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Spatiotemporal characteristics of aerosols and their trends over mainland China with the recent Collection 6 MODIS and OMI satellite datasets
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2018-03)With the rapid development of China’s economy and high rate of industrialization, environmental pollution has become a major challenge for the country. The present study is aimed at analyzing spatiotemporal heterogeneities ... -
Spoilage Microorganisms in Cereal Products
(CRC Press, 2017)ABSTRACT Cereal grains are the most important food commodity for the world population and represent up to 80% of the diet in some cultures. Grains are often contaminated with microorganisms during harvest, transport, and ... -
Stability of phytochemicals as sources of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals in beverages—A review
(Elsevier, 2013)Recently phytochemical constituents have attracted a lot of interest as sources of functional ingredients in food product formulations. However, before being incorporated into foods or beverages the stability of these ... -
Staff Factors Influencing the Adoption and Utilization of Mobile Learning Technologies in Chartered Universities in Kenya
(J. Env. Sust. Adv. Res., 2019)The factors influencing the adoption and utilization of mobile technologies as tools for learning in Kenyan universities have received little attention in research. The purpose of this study was to investigate how factors ... -
The state of cancer in Meru, Kenya: a retrospective study
(2019)It is projected that by 2030, 70% of all cancer related deaths will occur in low-middle income countries. However, data on the state of cancer in most African countries is scanty. Cancer estimates for Kenya are based on ... -
Stem loop-mediated isothermal amplification test: comparative analysis with classical LAMP and PCR in detection of Entamoeba histolytica in Kenya
(Biomed Central., 2017)Background: Entamoeba histolytica, the causative agent for amoebiasis is a considerable burden to population in the developing countries where it accounts for over 50 million infections. The tools for detection of amoebiasis ... -
Strategic decision making: process, models, and theories
(Business Management and Strategy, 2014)The theories and models underpinning strategic decision-making (SDM) are somewhat eclectic that demand multidisciplinary approach and appears non-differential from decision-making (DM) theories. This paper is a first attempt ... -
The Strategic Kenyan Business Selection Tool for MSMEs
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Strengthening national health research systems in the WHO African Region–progress towards universal health coverage
(BioMed Central, 2019)Background:Health challenges and health systems set-ups differ, warranting contextualised healthcare interventionsto move towards universal health coverage. As such, there is emphasis on generation of contextualized evidence ... -
Structural characterization and anti-inflammatory activities of novel polysaccharides obtained from Pleurotus eryngii
(Food Science and Human Wellness, 2023-11-03)Natural polysaccharides named PEP-0.1-1, PEP-0-1 and PEP-0-2 from edible mushroom species Pleurotus eryngii were obtained in the present study. Results showed that molecular weights of these polysaccharides were 3235 kDa, ... -
A structural investigation of the D2O solvated, acetone solvated and nonsolvated 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane complexes of the half sandwich moiety [(η5-C5H5)(CO)2Fe]
(Sabinet, 2013)Two new solvates of the dinuclear salt {(η5-C5H5)(CO)2Fe}2(μ-DABCO)](BF4)2 (DABCO = 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane); 1 (D2O solvate) and 2 (acetone solvate), and the mononuclear salt [(η5-C5H5)(CO)2Fe(DABCO)]BF4, 3, have ... -
Students' Attitude Towards Web-based Learning Resources
(Clemson University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to assess students' attitude towards web-based learning resources. Specifically, the study assessed (a) differences in attitude change, towards the Western Civilization class, for students ... -
Students’ Perception and Preference of Problem Based Learning at Moi University College of Health Sciences
(World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 2018)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess the perception and preference of the SPICES model among students at the Moi University College of Health Sciences. We can define innovative teaching and learning method ... -
Studies of Warburgia ugandensis lyophilized crude extract with Trichoderma asperellum on tomato blight pathogens
(The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2021)Early and late blights in tomatoes are among the most destructive diseases. The causative agents are Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans respectively. Warburgia ugandensis extracts have beendemonstrated to have ... -
Studies on the Ecophysiology of Locally Suitable Cultivars of Food Crops and Soil Fertility Monitoring in the Semi-arid Areas of Southeast Kenya: A Final Report on a Collaborative Research Project Between Kenyatta University, Nairobi/Kenya, and the University of Trier, Germany
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A STUDY OF A HYDRO MAGNETIC FLUID FLOW IN A ROTATING SYSTEM BOUNDED BY TWO PARALLEL PLATES
(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2013)An electrically conducting fluid flowing between two parallel plates has been considered in this study. The fluid flow is unsteady and a magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the plates. Various configurations have ... -
Study on the Effect of Thiobacillus Intermedius Bacteria on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Mortars of Ordinary Portland Cement
(PubMed, 2020)Most of concrete structural failures are attributed to poor workmanship and poor engineering designs. Some microorganisms present in sewer systems can degrade the concrete and/or mortar. Concrete failures due to microbial ... -
Successes and Limitations of Community- Based Education Service at Moi University School of Medicine, Eldoret, Kenya
(World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 2018)Community-based education has been introduced in many medical schools around the globe, but evaluation of instructional quality has remained a critical issue. Community-based education is an approach that aims to prepare ... -
Suitability of Agile Methods for Safety-Critical Systems Development: A Survey of Literature
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Suitable Image Features for Drought Stress Detection in Beans using Raspberry PI Imaging System
(International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology, 2017)Crop stresses are often detected late and this leads to massive crop yield loss. There exists a need for development of a real time system for monitoring crop growth progress with a view of early detection of diseases and ...