Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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From Securing the State Security to Regional Disorder: An Exploration of Instability in North Eastern Kenya
(Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 2024-03-04)From the colonial time to date, North Eastern Kenya has witnessed sporadic incidents of instability characterised by conflict and insecurity. Scholarly studies have attributed instability to state capacity that includes ... -
Effect of the extended π-surface and N-butyl substituents of imidazoles on their reactivity, electrochemical behaviours and biological interactions of corresponding Pt(II)-CNC carbene complexes: exploring DFT and docking interactions†
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024)In this study, we synthesised and characterised three C^N^C pincer (N-heterocyclic carbene)-type tridentate ligands, namely, 2,6-bis[(3-methylimidazolium-1-yl)methyl]pyridine dibromide (L1), 2,6-bis[(3-methylbenzimidazol ... -
Gravitation in Flat Euclidean Spacetime Frame: Unified Electrogravity and Magnetogravity Forces
(European Journal of Applied Physics, 2024-07-15)An effective description of physics requires an appropriate geometrical frame. Three-dimensional Euclidean space provides the geometrical frame for non-relativistic physics. A derivation of an imaginary temporal axis− icˆq ... -
Histo-inhibitory effects of Warbugia ugandensis on high fat diet induced atherosclerosis in New Zealand rabbits
(Ajol, 2024-04-12)Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by accumulation of plaque within a blood vessel. W. ugandensis has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits therefore it might play an important role in ... -
Variation in origin and course of brachial artery among black African population: Cadaveric study in Western Kenya
(Ajol, 2024-04-12)Brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to upper limb, it’sa direct continuation of axillary artery at the lower border of teres major and gives of profunda brachii which is the largest branch, superior ulnar ... -
Using Prostate-specific Antigen to Predict Gleason Scores in African Men Seeking Urological Services at a Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2024-07-23)Men are more likely to develop prostate lesions like benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer as they age. Prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is secreted in large quantities above normal levels of 0–4 ng/ml by ... -
Determination of the class repetition rates for 2011 cohort of pupils in public primary schools in Transzoia west, Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2024-07-17)Education remains the most critical component for economic development and social progression in any society. Governments, policymakers and civil societies have emphasised the need to invest more in education and ensure ... -
Kuchunguza Sababu Zinazowalazimu Wahusika Kufanya Ukahaba katika Riwaya ya Nyota ya Rehema Na Ndoto ya Almasi
(Jarida la Afrika Mashariki la Masomo ya Kiswahili, 2023-05-01)Utafiti huu ulichunguza suala la ukahaba katika riwaya ya Nyota ya Rehema (Mohamed S.Mohamed) na Ndoto ya Almasi (Ken Walibora). Kitendo cha ukahaba kimesababisha mashaka mengi sana katika maisha ya mwanadamu kama vile ... -
Telemedicine in Africa: Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges
(IntechOpen, 2024-06-03)Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services remotely through information and communication technology (ICT) devices. Telemedicine offers a promising solution to address unmet healthcare needs across the African ... -
Effects of improved on-farm crop storage on DNA methylation of mothers and their infants: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2024-07-08)Stress during pregnancy can lead to adverse maternal and infant health outcomes through epigenetic changes in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. Among farmers in low-income countries, one important stressor is food ... -
Effect of Rainfall on Seasonality of Malaria Transmission Dynamics and Percentage Occurrence of mRDT Positives Around the Five Rural Health Facilities in Vihiga County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 2024-04-24)The negative impact and concern of malaria is felt world over with 247 million cases reported in 2021. The cases were reported in 84 malaria endemic countries with high number of casualties experienced in Africa. Normally, ... -
Meta-analytic review on the impact of factors that affect performance of malaria rapid diagnostic test in Africa
(MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık, 2024-03-25)Timely, accurate diagnosis and treatment has improved malaria case management. Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) kits are largely used in malaria diagnosis. Their performance is compromised by factors related to gene ... -
Multimodality in the television advertisement of Raha premium maize meal
(ResearchGate, 2024-07-26)In language and communication, multimodality refers to using various modes of signification to convey meaning. These modes transcend language to engage with audiences at multiple sensory levels. Over time, communication ... -
Effect of Renewable Energy Consumption on Economic Growth in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-05-15)Despite Kenya having a massive generating capacity of renewable energy, its consumption levels remain significantly low. The low supply levels have driven the costs of production upwards leading to high energy prices thereby ... -
Advancing AI education: Assessing Kenyan in-service teachers' preparedness for integrating artificial intelligence in competence-based curriculum
(Elsevier, 2024-05-01)With the advancement of technology, emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) have also been growing rapidly and becoming more common than ever before. Kenya has taken tremendous steps in adopting the use of ... -
The Application of Mathematical Formulas in Teaching Linguistics Among STEM Learners in Higher Learning Institutions
(IGI Global, 2024)The chapter focuses on mathematical formulas used to teach linguistics aspects amongst STEM learners. Though mathematics is used in teaching sciences and technology-related disciplines, its formulas are also applicable in ... -
Uhakiki linganishi wa taarifa muhimu kuhusu vidahizo katika kamusi ya karne ya 21 na kamusi ya Kiswahili sanifu
(University of Dar es saalam, 2024-04-11)Kamusi kadhaa wahidiya (za lugha moja) za Kiswahili kama vile Kamusi ya Kiswahili Sanifu toleo la kwanza, pili na tatu, zimewahi kutungwa kutokana na juhudi za Taasisi ya Uchunguzi wa Kiswahili (TUKI) inayojulikana sasa ... -
Change Resistance Management, Strategic Change Management Practices and Service Quality in Counties in Western Kenya
(SAS Publishers, 2023-09-03)Globally, service delivery has remained an issue of utmost concern among public organizations as it anchors key government operations. Statistics indicate that delivery of service in terms of health, sanitation and ... -
Undergraduate Medical Student Attrition at Maseno University School of Medicine
(Research square, 2024-07-12)Worldwide, admission into medical schools is highly competitive, and the training is very demanding. Despite having lower attrition rates than other university programmes, medical school attrition varies from as low as ... -
Optical properties of silver-doped zinc oxide thin films: an optimization study
(Springer US, 2024-07-27)Silver (Ag), not only alters the electrical and optical properties of ZnO thin films but also has the ability to enhance its ultraviolet (UV) emission. However, the mechanism for the UV emission enhancement has not been ...