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Factors Influencing Patient Waiting Time in Emergency Department of Khunyangu Sub-County Hospital, Busia Kenya

Abstract Background: Waiting time remains an important indicator of quality health services. The emergency department is

Hematological profiles of newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Western Kenya

Abstract Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) mortality remains high despite current availability of effective anti-T

Effects of High Frequency of Examinations on Choice of Pedagogical Approaches in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of examinations on the choice of pedagogical approaches in

Prevalence and socio-demographic distribution of uncorrected refractive errors in school-going adolescents in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract BACKGROUND: Efforts to mitigate vision loss due to uncorrected refractive errors (UREs) in Africa remain unpredi

Assessment of groundwater vulnerability in Webuye Municipality, Kenya

Abstract Access to safe water and sanitation is a basic human right and is enshrined in the sustainable development goal

Variation in Total Electron Content Over Ethiopia During the Solar Eclipse Events

Abstract his work studies variations of ionospheric total electron content (TEC) during four distinct solar eclipse event

Navigating the Transition Tightrope: Challenges Posed by African Union Mission in Somalia Transition on Kenya’s National Security

Abstract This study examined Kenya's national security threats resulting from the withdrawal of the Kenya Defence Forces

Institutional Factors Influencing Self-Directed Learning Readiness among Nursing Students in Medical Training Colleges in Siaya County, Kenya (#69957)

Abstract Context: Self-directed learning (SDL) is a prominent pedagogical approach in nursing education. The success of s

Green Procurement and Service Delivery of County Governments in Western Region, Kenya

Abstract The framers of the Public Procurement Law envisaged to streamline how public procurement should be conducted in

Institutional Factors Influencing Self-Directed Learning Readiness among Nursing Students in Medical Training Colleges in Siaya County, Kenya.

Abstract AIM To investigate the prevalence of visual impairment (VI) and provide an estimation of uncorrected refractive

Factors Influencing Nurse Interns’ Competence in Physical Assessment for Adult Patients

Abstract Context: Physical assessment is essential to the overall health assessment, constituting the nursing process's f

Availability and helpfulness of low vision assistive devices for low vision learners attending inclusive schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract BACKGROUND: Low-vision assistive devices play an essential role in improving the reading performance and quality

Impact of Alkaline Concentration on the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Made up of Fly Ash and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

Abstract Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a novel and environmentally friendly type of concrete that eliminates the use of ce

Performance of Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Silica Sand and Lime for Use as Road Subgrade

Abstract Designing foundations, particularly highway pavements, on black cotton soil has consistently posed a delinquent

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of COVID-19: A Case Study of Navakholo Sub-County, Kakamega, Kenya

Abstract A viral illness called COVID-19 can be spread from one person to another. 2019 saw the first case of the virus r

Effect of Advertising Strategy on Performance of Construction Material Manufacturing Firms in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Abstract The construction material manufacturing firms plays a major role in the Kenyan economy, and understanding the ef

Forecasting Financial Crisis using Topological DataAnalysis Approach

Abstract Traditional financial forecasting methods often struggle to capture the complex interactions and emerging patter

Effects of High Frequency of Examinations on Curriculum Implementation in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract Examinations have been widely used as a tool for curriculum evaluation not only in Kenya but across the globe. T

Assessing Healthcare Provider's Skills in the Management of COVID-19 Infection at Busia County Referral Hospital, Kenya

Abstract Context: The zoonotic coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19) was caused by an enveloped Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus fro

Effect of Operation Assessment on Performance of State-Owned Sugar Firms in Kenya

Abstract The primary goal of supply chain design is to improve service quality and interaction levels between service pro

Analyzing the Relationship between Government Revenue and Economic Growth in Kenya from 2012-2022 using Multiple Linear Regression

Abstract The relationship between government revenue and economic growth is a debate that has existed for a long time in

Risk Factors for Leptospirosis in Rural Communities of Bungoma County, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Survey

Abstract Leptospirosis is an important re-emerging zoonosis of worldwide public health concern. Leptospirosis is caused b

Influence of HIV/AIDS Care and Support Services Accessibility on Utilization among HIV Infected Adults in Baringo County, Kenya

Abstract Context: Globally, efforts are being made to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic and improve the general health of people

Human Factors Contributing to Accidents and Disasters in Road Transport of Petroleum Products in Kenya

Abstract Over the past few decades, Africa has witnessed enormous increase in the number of accidents take occur during r

Stakeholders' Participation in Decision Making in Construction Projects Funded by National Government Constituency Development Fund in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract Stakeholders’ participation in construction projects is key for its success. Decision making is an integral part

Predicting Rainfall Pattern in Kakamega County using Time Series

Abstract Rainfall patterns play a critical role in shaping various aspects of our lives. Understanding the patterns, tren

Family Issues on Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Preventive Measures among Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract The rising prevalence of youth involvement in substance abuse is a global issue that requires immediate attentio

Scale Cortisol Signatures in Cultured Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Regulates Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Signalling Pathway to Modulate Chronic Stress

Abstract Chronic stress poses a challenge to aquaculture, with cortisol and glucose traditionally used as stress markers.

Utilization of Nutrition Information on Food Labels by Diabetic Mellitus and Hypertensive Patients Attending Clinic at Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

Abstract The aim of food labels is to inform consumers on the food content. The information conveyed on food labels has e

Changes in Forest Soil Properties in Different Successional Stages in Lower Tropical China

Abstract/Overview Background: Natural forest succession often affects soil physical and chemical properties. Selected phy