Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Performance of Three Isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae and Their Virulence against Zeugodacus cucurbitae under Different Temperature Regimes, with Global Extrapolation of Their Efficiency
(MDPI, 2019-08)The performance of entomopathogenic fungi in pest control is usually a ected by both biotic and abiotic factors. This study aimed to determine the e ects of various temperatures (15, 20, 25 and 30 C) on conidial ... -
Economics of Planting Pits under Sorghum and Pigeon Pea in Semi-Arid Areas of Eastern Kenya.
(2020-01)Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is promoted in arid and semi-arid areas for increased yields. Planting pits are RWH systems that are used for collecting rainwater and runoff. Recently, there has been increased interest ... -
Technical efficiency in tomato production among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2020-05)The study was conducted to assess tomato productivity and determine characteristics that influence technical efficiency among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County using the production function approach. Data were ... -
Determinants of sorghum productivity among small-scale farmers in Siaya County
(Academic Journals, 2020-05)The productivity of sorghum in Kenya is on decline despite sorghum being one of the suitable crops for the arid and semi-arid areas commonly found in Kenya. The study therefore aimed at establishing the effect of the ... -
STIP1/HOP Regulates the Actin Cytoskeleton through Interactions with Actin and Changes in Actin-Binding Proteins Cofilin and Profilin
(MDPI, 2020-04)Cell migration plays a vital role in both health and disease. It is driven by reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, which is regulated by actin-binding proteins cofilin and profilin. Stress-inducible phosphoprotein ... -
SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Clock and Zoonosis
(Academic Journals, 2020-06)SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2), associated with Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) coined by World Health Organization, belongs to single stranded RNA viruses (ssRNA Viruses) under ... -
Hyphaene compressa, an important palm in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya
(2020-06)Background: Peasant agroecosystems in Kenya are considered to be a continuum of integrated traditional farming systems and natural ecosystem conservancy programs. Hyphaene compressa (doum palm) exists in arid and ... -
Witchweed’s Suicidal Germination: Can Slenderleaf Help?
(MDPI, 2020-06)The parasitic plant Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth. is stimulated to germinate by biomolecules (strigolactones) produced in the roots of host and some non-host plants. Non-hosts induce Striga’s suicidal germination ... -
Cervical Dysplasia, Infection, and Phylogeny of Human Papillomavirus in HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Women at a Reproductive Health Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-06)High risk human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections ultimately cause cervical cancer. Human Immunodefi ciency Virus (HIV) infected women often present with multiple high-risk HPV infections and are thus at a higher risk of ... -
Effects of female genital mutilation on physical, social and psychological health of the victims
(EuroSciCon, 2018-06)Female circumcision also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), involves none medical cutting or removal of some parts or the entire external female genitalia. FGM is known to cause physical health problems such as ... -
Cervical cancer screening during the COVID-19 Crisis: Africa view point
(eCancer, 2020-05)There are approximately 570,000 cases of cervical cancer and 311,000 deaths from cervical cancer globally (1). Approximately 70% of cancer deaths occur in low and middle income countries and cervical cancer is the most ... -
Facilitators to Immediate Post Partum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device Uptake among Mothers Delivering in Meru Hospital
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-04)Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies. It is important to promote uptake of family planning services because it is one of the four pillars of ... -
Barriers to Immediate Post-Partum Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device Uptake among Mothers Delivering at Meru Hospital
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-03)Global contraceptive use is at 64%, Africa lagging behind at 33.4%. Kenya has an unmet need for family planning at 23%. Hormonal injections are the most used in Africa at 9.8% and Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices at ... -
Impact of Advanced Practice Nurses and Midwives on Patients’ Outcomes: A Systematic Review
(2020-06)Background: Advanced practice nursing and midwifery education was introduced globally and in Kenya with an objective of introducing high quality nursing and midwifery care services that would result to improved patients ... -
Corona Virus Disease among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Scoping Review
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-05)Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a deadly respiratory viral disease that started in China in the year 2019 before spreading to the world. It affects everybody regardless of race, religion, social economic status ... -
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Azolla Accessions in Kenya
(Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2020-05)Background. Azolla Lam., a mosquito fern, is invasive in major rice growing Schemes in Kenya, where it clogs irrigation canals and forms dense mats in paddy fields. However, the species of Azolla has not been established. ... -
Effect of time of Azolla incorporation and inorganic fertilizer application on growth and yield of Basmati rice
(Academic Journals, 2020-03)Azolla tissue contains 5% N, which is slowly released into the soil upon decomposition. Timing of incorporation is therefore important for maximum benefit to a crop. The effect of time to incorporate Azolla biomass on ... -
Azolla Fern in Mwea Irrigation Scheme and Its Potential Nitrogen Contribution in Paddy Rice Production
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2019-11)Azolla fern is invasive in Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya and its management in paddy rice fields is a challenge to farmers. A survey was undertaken to establish farmer’s knowledge and potential nitrogen contribution ...