School of Science: Recent submissions
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ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF LEAVES AND ROOT EXTRACTS OF KENYAN POPULATIONS OF DODONAEA VISCOSA ON STREPTOZOTOCIN (STZ) INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, 2024-09)Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting more than 400 million people worldwide. There are three types of diabetes which includes type I diabetes mellitus (T1D), type II diabetes mellitus (T2D) and gestational diabetes. The ... -
Molecular phylogeny and genetic diversity of Dodonaea viscosa populations from North Rift and Coastal Kenya using ITS1 and rbcL markers
(International Journal of Applied Research, 2025-04)The genus Dodonaea (Sapindaceae) comprises slightly over 70 species. Dodonaea viscosa is a plant of Australian origin with seven subspecies. In Kenya, there are two subspecies. D. viscosa has been used medicinally to ... -
olecular Analyses of Genetic Variation and Phylogenetic Relationship in the Family Sapindaceae. A Review Paper
(Advanced Research Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2025-08)The Sapindaceae, commonly known as the soapberry family, is a cosmopolitan group of approximately 1900 species across 144 genera, forming part of the economically and ecologically significant angiosperm order Sapindales. ... -
Fluoride distribution in selected foodstuffs from Nakuru County, Kenya, and the risk factors for its human overexposure
(Scientific reports, 2023)Critical data on the impacts of fluoride (F) in food systems along the Eastern Africa Rift Valley System (EARS) is needed for public health risk assessment and for the development of strategies for ameliorating its ... -
Screening advanced potato mutant genotypes against bacterial wilt disease under different agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(International Journal of Current Research, 2025-06)Host plant resistance is a key tool in the management of plant diseases. Mutant lines (IP1, IP2, IP3 and IP4) were tested against other potato varieties (Shangi, Sherehekea, K. Mpya and Unica) in different agro-ecological ... -
The Comparison between Inquiry-Based and Traditional Learning Approaches on the Student Performance in Physics in Kesses Sub- County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2025-09)Physics is one of the science subjects offered in the Kenyan secondary school curriculum. Despite attracting few learners over a long period of time, its performance has been poor as indicated in the Kenya National ... -
Investigation of the morphological variation among taxa to determine species diversity within Cyperus dives complex in East Africa
(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. ... -
Traffic Flow Modelling Around Roundabouts Using Navier–Stokes and Advection–Diffusion Equations
(International Journal of Recent Research in Mathematics Computer Science and Information Technology, 2025)Urban roundabouts are safer than signalised junctions yet remain prone to congestion under unbalanced demand and operational incidents. Existing microscopic and macroscopic approaches rarely capture, within a single framework, ... -
Mathematical Modelling of Traffic Flow Dynamics Around Roundabouts Using Navier– Stokes and Advection–Diffusion Equations
(International Journal of Recent research in interdisciplinary sciences, 2025)Traffic congestion is a persistent challenge in urban transport systems, particularly around roundabouts where nonlinear merging and circulating flows create instability and delays. Traditional microscopic, mesoscopic, and ... -
A Novel Poiseuille-Based Mathematical Model for Carotid Artery Blood Flow: Modelling Geometry Interruptions and Vascular Stress during Accidents
(International Journal of Recent Research in Mathematics Computer Science and Information Technology, 2025)Carotid artery injuries during accidents are a significant contributor to trauma-related morbidity and mortality, necessitating accurate models for predicting vascular stress and flow disruption. Existing approaches either ... -
A Novel Poiseuille Equation Framework for Pulsatile Flow Dynamics in Accident-Induced Carotid Artery Constrictions
(International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science, 2025)Stroke and carotid artery injury remain significant contributors to global morbidity, with accident-induced disruptions in blood flow presenting acute clinical risks. Existing modelling approaches are either overly ... -
Novel Mathematical Modelling of Pulsatile Blood Flow in Carotid Arteries via Poiseuille Equation
(International Journal of Recent Research in Mathematics Computer Science and Information Technology, 2025)Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading global cause of death, with carotid artery dysfunction contributing significantly to ischemic stroke and long-term disability. The problem addressed in this study is the limited ... -
Association of microclimatic and edaphic factors with sandfly abundance and distribution in Bungoma county, Kenya
(2025)Sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are the only known primary vectors of leishmaniases including cutaneous leishmaniasis. Infected female phlebotomine sandflies pass Leishmania parasites to humans and animals as they bite ... -
Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus Derived from Wound Samples of Diabetic Patients Attending the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Open Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2025)Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of delayed wound healing worldwide, especially among diabetic patients, due to the bacterium’s resistance to antibiotics. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, antimicrobial ... -
Profile of predominant gram-negative pathogenic bacteria in River Sosiani and wastewater systems in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(American Society for microbiology, 2025)Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria play a significant role in spreading infections, with some strains exhibiting resistance to multiple antibiotics. Aquatic and wastewater systems, which receive effluents from various ... -
Modification of Solution pH as a Mechanism of Tolerance to Acidity and Aluminium Stress in Selected Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) Cultivars
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025-10)Aluminium toxicity is a major constraint to crop production in soils with a pH below 5.5. However, plant species exhibit varied tolerance mechanisms. Nine (9) cowpea cultivars that were coded; UOE-COWPEA-1, UOE-COWPEA-2, ... -
Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Effects of Mondia whitei Root Extract in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats
(Open Access Library Journal, 2025)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia and is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality. Although Mondia whitei has been traditionally used for its ... -
Determination of cyanide concentration levels among cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Nutrition and Food Science, 2025)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major carbohydrate source in the human diet, yet certain varieties harbor high cyanogenic glycoside concentrations, posing risks of cyanide toxicity. This study sought to determine ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(African Journal of Applied and Theoretical Studies in Agriculture, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial staple crop in Kenya, but its genetic diversity has not been fully exploited in breeding programs. This study compares phenotypic and molecular characterisation methods ... -
Molecular characterization of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Agriculture, Horticulture and Entomology, 2024)Globally, as a staple food crop, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) provides millions of people with a substantial amount of carbohydrates. Selection of the appropriate parental forms for breeding programs is the most ...
