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Robotic Medical Services and the Future of Healthcare in Kenya
(KIPPRA, 2024)With the Kenyan healthcare affected by challenges of availability, accessibility and affordability, there is a pressing need to examine how to adopt robotic medicine as a permanent solution. This study aimed to assess the ... -
Prediction of moisture content of Agaricus bisporus slices as affected by vacuum freeze drying using hyperspectral imaging
(Elsevier, 2024-01-03)Moisture content (MC) is a crucial indicator used for assessing the degree of freeze-drying (FD) of Agaricus bisporus. This study illustrated a novel approach to quickly and visually detect MC in A. bisporus during FD using ... -
Evaluation of Kunkur Fines for Utilization in the Production of Ternary Blended Cements
(MDPI, 2023-11-30)Ternary blended cements, such as limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), represent a type of strategic binder for the mitigation of environmental impacts associated with cement production. These are estimated to reduce CO2 ... -
In-silico analysis of potent Mosquirix vaccine adjuvant leads
(Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 2023-11-30)Abstract Background World Health Organization recommend the use of malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, as a malaria prevention strategy. However, Mosquirix has failed to reduce the global burden of malaria because of its inefficacy. ... -
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, ... -
Pricing of European call options using generalized Wishart processes
(Mathematics and Systems Science, 2023)This study explores a multiple-security, high-risk pricing model where the implied volatility has been portrayed through Generalized Wishart affine processes. The presence of dual dependency matrices distinctively characterizes ... -
Effects of ferulic acid on the polymerization behavior of gluten protein and its components
(Elsevier, 2023)The effects of ferulic acid (FA) at different concentrations on the aggregation behaviors of gluten and its components (gliadin and glutenin) were determined in this study. Results showed that the free sulfhydryl content ... -
Accessibility and utilization of information resources in the post COVID-19 era: A case of selected university libraries in Kenya
(KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management, 2023)University libraries play a pivotal role in fostering teaching, research, and innovation by offering essential information resources. However, patrons often encounter challenges in using these resources. The research aimed ... -
Evaluation of physico-chemical properties of expansive soils stabilized by limestone calcined clay cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Expansive soil covers a big portion of the world's land area. It is one of the main contributors to cracks in structures such as buildings, roads, and pavements among others. Soil stabilization is aimed at reducing plasticity, ... -
The Incompatibility between Euclidean Geometry and the Algebraic Solutions of Geometric Problems
(European Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 2023)The transition from the “early-modern” mathematical and scientific norms of establishing conventional Euclidean geometric proofs has experienced quite mixed modes of reasoning. For instance, a careful investigation based ... -
Monetary Value of Disability-Adjusted Life Years and Potential Productivity Losses Associated With Neglected Tropical Diseases in the East African Community
(Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2023)Introduction: In 2019, the East African Community (EAC) lost 12,048,918 disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) across all ages from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The specific objectives of the study reported in the ... -
The influence of PH on the recovery of contaminating micro-organisms from honey
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Accurate and sensitive methods for recovering contaminating micro-organisms from honey are required for an adequate control of the hygienic quality of the product. Most of these micro-organisms would be expected to be ... -
Molecular characterization of tsetse’s proboscis and its response to Trypanosoma congolense infection
(PLOS, 2017)Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) transmit parasitic African trypanosomes (Trypanosoma spp.), including Trypanosoma congolense, which causes animal African trypanosomiasis (AAT). AAT detrimentally affects agricultural activities ... -
Supply chain collaboration as a driver of customer satisfaction among manufacturing firms in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2022)The purpose of this study was to carry out an investigation on the role of supply chain collaboration on customer satisfaction among manufacturing firms in Kenya. Studies by previous researchers have indicated that ... -
Influence of procurement process on the performance of public entities (A case study of Nairobi County Government)
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2020)Globally public procurement plays a pivotal role in the provision of goods, works and services in every economy. Enhancement in the performance of the public procurement system is key ingredient for ensuring value for ... -
Role of supply chain practices on customer satisfaction in the printing industry in Kenya: A case study of Morven Kester East Africa limited
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2014)The purpose of this study was to carry out an investigation on the role of supply chain practices on customer satisfaction in the printing industry. Studies by previous researchers have indicated that printing industry ... -
Influencing of Leadership on Financial Sustainability of Youth Group Projects Funded by Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Meru North Sub County, Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2022)UNICEF (2009) notes that the global economic crisis has produced a large cohort of unemployed youth, who in 2009, stood at around 181 million worldwide. Kenyan Ministry of youth affairs was created in December 2005 with ... -
Trace Elements in Carbonated Cold Springs of Eastern Mt. Kenya, Meru County
(Journal of the Kenya Chemical Society, 2021)Carbonated spring waters are natural sources of trace minerals considered to have important biological and therapeutic functions. However, some trace elements are toxic to the human body upon exposure even at low concentration ... -
Influence of Interest rate on Finance Performance of MFIS in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016)Microfinance is a financial institution that is involved in provision of small scale financial services to low income people Thus microfinance institutions (MFIs) enhance the ability of the low income people to be involved ... -
Demystifying the Use of Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Day Secondary Schools
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2023)In recent years, the impact of information communication technology (ICT) on education and society, in general, has grown substantially and therefore it’s considered the main enabler of achieving Vision 2030 and sustainable ...
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