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MALARIA AND GEO-HELMINTH CO-INFECTIONS AND SYNDEMICS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AT NANDI-HILLS SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
This study was carried out in Nandi Hills Sub-county Hospital to investigate malaria and geo-helminth co-infections and associated syndemic factors among pregnant women. A cross sectional study was used to collect data ...
PROXIMATE AND ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS EVALUATION OF TWO INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES: COMMELINA AFRICANA AND AMARANTHUS THUNBERGII FROM AINAMOI DIVISION, KERICHO COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
In Kenya there are many indigenous leafy vegetables available. Despite this there is inadequate information on their nutritional diversity and how they can best be used in reducing malnutrition. This study was carried out ...
KINETICS OF METAL POLLUTANTS BIOSORPTION IN LAKE VICTORIA AND ITS ENVIRONS USING MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED POWDER
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
In the last three decades attention has been paid to environmental management caused by hazardous materials such as heavy metals whose levels have risen due to increased anthropogenic activities. One of the techniques used ...
CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND THE EFFICACY OF THE ESSENTIAL OILS OF TAGETES MINUTA L. AND CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS STAPF. AGAINST PHLEBOTOMUS DUBOSCQI NEVEU- LEMAIRE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
Phlebotomine sandflies transmit leishmaniases, a group of diseases which, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 2.3 million new cases occur each year and that, at least 12 million people are presently ...
DETERMINATION OF POLYPHENOL CONTENT, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, CAFFEINE AND LEVELS OF ZINC AND IRON IN SELECTED COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE BEVERAGES IN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
Coffee, tea and soya, are widely consumed beverages in Eldoret town. However there is scanty information available on the level of components of these products in the market. A study was conducted to determine the polyphenol ...
PROPERTIES OF CESIUM IODIDEWITH INTRINSIC POINT DEFECTS : A DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY STUDY
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
Cesium Iodide is one of the fastest scintillators with a very short decay time of 16ns.
This has made the material to attract a lot of attention in research and imaging industry
especially regarding how to make it a ...
MID-GAP STATES IN DEFECTIVE ANATASE TiO2 : A DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY STUDY PLUS A HUBBARD TERM (DFT+U)
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
Motivated by the performance of reduced Titania in various important applications including
photo-catalysis, photo-voltaics and CO2 reduction in hydrocarbon fuels, a systematic
study of the structural properties and the ...
MODELING OF RING RESONATOR AS AN OPTICAL FILTER USING MEEP SOFTWARE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
Ring resonators are key components in modern optical networks. Their small size allows high density integration in optical photonic circuits due to the use of high index contrast. Ring resonator filters based Optical Filters ...
PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF Sida cuneifolia Vollesen ON SELECTED PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
During the last decade, the use of traditional medicine has escalated globally. With the increase in antibiotic resistance, there is need for increased search for new plants that possess antimicrobial properties. Sida ...
USE OF CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS AND SAND FILTERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF WATER IN BOMACHOGE-BORABU, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)
Degradation of aquatic ecosystems resulting from pollution, poor waste disposal management practices and inadequate knowledge is of concern. Water sources in developing countries are abundantly contaminated with animal and ...