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Comparative Measurement of Fetal Haemoglobin Levels And Their Association with Antibody Responses to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens Among Sickle Cell Patients in Bondo Subcounty, Western Kenya
(2018)ABSTRACT Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection remains one of the greatest global public health problems. However, studies have shown that fetal haemoglobin (HbF) protects against malaria in sickle cell disease (SCD) ... -
A comparative performance of indigenous chicken in Baringo and Kisumu Counties of Kenya for sustainable agriculture
(2016)The population of the world continues to increase especially in developing countries calling for increased food production which puts great pressure to develop a more sustainable agricultural economic activity throughout ... -
Comparative responses in plain black tea quality parameters of different tea clones to fermentation temperature and duration
(Elsevier, 2001-02-01)The amounts of black tea theaflavins, brightness, and sensory evaluations varied with clones in the order clone 6/8>SC12/28>S15/10, while thearubigins and total colour changed in the reverse order. The rates of change of ... -
Comparative seed longevity studies in selected Succullent genera: euphorbia, kalanchoe and edithcolia
(Maseno University, 2008)The future utility value of seeds of Euphorbia, Kalanchoe and Edithcolia pose challenges as none has been investigated for storage longevity under seed bank conditions yet their wild populations are threatened by ... -
Comparative Studies of Alum, Maerua Subcordata Root Tuber Powder and Juice Extract as Coagulation/Flocculation Agents
(2016)Turbidity is a great problem in water treatment. Comparative study was done on alum a commercial coagulant; Maerua subcordata root powder and juice extract a locally available natural coagulant to reduce turbidity and ... -
A Comparative Study of B-Cell Homeostasis and Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation in Cidldren from areas Experiencing Divergent Plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and Endemic Burkitt's Lymphoma Patients
(Maseno University, 2011)Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL pathogenesis.their ... -
A comparative study of b-cell homeostasis and Epstein-barr virus reactivation in cidldren from Areas experiencing divergent plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and endemic burkitt's Lymphoma patients
(Maseno University, 2011)ABSTRACT 'Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL ... -
A comparative study of ecological factors that influence potential transmission of malaria in the Highlands and lowlands of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)Vectored malaria, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa South of the Sahara presently still prevails in highland areas. Malaria was eradicated from highland areas in the late 1950s using DDT against mosquitoes. ... -
A comparative study of health information systems in public and private health facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Health information systems (H.I.S) collect, collate, analyze, evaluate, store and disseminate health information used for planning, forecasting, budgeting, decision making plus monitoring and evaluating health programs. ... -
Comparative study of levels of academic aspiration and Psychosocial adjustment of adolescent students from single-mother and dual-parent families in Public secondary schools in gem district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)At high school, adolescent's educational aspiration and psychosocial adjustment are ?f critical importance to their academic attainment. Parenting nature plays crucial role III the adolescents' academic aspiration and ... -
A Comparative Study on Effect of Caregivers Training on Health Outcomes of HIV Infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2020-06-30)The purpose of this cohort study was to assess the effect of caregiver training on health outcomes of HIV-infected children aged 1-14 years on antiretroviral therapy in South Rift Valley, Kenya. Three hundred and twenty ... -
A Comparative Thermodynamic Study of AlF3, ScF3, Al0.5Sc0.5F3, and In0.5Sc0.5F3 for Optical Coatings: A Computational Study
(MDPI, 2023-11-27)Optical coatings are thin layers of materials applied to optical components in order to modify the transmission, reflection, or polarization properties of light. The common materials used for optical coatings include ... -
ComparativeStudiesofPhytochemicalandAntimicrobial ActivityocCarica papaya L. Extractsagainst Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus andCandida albicans
(Archives of Ecotoxicology, 2020)Carica papayaextracts are known for their traditional medicinal uses. The ability of its parts to control the growth of common pathogens in the laboratory has been tested in different parts of the world ... -
Comparing different epidemiological models in field evaluations of selected genotypes from Solanum tuberosum CIP population A for resistance to Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) De Bary in Kenya
(Kluwer Academic Publisher, 2000)Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans was monitored in field plots of potato genotypes selected from population A of the International Potato Center (CIP) germplasm collection. Disease severity was measured as percent ... -
Comparing Lead and Cadmium Levels in Liver of Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) from Nyalenda waste Stabilization Ponds and Ogal Beach on Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)The bio accumulation of Cadmium and Lead metals in fish species poses danger to Kisumu city residents whose diet revolves around fish. Nyalenda Waste Stabilization Ponds (NWSPs), are sinks to domestic waste, hospital waste ... -
Comparing Pedagogy in Kenya’s Public Universities
(CODESRIA, 2021)Past studies have shown that the increased enrolment of students in public universities has not been matched with supporting human and technical resources. This has affected the quality of teaching and learning. This article ... -
Comparing sociocultural features of cholera in three endemic African settings
(BioMed Central, 2013-12-01)Background Cholera mainly affects developing countries where safe water supply and sanitation infrastructure are often rudimentary. Sub-Saharan Africa is a cholera hotspot. Effective cholera control requires not only a ... -
Comparing the yield components of three most popular commercial watermelon cultivars in Kenya with one newly introduced cultivar and one landrace
(Academic Journals, 2009)High yield is a major goal for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) breeders. The objective of this study was to compare the yield components of some watermelon accessions available in Kenya and to identify high yielding ... -
Comparison of 60mg and 40mg doses of hyoscine butylbromide on labor outcomes at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(Research gate, 2014)Introduction: Effects of 40mg of Hyoscine butylbromide (HBB) in reducing duration of active phase of labor are well documented. However effects of 60mg have not been well studied despite the fact that it is often ...