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Farmers’ Social Capital, Sources of Finances, Information and their Implications on Maize Yields in a Rural Highland, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022-06-15)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a crop of livelihood, nutritional, economic, and political importance in Kenya. Its productivity growth is estimated at 2% annually, with average yields of 2 tons/ha against a potential 6 tons/ha. ... -
On Equality of Complete Positivity and Complete Copositivity of Positive Map
(Journal of Linear and Topological Algebra, 5/30/2022)In this paper we construct a 2-positive map from M4(C) to M5(C) and state the conditions under which the map is positive and completely positive (copositivity of positive). The construction allows us to create a decomposable ... -
Challenges Facing Integrated Household Garbage Disposal For Garbage Management In Kisii Town, Kenya
(International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 2019-06)Factors that mostly affected household garbage management were; inadequate garbage disposal facilities in town and residential areas whereby 87% agreed and 13% disagreed (M=3.41, SD, 0.965), lack of enough damp sites ... -
Perception and Attitude of Youth on the Use of insects as Food and Feed, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022-06-02)There is no doubt about the nutritional value and environmental impact of edible insects; they are a good substitute for source of protein. However, incorporating them in the human daily diets requires an intense change ... -
Machine Learning Protocol for Secure 5G Handovers
(JOOUST, 2022-01-27)The fifth generation (5G) networks are characterized with ultra-dense deployment of base stations with limited footprint. Consequently, user equipment’s handover frequently as they move within 5G networks. In addition, 5G ... -
Influence of Cognitive Agility of Cyber Operators on Situational Aware Cyberspace Protection
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2022-03)The effectiveness of the cyberspace protection for the national critical information infrastructure (CII) depends on a dynamically and reliably established cyberspace situational awareness framework. The current attribution ... -
Evaluation of Integrated Crop-Livestock Farming Systems for Sustainable Food Security Among the Smallholder Farmers in Rarieda Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Integrated Crop-Livestock Farming Systems (ICLFS) are globally recognized for their contributions in improving agricultural sustainability. These systems also play a big role in Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture ... -
Implementation of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (Tiscs) in Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities
(Elsevier, 2022-02)Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) were established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2009 to support innovations in least developed countries. They facilitate innovators to access ... -
Relationship between Neuroticism and Social Adjustment of Undergraduate Students in One Selected University in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Sociological Research, 2021-06-26)The study examined the relationship between neuroticism and social adjustment of undergraduate university students. The study was informed by the Big five personality theory. Concurrent triangulation design was adopted ... -
Enhanced Information Systems Success Model for Patient Information Assurance
(Journal of Computer Science Research, 2021-10-13)The current health information systems have many challenges such as lack of standard user interfaces, data security and privacy issues, inability to uniquely identify patients across multiple hospital information systems, ... -
Efficacy of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Projects on Community WE.FARE in Kenya. A Case of Nambale Constituency
(International Journal for Science and Research, 2021-01-22)Despite different approaches to economic growth over the years, inadequate distribution of resources has continued in Kenya. As part of measures to address this, the government adopted decentralized development by establishing ... -
Characterization of Topological Fuzzy Sets in Hausdorff Spaces
(TFFS Journals, 2022)In this paper, we have characterized big data fuzzy sets and shown that topological data points form singleton fuzzy sets which are closed. Besides, fuzzy sets of topological data points are compact and have at least one ... -
Quarrying and Land Degradation in Nyakach Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Earth Sciences Knowledge and Applications, 9/15/2021)Land degradation is a problem facing humanity on earth today as it threatens food security as well as viable land use activities. This study considered quarrying as a form of land degradation using human beings as geomorphic ... -
Presence of Metals in Farmland Edible Termites in Mazabuka District, Zambia
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2021-12-06)Edible termites have played an important role in the history of human nutrition due to their nutritional value. Despite their nutritional body content, it is known that during their termitarium construction, termites ... -
Analysis of Retained Earnings Financing On Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing and Allied Firms: A Dynamic Panel Approach
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2022-02)The manufacturing sector is crucial for attaining a robust economy. However, in Kenya, the sector’s contribution to the economy has stagnated at 10% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Financing structure is imperative ... -
Implementation Drivers of County Integrated Strategic Plans and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, 2022-02)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the development of any economic growth. Economies have increasingly employed SMEs as a framework to achieve economic performance in a more efficient manner. ... -
Indigenous knowledge on host tree preference of the wild edible Gynanisa maja (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) matches with the laboratory test results in western Zambia
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2022-03-09)Gynanisa maja is an edible caterpillar and contributes significantly towards household food security. The linkage between indigenous and scientific knowledge influencing G. maja forage preference is not yet clear, and ... -
Risks of Infections Among HIV Exposed Infants During the First 18 Months of Life in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2022-02)Infants exposed to HIV are more vulnerable to infections compared to those not HIV exposed. The occurrence and risks of infections among these infants are less understood. High maternal viral load can result in advanced ... -
Aspects of The Biology and Population Structure of Oreochromis Niloticus, Coptodon Zillii and Oreochromis Leucostictus Tilapia in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(2022-03-03)The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii) and Blue spotted tilapia (Oreochromis leucostictus) were introduced into Lake Naivasha in the 1950s to diversify and boost the lake fisheries. ... -
Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Kenya’s Mt. Elgon Forest Ecosystem
(African Journal of Ecology, 2021-05-08)Current land-use trends in Kenya's montane forest ecosystems show that land uses are changing fast due to natural and anthropogenic factors and these changes could have devastating effects on the environment. One such ...
