University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Variation of Fluoride Levels in Surface Geology: A Study of River Njoro Catchment, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Fluoride levels in water that is higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended levels of 1.5mg/l have raised concerns to the health of human. Subsequently fluoride contamination in water is a pertinent ... -
Landau Criteria of Superfluidity of Two Component Mixture of Bosons
(International Journal of Recent Research Aspects, 2020)Using the quasi-particle energy of a mixture of two-component gas of bosons which is assumed to be in a superfluid state, the Landau criterion for superfluidity has been applied to obtain the magnitude of the Landau’s ... -
Trainees’ Perception on the CBET Curriculum in Kenya: The Case of TVET Institutions in Coast Region
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)A considerable number of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees released for the market are characterized by incompetence as they cannot exhibit behavior commensurate with the aspects of learning ... -
Effect of Ploughing Techniques on Water Use and Yield of Rice in Maugo Small-Holder Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(Journal of AgriEngineering, 2021-03)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of paddy rice ploughing techniques on water use and the yield of rice crop, as well as water use efficiency for rice growing in small-holder irrigation schemes. The ... -
Readiness for Competence Based Learning of Agriculture Education in Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2021-04)The study conducted in Uasin Gishu County focused on competencies and perception towards secondary school agriculture. The objective was to establish the readiness of schools for implementation of competency-based learning. ... -
Learning Competencies among Students of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya: A Value Chain Approach
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), 2020-07)Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa are undertaking education reforms to shift from knowledge-based learning to a curriculum that lays emphasis on technical and transferable skills. Despite the fact that over 90% of public ... -
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF SWMM MODEL IN A SUB CATCHMENT IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(Malaysian Journal Of Civil Engineering, 2020-04)Flooding in Eldoret town has been occurring during heavy downpours resulting in loss of property, live and interruption of transportation systems. This study aimed at determining the catchment characteristics in Eldoret ... -
Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and safety of Rhus vulgaris (Anacardiaceae) extracts
(BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020)Background: Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of various ailments in most developing countries. Oral infections are the most prevalent diseases in man. The Rhus family has been found to have antimicrobial ... -
Distribution and composition of benthic macroinvertebrates functional feeding groups and ecosystem attributes under different land use patterns in Kipsinende River, Kenya
(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2020)Functional feeding groups in tropical rivers helps in understanding organic matter processing, energy flow, trophic relationship and management activities. This study aimed to describe the general distribution and ... -
The Effect of Upgrading Indigenous Goat Breeds with German Alpine on Milk Yields at Manyatta Division of Embu County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Crossbreeding between exotic improved goats and indigenous breeds has brought about genetic improvement resulting in a faster growth rate and more milk production. A study was carried out with the objectives of ... -
Proximate, Microbial and Sensory Characteristics of Cowpea Milk Fermented with Probiotic Starter Cultures
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020)Fermentation of cowpea milk was carried out using three mixed starter cultures containing (i) Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium spp, and Streptococcus thermophilus (ABT) (ii) Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. ... -
Impact of Pteridium aquilinum on vegetation in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda
(Heliyon, 2020)Pteridium aquilinum acts as an important ecological filters in dominated communities. A study to investigate the effects of its dominance in the vegetation of Nyungwe was conducted. Sampling was done in Mubuga and Uwajerome ... -
Assessing the Potential of Using Satellite Data on Radiation in the Analysis of Earth’s Climate System to Complement the Scarce Radiation Data Measured from the Ground Stations
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2018)High quality solar radiation data is required for the appropriate monitoring and analysis of the Earth’s climate system as well as efficient planning and operation of solar energy systems. However, well maintained ... -
EFFECT OF SPACING ON QUALITY AND YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) PHENOTYPES IN KENYA
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci, 2018)Local vegetables are important crops grown in many parts of African countries including Kenya. They are at times given various names depending on their where about grown, for example, Corchorus olitorius is also known ... -
Phytochemical and Antiepileptic Activity of the Ethanol Leaf Extracts of Culcasia falcifolia in Pentylenetetrazole Induced Seizure in Mice
(Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2018)Aim: To investigate the phytochemicals and the anticonvulsant activity of the ethanol leaf extract of Culcasia falcifolia used in the traditional medical treatment of epilepsy. Methodology: The phytochemical screening ... -
Evaluation of In vivo and In vitro Antioxidant properties of the Ethanol Leaf Extract of Culcasia falcifolia
(Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018)Objective: To evaluate the in vivo antioxidant potential of the ethanol leaf extract of Culcasia falcifolia against Pentylenetetrazole induced oxidative stress as well as its in vitro antioxidant effect. Method: The ... -
COVID-19 Contagion Risk in Border Regions: A Case of Busia One-Stop Border Post Inefficiencies in Clearing Truckers
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), 2021-01)Truckers are known to exacerbate emergence and spread of contagious diseases across borders. This study aims at investigating the implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures at Busia One-Stop Border Posts ... -
Debt Financing and Financial Sustainability; Effect of Trade Credit Financing on Private Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County
(International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Economics, 2021-03)Financial sustainability is key to the survival of an organization because it leads to continuity, effectiveness and efficiency of an organization. Private secondary schools is in an increasing struggle to expand in terms ... -
GROWTH AND SURVIVAL ON EXPOSURE TO LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN AND AFLATOXINS OF DIETARY FISH FROM SELECTED AQUATIC SOURCES IN KENYA
(Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture and environmental science, 2018)Toxicants cause a wide range of concerns in the health of fish. The specific objectives of the study were determine aberration of growth and survival as an iron indicator on exposure to lambda cyhalothrin and aflatoxins ... -
Kenya’s Water Towers; A Scenario Scrutiny of Njoro Sub Catchment, Eastern Mau Towers
(International Journal of Scientific and Technological Research (IJSTER), 2018)The continent of Africa is endowed with natural capital and its sustainable development is dependent on the capacity to efficiently and sustainably manage the natural resources especially water, land and forests for ...
