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Evaluation of anti-leishmanial activities of Olea europaea, Kigelia africana, Terminalia mollis, Croton macrostachyus, and Bridella micrantha extracts
(Maseno University, 2023)Leishmaniasis pose a significant medical concern worldwide which if left untreated, can be fatal. Although expensive and toxic, pentavalent antimonial drugs are the first-line treatment for leishmaniasis raising the need ... -
Evaluation of anticonvulsant activity of extracts and isolates from Maytenus Heterophylla
(Maseno University, 2017)Convulsion is a chronic neurological disorder that develops in up to 5% of the world’s population with prevalence of nearly 88% occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa, prompting serious medical, social, health related stigma ... -
Evaluation of Audiological Rehabilitation Status Among the Hard of Hearing Learners in Primary Schools for the Deaf in Western and the Lake Region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The primary effect of hearing loss is inability to hear sound and communicate orally particularly for those who are Hard of Hearing (HoH) and whose primary mode of communication is spoken language and lip-reading. Such ... -
An evaluation of audit committee characteristics and performance of manufacturing and allied firms listed on Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(2016)economic growth and development to Kenyan economy, evidence showing a clear link between audit committee size, independence, gender diversity, and experience on performance of firms is lacking. Studies have argued that a ... -
An evaluation of Bacteriological quality of Water from ready-to-eat food outlets in Maseno Township, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Water is a commodity which is essential for life as it has long been singled out globally as the most important factor in sustaining human health. Among other factors linked to human health; water has been implicated in ... -
Evaluation of cercaricidal and miracicidal activity of selected plant extracts agains larval stages of Schistosoma mansoni
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2016)Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by blood-flukes of the genus Schistosoma. It is one of the most widespread of all human parasitic diseases, ranking second only to malaria in terms of its socioeconomic and ... -
Evaluation of changes in coagulation factors in fresh frozen plasma during storage at -18°C for 5 weeks at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(Medrxiv, 2023)Background: Fresh frozen plasma is a critical substitute therapy in management of bleeding. Increased risk of venous thrombosis has been described to be associated with high plasma levels of several coagulation ... -
Evaluation of changes in coagulation factors in fresh frozen plasma during storage at-18° C for 5 weeks at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2023-04-12)Fresh frozen plasma is a critical substitute therapy in management of bleeding. Increased risk of venous thrombosis has been described to be associated with high plasma levels of several coagulation factors. -
Evaluation of chlorpyrifos ethyl elisa kit and assessment of use and spatial distribution and temporal trend of selected organophosphate and carbamate pesticides residues in water, sediment and fish from lake Naivasha
(Maseno University, 2015)Heavy seasonal use of specific organophosphate and carbamate in the catchment area of Lake Naivasha is a potential cause of pollution of sediment, water and fish in the lake. However, there is lack of data on the potential ... -
Evaluation of crop arrangement and phosphorus rate on performance of maize-common bean intercropping in western Kenya
(Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 2020)The effect of phosphorus (P) rate and crop arrangement on the performance of component crops in maize-bean intercropping systems was investigated at two sites; Malanga and Bugeng’i in western Kenya. A split plot design ... -
Evaluation of different field management practices for Efficient production of upland rice (NERICA)
(Maseno University, 2016)Rice (Oryza sativa L) constitutes one of the most important staple foods of over half of the world's population. Globally, it's ranked third after wheat and maize in terms of production. In Kenya, rice is the 3rd most ... -
Evaluation of Different Improved Upland Rice Varieties for Low Soil Nitrogen Adaptability
(2015)Scarcity of nitrogen fertilizer is a major constraint to rice production particularly in developing countries. Low soil fertility prevalent in farmer’s fields has led to low rice yields and the ever escalating fertilizer ... -
Evaluation of different improved upland rice varieties for low soil nitrogen adaptability
(2015)Scarcity of nitrogen fertilizer is a major constraint to rice production particularly in developing countries. Low soil fertility prevalent in farmer's fields has led to low rice yields and the ever escalating fertilizer ... -
Evaluation of different improved upland rice varieties for low soil nitrogen adaptability
(IJPSS, 2015)Scarcity of nitrogen fertilizer is a major constraint to rice production particularly in developing countries. Low soil fertility prevalent in farmer’s fields has led to low rice yields and the ever escalating fertilizer ... -
Evaluation of Durable Lining for Control of Malaria Vectors in Rural African Houses in Budalangi, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Malaria is one of the most serious and prevalent vector-borne parasitic diseases, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite the control efforts being undertaken, the global burden of malaria remains enormous. ... -
Evaluation of ecologies and severity of Striga weed on rice in sub-Saharan Africa
(Science Hub, LLC, 2011)Striga spp. is renowned for causing great losses in cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop competitiveness with parasitic weeds such as Striga is an important criterion for selection in an initiative to produce ... -
Evaluation of enhanced soil washing process and phytoremediation with maize oil, carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin, and vetiver grass for the recovery of organochlorin...
(Academic Press, 2014-08-01)Abstract An innovative ex situ soil washing technology was developed in this study to remediate organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and heavy metals in a mixed contaminated site. Elevated temperature (60 C) combined with ... -
Evaluation of enhanced soil washing process with tea saponin in a peanut oil–water solvent system for the extraction of PBDEs/PCBs/PAHs and heavy metals from an electronic …
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2015-11)Problems associated with PBDEs/PCBs/PAHs and heavy metals mixed contaminated sites have received wideattention. To address the associated environmental concerns, innovative remediation techniques are urgently needed -
An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Visual Fine Artists in the wake of COVID-19 towards Economic Empowerment in Kisumu City
(World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), 2021)Fine Artists are among the population residing in a cosmopolitan city of Kisumu and they leverage on their skills and talents for economic empowerment.Kisumu city economic empowerment is currently experiencing the highest ...