• Effect of the extended π-surface and N-butyl substituents of imidazoles on their reactivity, electrochemical behaviours and biological interactions of corresponding Pt(II)-CNC carbene complexes: exploring DFT and docking interactions† 

  Bellam, Rajesh; Onunga, Daniel. O; Jaganyi, Deogratius; Robinson, Ross Stuart; Mambanda, Allen (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024)

  In this study, we synthesised and characterised three C^N^C pincer (N-heterocyclic carbene)-type tridentate ligands, namely, 2,6-bis[(3-methylimidazolium-1-yl)methyl]pyridine dibromide (L1), 2,6-bis[(3-methylbenzimidazol ...
• Gravitation in Flat Euclidean Spacetime Frame: Unified Electrogravity and Magnetogravity Forces 

  Kibande, Wellingtone; Omolo, Joseph Akeyo; Simiyu, Dismas Wamalwa (European Journal of Applied Physics, 2024-07-15)

  An effective description of physics requires an appropriate geometrical frame. Three-dimensional Euclidean space provides the geometrical frame for non-relativistic physics. A derivation of an imaginary temporal axis− icˆq ...
• Effect of Rainfall on Seasonality of Malaria Transmission Dynamics and Percentage Occurrence of mRDT Positives Around the Five Rural Health Facilities in Vihiga County, Kenya 

  Ongonda, John Khamala; Ayieko, Cyrus; Miheso, Stephen; Munde, Elly (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 2024-04-24)

  The negative impact and concern of malaria is felt world over with 247 million cases reported in 2021. The cases were reported in 84 malaria endemic countries with high number of casualties experienced in Africa. Normally, ...
• Meta-analytic review on the impact of factors that affect performance of malaria rapid diagnostic test in Africa 

  Ongonda, John Khamala; Ayieko, Cyrus; Miheso, Stephen (MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık, 2024-03-25)

  Timely, accurate diagnosis and treatment has improved malaria case management. Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) kits are largely used in malaria diagnosis. Their performance is compromised by factors related to gene ...
• Undergraduate Medical Student Attrition at Maseno University School of Medicine 

  Bitta, Caesar; Ogot, Valentine; Mwake, Fatma; Okwaresi, Madeline; Kwach, Bowa; Otieno, Tonny Javan; Chepkirui, Faith; Ogendo, Stephen (Research square, 2024-07-12)

  Worldwide, admission into medical schools is highly competitive, and the training is very demanding. Despite having lower attrition rates than other university programmes, medical school attrition varies from as low as ...
• Optical properties of silver-doped zinc oxide thin films: an optimization study 

  Omina, Betty N; Juma, Albert O; Muiva, Cosmas M; Oduor, Andrew O (Springer US, 2024-07-27)

  Silver (Ag), not only alters the electrical and optical properties of ZnO thin films but also has the ability to enhance its ultraviolet (UV) emission. However, the mechanism for the UV emission enhancement has not been ...
• Croton's therapeutic promise: A review of its phytochemistry and critical computational ADME/Tox analysis 

  Obende, Samphelix .O; Ochieng, Charles .O; Shikanga, Emmanuel. A; Cruz, Jorddy .N; Santos, Cleydson. BR; Kimani, Njogu M (Elsevier, 2024-08-01)

  The genus Croton (Euphorbiaceae family) is constituted of approximately 1300 species with remarkable ethnomedicinal backgrounds supported by extensive pharmacological studies alongside over 900 compounds associated with ...
• Phenotypic and Genotypic Methods for the Identification and Quantification of Cyanobacteria in Lake Water 

  Onyango, David Miruka; Ramkat, Rose. C (Springer Nature, 2024-04-24)

  Early monitoring of Microcystis, a cyanobacterium that produces microcystin, is paramount in order to confirm the presence of Microcystis spp. Both phenotypic and genotypic methods have been used. The phenotypic methods ...
• A Guide to Adventurous Tourism 

  Njau, W.Florence; Njagi, Caroline Kihara; Nguthi, Stephen Kamau; Kivuva, Joyce; Manyanja, John (AJPO journals and books publishers, 2023-08-15)
• Characterization Of Farmer-Held Bambara Groundnut (VignaSubterranea (L.) Verdc.)Germplasm Collections FromLake Victoria Basin, Kenya Using Qualitative Traits: A Basis For Crop Genetic Improvement. 

  Onyango, David Miruka; Omondi, Seline; Onyango, John Collins (IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences, 2023-10)

  Bambara groundnut (Vignasubterranea (L.)Verdc.)is the second most important African indigenous grain legume after cowpea. The crop is majorly grown for its food and nutrition provisions and health benefits. Bambara ...
• Convergence of the Laplace and the alternative multipole expansion approximation series for the Coulomb potential 

  Jobunga, EO; Wandera, CO; Okeyo, OS (Nature Publishing Group UK, 2023-09-25)

  Multipole expansion is a powerful technique used in many-body physics to solve dynamical problems involving correlated interactions between constituent particles. The Laplace multipole expansion series of the Coulomb ...
• Contribution of sustainability strategies to the growth and development of licensed fast-food restaurant: a case of lake region economic block, Kenya 

  Nyamogosa, Henry; Murimi, Michael (2023-09)

  The study aimed to investigate the influence of sustainable strategies on the growth and development of licensed fast-food restaurants (FFRs) in Kenya. It sought to determine the impact of economic, social, and environmental ...
• Characterization of atomic state evolution in the JC and anti-JC models: spin-displaced field modes in the quantum Rabi model 

  Omolo, Joseph Akeyo (Research gate, 2023-03-20)

  In this article, characterization of the atomic state evolution in the Jaynes-Cummings (JC) and anti-Jaynes-Cummings (aJC) models means using the reduced atomic state degree of purity, concurrence and spin excitation number ...
• A Comparative Thermodynamic Study of AlF3, ScF3, Al0.5Sc0.5F3, and In0.5Sc0.5F3 for Optical Coatings: A Computational Study 

  Alruqi, Adel Bandar; Ongwen, O. Nicholas (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 ...
• Structural and Mechanical Properties of NbN Alloyed with Hf, In, and Zr for Orthopedic Applications: A First-Principles Study 

  Alruqi, Adel Bandar; Ongwen, O. Nicholas (MDPI, 2024-01-17)

  The search for biocompatible, non-toxic, and wear-resistant materials for orthopedic implant applications is on the rise. Different materials have been investigated for this purpose, some of which have proved successful. ...
• Investigating the Young's modulus of Cu-Al-Be shape memory alloy using a phase diagram, vibration spectroscopy and ultrasonic waves 

  Benlachemi, Rania; Ogam, Erick; Ongwen, Nicholas; Boudour, Amar; Fellah, Zine El Abiddine (Elsevier, 2024-03-05)

  This work presents a method for determining the effective Young’s modulus (Eeffective) and Poisson ratio of small specimens of a ternary shape memory alloy (SMA), Cu-Al-Be. The alloys were synthesized uniformly and ...
• Assessment Of Ricinus Communis Ml Crude Extracts Towards Urinary Tract Infection Strains With Their Associated Ailments 

  Ochieng, O. Anthony; Mohamed, A.Nasif; Kowanga, K. David (Academia, 2022-09-30)

  Cases of synergic Urinary Tract Infections with its associated ailments has become a menace. Due to its high costs of treatment, unavailability of relevant antibiotics, misdiagnosis and recurrence, most patients within ...
• Glass photonics meets photovoltaics: general principles and a case study 

  Otieno, Francis; Airo, Mildred; Quandt, Alex; Wamwangi, Daniel; Erasmus, M. Rudolph (Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2023-11-01)

  In this study, we present a promising combination of glass photonics and photovoltaics to develop more efficient types of solar cells. Following up on earlier suggestions, we demonstrate that fundamental losses due to the ...
• Causes and Consequences of Post-Election Violence in Kenya 

  Ochieng, Charles. P. Otieno (2023-10-05)

  The election of leaders by the people is the aim of democratic procedures. An electoral system is intended to ensure that the outcomes reflect the preferences of the majority of voters, providing elected officials’ ...
• Comparative Efficacy of Levofloxacin Versus Amoxycillin/Clavulanic Acid Combined with Azithromycin in Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia 

  Musungu, Vincent; Onguru, Daniel; Onyango, Patrick (European institute of knowledge and innovation, 2024-03-06)

  Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Early initiation of antibiotics is highly recommended. In most CAP cases, multiple drug options are increasingly becoming ...

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