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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN NUCLEON-NUCLEON INTERACTION, PAIRING ENERGY GAP AND PHASE SHIFT FOR IDENTICAL NUCLEONS IN NUCLEAR SYSTEMS.
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
The correlation between nucleon-nucleon interactions 𝑉(𝑟) and the pairing energy gap Δ is studied theoretically. When two nuclear particles collide due to the interaction, they get scattered after approaching within a ...
INVESTIGATION OF MAERUA SHRUB (Maerua subcordata) AND YEASTS FROM FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) FOR PRODUCTION OF CHEAP AND EFFICIENT BIOETHANOL IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Bioethanol is an attractive energy source in comparison to fossil fuels because it is renewable and environmentally friendly. The first generation bioethanol is unsustainable due to high cost of food crops and causes food ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE POPULATION OF VECTOR SNAILS FROM MWEA IRRIGATION SCHEME FOR SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI TRANSMISSION
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Schistosomiasis is recognized as one of major neglected tropical diseases. Freshwater snails of the genus Biomphalaria serve as obligatory intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni. The disease affects more than 249 million ...
MODELING KEY DRIVERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILD MALNUTRITION IN MARSABIT COUNTY, KENYA USING GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Malnutrition remains one of the major problems in developing countries affecting people of all age groups. The severity of the crisis varies among specific groups, such as children under the age of five years. In Kenya, ...
GENOTYPIC VARIATION OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) FOR TOLERANCE TO LOW PHOSPHORUS IN ACIDIC SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Low available phosphorus (P) in acidic soils limits productivity and growth of Bambara groundnuts.The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the growth and yield performance of Bambara genotypes under varying levels ...
ANTI-DERMATOPHYTIC ACTIVITY OF Salvia nilotica METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT AGAINST Trichophyton mentagrophytes
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Conventional medicine used against dermatophytosis has resulted in treatment failure, relapses of the fungal infection and side effects due to its use. Herbalist in the Tugen community in Kenya claim that Salvia nilotica ...
RADIATION EXPOSURE LEVELS AND THEIR POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON DOMESTICATED ANIMALS IN WEST POKOT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Radioactive matter in the earth’s crust and celestial bodies are the main sources of natural radioactive exposure to man and animals. The main contribution to external exposure comes from gamma-emitting radionuclides present ...
Euphorbia Plant Extracts: The Solution to the Tomato Wilt Disease
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)
Tomato is one of the most important vegetables in Kenya and plays a critical role in income generation and creation of employment for both rural and urban populations, in addition to meeting food nutritional
requirements. ...
LEISHMANIA RESERVOIRS AND SANDFLY VECTORS : DANGERS IN CAVES
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis occurs in the Highlands of Ethiopia and arid and semi arid regions of Kenya and Uganda, where increased human-fly contact occurs in villages built on rocky hills or river banks, which are the natural ...
Enhancing Sustainability of Biogas Production in Kenya
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)
Biogas is essentially a mix of gases and can be produced naturally and articially. In
natural conditions, the gas mainly methane is produced through wastes degradation
by microorganisms and enter into the environment. ...