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Role of Intelligence Transport System in the Fight against Road Accidents in Kenya
(International Journal of Computer Applications, 2020)
Accidents continue to claim many lives due to human errors that can be avoided by application of technology. Application
of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in the Transport industry has gained momentum and some ...
Breast Cancer Detection via Mammographic Images : A Survey
(Academia, 2020)
Breast cancer is a top killer disease for women globally. The long term survival rate of women can be improved through early and effective screening of breast cancer cells. Currently, a mammogram is the recommended tool ...
Differential virulence of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense isolates does not influence the outcome of treatment with anti-trypanosomal drugs in the mouse model
(2020)
We assessed the virulence and anti-trypanosomal drug sensitivity patterns of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (Tbr) isolates in the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization-Biotechnology Research Institute ...
In vitro antiplasmodial, cytotoxicity assay and partial chemical characterization of Kenyan Physalis peruviana L. (Solanaceae family) extracts
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2020)
Malaria is a protozoan infection of Public health concern with several new cases yearly reported. Control of malaria infections is constrained due to the toxicity of currently available drugs and the emergence of resistant ...
The effect of invasive species Lantana Camara L. on soil nutrients at Ol-Donyo Sabuk National Park, Kenya
(African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2020)
The aim of this study was to establish whether the invasive plant Lantana camara L. alters the soil chemical properties at Ol-Donyo Sabuk National Park. The key objective was to evaluate the soil nutrient composition in ...
Soil properties and their influence on tree species distribution on and off the floodplain in the Tana River area of Kenya
(Journal of Sustainability, Environment and Peace, 2020)
Variation in soil properties can influence plant composition and distribution in river floodplains of semi-arid regions. Soil data were collected alongside tree species data on and off the Tana River floodplain in South-eastern ...
A Local Directional Ternary Pattern Texture Descriptor for Mammographic Breast Cancer Classification
(International Journal of Computer Applications, 2020)
Breast cancer is a top killer illness for women globally, but early and effective screening can increase their survival rate. Mammography is the tool used by a radiologist to screen for breast cancer, however, a radiologist ...
Breast Cancer Classification using Local Directional Ternary Patterns
(International Journal of Computer Applications, 2020)
Local texture descriptors have outperformed holistic texture descriptors in various pattern recognition applications. However, the local descriptors have limitations that can compromise ...
Phenomenology Approach Applicability in Information Systems and Technology Field
(Horizon Research Publishing Corporation, 2020)
Phenomenology is a research approach that is uniquely positioned to help scholars learn from the
experience of others. Even though it is a powerful research approach, the nature of phenomenology is qualitatively requiring ...
ICT Adoption in the Educational Management of Primary Schools in Kenya
(Universal Journal of Communications and Network, 2020)
Information Communication Technology (ICT) plays an important role in enhancing the quality of education. The adoption of ICT for educational management in developed countries has significantly transformed the education ...