University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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ExaminingLand Use ChangesAround Marura Wetlands of Uasin Gishu County from 1985to 2015
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2024-10)Wetlands are invaluablenatural resources that provide essential benefits like water filtration, flood controland habitats for biodiversityhowever,they are increasingly threatened by human activities.The ... -
Local sediment amendment can potentially increase barley yield and reduce the need for phosphorus fertilizer on acidic soils in Kenya
(Front. Environ. Sci, 2024-10)Soil acidification and low nutrient availability are two major challenges facing agriculture in most regions of East Africa, resulting in aluminum toxicity and poor crop yields. The amendment of local sediments to cropland ... -
The Influence of Students’ Emotions on the Acquisition of English-SpeakingSkills Among Secondary School Students in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Journal of Research in Education and Technology, 2024-10)Language learning is a part of the psychological process because it is based on learner’s individual difference. Speaking skills allow individuals to speak comfortably to each other. It provides us with the ability to ... -
Effect of Automated Check in on Service Delivery in Star-Rated Hotels in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Journal of Frontiers of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024-10)Service delivery in star-rated hotels is a complex process that demands meticulous attention to detail, customer-centricity and operational efficiency. This study evaluated the effect of automated check-in systems on ... -
Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Physico-chemical, and Functional Properties of Irish Potato Tubers and flours is Dose and Varietal Dependent
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10)Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a globally significant food crop, serving as a staple for many populations and contributing to food security. Gamma irradiation has emerged as a promising postharvest technology to ... -
The Effects of Sheng’ Vocabulary Usage in the Learning of Kiswahili Grammar in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2024-08)Purpose: Sheng’ is a linguistic code based primarily on the Kiswahili structure and grammar with the lexicon drawn from Kiswahili, English and the various ethnic languages of Kenya; that are mostly spoken in towns and ... -
Effectiveness of Psychosocial Intervention to School Refusal Behavior among Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Keiyo North Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10)Despite the many efforts by parents, teachers, and counselors to curb school refusal behavior, there is much evidence that the problem has persisted from times immemorial. The objective of the study was to determine ... -
Medicinal uses and pharmacological activity of Ximenia americana L. - A systematic review
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST, 2024-10)Medicinal plants have traditionally been used as remedies for various ailments. Ximenia americana which belongs to the Olacaceae family is one of the plants used in traditional medicine in Africa. However, it is facing ... -
Psychosocial Intervention Strategies for Stress Management among Student Mothers in Kenyan Public Secondary Schools in Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST, 2024-10)Teenage pregnancy is a significant international concern, with the lack of family support affecting the emotional well-being of pregnant teenagers and their babies, thus reducing the likelihood of student mothers returning ... -
Effects of the Relevance of Workshop Facilities to Syllabi on the Utilization of Workshop Facilities in Teaching in Public TVET Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST, 2024-10)One of the objectives of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is to impart adequate and appropriate skills to trainees, consistent with the emerging technologies at all levels of the economy. However, ... -
A systematic review of Datura stramonium as a potential biocide for mosquito control
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10)Global burden of malaria reduction has been significantly slowed down by malaria vectors developing resistance to conventional chemical pesticides currently in use. Anopheles mosquitoes, which are malaria vectors, have ... -
Phytoremediation of Chromium and Lead-Contaminated Soil Using Putative Raphanus raphanistrum
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10)Potentially toxic elements, including Chromium and Lead, naturally occur in the environment, however, human activities such as extensive farming, industrialization, and mining increase Potentially toxic element concentrations ... -
Prevalenceof Suicide Ideation among University Students: A Case of Nyanza Region, Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10)Cases of completed suicide have been on the rise among university students in recent past. The study focused on the prevalence of suicide ideation among university students in Nyanza region with an aim of preventing ... -
Modeling Physical Inactivity among University of Eldoret Staff in Kenya using a Logit Model
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology, 2024)Physical inactivity (PI) is a significant contributor to non-communicable diseases globally. This study focused on assessing the prevalence of PI among staff at the University of Eldoret and exploring the factors that ... -
Addressing the Crucial Factors Affecting the Implementation of Carbon Credit Concept Using a Comprehensive Decision-Making Analysis: A Case Study
(Journal of Operational and Strategic Analytics, 2024-12)As global focus on climate change intensifies, carbon credits have become an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Africa, with its abundant natural resources and potential for sustainable development, ... -
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (L) Ecotypes from Eight Selected Kenyan Counties Using Microsatellite Markers
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024-09)This study estimated the molecular diversity among Kenyan rabbit populations using microsatellites. Seven microsatellite loci were used in the study and eight counties were sampled purposively because they are the major ... -
Urbanization and its effects on environmental resources: a review of key issues
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2016)Urbanization is the rapid development and transformation of a region, including increase in the size, population and human activities at a given period of time. The major problem of rapid urban growth is the changing land ... -
Enhancing Growth of Upland Rice in Low Phosphorus Soil by Leveraging Root Morphological Traits
(Research in Agricultural Science, 2024-09)Low phosphorus (P) in the upland ecosystems negatively influence rice growth and cause significant yield losses. Upland rice to effectively adapt to low P in upland agroecosystems requires a suite of novel root traits. ... -
Dough rheological properties, physical, consumer acceptability and microbial qualities of wheat and wheat-sorghum biscuits fortified with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) powder
(Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2025)Protein deficiency is a nutritional challenge affecting young children in developing countries. Food fortification with edible insects is a potentially sustainable approach to increasing protein quality in young children’s ... -
Challenges Faced in the Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Junior Schools in Kenya
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2024)This study explores the challenges encountered in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in junior schools in Kenya, which aims to shift educational focus from rote memorization to the development of ...
