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OVERLAPPING, NON-MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND INVERSE SURVIVAL ANALYSIS WITH APPLICATION IN MODELING OF STUDENTS’ CHRONIC DISEASES A CASE STUDY OF MOI AND U.O.E UNIVERSITIES
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The analysis of time to event(s) has taken roots in many fields including health studies, statistics, among others. Single and mutually exclusive events have been studied, and, methods, for handling such cases have been ... -
EFFECTS OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER ON THE POPULATION OF SOIL PATHOGENIC MICRO-ORGANISMS IN TEA RHIZOSPHERE
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The long-term cultivation of tea (Camellia sinensis) alters microorganism communities in the rhizosphere; it can increase saprotrophs, pathogenic microorganisms and reduce symbiotrophs. Fertilizers are sources of plant ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILES AND ANTIMALARIAL ACTIVITY OF MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACTS USED BY THE MARAKWET COMMUNITY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Malaria continues to have a devastating impact on public health. Resistance to antimalarial drugs is a threat to treatment of malaria. Globally, medicinal plants have been used to treat malaria for a long time. This study ... -
DISTRIBUTION AND RISK FACTORS OF BOVINE FASCIOLOSIS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Fasciolosis is caused by Fasciola parasite and is one of the most neglected zoonotic helminthic diseases of ruminants that occur in the tropics. In Kenya, the disease affects livestock leading to nutritional insecurity. ... -
ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS USED FOR TREATMENT OF ORAL THRUSH AMONG THE NANDI COMMUNITY IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Plants have been used as medicines long before recorded history. The researchers today are emphasizing on evaluation and characterization of various plants and plant constituents against a number of diseases based on the ... -
EFFECT OF USING PHOTOMICROGRAPHS AND REAL SPECIMENS ON BIOLOGY PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NANDI SOUTH SUB–COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The study focused on examining the effect of teaching secondary school biology using photomicrographs and real specimens on Biology performance in secondary schools in Kenya. Constructivism Learning Theory and Cognitive ... -
Influence of Banana Production Practices and Constraints in Banana Production among Small-holder Farmers in Masaba South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research, 2024-12)Globally, consumption of banana (Musa spp) as fruit is due to its high nutritional and medicinal value and thus, it is considered as a powerhouse of nutrients that maintain good health. However, banana production has ... -
Characterization of Salmonella typhi from Shallow Well Water in Sogomo, Eldoret, Kenya and its Antimicrobial Sensitivity to Moringa oleifera Seed Extract.
(2024)Salmonella typhi is a gram negative, rod-shaped bacterium that cause typhoid fever disease, a significant cause of human mortality especially in the developing countries. This illness occurs after ingestion of Salmonella ... -
Variations in phytoplankton community structure: A case of Baharini reservoir, Eldoret, Kenya
(2024-11)Phytoplankton species composition and abundance within water bodies exhibit seasonal variation. The aim of this study was to obtain an overview of the variation of phytoplankton community structure during the rainy and dry ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Bacteriological Quality of Fresh Beef Sold Within Eldoret Municipality
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)Meat is the primary source of proteins in many parts of Africa. In many cases however, it is major point of entry of many zoonotic diseases. Further, due to the long procedures involved in the meat industry, it is also ... -
Cellulolytic activity of bacteria from the gut of termites (Macrotermes michaelseni) from Eldoret and Kakamega
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2021)Cellulose degrading bacteria in termites are important plant degraders as they play an essential role in digesting cellulose for termites. This study aimed to identify cellulose degrading bacteria in termites (Macrotermites ... -
PROFILING AND EVALUATION OF BACTERIAL CONSORTIA FOR EFFICIENT BIOGAS PRODUCTION IN SMALL SCALE BIODIGESTERS WITHIN UASIN-GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2022-06)Anaerobic digestion is a sequential biological activity that accepts the efficient capture of methane for energy production. The dependence on fossil and wood fuels as a primary energy source has led to multitudes of ... -
CELLULOLYTIC ACTIVITY AND DIVERSITY OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM THE WHOLE BODY OF (Macrotermes michaelseni) FROM NANDI AND VIHIGA COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2022-03)The accumulation of plant waste in the environment has increased recently since plants are not easily degraded. Consequently, there is a rising demand for efficient cellulolytic bacteria that can break done cellulose ... -
STATUS OF LEISHMANIA PARASITE SPECIES, SANDFLY VECTOR SPECIES AND RESERVOIR HOST SPECIES IN MT. ELGON, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024-05)Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem experienced globally and is caused by parasite species of the genus Leishmania, transmitted through the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandfly. The current study determined ... -
Cellulolytic activity of bacteria from the gut of termites (Macrotermes michaelseni) from Eldoret and Kakamega
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2021-10)Cellulose degrading bacteria in termites are important plant degraders as they play an essential role in digesting cellulose for termites. This study aimed to identify cellulose degrading bacteria in termites (Macrotermites ... -
Leishmania Parasite Infections and Blood Meal Source Apportionment in Sand Fly Vector Species in Mt. Elgon Habitats (Kenya)
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2022-06)Aim:The aim of the current study was therefore to determine the leishmania parasite infections and blood meal sources in Mt. Elgon, Kenya. Methodology: A total of 400 blood fed female sand flies were randomly selected ... -
EFFECTS OF Acacia polyacantha CRUDE BARK EXTRACTS ADMINISTRATION IN MICE INFECTED WITH Leishmania donovani.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-05)Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) is the severest form of leishmaniasis and is ranked the second deadliest parasitic disease in the world after malaria. Drugs of choice for the treatment of kala-azar are Pentavalent ...
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