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Adsorption evaluation of selected heavy metal ions by aminofunctionalized low-cost adsorbents. A Review
(Global Scientific, 2021-07)Presence of heavy metals in drinking water has significant adverse effects on human wellbeing due to their toxicity nature. Several techniques have been employed to reduce their concentration to permissible levels. In ... -
An examination of Kenyan Government’s use of interpersonal communication in changing men’s behaviour response to prostate cancer screening
(Journal of Communication and Media Research, 2021-04)Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the leading causes of death among men in the world. Early screening is recommended as one of the prevention measures of the disease. Screening can be encouraged by Behaviour Change Communication ... -
Edible Plant Sprouts: Health Benefits, Trends, and Opportunities for Novel Exploration
(Nutrients, 2021-08)The consumption of plant sprouts as part of human day-to-day diets is gradually increasing, and their health benefit is attracting interest across multiple disciplines. The purpose of this review was to (a) critically ... -
Using the Biological Condition Gradient Model as a Bioassessment Frameworks to Support Rehabilitation and Restoration of the Upper Tana River Watershed in Kenya
(Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2021-07)The biological condition gradient (BCG), a scientific framework that describes the change in ecosystem characteristics in response to human-induced levels of stressors, was modified and used to characterize watershed ... -
Effect of Drying Method on Volatile Nutraceuticals and Microbial Growth in Moringa oleifera
(International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 2021)Fresh Moringa oleifera leaves are very rich in phytonutrients, however the leaves are also highly perishable and require processing for increased shelf-life. The method of processing, specifically drying affects the ... -
Enhancing food security through home gardening in urbanizing environment in Machakos County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science, 2021-04)Kenya is rapidly urbanizing at an annual rate of about 4.3%. One of the consequences of urbanization has been the problem of food insecurity in peri-urban areas. Increased migration to urban from rural areas has enhanced ... -
Risk Factors associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infections on School Children in Thika District, Central Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2015-10)The effective prevention and control of intestinal parasitic infections requires the identification of risk factors that contribute to their transmission, among high risk groups. Objectives: To determine the prevalence ... -
Farmers' Preference for Onion Varieties and Implications of Knowledge of Iris Yellow Spot Disease in Kenya
(African Crop Science Journal, 2021-03)Thrip transmitted Iris yellow spot disease (IYSD) is an economically important viral disease, affecting bulb onions worldwide. Recommended IYSD resistant varieties are not commonly grown in countries like Kenya, yet ... -
The Biological Assessment and Rehabilitation of the World’s Rivers: An Overview
(Water, 2021-01-31)The biological assessment of rivers i.e., their assessment through use of aquatic assemblages, integrates the effects of multiple-stressors on these systems over time and is essential to evaluate ecosystem condition and ... -
Effect of entrepreneurship education on innovation capability of technical and vocational and education training (TVET) graduates in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science, 2021-04)The purpose of this study was to explore the Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Innovation Capability of TVET Graduates in Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional survey research design. The study used the entire ... -
Determinants of Agricultural Imports in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Gravity Model
(African Journal of Economic Review, 2021-04)Import dependency on agricultural products in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been increasing over the last two decades raising a lot of concern on the determinants of agricultural imports and their impact on economic growth. ... -
Interest rate Risk and Value of the Firm among Private Equity Firms in Frontier Markets: Insights from Deposits Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 2021-05)Savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) form an integral part of the financial sector across the globe. However, in pursuit of their wealth creation goals, these cooperatives are exposed to numerous risks that threaten ... -
Naïve plant communities and individuals may initially suffer in the face of reintroduced megafauna: An experimental exploration of rewilding from an African savanna rangeland
(PLOS ONE, 2021-04-06)Excluding large native mammals is an inverse test of rewilding. A 25-year exclosure experiment in an African savanna rangeland offers insight into the potentials and pitfalls of the rewilding endeavor as they relate to the ... -
A Gold Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric Probe for Detection of Gibberellic Acid Exuded by Ralstonia solanacearum Pathogen in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
(International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 2021-01-27)We report a simple colorimetric probe based on gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for detecting Ralstonia solanacearum. The AuNPs were synthesized through reduction with citrate ion and characterized by ultraviolet-visible ... -
Climate Variability and Adaptation Among Small Holder Banana Farmers in Mountain Regions of Kenya
(Geography, Environment, Sustainability,, 2021-04-01)Banana production is the mainstay industry for majority of small holder farmers living in the mountain regions of Kenya. These regions are affected by climate-related impacts at all levels of the value chain. This paper ... -
Naïve plant communities and individuals may initially suffer in the face of reintroduced megafauna: An experimental exploration of rewilding from an African savanna rangeland
(PLOS ONE, 2021-04-06)Excluding large native mammals is an inverse test of rewilding. A 25-year exclosure experiment in an African savanna rangeland offers insight into the potentials and pitfalls of the rewilding endeavor as they relate to the ... -
Influence of Intellectual Inspiration and Performance of the National Police Service in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2020-12-07)The study determinedthe Influence of intellectual inspiration and performance of the National police servicein Nyeri County, Kenya.The specific objectives of the study were to establish the intellectual inspiration and ... -
Information Organization Activities in the Knowledge Management Setting
(Journal of Digital Information Management, 2021)This study examines information organization activities in the knowledge management environment. The investigation commences with the long-drawn debate on the concept of Knowledge Management and the literature that has ... -
Dual inoculation of soybean with Rhizophagus irregularis and commercial Bradyrhizobium japonicum increases nitrogen fixation and growth in organic and conventional soils
(AIMS Agriculture and Food, 2021)Soil amendment with beneficial microorganisms is gaining popularity among farmers to alleviate the decline ofsoil fertility and to increase food production and maintain environmental quality. However, farm management greatly ... -
Occurrence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fusarium in TC Banana Rhizosphere Inoculated with Microbiological Products in Different Soils in Kenya
(International Journal of Soil Science, 2015)The impact of microbiological commercial products (PHC Biopak, Rhizatech and ECO-T) on the occurrence of mycorrhizae and Fusarium in the rhizosphere of tissue culture banana (Gros Mitchel cv.) was assessed. Tissue cultured ...
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