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MODELLING TRAFFIC FLOW BEFORE AND AFTER ROUNDABOUT USING NAVIER-STOKES AND ADVECTION-DIFFUSION EQUATIONS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Traffic congestion remains a persistent challenge in urban areas, with roundabouts playing a pivotal role in enhancing road safety, improving traffic flow, and minimizing congestion. Understanding traffic dynamics before ... -
MODELLING GEOMETRY INTERRUPTION, VASCULAR STRESS, AND PULSATILITY IN CAROTID ARTERY BLOOD FLOW USING POISEUILLE-BASED EQUATIONS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The Poiseuille equations are instrumental in modeling blood flow, particularly within large and medium-sized arteries where laminar flow predominates. Derived under the assumption of steady, incompressible, Newtonian ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF SANDFLY POTENTIAL VECTORS AND RESERVOIR HOSTS OF CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS AND THEIR HABITATS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania parasites and transmitted by sandfly vectors, is a significant health concern in Bungoma County, and other Kenyan leishmaniasis-endemic ... -
Antibiotic sensitivity of bacterial isolates from farmed fish in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2025)The study was conducted with the aim of investigating the antibiotic sensitivity of bacterial isolates from farmed fish to commonly used antibiotics in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, a region experiencing rapid aquaculture ... -
Improving aquaculture productivity in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya: Addressing pathogens, water quality, and management challenges
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2025-03)Aquaculture in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, has grown significantly due to government support, favorable climatic conditions, and an increasing demand for fish as a protein source. However, fish farming in the region faces ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Guizotia scabra LEAF, STEM BARK AND ROOT EXTRACTS FOR DENTAL CARIES CONTROL
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Medicinal plants offer promising alternatives for treating oral infections. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Guizotia scabra tender leaf, stem bark, and root extracts ... -
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AND PREVALENCE OF Staphylococcus aureus IN DIABETIC WOUNDS AMONG PATIENTS AT MOI TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The frequent source of deferred healing processes in wounds is Staphylococcus aureus worldwide. Diabetic wounds in diabetic patients contribute to delayed healing due to antibacterial resistance, which has caused a lot ... -
PLASMID-MEDIATED ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN GRAM-NEGATIVE PATHOGENIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RIVER SOSIANI AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The widespread of bacteria resistance to antibiotics poses an immense threat to the public health. Aquatic ecosystems receive waste water which invariably contain different bacteria, chemicals and antibiotic residues ... -
Enhancing fisheries productivity through improved fish pond management in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya: A comprehensive review
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2025-07)Aquaculture is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of global food security and economic development. However, its potential remains underexploited in many developing regions, including Uasin Gishu County in Kenya. ... -
Influence of Water Quality on Growth Dynamics of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Uasin Gishu Aquaculture Systems
(Blueprint Academic Publishers, 2025-12)Aquaculture in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, supports food security and livelihoods but faces challenges from unstable water quality affecting Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) growth. This study examined the relationship ... -
PREDICTIVE MODELING OF CHILD MORTALITY IN MIGORI AND NYAMIRA COUNTIES USING INDIRECT METHODS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Child mortality remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Kenya, where disparities in healthcare are stark across different regions. In counties such as Nyamira and Migori, ... -
Detection and classification of cervical cancer disease among women using machine learning technique Model in Western Kenya.
(International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR), 2025-06)Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among Kenyan women, claiming approximately the lives of 3,200 women annually. This is primarily due to the low screening uptake (16%) and late diagnosis. The ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTED KENYAN COWPEA CULTIVARS FOR TOLERANCE TO ACIDITY
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Acid soils are normally deficient in available phosphorus and have high levels of soluble aluminium. Crops vary in sensitivity to acidity and associated stresses. Kenyan varieties of cowpea have not been tested for ... -
Antibacterial Activity of the Tender Leaf, Stem Bark and Root Extracts of Guizotia Scabra against Streptococci Bacteria Using Bioassay
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2025-09)Dental caries remains a major public health concern globally, largely attributed to bacterial pathogens such as Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus. The search for plant-based alternatives to synthetic oral ... -
Investigation of the morphological variation among taxa to determine species diversity within Cyperus dives complex in East Africa: a review
(Journal of Advanced Education and Sciences, 2025-04)The Cyperus dives complex, a group within the Cyperaceae family, exhibits substantial morphological diversity across East Africa, presenting a valuable opportunity for studying species diversity and ecological adaptation. ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ANTIBACTERIAL AND ALLELOPATHIC ACTIVITIES OF Achyranthes aspera AND Tagetes minuta LEAF EXTRACTS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Antibiotic resistance remains a significant global health concern to date, putting at risk treatment options. As a result, treatments can be expensive and ineffective. It is therefore necessary to look for new options ... -
ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIDIABETIC PROPERTIES OF Mondia whitei ROOT EXTRACT IN STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR RATS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The rising global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications presents a major health challenge and is exacerbated by the lack of a definitive cure and the side effects of existing treatments, thus, ... -
IMPACT OF PARASITOLOGICAL, CLINICAL AND RENAL-HEPATIC BIOMARKER RESPONSES IN CHILDREN BELOW FIVE-YEAR OLD COINFECTED WITH MALARIA AND HIV IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Malaria and HIV remain major causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years in sub-Saharan Africa. Their co-infection presents a compounded health challenge, particularly in Western Kenya where Plasmodium ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz) GERMPLASM IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial income crop and staple food crop, providing substantial carbohydrates for millions globally and supporting small-scale farmers in Kenya. Due to incorrect characterization ... -
VECTOR AUTOREGRESSION MODELING OF MALARIA INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY RATES IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Malaria prevalence in poorer countries has been a persistent public health concern, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women. Despite notable progress in scaling up malaria ...
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