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Clinical equivalence of heparinized arterial plasma to venous Serum for magnesium and phosphate measurement among Patients admitted at the intensive care unit of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Maseno University, 2018)Electrolytes routinely measured in patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium and phosphate. Of these; sodium, potassium, chloride and calcium are measured as part of tests ... -
Co-infection of salmonella typhi and soil-transmitted helminths and antimicrobial profiles in individuals attending Ukwala sub-county hospital, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal infections, such as soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and Salmonella typhi infection, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In rural areas of Kenya, 9.1 million people are at ... -
Comparative Annotation and Analysis of Protein-Coding DNA Sequences (CDS) Of Theileria Parva Marikebuni and Theileria Parva Muguga Genomes
(Maseno University, 2011)Theileriaparva Muguga genome was the first to be sequenced and published in this genus of great economic, veterinary and biological importance to livestock industry in East and Central Africa. The aim was to aid in ... -
Coordination Chemistry and Liquid-Liquid Extracnon of Zinc(Ii), Cadmium(Ii) and Lead(Ii) Cations With .. (Pyrazol-I-Ylmethyl)Pyridine Ligands
(Maseno University, 2011)Amongstthe countless man-made contaminants that infiltrate our water sources are heavy metals, usually as by-products of industrial processes. Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic. Metal contamination (e.g, Hg, ... -
Dependence of temperature variation on the shape factor of a Solar Parabolic trough concentrator (ptc)
(Maseno University, 2018)Solar radiation energy incident on a collector can be converted into electricity using PV cells or thermal energy by means of solar thermal collectors. Solar radiation intensity is sometimes lower than required for suitable ... -
Determination of effective combinations of selected local materials for treatment of borehole water and to compare their effeciency with municipal water treatment technology
(Maseno University, 2016)Use of contaminated water risks human lives hence should be treated to meet drinking water quality guidelines. The most applied technique is municipal water treatment technology (MWTT) though inaccessible in peri-urban/rural ... -
Differences in Antibacterial resistance profiles and genes between Escherichia coli isolates from humans and black rhinoceros in Lambwe Valley, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)Antimicrobials have been in use for decades in disease management, but emergence of resistant pathogens such as Escherichia coli have rendered its future of concern to public health. Increased human-wildlife interaction ... -
Differences in Growth Rate of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) And Plankton Diversity Between Ponds Fertilized by Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
(Maseno University, 2018)Aquaculture offers opportunity for safeguarding local and global food security in the face of declining capture fisheries. However, agrochemicals used in aquaculture negatively impact biodiversity through pollution effects ... -
Dissipation Rate of Chlorpirifos Within Mosquito Larvae Habitats In Maseno and its Activity Against the Larvae Relative to Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT Despite more than a century of efforts to eradicate and control malaria, it still remains a major risk to public health and economies of countries in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Control of ... -
Effect of Anthropogenic Activities and Seasons on Nutrients and Heavy Metal Loads of the Water and Sediments along Amala and Nyangores, Tributaries of River Mara Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Mara River Basin accommodates natural forests at its source. The forests' encroachment for human settlement has led to extensive deforestation and farming activities which may cause pollution of the natural aquatic ... -
Effect of Biochar Amendment On Ph, Selected Nutrients Availability and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in A Paddy Soil from Yala Basin Under Anaerobic Conditions
(Maseno University, 2021)Although tropical paddy soils have high levels of phosphorous (P), most of it is in forms that are not available for crops. Water logging of paddy soils during rice cultivation leads to anaerobic conditions which could ... -
Effect of Concentration of Reactants and Deposition Temperature on the Optical Properties of Iron-Doped Cadmium Stannate Thin Films Deposited On Glass Substrates by Spray Pyrolysis
(Maseno University, 2019)Thin films (TFs) have numerous applications in the modern technological world, ranging from energy production in TF solar cells/ photovoltaic (PV) cells to liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in television screens and in ... -
Effect of Corn Oil Emulsion Formulation of Cercospora Piaropi Tharp and Myrothecium Roridum Tode Fries in The Control of Water Hyacinth Under Greenhouse Conditions in Kibos, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Accelerated settlement and industrialization around Lake Victoria have led to alarming pollution levels in the lake. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Sol. Laub.) that thrives best in polluted waters has therefore ... -
Effect of Glycine Max, Rastrineobola Argentea and Caridina Nilotica Meals on Water Quality, Growth Performance and Survival of Oreochromis Niloticus fry.
(Maseno University, 2019)Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), one of the main stay of Lake Victoria fisheries, was introduced in the 1950s and 1960s to boost capture fisheries. However, its production has declined dramatically over the years due ... -
Effect of Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets (ITNs) On Multiplicity of Plasmodium Falciparum Infections in Children in Asembo Bay Area of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) have been shown to significantty reduce malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Individuals living in areas of high malaria transmission generally harbour multiple parasite strains, ... -
Effect of NPK blended fertilizer application on soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth, physiology and yield of two finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn.) varieties grown in acidic soils of Kakamega Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)Finger millet is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya. It is staple food rich in minerals and vitamins required for good health. Finger millet is a hardy crop compared to other cereals and it is for this reason ... -
Effect of periphyton technology on the growth performance and fecundity of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) cultured in earthen ponds
(2022)Aquaculture plays a big role in eliminating poverty and malnutrition. However, the current pond-based systems rely on the supply of large amounts of low-quality commercial feeds that limit aquaculture productivity and have ... -
Effect of physicochemical factors and dyke on conservation of Oreochromis esculentus and Oreochromis variabilis in lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Lake Victoria witnessed mass extinction of native fish species that coincided with introductions of Lates niloticus and Oreochromis niloticus about five decades ago. Small populations of O. esculentus and O. variabilis ... -
Effect of Spacing on Yield of Maize (Zea mays L) and Artemisia (Artemisia annua L) intercrops in a Sub-humid tropical ecozone of Maseno – Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Artemisia (Artemisia annua L.) is a medicinal shrub whose extracts include artemisinin as the active ingredient that treats malaria in combination therapy, while maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food crop in Kenya. An ... -
Effects of Gender on Employee Pay And Retention In Five Star Hotels In Nairobi County
(Maseno University, 2021)Labor turnover have proven to be a global crises, especially in the hospitality industry. Generally, majority of hotels are grappling with employee retention that is a resultant of employee turnover. While many studies ...