Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Enumeration of k-plane trees and forests
(Ghaem Technology Institute of Higher Education, 2024-08-18)A k-plane tree is an ordered tree in which the vertices are labelled by integers {1, 2, . . . , k} and satisfies the condition i + j ⩽ k + 1 where i and j are adjacent vertices in the tree. These trees are known to be ... -
Effect of the extended π-surface and N-butyl substituents of imidazoles on their reactivity, electrochemical behaviours and biological interactions of corresponding Pt(II)-CNC carbene complexes: exploring DFT and docking interactions†
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024-07-05)In this study, we synthesised and characterised three C^N^C pincer (N-heterocyclic carbene)-type tridentate ligands, namely, 2,6-bis[(3-methylimidazolium-1-yl)methyl]pyridine dibromide (L1), 2,6-bis[(3-methylbenzimidazol ... -
Slowing the reactivity of dicyclometalated Pd (II) complexes through the 2, 6-bis (N-heterocyclic carbene) pyridine (C^ N^ C) non-leaving ligands: kinetic and computational study
(Springer International Publishing, 2024-08-21)In this study, the kinetic and mechanistic studies of the substitution of chloride ligand of [(chloro)(2,6-bis(N-heterocyclic carbene)pyridine)Pd(II)]BF4 complexes, namely Pd1, Pd2, Pd3 and Pd4, by thiourea nucleophiles ... -
Radiological study of the ossification process of medial clavicular epiphysis: The influence of sex and laterality
(Folia Morphologica, 2024-10-30)Radiological examination of bones such viz, clavicle have been developed to estimate the age of an individual without valid identification, or when suspected of providing inaccurate age. However, there is a paucity of ... -
Hiatal configurations and their resolution in kinshasa lingala: evidence from songs by TPOK jazz band
(International Research Journal of Rongo University, 2024-10-02)This paper is a constraint-based description of hiatal configurations in Kinshasa Lingala and the strategies used to resolve them in connected speech. The study is grounded in Optimality Theory (Prince & Smolensky, 1993/2004) ... -
Examining Community Financing of School Human Resources and its Effects on Quality Education in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Indonesian Educational Research Journal, 2024-08-31)Education is an essential tool for human life that helps pupils to optimize their potential This Study was based Kisumu County was chosen for its below average KCSE mean score of 4.08 (D+) in 2017 compared to the average ... -
Retention of teachers on students’ academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kakamega county, Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2024-09-18)Teachers’ retention in schools has been necessary because it enhances academic attainment. The gist of this study was to evaluate the effect of teachers' retention on students’ academic achievement in public secondary ... -
Tuning the structural and mechanical properties of SiC-Li and SiC-Na alloys for aerospace application: an ab initio study
(Journal of Physics Communications, 2024-11-04)Aluminum (Al) and its alloys are popular in the aerospace industry due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ductility. However, these properties (extreme ductility and malleability) can compromise ... -
First principles investigation of elastic, electronic and thermoelectric properties of lead-free Cs–X–I (X= Pb, Gd, Nd, Y) perovskites
(Journal of Physics Communications, 2024-10-31)Perovskites have become the center of recent research for their possible application in perovskite solar cells, owing to their desirable optical and electronic properties, flexibility, tunability, and low–cost fabrication. ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Cadmium Tin Oxide for MEMS Substrates and Its Comparative Computational Study with Silicon and Silicon Carbide
(Springer US, 2024-10-22)The rising demand for semiconductor substrates for printing electronic circuits has been sparked by recent breakthroughs in electronics. The most popular substrate for printing these devices is silicon (Si), which is chosen ... -
Can “the expanded free maternity services” enable Kenya to achieve universal health coverage by 2030: qualitative study on experiences of mothers and healthcare providers
(Frontiers, 2024-09-10)Universal health coverage is a global agenda within the sustainable development goals. While nations are attempting to pursue this agenda, the pathways to its realization vary across countries in relation to service, ... -
Birthing Choices Made by Pregnant Women on Mageta Island, Western Kenya
(Springer, 2024-09-26)Birthing choices play significant roles in maternal outcomes. This article describes the birthing choices made by some women on Mageta Island (hereafter called simply “the Island”) of Western Kenya in relation to Universal ... -
Psychological, socioeconomic burdens and coping mechanisms of caregivers of children with bronchoasthma in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2023-11-04)Childhood bronchoasthma consistently pose diverse caregiving burdens yet, magnitude of these and coping mechanisms adopted by caregivers are infrequently assessed during routine care only focused on index patients -
State of NLP in Kenya: A Survey
(arXiv preprint arXiv, 2024-10-13)Kenya, known for its linguistic diversity, faces unique challenges and promising opportunities in advancing Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies, particularly for its underrepresented indigenous languages. This ... -
Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) Dataset: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bridging Communication Barrier among the Deaf Learners
(arXiv preprint arXiv, 2024-10-23)Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is the primary language used by the deaf community in Kenya. It is the medium of instruction from Pre-primary 1 to university among deaf learners, facilitating their education and academic ... -
Entrepreneurial Fishmongers in Kenya
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024-09-29)In many emerging economies, the fishing industry is under pressure due to climatological changes as well as socio-economic developments. These changes and developments affect the entrepreneurial fishmongers who want to ... -
Synthesis of pumice and medical waste incinerator fly ash based phosphate geopolymers for methylene blue dye adsorption: co-valorization, parameters and mechanism
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024-09-26)In this study, four geopolymer composites, GP-0, GP-10, GP-20 and GP-30, were synthesized from pumice, an abundant and inexpensive volcanic rock precursor, substituted with fractions of 0, 10, 20 and 30% by weight of medical ... -
Perspectives on plastic waste management: challenges and possible solutions to ensure its sustainable use
(MDPI, 2024-09-13)The pollution of the environment by plastics is a global problem that is real and needs to be resolved urgently. The authors argue that banning the use of plastic is not a reasonable and rational solution for the problem ... -
Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening amongst Residents of Mt. Elgon Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024)A cross-sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data management. A total of 440 participated and were recruited randomly. Quantitative data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires ... -
Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Screening amongst Residents of Mt. Elgon Sub County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 2024)Globally, Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of mortality with preponderance to low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Awareness of CRC screening remains suboptimal in LMICs. There is lack of empirical studies ...