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In Silico Identification of New Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) Molecules with Pharmacokinetic Properties from Natural Sources Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations and Hierarchical
Abstract Infectious agents such as SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 have emerged in recent years causing epidemics with
Distribution, Characterization and the Commercialization of Elite Rhizobia Strains in Africa
Abstract Grain legumes play a significant role in smallholder farming systems in Africa because of their contribution to
Synthesis of mesoporous akaganeite functionalized maize cob biochar for adsorptive abatement of carbamazepine: Kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics
Abstract In this work, akaganeite (β-FeO(OH)) impregnated maize cob biochar (Fe-MCB) was prepared by direct hydrolysis, a
Prevalence and diversity of Plasmodium species in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in selected health centers of Kakamega County, Western Kenya
Abstract Malaria remains a major public health concern around the world with tropical and sub-tropical regions bearing th
Simulation of deformation behaviour of Aluminium 7075 during Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP)
Abstract This paper presents a finite element simulation of equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) since it is one of the
Assessment of rainwater harvesting potential of Rachuonyo North Sub-Catchment in Kenya using the Australian water balance model
Abstract Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is emerging as a promising alternative source of water in sub-Saharan Africa. It can
Vital relations in the metaphors of Covid-19 in Lukabaras
Abstract Since the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic in late 2019, the metaphorical framing of this respiratory disease also
The estimation of broiler respiration rate based on the semantic segmentation and video amplification
Abstract Respiratory rate is an indicator of a broilers’ stress and health status, thus, it is essential to detect respir
Distribution of hemoglobinopathy phenotypes in western Kenya: a retrospective study done at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Abstract Background Hemoglobinopathies are inheritable disorders of hemoglobin and are the most common genetic defects in
High-performance liquid chromatography local reference ranges of hemoglobin fractions (HbA, HbA2, and HbF) in detection of hemoglobinopathies in western Kenya
Abstract Background Western Kenya, being a malaria-endemic region, has a high prevalence of hemoglobinopathies mostly sic
The Ecology and Economic Practices of the Isukha and Idakho Communities in Colonial Period 1895-1963
Abstract The penetration of colonialism in Isukha and Idakho can best be understood within the general framework of the g
N Empirical Investigation of Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes as the Correlates of Environmental Identity among Pre-Service Biology Teachers in Tanzania
Abstract espite the extant literature that discusses the potentiality of environmental identity in shaping people’s engag
Influence of Participative Leadership Style on Public Health Service Delivery in County Governments in the
Abstract Poor health service delivery has been linked to the devolution of health services, with some health workers walk
Therapeutic uses of stingless bee honey by traditional medicine practitioners in Baringo County, Kenya
Abstract African traditional medicine knowledge, skills and practices have often been passed verbally from the older gene
Drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda during COVID-19 lockdown period: A systematic review
Abstract The present study aimed to explore the drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda durin
The Cell Membrane of a Novel Rhizobium phaseoli Strain Is the Crucial Target for Aluminium Toxicity and Tolerance
Abstract Soils with low pH and high aluminium (Al) contamination restrict common bean production, mainly due to adverse e
Status of Micro-Hydrokinetic River Technology Turbines Application for Rural Electrification in Africa
Abstract Energy accessibility, reliability and availability are key components of improved quality of life and human deve
Hotel facilities’ management practices and employee performance in Kenya
Abstract This study investigated the efficacy of hotel facilities’ management practices on employee performance. A descri
Effect of COVI-soup on cd4 cell count and haemoglobin among patients with diabetes type ii and hypertension in Kakamega County, Kenya: a randomized control trial
Abstract Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) diseases are part of the world’s challenges in achieving s
Enhancing students’ achievement in biology using inquiry-based learning in Rwanda
Abstract Students in secondary schools in Rwanda manifest difficulties in learning science subjects including biology. St
Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)
Abstract The unit-based sustainability assessment tool (USAT) was administered at Masinde Muliro University of Science an
Mutational signatures for breast cancer diagnosis using artificial intelligence
Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide. Its diagnosis and prognosis remain scanty,
Whole Transcriptome Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes in Cultured Nile Tilapia (O. niloticus) Subjected to Chronic Stress Reveals Signaling Pathways Associated with Depressed Growth
Abstract Chronic stress is a serious threat to aquaculture as it lowers fish growth performance and compromises fish welf
Effects of climate variability on maize yield in the arid and semi arid lands of lower eastern Kenya
Abstract Background Climate is a key input of rain-fed agriculture. Climate variability and change has been the most impo
Screening and Prioritization of Pesticide Application for Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks in Largescale Farms in Western Kenya
Abstract Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However, human pesticide po
Transformational leadership and innovation in deposit taking SACCOs. The moderating role of competitor orientation
Abstract With the drive for enhanced financial inclusion of the population through encouraging savings and investments in
Shareholder Rights and Performance of Deposit Taking SACCO’s
Abstract Purpose:Greater attention has paid on shareholder rights in the 21st century by shareholders, regulators and the
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Pond Fertilization in Western Kenya
Abstract In the recent past, fish farming has gained great prominence in Kenya as the country straggles to meet food secu
Optical modelling of TCO based FTO/TiO2 multilayer thin films and simulation in hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cell
Abstract Hydrogenated Amorphous silicon (a:Si:H) has low amounts of defects making it attractive for photovoltaic applica
Maternal Mental Health Needs When the Unexpected Happens: A cross-sectional study among mothers with preterm infants in Western Kenya
Abstract Background: Mothers of preterm infants are usually unprepared for the baby’s birth earlier than expected, making