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Effects of aerated and non-aerated biofilters on effluent water treatment from a small-scale recirculating aquaculture system for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)
(Sciendo, 2020-04-21)Most recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) use aerated biofilters to maintain suitable water quality for fish production. However, application of non-aerated biofilters may provide opportunities to lower aeration costs, ... -
Effects of airbnb rental proliferations on revpar of star-rated hotels in Nairobi County
(Maseno University, 2023)Airbnb is one of the disruptive technologies that have grown exponentially since its inception in 2008. It has raised concerns among hoteliers in the hospitality industry worldwide due to its perceived effect on hotel ... -
Effects of Allium Sativum Ethanolic Extract on Trypanosoma brucei brucei Parasites’ Morphometric Parameters and Clinical Outcome in White Albino Laboratory Rats
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2021)Background: Trypanosomosis affects humans as well as wild and domestic vertebrates, yet has no successful prophylaxis, chemotherapy nor cure. Objectives: The study was to investigate the effects of Allium sativum extract ... -
The effects of altitude on the chemical composition of black tea
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 1990-01-01)Changes in quality parameters of crush, tear and curl (CTC) black clonal teas due to variations in altitude within a radius of 10 km were determined. There were significant (P= 0.05) changes in all the quality parameters ... -
Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Selected Water Quality Parameters in Spring Water and Sediments along Amala and Nyangores Tributaries in the Mara River Basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Replacing natural forests with commercial crops and/or other small scale farming activities including human settlement have several environmental impacts. The land LISt' practices have the potential of contaminating aquatic ... -
Effects of aqueous garlic extract intervention on plasma glucose, lipid profile and alkaline phosphatase concentrations in atazanavir treated rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy (Protease inhibitors) are prone to complications including abnormalities in glucose metabolism, lipid derangement, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have ... -
Effects of artisanal gold mining on agricultural land use in Karemo division, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Artisanal Gold Mining (AGM) is an economic activity particularly in developing countries. The activity has various negative effects on agricultural productivity like loss of farm land as reported in Peru and Ecuador. In ... -
Effects of autoclaving and mercuric chloride sterilization on PAHs dissipation in a two-liquid-phase soil slurry
(Elsevier, 2011-02-01)A two-liquid-phase (TLP) soil slurry system was employed to quantify the efficiencies of autoclaving and mercuric chloride sterilization in the dissipation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The fates of 11 PAHs ... -
Effects of bacterial composition and aquatic habitat metabolites on malaria vector larval availability in irrigated and non-irrigated sites of Homa Bay county, western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2023)Gravid Anopheles malaria vectors depend on both chemical and physical (including microbial) cues for selection of preferred habitats for oviposition. This study focused on assessing the effects of bacterial composition ... -
The effects of blending clonal leaf on black tea quality
(Elsevier, 1999-08-01)Although most clones are selected for quality and yields, there are clones in production with superior yields but producing inferior black tea quality and vice versa. Some of these clones with superior yield give very poor ... -
Effects of brick making activities on the biophysical And socio-economic environment of Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Brick making is alternative source of income in many localities. Low capital and other expenses required to start the business encourages the growth and expansion of brick making in Vihiga County. Bricks remain a cheap ... -
Effects of cash transfer on social networks of older persons in Ndhiwa district, Homa-bay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Cash transfer program for older persons in Kenya started in 2007; the program is nationwide and is currently covering over 58,600 older persons aged over 65 years old. Without a reliable data concerning the effectiveness ... -
Effects Of Catha edulis’ Leaf Extract on Blood Chemistry and Kidney Tissues in Small East African Male Goats from Rift Valley Province of Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2014)Objectives: To determine the serum electrolytes levels in animals treated with Catha edulis leaf extract. Design: Experimental study Setting: Department of Biological Sciences at the Chepkoilel University College, ... -
Effects of cation siting and spin–spin interactions on the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) of Cu2+ exchanged X Faujasite zeolite
(North-Holland, 2006-11-21)Copper(II) exchanged Na X Faujasite zeolite was cation exchanged at levels from one Cu(II) in 30 unit cells (0.033 Cu(II)/UC) to 38 Cu(II) per unit cell (38 Cu/UC) and was examined by continuous wave and two-pulse and ... -
Effects of chicken manure extract on the population growth, mixis induction and body size of the freshwater rotifer Brachionus angularis Gosse 1851
(Asian Fisheries Society, 2015-12-31)This study investigated the effects of chicken manure extract (CME) on the population growth, mixis induction and body size of the freshwater rotifer Brachionus angularis Gosse 1851. Four concentrations of CME (i.e.0.5, ... -
Effects of combining organic materials with inorganic phosphorus sources on maize yield and financial benefits in western Kenya
(Cambridge University Press., 2009-10-09)Due to escalating costs of imported fertilizers, there is renewed interest in the use of local nutrient resources in managing soil fertility in Kenya. We tested the effect of two organic materials, farmyard manure (FYM) and ... -
Effects of community performance-based financing on community health workers’ service delivery in Kayanza health district, Burundi
(ResearchGate, 2023-01)In many low- and middle-income countries, community services are often provided on a volunteer basis. To make their work more effective in the communities, some of them including Burundi adopted community performance-based ... -
Effects of Computer Based Learning Use on Academic Performance in Mathematics Among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Learners with special needs in education are of diverse categories and include those wttiT physical disabilities (PD). Among the PD are those with postures that make them strain when they stay in a given position for ... -
Effects of Conduction and Variable Properties On a Two Dimensional Conjugate Heat Transfer of a Nanofluid in a Microchannel
(International Scientific Press, 2013-10-01)In this paper we analyze the effects of conduction and variable properties on a two dimensional conjugate heat transfer of a nanofluid containing a mixture of two fluids namely, Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and water. Nanoparticles ... -
Effects of conversation repair strategies on counselling discourse in secondary schools in Kakamega Central sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2015)Guidance and counselling programmes in high schools in Kenya are communicative events organised in group or individual sessions to remedy social or academic issues affecting students. Particular breakdowns often arise in ...