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Planning skills by heads of science departmentand academic performance in science subjects in public secondary schools in Nandi county, Kenya

Cheruiyot, Alfred; Ngeno, Viviline; Kibett, Joash K. (Global Journal of Educational Research, 2020-07-01)

Curriculum and instructional planning is important to ensure that academic activities run without interruption in an academic year or term. Heads of departments (HODs of Science) play a pivotal role in implementation of ...
Monitoring and control skills of heads of science department and academic performance in sciences in public secondary schools in Nandi county Kenya

Cheruiyot, Alfed; Kibett, Joash K.; Ngeno, Viviline (Global Journal of Educational Research, 2020-07-01)

This paper looks at the monitoring and control skills of Heads of Department (HODs) of science and its influence on academic performance by students in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Subjects. The HODs have ...
Influence of headteachers’ monitoring allocations of teaching and learning materials on learners’ performance in activity areas in public pre-primary schools in Narok County, Kenya

Kosilei, John Kipkoech; Kipgosgei, Andrew Kibet; Ngeno, Viviline (Global Journal of Educational Research, 2020-05-06)

The role of headteachers in the management of teaching and learning materials although widely studied has not been explored in regard to its influence on learners’ performance in public pre-primary Schools. The purpose ...
On Projection Properties of Monotone Integrable Functions

Olwamba, Levi Otanga (Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 2024-02-29)

This research formulates an (i − 1, i) - dimensional structure of µ (i−1,i) |f|p -vector measure integrable functions for i = 1, 2, ...n. Fixed point projection properties of a vector measure are appplied to determine ...
Use of Fish Somatic Indices to Assess Pollutant Exposure and Effects: A Case of Two Urban Rivers and a Wastewater Sedimentation Pond in Lake Victoria Basin

Omondi, Cornel A.; Omondi, Reuben; Onyango, Daniel W.; Obegi, Faith O.; Gichana, Zipporah (Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 2024-01-16)

Aquatic ecosystem health assessment is critical for early detection of disturbances and water habitat degradation. This study assessed the ecological status of two urban rivers as well a wastewater sedimentation pond in ...
Phytochemicals from Pterocarpus angolensis DC and Their Cytotoxic Activities against Breast Cancer Cells

Teclegeorgish, Zecarias W.; Mokgalaka, Ntebogeng S.; Kemboi, Douglas; Krause, Rui W. M.; Siwe-Noundou, Xavier; Nyemba, Getrude R.; Davison, Candace; de la Mare, Jo-Anne; Tembu, Vuyelwa J. (Plants, 2024-01-19)

Pterocarpus anglonesis DC is an indigenous medicinal plant belonging to the Pterocarpus genus of the Fabaceae family. It is used to treat stomach problems, headaches, mouth ulcers, malaria, blackwater fever, gonorrhea, ...
Repellent effects of the essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Tagetes minuta on the sandfly, Phlebotomus duboscqi

Kimutai, Albert; Ngeiywa, Moses; Mulaa, Margaret; Njagi, Peter G. N.; Ingonga, Johnstone; Nyamwamu, Lydia B.; Ombati, Cyprian; Ngumbi, Philip (BMC Research Notes, 2017)

Background: The sandfly, Phlebotomus duboscqi is a vector of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) that is an important public health problem in Eastern Africa. Repellents have been used for protection of humans against ...
Unveiling the hidden battle: Impact of Charlson comorbidities index on critical illness rate and mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in Kenya: A retrospective study

Elijah, Isinta M.; Kitagwa, W.; Halake, Dabo G; Wang, Youxin Youxin (African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2024)

Fatal outcomes were observed in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, particularly among those who were unvaccinated and had comorbidities. Robust research is needed to validate these findings in both vaccinated and unvaccinated ...
Exploring Contemporary Issues of Adolescent Pregnancies in Kenya: Further Analysis Of 2014 And 2020 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey Datasets Files

Anino, Calvince; Wanzala, Joel; Wanyama, Fredrik (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation, 2024)

Background Adolescent pregnancy is a pressing issue with significant social and health consequences for both mothers and children, particularly in developing countries with limited access to quality healthcare. Despite ...
Influence of Psycho Social Issues on Intentional Organophosphates SelfPoisoning among Persons Aged 15-30 Years in Kericho County, Kenya

Sigey, Langat K.; Mibei, Eric; Cheruiyot, Daniel Kipngeno (International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023)

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing psychosocial issues on intentional organophosphate self-poisoning among persons aged 15-30 years in Kericho County, Kenya... Study Design: The study adopted ...
Climate Smart Agriculture in Kenya's ASALS: Gaps and Barriers in Policy Development and Implementation

Akuja, Thomas Ekamais; Kandagor, Jacqueline Jebet (African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2024)

This paper presents an evaluation of the gaps and barriers in policy development and implementation with regard to Climate Change in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS). In spite of concerted efforts and considerable ...
Adoption and Implementation of Devolved Farm Forestry Extension Services from Kenya Forest Service to County Governments: SocioEconomic Wellbeing of Rural Communities and Experiences from Homabay County, Kenya.

Ojijo, Akoth Lucy; Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei; Matonyei, Thomas Kibiwot (East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 2022)

In Kenya, all forestry functions were National Government affairs until 2013 when farm forestry extension was devolved to the 47 Counties, Homabay County being one of them. However, the adoption and extent of implementation ...
Strategic Planning in Public University Libraries in Kenya

Harrison, Janet Nankui; Amoth, Duncan; Otike, Japhet (Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2022-05-10)

Libraries are competing with all the departments in their universities for resource allocation, even as universities continue to experience reduction of funding from the government every year. In addition, many public ...
Assessment Of Cold Chain Management Practices In Immunisation Centres In Kacheliba Division, Pokot County, Kenya

Koskei, A; Mibei, E; Tabu, S; Malalu, P. K; Marete, I; Tenge, C (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

Background: Immunisation contributes significantly to the achievement of MDGs. It is one of the eight elements and success stories of primary health care. Proper utilisation of Immunisation services is associated with ...
Characterization and determinant factors of critical illness and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort of 1,792 patients in Kenya

Elijah, Isinta M; Amsalu, Endawoke; Jian, Xuening; Cao, Mingyang; Mibei, Eric K; Kerosi, Danvas O; Mwatsahu, Francis G; Wang, Wei; Onyangore, Faith; Wang, Youxin (Elijah, I. M., Amsalu, E., Jian, X., Cao, M., Mibei, E. K., Kerosi, D. O., ... & Wang, Y. (2022). Characterization and determinant factors of critical illness and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort of 1,792 patients in Kenya. Biosafety and Health, 4(05), 330-338., 2022)

Limited data is available on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), critical illness rate, and in‐hospital mortality in the African setting. This study investigates determinants of critical illness and in‐hospital ...
Changamoto Zinazokabili Umiliki na Matumizi ya Ardhi Barani Afrika: Udurusu wa Riwaya Tatu za Karne ya 21

Muhia, Arthur K.; Mwamzandi, Issa Y. (Mwanga wa Lugha, 7(1), 77-88., 2022)

Makala haya yanachanganua suala la changamoto zinazokabili umiliki na matumizi ya ardhi barani Afrika kama lilivyosawiriwa katika riwaya za karne ya ishirini na moja, kwa kurejelea riwaya za Chozi la Heri (2014), Msimu ...
Transparency and Community Participation in Forest Resource Governance in Mt. Elgon Region, Kenya

Masaba, Protus Wanjala; Mbeche, Robert; Hitimana, Joseph (Journal of Forests, 2022)

The practice of good forest governance has been associated with reductions in poverty and community empowerment. This study assessed how the implementation of transparency and participation promote forestry practices ...
Travailler l’oral en français de spécialité: Quelles approches? Quelles stratégies?

Lagat, C. Clara; Mudeiz, Chokah M.; Kazadi, Muteba I. (Journal of Linguistics, Literary and Communication Studies 1, no. 1 (2022): 19-32., 2022)

The main objective of teaching and learning languages for professional purposes is to develop competences in oral communication, which is absolutely necessary in carrying out professional tasks. To achieve this goal, the ...
Experience of Parents with Children with Autism in Mandaue City, Philippines

Chepngetich, Valerie; Ng'eno, Chepketer Lily; Sanga, Philip Kimutai (Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health, 2022-05)

This study aimed to understand and describe the lived experiences of parents raising children with autism and to compare how the experiences of each parent differed from the other. The research aimed to provide insight ...
Perceptions of Agricultural Extension Staff towards Financial Support Before and After Devolution in Kericho County, Kenya

Chelule, Ruth C.; Munyua, Catherine N.; Kibett, Joash (Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2022-06-07)

Agricultural extension services are put in place to improve rural development in many nations. Devolution of agricultural extension services have been tried in many nations with mixed results. Since the implementation ...

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