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First principles investigation of elastic, electronic and thermoelectric properties of lead-free Cs–X–I (X= Pb, Gd, Nd, Y) perovskites
(Journal of Physics Communications, 2024-10-31)Perovskites have become the center of recent research for their possible application in perovskite solar cells, owing to their desirable optical and electronic properties, flexibility, tunability, and low–cost fabrication. ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Cadmium Tin Oxide for MEMS Substrates and Its Comparative Computational Study with Silicon and Silicon Carbide
(Springer US, 2024-10-22)The rising demand for semiconductor substrates for printing electronic circuits has been sparked by recent breakthroughs in electronics. The most popular substrate for printing these devices is silicon (Si), which is chosen ... -
Can “the expanded free maternity services” enable Kenya to achieve universal health coverage by 2030: qualitative study on experiences of mothers and healthcare providers
(Frontiers, 2024-09-10)Universal health coverage is a global agenda within the sustainable development goals. While nations are attempting to pursue this agenda, the pathways to its realization vary across countries in relation to service, ... -
Birthing Choices Made by Pregnant Women on Mageta Island, Western Kenya
(Springer, 2024-09-26)Birthing choices play significant roles in maternal outcomes. This article describes the birthing choices made by some women on Mageta Island (hereafter called simply “the Island”) of Western Kenya in relation to Universal ... -
Psychological, socioeconomic burdens and coping mechanisms of caregivers of children with bronchoasthma in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2023-11-04)Childhood bronchoasthma consistently pose diverse caregiving burdens yet, magnitude of these and coping mechanisms adopted by caregivers are infrequently assessed during routine care only focused on index patients -
State of NLP in Kenya: A Survey
(arXiv preprint arXiv, 2024-10-13)Kenya, known for its linguistic diversity, faces unique challenges and promising opportunities in advancing Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies, particularly for its underrepresented indigenous languages. This ... -
Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) Dataset: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bridging Communication Barrier among the Deaf Learners
(arXiv preprint arXiv, 2024-10-23)Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is the primary language used by the deaf community in Kenya. It is the medium of instruction from Pre-primary 1 to university among deaf learners, facilitating their education and academic ... -
Entrepreneurial Fishmongers in Kenya
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024-09-29)In many emerging economies, the fishing industry is under pressure due to climatological changes as well as socio-economic developments. These changes and developments affect the entrepreneurial fishmongers who want to ... -
Synthesis of pumice and medical waste incinerator fly ash based phosphate geopolymers for methylene blue dye adsorption: co-valorization, parameters and mechanism
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024-09-26)In this study, four geopolymer composites, GP-0, GP-10, GP-20 and GP-30, were synthesized from pumice, an abundant and inexpensive volcanic rock precursor, substituted with fractions of 0, 10, 20 and 30% by weight of medical ... -
Perspectives on plastic waste management: challenges and possible solutions to ensure its sustainable use
(MDPI, 2024-09-13)The pollution of the environment by plastics is a global problem that is real and needs to be resolved urgently. The authors argue that banning the use of plastic is not a reasonable and rational solution for the problem ... -
Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening amongst Residents of Mt. Elgon Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024)A cross-sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data management. A total of 440 participated and were recruited randomly. Quantitative data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires ... -
Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Screening amongst Residents of Mt. Elgon Sub County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 2024)Globally, Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of mortality with preponderance to low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Awareness of CRC screening remains suboptimal in LMICs. There is lack of empirical studies ... -
The role of co-infections on cervical intraepithelial neoplasia prevalence in western Kenya
(Researchsquare, 2024-10-15)Screening for co-infections with HIV, HSV-2 and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among high-risk human papilloma virus (hr-HPV) positive women remains essential in alleviating high morbidity of cervical cancer (CC). The aim of ... -
Modeling a Sub-National Agroecology Policy for Sustainable Agriculture: The Case of Vihiga County, Kenya.
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-05-22)Vihiga is a densely populated county in western Kenya (1047 persons/sq.km) with a peri-urban agriculture landscape and limited land carrying capacity. Sustainable agriculture and Agri-food systems using agroecology ... -
Exploring the Potential of Aquaponics Systems in Advancing Food Security in Kenya: A Scoping Review
(Science and Education Publishing, 2024-08-11)The pressing issue of global food insecurity demands immediate attention, particularly in developing nations like Kenya. Traditional agricultural methods in these regions often involve high resource consumption, limited ... -
Stress Among the Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Kenya
(IGI Global, 2024)Stress is an emotional feeling of tension. Stress is the body's reaction to a challenge or demand. The arising struggles of life in developing countries of the world has led to the increase of stress in instructions of ... -
Financial Stressors Among Students in Higher Educational Institutions
(IGI Global, 2024)It is expected that students in higher educational institutions should experience financial wellness. Contrarily, a majority of them are facing financial distress. The study adopted a literature review method. The objective ... -
Assessment of the Differences in Juvenile Crime Based on Family set-up among Secondary School Students in Kisii County, Kenya
(East African Scholars Multidisciplinary Bulletin, 2024-09-05)Juvenile crime is a huge concern across the world today. Young individuals engage in antisocial behaviors such as theft, robbery, rape, drug and substance misuse, drug trafficking, disdain for authority, and even murder. ... -
Enhancing teacher practices in assessing functional performance of students with autism spectrum disorder (asd): an empirical perspective
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2024-09-27)Youth students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at higher risk of functional skills deficiency, which presents a barrier to the acquisition of academic skills. This study examines teachers’ practices in determining ... -
Analysis of expressive and receptive kenyan sign language skills among primary deaf children in western region, kenya
(European Journal of Special Education Research, 2024-09-09)Research has shown that deaf children of hearing parents, who constitute 95% of the deaf community, find challenges in acquiring both sign and spoken languages. This study examined the competence of deaf children in ...