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Correlations between schistosoma mansoni-specific immunoglobulins (igg1, igg2, igg3, igm), infection intensity and age among school pupils in Asembo area, western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Schistosoma mansoni is a blood parasite that is common among school going pupils living near water bodies. It causes a disease known as schistosomiasis or bilhaziasis. Infected pupils stand higher risks of ...
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Carica papaya l. Var. Wainamalo extracts against selected microorganisms in Maseno, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Carica papaya L. Variety Wainamalo has been used by the Luo community in Lake Victoria region as medicine for a long time and this constitute the reason for choice of this plant for this study. The number of ...
Relationship between Physicochemical Factors and Occurrence of Vibrio Strains in the Environment of the Lake Victoria Basin
(Maseno, 2017)
Aflatoxins, naturally occurring carcinogenic toxins produced by species of fungi, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, are associated with poor growth outcomes, especially stunting and underweight as well as ...
Characterization of Xanthomonas Campestris Pv.Vesicatoria In African Nightshades (Solanum Scabrum Mill.) and its Control Using Extracts of Bidens Pilosa L. and Euphorbia Hirta L.
(2017)
African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill.) are an important vegetable in terms of food security, medicinal values and income for most communities in Kenya. Its productivity is majorly affected by bacterial leaf spot disease ...
Correlation Between Geomagnetic Field Variations and the Dynamics of the Equatorial Ionosphere Over East Africa
(Maseno University, 2017)
The geomagnetic field shows regular variation during geomagnetic quiet conditions. However, during geomagnetic storms, it exhibits irregular fluctuations that can induce hazardous electric currents in ground based conductor ...
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 ...
Quantum entanglement properties of polarization states of a semi-classical optical parametric oscillator
(Maseno University, 2017)
Entanglement is a fundamental feature of quantum mechanics which originated from the 1935 paper of Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) and has been demonstrated in many quantum systems for development of quantum technology. ...
Effect of NPK blended fertilizer application on soil chemical properties, growth, Chlorophyll content and nutrient uptake on Finger millet (Eleusine coracana l. gaertn.) grown in acidic soils.
(Maseno University, 2017)
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L) is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya. It is an important staple food rich in minerals and vitamins required for good health. Finger millet has the ability to grow in stressful ...