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Modeling the Effects of Social Factors on Population Dynamics Using Age-Structured System
(American Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2024)In this paper, an age-structured model was used to model population dynamics, and make predictions through simulation using 2019 Kenya population data. The age-structured mathematical model was developed, using partial ... -
Parameters of Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene (MATBG) Superconductors
(World Scientific News, 2023)In general, a superconducting state is described by three critical parameters, such as, critical transition temperature (Tc), critical magnetic field (Hc), and critical current density (Jc) or density of states at the ... -
ELECTRON-HOLE SUPERCONDUCTIVITY IN BI-LAYER GRAPHENE SUPERCONDUCTORS
(Journal “Scientific Israel ‒ Technological Advantages", 2023)Superconductivity has been discovered in many different types of materials, such as metals, metallic alloys, doped semiconductors, cuprate oxides, heavy fermion superconductors, and so on; and now recently bi-layer and ... -
Removal of Selected Heavy Metals from the Water of the River Sosiani in Uasin Gishu County Using Cynodon dactylon (Couch Grass)
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2024-09)The management of heavy metal pollution in rivers is a growing concern due to the rapid pace of industrialization and urbanization. Rivers are especially susceptible to heavy metal contamination due to various human ... -
APPLICATION OF MIXTURE EXPERIMENT IN THE OPTIMIZATION OF CABBAGE (BRASSICA OLERACEA L.) YIELD USING SELECTED ORGANIC MANURE.
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Several products in practice are usually a combination of two or more ingredients put together. The rationale for conducting this research was to determine the optimum yield of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) as affected ... -
Application of XGBoost Regression in Maize Yield Prediction
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2023)Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the human-like intelligence imbued in machines so that they can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Machine learning is an AI technique which carries on the concepts of ... -
Random Forest Regression in Maize Yield Prediction
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2023)Artificial Intelligence is the discipline of making computers behave without explicit programming. Machine learning is a subset of artificial Intelligence that enables machines to learn autonomously from previous data without ... -
An Application of K-Nearest-Neighbor Regression in Maize Yield Prediction
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2023)Predictive analytics utilizes historical data and knowledge to predict future outcomes and provides a method for evaluating the accuracy and reliability of these forecasts. Artificial Intelligence is a tool of ... -
Occurrence and environmental risks of contaminants of emerging concern across the River Athi Basin, Kenya, in dry and wet seasons
(Science of the Total Environment, 2024)Globally, the environmental occurrence of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) including pharmaceuticals (PhACs), personal care products (PCPs) and modern polar pesticides has raised ecological and human health awareness. ... -
MODELING THE RISK FACTORS OF MISCARRIAGE USING ADVANCED SURVIVAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES: CENSORED QUANTILE REGRESSION AND CURE MODEL
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Miscarriage is the involuntary termination of pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the maternal uterus. The risk factors associated with the transition from a normal pregnancy to a complete miscarriage before ... -
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 ... -
HEAVY METALS IN WATER, SOIL AND PUMPKIN (Cucurbita maxima) LEAVES FROM SHIYALU-LURAMBI AREA KAKAMEGA COUNTY KENYA: CONTAMINATION LEVELS AND SPECIATION ANALYSIS
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Pollution of the environment by heavy metals is a major global concern. Arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) present the greatest environmental threat because of their widest ... -
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 ... -
MODELLING THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON POPULATION DYNAMICS USING AGE-STRUCTURED MODEL AS A MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study used an age-structured model was used to investigate the effects of social factors to population dynamics. Apart from age, subset of time affecting the population dynamics of human beings, other social factors ... -
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 ... -
BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH MEAT SOLD WITHIN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2024)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 and many procedures involved in the meat industry, it ... -
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 ...
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