School of Biological and Physical Sciences: Recent submissions
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Malacological Survey of Schistosomiasis and Fecal Contamination of Public Water Sources Within Informal Settlements of Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)Human schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) remain a major public health problem, responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries, despite availability of effective, safe ... -
Plasmodium falciparum Population Structure in Children with Malaria in Kisumu- Western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2011)Plasmodium Jalciparum population structure in malaria endemic areas is characterized by extensive genotype diversity, and wide spectrum of clinical presentation; from mild, uncomplicated malaria to severe malaria and ... -
Growth Responses of Spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.) to Salinity
(Maseno university, 2001)Seeds of spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.) were sown in soil-filled 20-litre plastic pots. The study was conducted to investigate the effect of salinity (NaCl) on the growth, development and adaptation of C. gynandra. The ... -
An Investigation on Whether or not our Universe is Friedmannian on Large Scales
(Maseno University, 2002)According to the cosmological model that has been widely accepted for a long time, our universe at large is well described by a Friedmann model in which the universe has been expanding from a short time after a very hot, ... -
Association between Cd14 (Cd14c-159t) Promoter Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Severe Malaria Anemia in Children, below 3 Years Resident in Siaya District, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Among the infectious diseases worldwide, malaria is one of the leading causes of child morbidity and mortality. Severe malaria anemia (SMA) is the most common clinical manifestation of acute Plasmodium falciparum malaria ... -
The Role of Resource Partitioning and Size Structure in the Coexistence of Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus Linnaeus 1758) and Haplochromine Spp., in lake Sare, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The disappearance of haplochromines in Lake Victoria has been attributed to, among other factors, predation by the introduced Nile perch, Lates niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758). Lake Sare a satellite lake with an open direct ... -
Evaluation of Durable Lining for Control of Malaria Vectors in Rural African Houses in Budalangi, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Malaria is one of the most serious and prevalent vector-borne parasitic diseases, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite the control efforts being undertaken, the global burden of malaria remains enormous. ... -
Effect of Anthropogenic Activities and Seasons on Nutrients and Heavy Metal Loads of the Water and Sediments along Amala and Nyangores, Tributaries of River Mara Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Mara River Basin accommodates natural forests at its source. The forests' encroachment for human settlement has led to extensive deforestation and farming activities which may cause pollution of the natural aquatic ... -
Population Structure of Anopheles Arabiensis Breeding in transient and , Permanent in land Habitats at two Sites in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)Malaria is one of the main diseases that cause great morbidity and mortality in: sub-Saharan Africa region. The prevalence and incidence of malaria in this region is determined mostly by the mosquito vector species. ... -
Variations in Some Minerals and Nutrients Levels in Selected African Leafy Vegetables due to Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The nutrition transition in developing countries has resulted in changes in diets and lifestyle habits. Such changes have led to paradoxical phenomenon where under nutrition and over nutrition coexist. This double burden ... -
Naturally acquired immunity to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in Children less than four Years of age in a Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)The mechanism of age-dependent acquisition of immunity to P. Jalciparum in malaria endemic areas is less clear. Understanding how immunity is acquired with age in humans requires a rational design and development of ... -
Effects of Soil Water Deficit on the Growth and Physiology of Selected African Night shades (Solanum Scabrum Mill. And solanum Villosum Mill.)
(Maseno University, 2013)Environmental stresses, such as water stress have a major impact on plant growth and survivaL Lack of water causes reductions in growth rate and physiological processes affecting bioproductivity, which in turn lower ... -
A Sustainable tourism indicator model for lodge facilities within Maasai Mara National Reserve
(Maseno University, 2013)Maasai Mara National Reserve has been identified as a flagship project of Kenya's Vision 2030's premium park initiative whose mandate is to provide premium park experience by the year 2030. Nevertheless, there has been ... -
Occurrence, genetic relatedness and effects of diplostomum(digenea: diplostomidae) species in oreochromis niloticus L. and distribution among Vector snails in Kibos area
(Maseno University, 2013)Diplostomum species metacercariae, are trematodes that pose economic threat to aquaculture globally. Despite their diversity, species identification is difficult owing to their striking morphological similarities. Poor ... -
Assessment of competition for water between Cassia siamea lam. And zea mays l. Using Various parameters, in alley cropping under semi- arid conditions in Machakos District,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991)A study was carried out in Machakos district, Kenya, to investigate the competition for soil moisture in an alley cropping agroforestry system. The effects on soil moisture and crop yields of Agroforestry (AF) and ... -
Prevalence of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Among Children Under Five Years in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)One of the most common causes of moderate to severe diarrhea among children and adults in developing countries is enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC). It causes an estimated 400 million diarrheal episodes and 380,000 ... -
Characterisation of Bradyrhizobium Liaoningense of Wild Soya Beans (Glycine Soja) and Determination of Its Inoculation Effect on Growth, Chlorophyll Concentration, Nodulation and Yield of Glycine Max
(Maseno University, 2021)Soya beans are important staple food crops in western Kenya. Legumes play a key role in agriculture by fixing nitrogen in the root nodules in symbiosis with rhizobia. Currently Kenya is experiencing low yield of soya beans, ... -
The Linkage Between Environmental Management Practices and Financial Performance of Three to Five Star Hotels in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Environmental management has become an important issue of concern in the tourism industry particularly the hotel sector. The sector consumes large amounts of non-durable products, water and energy due to its functions, ... -
Effect of Corn Oil Emulsion Formulation of Cercospora Piaropi Tharp and Myrothecium Roridum Tode Fries in The Control of Water Hyacinth Under Greenhouse Conditions in Kibos, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Accelerated settlement and industrialization around Lake Victoria have led to alarming pollution levels in the lake. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Sol. Laub.) that thrives best in polluted waters has therefore ... -
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Isolates from Patients in Selected Hospitals in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the major cause of community and hospital-acquired UTI cases.However,there is increasing resistance to antibiotics used in the treatment of UPEC infections. Escherichia coli can be ...