School of Biological and Physical Sciences: Recent submissions
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Effect of periphyton technology on the growth performance and fecundity of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) cultured in earthen ponds
(2022)Aquaculture plays a big role in eliminating poverty and malnutrition. However, the current pond-based systems rely on the supply of large amounts of low-quality commercial feeds that limit aquaculture productivity and have ... -
Assessment of the Levels of Micronutrients in Black Tea from Different Regions Of East Africa and Changes In their Levels Due to Agronomic Practices
(Maseno University, 2011)Inadequate supply of micronutrients causes human h~ealth complications and is a worldwide problem now referred to as hidden hunger. Beverages from Camellia sinensis are claimed to be the most widely consumed fluids after ... -
Comparative Annotation and Analysis of Protein-Coding DNA Sequences (CDS) Of Theileria Parva Marikebuni and Theileria Parva Muguga Genomes
(Maseno University, 2011)Theileriaparva Muguga genome was the first to be sequenced and published in this genus of great economic, veterinary and biological importance to livestock industry in East and Central Africa. The aim was to aid in ... -
Coordination Chemistry and Liquid-Liquid Extracnon of Zinc(Ii), Cadmium(Ii) and Lead(Ii) Cations With .. (Pyrazol-I-Ylmethyl)Pyridine Ligands
(Maseno University, 2011)Amongstthe countless man-made contaminants that infiltrate our water sources are heavy metals, usually as by-products of industrial processes. Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic. Metal contamination (e.g, Hg, ... -
Assessment of the Floral Diversity along Disturbance Gradient in Kaya Muhaka Forest, Msambweni District
(Maseno University, 2011)Kaya Muhaka Forest in the Kenyan Coast is one of the remianng lowland forest patches belonging to Zanzibar-Inhambane vegetation mosaic of Eastern Africa, which are rich in \ endemic and threatened flora and fauna. Although ... -
Occurrence and Antimicrobial Profiles of Salmonella Sp in Fish (Oreochromis Niloticus) and Selected Fish-Ponds in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Salmonella, a gram-negative facultative rod shaped bacterium: '--'in the family Enterebacteriaceae, is found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. Salmonella causes salmonellosis, which manifests as two diseases ... -
Toxicity and Mortality of Synergized Crude Essential Oil Extracts from Tagetes Minuta (L.) on Periplaneta Americana (Blattidae)
(Maseno University, 2011)Cockroaches are insects that belong to the order Blattodea, suborder Blattaria and family Blattidae. The species that is most common and wide spread in the world is Periplaneta americana(L.). They are increasing in number ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets (ITNs) On Multiplicity of Plasmodium Falciparum Infections in Children in Asembo Bay Area of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) have been shown to significantty reduce malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Individuals living in areas of high malaria transmission generally harbour multiple parasite strains, ... -
Phytochemical Investigation, Mineral Analysts and Propagation of Some Wild Lamiaceae used in Traditional Medicine in URIRI District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Plantshave been used for medicinal purposes by many societies across the world, hence in Kenya. In Uriri District, Kenya, the increased use of medicinal plants for traditional medicinehas led to over exploitation of tree ... -
Temperature Compensation in Ultrasonic Ranging Systems: An Empirical Model
(Maseno University, 2011)'Ultrasonic ranging systems have for many years been used to measure the distance between two points by emitting short bursts of high frequency signals and listening to the echo. It has been used as a means of acoustic ... -
Phytochemical and Antiplasmodial Evaluation of the Root Bark of Kenyan Warburgia Stuhlmannii Engl
(Maseno University, 2012)Malaria is a huge social, economic and health problem, particularly in tropical countries. Approximately 350-500 million malaria cases are reported annually, out of which 1-3 million die, majority of who are young children ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Spacing on Yield of Maize (Zea mays L) and Artemisia (Artemisia annua L) intercrops in a Sub-humid tropical ecozone of Maseno – Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Artemisia (Artemisia annua L.) is a medicinal shrub whose extracts include artemisinin as the active ingredient that treats malaria in combination therapy, while maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food crop in Kenya. An ... -
Anthropogenic Point Sources and Levels of Nutrients to Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, River Kisat and Nyalenda Wigwa Stream in Kisumu City
(Maseno University, 2011)Liquid waste materials discharged at industries and Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are usually swept off through surface runoff into River Kisat (RK) and Nyalenda Wigwa "-'stream (NWS) and finally into the Winam Gulf ... -
Expression of Plasma Glucose Transporter Protein 1 (Glut 1) Induced by Chronic Stress in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus Linnaeus 1758) Reared at High Stocking Density
(Maseno University, 2012)High stocking density (HSD) has been found suitable to overcome the problem of land shortage, and it has the desirable effect of increasing fish production hence a potential profit , maker. However, HSD isa chronic stressor ... -
Assessment of Phosphorus Loading into Lake –Victoria through Rivers Nzoia, Yala, Kisat and Nyalenda Waste Water Treatment . Plant in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Lake Victoria is eutrophicated with Myxophyceae (blue green algae blooms), Vassia cuspidate grlif(hippo grass) and Eichhornia crassipers (water hyacinth) being evident. Several problems have been identified that have arisen ... -
Thermal Conductivity of Rubber Composites as A Function of Filler Concentration and Type
(Kenyatta University, 1988)Thermal conductivities of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber loaded with one of the following fillers: carbon black type N339, a reinforcing filler, kaolin, a non-reinforcing filler, and ground charcoal have ...