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Deterministic modelling of tuberculosis and Hiv/aids
(Maseno university, 2010)
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic presents ~ massive challenge to the
control of recurrent diseases like tuberculosis (TB) at all levels. Tuberculosis is also one of the
most common causes of morbidity and ...
Simplifying the markov chain analysis of rainfall Data using genstat
(Maseno university, 2011)
Despite the rapid development of statistical packages, a lot of climatic data still remain
unanalyzed due to lack of specialized routines in most of the packages, One package has a
climatic menu though with limitation ...
Evaluation of phenetic characters ·and growth Performance of native wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia species) on partially composted Agricultural wastes
(Maseno university, 2010)
Wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia species) are a group of jelly fungi which occur as
saprophytes on stumps or at the bases of dead or dying woody trees found in tropical regions.
They have an ear shaped fruiting body from ...
Epstein bar virus strains in peripheral blood and saliva Of mother-child pairs in malaria holoend~mic regions With varying burkitt's lymphoma incidence rates
(Maseno university, 2010)
Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma is a polymicrobial childhood cancer disease mainly
associated with EBV and plasmodium falciparum infections whose combined effects
profoundly affect the B cell compartment. The exact role of ...
The effects of nitrogenous fertilizers on selected physiochemical parameters and heavy metal loads within Nzioa nucleus sugarcane estate farms in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
Continued use of nitrogenous fertilizers and biosolids in farming is known to
affect the soil pH of the farms leading to acidic environment that promotes solubility;bioavailability and mobility of heavy metals. In addition, ...
Effects of ungulate Herbivory and tree canopy on Ecosystem processes in Ruma National park, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
Herbivores and tree canopies may have significant influences on savanna ecosystem
functioning that are not yet clearly understood. Positive influences of grazers and trees
may be associated with fecal deposition and the ...
Role of informal plastic waste recovery in solid waste Management and planning in Kisumu town, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
The rapid rate of urbanization throughout the world has contributed to increased amounts
of waste thus pausing difficulties for disposal The problem is more acute in developing
countries including Kenya, where economic ...
Influence of area of production, nitrogenous Fertilizer rates and plucking intervals on the \ production of fatty acids in clonal tea '(Camellia sinensis (L.O) Kuntze) leaves
(Maseno university, 2011)
Tea, Camellia sinensis, is widely grown in the highlands of Kenya for manufacture of mainly
black tea. The most costly inputs in tea cultivation are nitrogenous fertiliser and plucking which
are key determinants of yield ...
Evaluation of nutrition education in public nursery \ Schools in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(2010)
Knowledge about nutrition and health is gained throughout childhood, yet little is known
about the nutrition knowledge of nursery school children in Kenya.Much of the research
assessing nutrition practices in early ...
The effects of zeolite x and y on degradation kinetics of P, P'-DICHLORODIPI-IENYLYTRICIILOROETHANE (DOT) in natural water
(Maseno university, 2010)
The study was on degradation kinetics of pesticides in water by zeolites. Pesticides
are never target specific and as such, aerial dissipation of pesticides is potentially
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hazardous to man and environmental biodiversity. ...