemblages with environmental and anthropozoonotic factors in Busia, Western Kenya
(J Health Popul Nutr ., 2025-12-29)Background: Giardiasis is a common intestinal disease caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis. The transmission of giardiasis is influenced by a complex interplay of environmental hazards such as contaminated ... -
Giardia Duodenalis Glutamate Dehydrogenase and Triose-Phosphate Isomerase Pcr-Rflp Genotyping Efficiency and Parasite Density
(East African Medical Journal, 2026-05-17)Background. Giardia duodenalis is an intestinal protozoan parasite, with human infections predominantly caused by assemblages A and B. Genotyping of G. duodenalis infections commonly relies on GDH and TPI gene targets ... -
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From susceptibility to risk. Landslide classification
(MMUST, 2026-04)From susceptibility to risk. Landslide classification -
Landslide Disasters in Kenya and Risk Mitigation Measures
(MMUST, 2026-04)Landslide Disasters in Kenya and Risk Mitigation Measures -
Slope stability analysis: different approaches for different landslides
(MMUST, 2026-04)Slope stability analysis: different approaches for different landslides -
Mitigation measures to prevent landslides
(MMUST, 2026-04)Mitigation measures to prevent landslides -
Strategies in communicating COVID-19 crisis in Kenya: the role of an effective health campaign framework among populations in urban informal settlements
(SN Social Sciences, 2026-04-18)The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges across the world. One of these challenges relates to the communication of COVID-19 messages due to the complexities of health communication, especially among vulnerable ... -
STOCHASTICMODELLINGOFPREDATOR-PREYDYNAMICSINA THREE-PATCHECOSYSTEMWITHOPTIMALHARVESTING
(MMUST, 2025-11)Predator-prey interactions play a pivotal role in shaping ecological dynamics, and understand ing these interactions is critical for sustainable resource management and effective conservation. Existing literature ... -
THE STRUCTURES OF MATRICES AND INDICES OF ZERO DIVISOR GRAPHS OF 3,4-RADICAL ZERO COMPLETELY PRIMARY FINITE RINGS
(MMUST, 2025-09)A zero divisor graph of the ring R is a graph whose vertices are entirely from the set of zero divisors of the ring and two vertices of the graph are adjacent if and only if their product is zero. The study of zero divisor ... -
THE EFFICACY OF MORAL EDUCATION IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL APPROACH
(MMUST, 2025-11)Moral education had long been recognized as a cornerstone of character development, emphasizing respect, empathy, and justice. In the context of secondary education, moral education provides students with tools to ... -
SYNCHROTRON-BASEDIN-SITUANDEX-SITUINVESTIGATIONOF PEROVSKITEFORPHOTOVOLTAICAPPLICATIONS
(MMUST, 2025-06)The advancement of perovskite-based optoelectronic devices hinges on overcoming their intrinsic instability challenges. Synchrotron-based techniques have been widely employed to characterize various materials, including ... -
ROLE OF FAITH-BASED RADIO PROGRAMMING IN STRATEGIC PEACEBUILDING DURING KENYA’S 2022 GENERAL ELECTIONS
(MMUST, 2025-11)This study aimed to establish the role of faith-based radio programming in strategic peacebuilding during Kenya’s 2022 general elections. Specifically, the study aimed to: determine the existing faith-based radio ... -
HEADTEACHERS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WEST POKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)The management practices of headteachers are vital tools for improving school performance, addressing emerging challenges, and enhancing learners’ long-term academic performance. This study analyzed the influence of ... -
WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS IN WESTERN REGION KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Work-life balance initiatives have been shown to positively impact employees' well-being and integration, with commitment emerging as a key factor for successful work-life integration. However, despite the presence of ... -
THE CONTRIBUTION OF BETHWELL ALLAN OGOT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN KENYA, 1964 – 2025
(MMUST, 2025-11)This study analyses the work of Bethwell Allan Ogot towards the advancement of education in Kenya between 1964 and 2025. It fills a major gap in the history of Kenyan education by examining Ogot's contributions to both ... -
TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF PUPILS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically ...