School of Science: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
ANFIS-Controlled Boost and Bidirectional Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters for Solar PV, Fuel Cell, and BESS-Based Microgrid Application
(International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 2024-07)DC-DC converters are essential for integrating distributed energy resources into microgrid (MG) systems. Tese converters are designed to incorporate intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV) ... -
Phytochemical and Acute Toxicity Assessment of Syzygiumguineense (Willd.) DC.and Acacia hockii De Wild.Traditionally used for Female Contraception/fertility regulation in Baringo County, Kenya
(ACTA BOTANICA PLANTAE, 2024-08)A boiled stem bark mixture of Syzygiumguineense and Acacia hockii is traditionally used by the Tugen community in Baringo County, Kenya, for fertility regulation in women. This study aimed to validate the safety and ef ... -
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 ...
