Research Papers: Recent submissions
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PLANT METABOLISM
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EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
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PROTOZOOLOGY
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Larval species diversity, seasonal occurrence and larval habitat preference of mosquitoes transmitting Rift Valley fever and malaria in Baringo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2019-06-11)Background: Baseline information that is essential for determining the areas to target with larval control includes estimates of vector diversity and larval habitat preferences. Due to a lack of such information in Baringo ... -
Larval species diversity, seasonal occurrence and larval habitat preference of mosquitoes transmitting Rift Valley fever and malaria in Baringo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2019)Background: Baseline information that is essential for determining the areas to target with larval control includes estimates of vector diversity and larval habitat preferences. Due to a lack of such information in Baringo ... -
The effect of library staff attitude to work on the use of information services in public university libraries in Kenya
(Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, 2015-10-04)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of library staff attitude to work on use of information services in public university libraries in Kenya with a view to establishing the extent to which it impacts on ... -
Analgesics from Lonchocarpus eriocalyx Harms
(Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch Press,, 2018-12-13)Four lupane-type terpenoids, namely lupeol (1), friedelin (2), stigmasterol (3), and stigmasterol-3-O-glucoside (4) were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of leaves of Lonchocarpus eriocalyx Harms. These ... -
Genome wide identification of the Trihelix transcription factors and overexpression of Gh_A05G2067 (GT‐2), a novel gene contributing to increased drought and salt stresses tolerance in cotton
(Wiley Online Library, 2019-01)We identified 102, 51 and 51 proteins encoded by the trihelix genes in Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum and Gossypium raimondii, respectively. RNA sequence data and real‐time quantitative polymerase chain reaction ... -
Plant growth and leaf N content of Solanum villosum genotypes in response to nitrogen supply.
(Global Science Books, 2009)Solanum villosum is an important leafy vegetable in Kenya whose production faces low yields. Two potentially high leaf-yielding genotypes of S. villosum, T-5 and an octoploid have been developed. Field experiments were ... -
CHANGES IN RURAL SOCIETIES
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PRODUCTION AND USE OF LEARNING MATERIALS IN SPECIAL NEEDSEDUCATION
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Widow inheritance and HIV prevalence in Bondo District, Kenya: Baseline results from a prospective cohort study
(PLOS, 11/17/2010)Background Widow Inheritance is a widespread cultural practice in sub-Saharan Africa that has been postulated as contributing to risk of HIV transmission. We present baseline results from a study designed to investigate ... -
Animal-related factors associated with moderate-to-severe diarrhea in children younger than five years in western Kenya: A matched case-control study
(PLOS, 2017-08-04)Background Diarrheal disease remains among the leading causes of global mortality in children younger than 5 years. Exposure to domestic animals may be a risk factor for diarrheal disease. The objectives of this study ... -
Intra-national Ethnic Diasporas: Popular Culture and Mediated Translocal Spaces in Kenya
(2015)Diasporas are conventionally perceived in terms of dispersed populations on a transnational scale. However, this paper demonstrates that the international dimensions of diasporas do not discount their potential for ... -
Application of Markov chain to model and forecast stock market trend: A study of Safaricom shares in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(International Journal of Current Research, 2015-04-28)Wealth creation is the goal for every investor. The stock market is one attractive area for investment. Nairobi Securities Exchange being an emerging market in the region, it is considered that both foreign and local ... -
Effect of provision of micro-finance on the performance of micro-enterprises: A study of youth micro-enterprises under Kenya Rural Enterprise Program (K-REP), Kisii County, Kenya
(ACADEMIC JOURNALS, 2013-09)Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector contributes 20% to the GDP of the Kenyan economy. The vision of micro finance is to promote the growth of micro enterprises. In pursuit of this vision, the rapid growth of Micro ... -
Effect of working capital management practices on financial performance: A study of small scale enterprises in Kisii South District, Kenya
(ACADEMIC JOURNALS, 2012-05)Small scale enterprises (SSEs) are acknowledged in Kenya as significant contributors to economic growth. Despite this, it is estimated that up to 40% of the start-ups fail by year 2 and at least 60% close their doors by ... -
Kenya Airways: A case study of privatization
(The African Economic Research Consortium, 2002)Various commissions and Kenya’s Comptroller and Auditor General consistently point to the inefficiency and mismanagement of parastatals (state-owned enterprises). Consequently, their advice has been to divest and privatize. ... -
The function of service charter as a communication tool for consumers of immigration services in Kenya
(2014)This study sought to establish the role played by communication in the on-going reform programmes in Kenya’s public sector, specifically in the immigration department. In particular, it has investigated the function of the ... -
Knowledge, practices and perception of health care workers on diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis: a case study of Bureti Sub County, Kericho, Kenya
(INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH, 2018)Background: Despite the advances in the diagnosis of tuberculosis, effective diagnosis remains a challenge among children. Several countries have rolled out effective diagnostic methods but capacity of health care workers ...