University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Voici les éléments 821-840 de 2006
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Design and Testing of a Demand Response Q- Learning Algorithm for a Smart Home Energy Management System
(IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which is achieved either through wired solutions like investment in new or expansion of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Land Degradation in Upper Turkwel Watershed
(AER Journal, 2020)Land use and Land Cover changes continue in Turkwel watershed owing to climate changes and anthropogenic activities and has led to land degradation. Due to the increasing population in watersheds and growing unplanned ... -
Evaluation of Growth and Feeding Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken Ecotypes of Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)The domestic Indigenous chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) is one of the animal genetic resources that is known to be widespread in Africa. Irrespective of its importance, about 38% poultry population in the world is ... -
DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN RUMINANTS AND FLUORIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL FEEDS, FAECES, AND CATTLE MILK IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Research Gate, 2021)Nakuru County in Kenya is a known fluoride endemic area. The region is neighboured by fluoridated water bodies such as Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, and other underground water sources. Unfortunately, these ... -
Mathematical modeling of flow of fertilizer-water mixture through soil and its effect on concentration and plant growth
(International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics, 2021)In this research we aim to demonstrate and explore how mathematical modeling can be used to aid people gain knowledge and understanding of plants and, in particular, interactions between plants, fertilizers, soil, and ... -
In Vitro Bioaccessibility of the Vitamin B Series from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables
(Journal of Food Quality, 2021)+ermal processing of leafy African indigenous vegetables (LAIVs), which are rich in nutrients, especially vitamin B series affects the levels and bioaccessibility of the vitamins. +is study investigated the bioaccessibility ... -
Effect of Scientific Competencies in Chemistry Practical on Performance in Chemistry Subject
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)Practical work plays a key role in the instruction of science and chemistry in particular. This study was done to evaluate the effect of learner competencies in Chemistry practical on performance in chemistry examination ... -
Ab initio insights into Graphene-Zirconium disulfide/diselenide heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries
(Surfaces and interfaces, 2021)In the search for an energy storage medium with higher electronic conductivity, rate performance and moderate volume expansion, van der Waals heterostructures are a promising alternative. Herein, the potential of graphene ... -
Breeding Grain Sorghum for Tolerance to Aluminium Toxicity
(AER Journal, 2020)Aluminium (Al) toxicity is a common problem in acid soils where sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is grown. It contributes to grain yield reduction of between 30-40 % in sorghum and other cereals. Al interferes with ... -
On Unitary Invariance of Some Classes of Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(Pure Mathematical Sciences, 2020)It is a known fact in operator theory that two similar operators have equal spectra but they do not necessarily have to belong to the same class of operators. However, under the stronger relation of unitary equivalence ... -
Bioefficay of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Allium sativum Oil Extracts against Sitophilus zeamais
(AER Journal, 2020)1 AER Journal Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 1-9, December, 2020 RESEARCH ARTICLE Available Online at http://www.aer-journal.info ISSN: 1727-8341 Bioefficay of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Allium sativum Oil Extracts ... -
Two-dimensional graphene–HfS2 van der Waals heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries
(The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020-07)Poor electrical conductivity and large volume expansion during repeated charge and discharge is what has characterized many battery electrode materials in current use. This has led to 2D materials, specifically multi-layered ... -
MODELLING LAKE LEVEL VARIATIONS, WATER BALANCE, AND FISHERIES OF LAKE BARINGO, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Lake Baringo has the worst eroded catchment area and whose water levels (WLs) have been fluctuating at inter- and intra-annual time scales. These changes have been related to natural events and to human activities in the ... -
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF NICKEL AND PALLADIUM BIMETALLIC COMPLEXES AND THEIR CATALYTIC APPLICATION IN OLIGOMERISATION OF 1-HEXENE
(University of Eldoret, 2022)In this work, typical homobimetallic complexes derived from N,O-salicylaldimine ligands were investigated for their catalytic potential in oligomerisation of 1-hexene. Catalysts of monometallic nature, that is, those ... -
ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL AND SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF WATER QUALITY USING STATISTICAL, CCME-WQI AND GIS METHODS IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Nakuru Municipality lies in the larger Lake Nakuru basin where the natural chemistry of its watershed is characterized by high levels of inorganic salts posing a significant problem to water resources. River and ground ... -
PLANNING DYNAMICS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UPGRADED EXTRA-COUNTY SCHOOLS TO NATIONAL STATUS IN WESTERN KENYA COUNTIES
(University of Eldoret, 2020)A report by Auditor General for the year 2018 showed that the upgraded 85 National Schools had recorded increased enrolment of students but these institutions experienced strained instructional, human and infrastructural ... -
THE EXTENT TO WHICH TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS PREPARE THEIR GRADUATES FOR THE LABOUR MARKET IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Education's objective is to prepare pupils for a lifetime of learning. Today's education is built to allow teachers to convey knowledge and skills to students, as well as for students to become knowledgeable and capable ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF PARTICIPATORY EXTENSION APPROACH IN DISSEMINATION AND ADOPTION OF UPLAND RICE AMONG SMALLHOLDERS IN ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The conventional extension approach has achieved minimal success in dissemination and adoption of agricultural technologies. Notably, low adoption level has been experienced, which has led to low production and income ... -
IMPACTS OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES ON URBAN POOR: A CASE OF ELDORET MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Poverty for many years has been associated with rural areas with little focus on urban poverty. A study to assess inequality in Kenya, estimated percentage of urban poverty in Eldoret municipality at 35.5% with a population ... -
INTEGRATION OF VCSEL WITH MODULATED RAMAN PUMP FOR DATA AND CLOCK TRANSMISSION IN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION
(University of Eldoret, 2022)The evolution of ultrafast optical technologies has led to the realization of low cost, low latency and high speed optical networks. Existing telecommunication infrastructure does not provide sufficient capacity to satisfy ...
