School of Science: Recent submissions
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Anti-Bacterial Activities of Green Synthesized ZnO and CuO Nanoparticles from Leaf Extracts of Warburgia ugandensis
(American Journal of Nano Research and Applications, 2023-07)This work reports for the first time the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) using leaf extracts of Warburgia ugandensis as encapsulating, stabilizing, and reducing ... -
EFFECT OF VACCINATION ON MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF COVID-19
(International Journal of Science Academic Research, 2023-02)Corona virus 2019 (Covid-19) have been endemic both in Africa and the whole world. In this paper we have formulated and analyze mathematical model of covid-19 that monitors the temporal dynamics of the disease in the ... -
Detecting Remote Access Network Attacks Using Supervised Machine Learning Method
(MECS Press, 2023)Remote access technologies encrypt data to enforce policies and ensure protection. Attackers leverage such techniques to launch carefully crafted evasion attacks introducing malware and other unwanted traffic to the ... -
Microplastic Pollution in Terrestrial Ecosystems and Its Interaction with Other Soil Pollutants: A Potential Threat to Soil Ecosystem Sustainability
(MPDI, 2023)he production and disposal of plastics have become significant concerns for the sustain- ability of the planet. During the past 75 years, around 80% of plastic waste has either ended up in landfills or been released into ... -
Contributions of Climatic Smart Agricultural Practises on Adaptation to Climate Change among Small holder farmers in Nyaribari Chache Sub-County, Kisii County
(International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research, 2023)Smallholder farmers are usually susceptible to the effects of climatic variations. Most of these farmers, their agricultural activities are greatly rainfall dependent and compounded by their acute poverty, poor ... -
Assessment of Weed Species Traits, Germination to Flowering duration and Crops Affected on Farms in Kisii Central Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Weed invasion is one of the greatest challenges affecting smallholder farming in Kenya. Timely and effective weed management needs knowledge on weed species traits and their nature of growth. This study aimed at assessment ... -
Conservation and variation in the region of the Theileria parva p104 antigen coding gene used for PCR surveillance of the parasite
(Parasitology Research, 2023)The range of the protozoan parasite Theileria parva, which causes East Coast fever in cattle, has been expanding to countries where it has not previously been detected, as a result of cross-border domestic cattle movement. ... -
The Rodent Pest Species Infesting Maize (Zea mays L) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) Farms at University of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Rodents are pests of concern in Kenya, as they cause considerable damage to cereal during pre harvest and post-harvest period and therefore affecting food security by impacting on both food availability, quantity and ... -
Clean Water Initiative for Health and Nutrition. A Case Study of Bungoma County
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Water, especially in rural areas is normally found contaminated cause of inadequate protection of water points both surface and underground due to poor hygiene practices. Water contaminants contributes to various chronic ... -
Heavy Metals and Pathways of Incorporation in the Soil, Sediments and Water Matrices of River Nzoia, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)For prudence in the management of lotic ecosystems, vital information on the degree of pollutant load is required. Several human activities are practiced within the River Nzoia catchment area, most of which result in ... -
Pesticide Residue Levels in Nzoia River Catchment Area
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023)A lot of pesticides are oftenused to control and manage pests in agricultural areas leading to theiraccumulation in various matricesand thus polluting the environment. Some of the applied pesticides are biodegradable while ... -
Natural Infection of Sandfly Vector and Reservoir Hosts Species with Leishmania Parasites in Mt. Elgon Cave Habitats in Kenya
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023-02)Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem caused by a parasite of the genus Leishmania which is transmitted through the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly. However, the disease epidemiology on interactions ... -
Application of ARIMA, and hybrid ARIMA Models in predicting and forecasting tuberculosis incidences among children in Homa Bay and Turkana Counties, Kenya
(PLOS DIGITAL HEALTH, 2023-02)Tuberculosis (TB) infections among children (below 15 years) is a growing concern, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, the TB burden among children is relatively unknown in Kenya where two-thirds of ... -
PERFORMANCE OF Bombyx mori (L) AND Samia cynthia ricini SILKWORMS UNDER CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)The domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori and Eri worm, Samia cynthia ricini are bivoltine and multivoltine, feeding exclusively on mulberry and castor leaves, respectively. The mature larvae of these silkworms forms a runny ... -
REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE CONCENTRATIONS AND HISTOLOGY OF THE HYPOTHALAMUS, PITUITARY, OVARY, UTERUS AND LIVER OF RABBITS FED ON AFLATOXIN LACED DIETS
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)Aflatoxin effect on the liver, results in cellular hepatic damage which inhibit enzyme synthesis or lipid metabolism, causing decreased synthesis of precursor molecules for gonadal and gonadotropic hormones. The presence ... -
Physical-Chemical Water Quality Asessment of Rivers within the Athi River Basin Area, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)One of the main issues affecting Kenya's management of its water resources is pollution. In this study, selected physical-chemical characteristics were used to evaluate the river water quality in the Athi Basin area. ... -
Phytochemical Screening and Acute oral Toxicity Study of Root Extracts of Combretum hereroenseSchinz and Balanites aegyptiacaDel. Traditionally Used to Treat Female Infertility in Baringo County, Kenya
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2023)Aims: To carry out phytochemical screening and acute oral toxicity test to validate their safety and efficacy.Study Design: Standard phytochemical screening tests were used to highlight phytochemicalcompounds of ... -
Hepatocyte Alterations and Impact on Reproduction among New Zealand White Female Rabbits Fed Diets with Varying Levels of Aflatoxin
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Aflatoxin are poisonous compounds produced by fungi found in cereal grains and forage harvested or stored under humid-warm environmental conditions. Consumption of doses amounting to 20 -120 ppb of ... -
Spatial and TemporalVariability of Phosphates, Nitrates and Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters of River Nzoia
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Several agricultural activities are practiced within the River Nzoiacatchment area, most of which involve application of chemicals in form of fertilisers and pesticides.Most of these chemicals end up in the ... -
MODELING THE EFFECTS OF CROP SPACING AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER ON THE POTATO TUBER YIELD AND SIZE USING FIRST ORDER TWO-LEVEL FACTORIAL DESIGN
(University of Eldoret, 2022-06)The essential nutrients for growth and productivity to all living organisms, specifically plants are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. However, there are other factors that contribute to optimum yield of crops; these ...
