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Plasmodium Falciparum Reticulocyte Parasitation in Children and adults With Uncomplicated Malaria: Association With Clinical, Parasitological and Haematological Outcomes in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Reticulocytosis is an imp~rtant previously unappreciated surrogate marker of recent Plasmodium Jalciparum reticulocyte parasitation. Evidence from studies in murine rand primate models show increased prevalence nf ... -
Population Structure of Anopheles Arabiensis Breeding in transient and , Permanent in land Habitats at two Sites in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)Malaria is one of the main diseases that cause great morbidity and mortality in: sub-Saharan Africa region. The prevalence and incidence of malaria in this region is determined mostly by the mosquito vector species. ... -
Prevalence of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Among Children Under Five Years in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)One of the most common causes of moderate to severe diarrhea among children and adults in developing countries is enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC). It causes an estimated 400 million diarrheal episodes and 380,000 ... -
Prevalence of sickle cell trait and glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency and their association with immunoglobulin- G antibody responses to selected Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in Kanyawegi sub-location, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and sickle cell trait (SCT) may vary within very close localities in malaria endemic areas due to dynamics in malaria incidence and demographics. ... -
Quantum entanglement properties of polarization states of a semi-classical optical parametric oscillator
(Maseno University, 2017)Entanglement is a fundamental feature of quantum mechanics which originated from the 1935 paper of Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) and has been demonstrated in many quantum systems for development of quantum technology. ... -
The Role of Resource Partitioning and Size Structure in The Coexistence of Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus Linnaeus 1758) Al'.1) Haplochromine Spp., In Lake Sare, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The disappearance of haplochromines in Lake Victoria has been attributed to. among other factors, predation by the introduced Nile perch, Lates niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758). Lake Sare a satellite lake with an open direct ... -
The Role of Resource Partitioning and Size Structure in the Coexistence of Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus Linnaeus 1758) and Haplochromine Spp., in lake Sare, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The disappearance of haplochromines in Lake Victoria has been attributed to, among other factors, predation by the introduced Nile perch, Lates niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758). Lake Sare a satellite lake with an open direct ... -
Selected Physiological and Growth Response of Four Soy Bean Varieties to Aluminium Chloride Stress
(Maseno University, 2015)Soy bean varieties commonly grown in Kenya`s acidic soils that contain aluminium are SB 97, SB 19, SB 20 and SB 123. Soy bean grains have high protein content, vitamins and used to manufacture industrial products. Aluminium ... -
Serum-derived immune factors as correlates of Artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kombewa, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is recommended first-line treatment for malaria in a number of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Recent reports of decline in efficacy of ACT and emergence of ACT resistant ... -
Site and Seasonal Variation of Selected Physicochemical Parameters and Levels of Heavy Metals within the Aquatic Ecosystem in South Nyanza Sugarcane Zone
(Maseno University, 2011)Sugarcane fanning has been the main anthropogenic activity done on a large scale in South Nyanza region of Western Kenya since 1979. Use of high rate 0t nitrogenous fertilizers has been in practice since the establishment ... -
Study and Implementation of Obstacle Detection and Avoidance Using Sonar
(Maseno University, 2012)In robotics research, ensuring that robotic systems accurately detect and avoid both static and moving objects is the main challenge to building robots more autonomous.This thesis presents a method of accurately obtaining ... -
A Surveillance Study on The Spleen Microbiome Of Wild Rodents And Shrews Caught In Marigat, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)There is an observed global increase in emerging infectious diseases, with 13% of over 1400 known human pathogens being classified as emerging or re-emerging. Majority of the emerging pathogens are zoonoses, majority of ... -
Survey of greenhouse gas fluxes from different vegetation, seasons and landscape units in small scale farming systems in lower Nyando-Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions data from large-scale agricultural activities are available. In developing countries, e.g. Kenya, agriculture is dominated by smallholder farming, data on the assessment of possible ... -
Survey of levels of some heavy metals in soil, sugarcane and some sugarcane products from Muhoroni and south Nyanza sugar companies nucleus estates, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Sugarcane is an important cash crop in Kenya. Due to its economic value, efforts are in progress to increase its production. The efforts include intense use of fertilizers, besides the use of high-yielding varieties. The ... -
Survey of levels of some heavy metals in soil, sugarcane and some sugarcane products from Muhoroni and south Nyanza sugar companies’ nucleus estates, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT Sugarcane is an important cash crop in Kenya. Due to its economic value, efforts are in progress to increase its production. The efforts include intense use of fertilizers, besides the use of high-yielding ... -
Susceptibility patterns and tolerance mechanisms of Staphylococcus Epidermidis biofilms to Physico-chemical stress exposure
(Maseno University, 2018)Bacterial biofilms remain a major public health burden. Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm is the predominant cause of biofilm-associated infections. Kisumu county has a high circulation of antibiotic resistance genes, ... -
A Sustainable tourism indicator model for lodge facilities within Maasai Mara National Reserve
(Maseno University, 2013)Maasai Mara National Reserve has been identified as a flagship project of Kenya's Vision 2030's premium park initiative whose mandate is to provide premium park experience by the year 2030. Nevertheless, there has been ... -
Syntheses and Application of Nitrogen - Donor Zinc(Ii) and Copper(Ii) Complexes as Catalysts In Ring Opening Polymerization of Lactides and Caprolactones
(Maseno University, 2018)Petrochemicalderived plastics have numerous advantages, however, there are several drawbacks arisingfromnon-renewable sources and their accumulation in the environment due to their nondegradablenature. This has led to the ...