School of Science: Recent submissions
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Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Population Dynamics of Soil Microorganisms in Tea Rhizosphere at Kericho, Kenya
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2023-06)The long-term cultivation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) alters microorganism communities in the rhizosphere; it can increase saprotrophs, pathogenic microorganisms and reduce symbiotrophs. Fertilizers are sources of plant ... -
Concurrent Infections Among Pyretic Children Seeking Treatment at Alupe Sub County Hospital, Busia County, Kenya
(European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2023-10)Fever is a frequently occurring medical symptom and may result from many divergent conditions ranging from mild to potentially serious. Children typically get high and fast – occurring fevers, reflecting the effects of the ... -
Current Knowledge and Perception of Edible Grasshopper/Locusts’ Consumption in Western Kenya
(Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2023-10)Edible insects play an important role as a protein source of high-nutritional value in the western region of Kenya. However, current knowledge on edible grasshopper/locust species consumed in western Kenya and the perception ... -
Morphological and Yield Characteristics Diversity among Pumpkin Accessions in Kenya
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-10)Genetic diversity and yield potential of Kenyan Cucurbit genotypes is not known. A study was set up to determine the genetic diversity and yield of pumpkin accessions. The experiment was carried out in two field sites using ... -
Mechanical and Elastic Properties of Selected 211 MAX Phases: A Density Functional Theory Study
(Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovatio, 2023-10)MAX Phases are a class of ternary materials that have continued to play a greater role in the field of materials science due to their unique properties that bridge the gap between metals and ceramics which have uses in ... -
CHARACTERIZATION AND DOMESTICATION POTENTIAL OF WILD YAM IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Over four million people in Kenya, are faced with severe hunger and malnutrition caused by frequent drought. Wild yam (Dioscorea spp.) has been used as famine food by many communities. There is potential for domestication ... -
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF HIV/AIDS DYNAMICS AMONG THE FISHERFOLK AS A VECTOR FOR HIV: A CASE STUDY OF LAKE VICTORIA METAPOPULATIONS
(University of Eldoret, 2023-06)HIV/AIDS pandemic has remained the leading causes of death among the sexually transmitted diseases. To date, there has been no cure, and all the intervention measures involve preventive and reduction of the severity of the ... -
COMPUTER-BASED LABORATORY SIMULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF INQUIRY SKILLS IN ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS INSTRUCTION IN BOMET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Computer technology has advanced to the point where it can significantly enable inquiry learning to be used at various levels, and offer new tools for representing the nature of science in the classroom. Traditional education ... -
GENETIC CONSERVATION OF THE p104 GENE USED FOR PCR-BASED DIAGNOSIS AND SURVEILLANCE OF THE Theileria parva PARASITE.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-02)Due to cross-border domestic cow movement, the range of Theileria parva, the protozoan parasite that causes East Coast disease in cattle, has been spreading to nations where it has not been found before. Cameroon and South ... -
MODELLING COVID-19 DYNAMICS (SPREAD AND CONTROL) AND THE EFFECTS OF A PREVENTIVE VACCINE
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) have been pandemic both in Africa and the whole world. This work formulated and analyzed mathematical model of COVID-19 that monitors the temporal dynamics of the disease in the presence of ... -
INVESTIGATION OF Pavonia urens AS A POTENTIAL BIOSORBENT IN HEAVY METAL REMOVALTHROUGH COMPLEXATION
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Metal ion-related environmental pollution poses a possible risk to human life. This is a result of various chemical wastes being released into the environment after being treated in an affordable and effective manner. ... -
BIOGENIC SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ZnO AND CuO NANOPARTICLES FROM Entada abyssinica AND Warburgia ugandensis LEAF EXTRACTS FOR ANTI-BACTERIAL APPLICATIONS
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)In this study, biosynthesis, structural characterizations, optical and bactericidal properties of copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles have been documented. Copper oxide (CuO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were ... -
TAXONOMY, DIVERSITY, STRUCTURE, USES AND THREATS OF PLANT SPECIES IN CHERANGANI FOREST OF ELGEYO MARAKWET, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)The pursuit for a local floristic database amidst, uncontrolled resource uses, an alarming rate of forest destruction and loss of species informed the need for a botanical inventory in five blocks of Cherangani forest. ... -
WEATHER - BASED FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE POPULATION DISTRIBUTION OF MYOMORPH RODENT PESTS IN CEREAL FARMS OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)In Kenya, rodents are pests of concern because they cause damage to cereal crops before and after harvest, posing a threat to both food availability and safety. However, information about the ecology of myomorph rodent ... -
BIOCONTROL POTENTIAL OF Trichoderma harzianum Rifai, (1969) AND Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. (1912) AGAINST Phytopthora infestans AND Alternaria solani CAUSING BLIGHT IN TOMATO
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The most devastating fungal pathogens in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production are Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans which cause early blight and late blight diseases respectively. The pathogens thrive ... -
ANTIDIABETIC PROPERTIES OF Tarchonanthus camphoratus IN FRUCTOSE-INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR RATS
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Tarchonantus camphoratus (TC) has been used traditionally to manage several diseases such as diabetes mellitus (DM) including in Kenya but its anti-diabetic efficacy has not been scientifically evaluated. Therefore, this ... -
Optimisation of plutonium separations using TEVA cartridges and ICP-MS/MS analysis for applicability to large-scale studies in tropical soils
(The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023-08)The analysis of plutonium (Pu) in soil samples can inform the understanding of soil erosion processes globally. However, there are specific challenges associated for analysis in tropical soils and so an optimal analytical ... -
EVALUATION OF Trichoderma spp. AND MYCORRHIZA ON GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF Pestalotiopsis theae CAUSING GREY BLIGHT IN TEA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Tea is an economic important crop that provides revenue to farmers and contributes to Gross Domestic Product. Tea maintenance leaves are affected by the grey blight caused by Pestalotiopsis theae. Trichoderma species are ... -
Effects of diet on the nutritional composition of the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
(African Journal of Tropical Entomology Research, 2023-03)The desert locusts, Schistocerca gregaria have a great history of being used as food. They are rich in proteins, minerals, fibre, and fats. An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of diet on the nutritional ... -
Identification and Determination of Wild Yam Distribution in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Environmental Science (IJRES), 2023-06)Yam (Gen. Dioscorea) comprise globally distributed plants, a few of which are domesticated as a food crop. Some of the wild species are also harvested for their starchy tubers and tubules or as herbals, among several ...
