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Impact of Livestock Keeping on Malaria Transmission Risks in Rural South-Eastern Tanzania
(JOOUST, 2024)Livestock keeping is one of the potential factors related to malaria transmission. To date, the impact of livestock keeping on malaria transmission remains inconclusive, as some studies suggest a zooprophylactic effect ... -
Assessment of Lived Experiences, Self Efficacy, and Quality of Life among Tuberculosis Patients in Nairobi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Tuberculosis program effectiveness is majorly measured by disease severity and treatment response without integrating patient perspectives, yet, it’s a critical dimension in clinical decision- making that enhances health ... -
Perception Of The Youth Aged 15 To 24 Years On Sexual Debut, Mitigation Strategies And Associated Health Effects In Homa Bay County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Sexual debut among the youth in the age group of 15 to 24 has been found to be on the increase globally with an upsurge in the reproductive health and social problems such as teenage pregnancy, Illegal abortions, sexually ... -
Stakeholders’ Level of Involvement as a Predictor of Effective Implemention of Competency Based Curriculum in Pre-Primary Education in Kisumu, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)This study aimed to determine the level of stakeholders’ involvement in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Early Childhood Education in Kisumu Central Zone, Kenya. Specifically, the ... -
Influence of Gender on the Utilization of Edible Insects for Food and Nutritional Security
(JOOUST, 2024)In Western Kenya, insects have historically been consumed more as a delicacy than a primary nutritional source. With the growing popularity of entomophagy as an alternative protein and the challenges posed by climate change ... -
Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Actinomycetes Isolated from Selected Sites in Lake Victoria Shores
(JOOUST, 2023)The global threat of antibiotic resistance necessitates the discovery of novel antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacterial pathogens. Actinomycetes, known for their bioactive compound production, offer a promising ... -
Survival Probability and Predictors of Under-Five Mortality in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Approximately 1 in 26 children worldwide die before the age of five, with more than 50% of these deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, despite gains in reducing under-five mortality from 52 to 41.9 deaths per ... -
Assessment of the Contribution of Agricultural Extension Services on Sorghum Production for Improved Food Security among Smallholder Farmers in Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County, Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2024)ABSTRACT Agricultural extension services play a major role in improving production capacity more so in food crops. This study aimed at assessing the contribution of agricultural extension services on sorghum production ... -
Determination of an Effective Organic Baiting Technique in Harvesting of Termites (Macrotermes Bellicosus) for use as Alternative Source of Protein for Poultry.
(JOOUST, 2024)The aim of this study was to determine the most effective organic baiting technique for the mass harvesting of Macrotermes bellicosus. Existing traditional baiting techniques are neither environmentally sustainable nor ... -
Influence of Pollution on Diversity and Nutritional Composition of Aquatic Edible Insects from Lake Victoria, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Freshwater pollution has become a significant global environmental issue, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria is greatly affected by pollution from human activities and natural ... -
Manganese (Ii)-Anderson Polyoxometalate Mediated Bioethanol Production from Sugarcane Cake
(JOOUST, 2024)Recalcitrant lignin compounds inhibit bioethanol production from biomass. The lignin bind cellulose and hemicellulose in biomass suppressing the fermentation process. Current delignification techniques have an average ... -
Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding Interruption and Linear Growth in a Comprehensive Support Setting in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is defined as feeding babies with only breast milk and not any other foods or liquids, except for medications or vitamin and mineral supplements before the age of 6 months. In a setting with ... -
Influence of School Agricultural Farms on Academic Performance in Agriculture as a Subject In Secondary Schools.
(JOOUST, 2023)Agricultural education contributes significantly to political, social and economic aspects of development. The overall objective of the study was to understand the influence of school agricultural farms on academic ... -
Investigation of Factors Associated with Uptake of PreconcepCare Services Among Women of Reproductive Age at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu
(JOOUST, 2024)Preconception care involves biomedical, behavioral and social health interventions to women and couples before conception to improve their health status, reduce behaviors, individual and environmental factors that contribute ... -
Network Security Model for University Networks in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)University networks contain a variety of information that varies from highly lucrative patents to personal information. The purpose of this study was to develop a secure network model that will enhance network security ... -
Assessment Of Lived Experiences, Self Efficacy, And Quality Of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients In Nairobi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Compliance with treatment is an instrumental factor in achieving desired treatment outcomes. In tuberculosis treatment, lack of compliance remains a great public health threat. And so, to achieve adherence and treatment ... -
Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx Mori) Pupae Extract as A Substitute for Synthetic Antioxidants in Vegetable Cooking Oils
(JOOUST, 2024)Shelf stability of vegetable cooking oils is affected by their oxidation process (rancidity). Rancidity is a chemical process that involves oxidation or hydrolysis of oils/fats on exposure to moisture, air, light or bacteria ... -
Effects Of Human Activities on Wetland: Perspectives from King’Wal Wetland in Nandi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Wetlands across the world offer a variety of essential ecosystem services that are essential to people and biodiversity's continued existence, health, and wellbeing. Despite the benefits provided by wetlands, ... -
Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) And Housefly (Musca Domestica) Larvae As Biodegradation Agents Of Dairy Wastes And Source Of Animal Feed
(JOOUST, 2024)Accumulation of dairy waste and shortage of nutritious feed remain the major challenges in dairy cattle production. Such wastes may sustainably be biodegraded by black soldier fly larvae(BSFL) and housefly larvae(HFL) into ... -
Predictors of Under-Five Mortality In Siaya County Health Demographic Surveillance System (Hdss) Between 2015 And 2020, Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Approximately 1 in 26 children worldwide die before the age of five, with more than 50% of these deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, despite gains in reducing under-five mortality from 52 to 41.9 deaths per ...
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