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ADSORPTION OF LEAD (II) IONS FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT BY USE OF EGGSHELL
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Heavy metals are major toxicants found in industrial effluent and have been known to contaminate the water resources. They include metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and chromium which pose a significant threat to the ... -
Aerobic Composting of Antibioticcontaminated Manure: Degradation Processes and Their Effects on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2025-07)Introduction:The widespread use of antibiotics in livestock production results in significant excretion of unmetabolized residues in manure, posing risks such as the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria(ARB), ... -
Agro-Morphological Characterization and Diversity Analysis of Selected Sorghum Genotypes in Kenyan Agro-Ecologies
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2025)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a very important cereal crop cultivated globally, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. It ranks fifth among the most important cereal crops globally, after wheat, rice, maize, and barley. ... -
Agroforestry adoption and its influence on soil quality under smallholder maize production systems in western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2025-04)Agroforestry, a sustainable land use practice, was introduced in western Kenya in the early 1990s as a soil fertility replenishment strategy. Since then, the effect of the practice on soil quality has seldom been evidenced. ... -
ALGEBRA OF COUPLED ELECTRONS IN THE CO-EXISTENCE OF
(2016-05-19)Superconductivity is a phenomenon in which the d.c electrical resistance of a material vanishes completely and instantly rather than gradually when it is cooled below a certain temperature called the superconducting ... -
ALGEBRA OF COUPLED ELECTRONS IN THE CO-EXISTENCE OF SUPERCONDUTIVITY AND FERROMAGNETISM
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Superconductivity is a phenomenon in which the d.c electrical resistance of a material vanishes completely and instantly rather than gradually when it is cooled below a certain temperature called the superconducting ... -
Allelopathic effect of Niger Plant (Guizotia abyssinica L.) on abundance of selected weeds
(2018)Plants release many secondary metabolites to the environment that can be harnessed for important uses. These secondary metabolites are known as allelochemicals. The current worldwide demand for cheaper, more ... -
ALLELOPATHIC EFFECT OF NIGER PLANT (Guizotia abyssinica L.) ON WEEDS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Niger plant (Guizotia abyssinica), is an annual herbaceous plant that originated from Ethiopia. In Kenya, the plant is perceived as a weed whereas in Ethiopia and India, it is cultivated as an important oil crop. It has ... -
Allelopathic Effects of Vachellia nubica, Vachellia tortilis and Hyphaene compressa on Germination and Seedling Growth of Prosopis juliflora
(2024)Background: Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC is an invasive species negatively impacting plant ecology and livelihoods in introduced areas. Native tree species may produce allelochemicals that can inhibit growth of invasive ... -
ALLELOPATHIC EFFECTS OF Vachellia tortilis, Vachellia nubica, AND Hyphaene compressa ON EARLY GROWTH OF Prosopis juliflora
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC is an invasive species negatively impacting plant ecology and livelihoods in introduced areas. Native tree species may produce allelochemicals that inhibits growth of invasive species, resulting ... -
Allelopathic Potential of Centella asiatica Leaves on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Selected Field Crops
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Centellaasiatica is a small, faintly aromatic, greenish-yellow leafy ubiquitous herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is a member of a weed community termed Hydrocotylo-Centelletum asiaticae association. Losses due ... -
Analysing The Factors Influencing Climate Information for Improved Carbon Farming Among Smallholder Farmers in Baringo County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2025-05)Smallholder agriculture has been a mainstay of livelihoods in Baringo County for decades, but due to climate change effects, it’s dependency is extremely challenged. Using survey data of 380 households collected using ... -
ANALYSING THE POTENTIAL OF CARBON FARMING FOR INCOME IMPROVEMENT AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Smallholder farmers in Kenya face the dual challenge of declining soil fertility and increasing vulnerability to climate change, both of which constrain agricultural productivity and household income. However, sustainable ... -
Analysis and Modelling of Extreme Rainfall: A Case Study for Dodoma, Tanzania
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2019)The analysis of climate change, climate variability and their extremes has become more important as they clearly affect the human society and ecology. The impact of climate change is reflected by the change of frequency, ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF COMPETENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SELECTED TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-02)Globally, the Agricultural industry is frustrated by chronic mismatch between competencies and work, often leading to economic downturn and youth unemployment. This study therefore, investigated the relationship between ... -
Analysis of CSRZ and CSNRZ Coding for DQPSK and OQPSK Transmitter Configurations for Optical Microwave Generation Signals Based on Stimulated Brillouin Scattering
(World Scientific News, 2020)The use of Carrier Suppressed Non-Return to Zero (CSNRZ) and Carrier Suppressed Return to Zero (CSRZ) modulation formats in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) channels at 1 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s is investigated. ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENCES IN ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS IN MIXED PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF KISUMU COUNTY KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)There is a gender academic performance gap between boys and girls with one gender lagging behind according to Education experts. The main objective of this study was to analyse the differences in academic performance ... -
Analysis of Drought Trends and Severity Using Standard Anomalies: Case of Baringo County, Kenya
(AER Journal, 2019)Increased frequency, severity and duration of drought events in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya increase scarcity in water and pastures that support livestock assets. This destabilizes the livelihood base ... -
Analysis of Energy Storage and Return foot stiffness by Coupling Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Simulation
(Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 2018)Transtibial amputees currently have numerous prostheses in the market which are aimed at improving the control, cosmetics and comfort. Each of the three categories of prosthetic feet namely; ... -
ANALYSIS OF FLUORIDE AND SELECTED HEAVY METALS IN KALES (Brassica oleracea) AND TOMATOES (Lycopersicum esculentum) FROM HORTICULTURAL FARMS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Recently field-grown vegetables including curly kales and endive have been reported to accumulate high fluoride levels in their leaves. As vegetables normally form an integral portion of the human diet, the occurrence of ...
