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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF ARTISANAL SOAPSTONE MINING ON SLOPE STABILITY IN NYAMARAMBE DIVISION, KISII-COUNTY KENYA
(Pwani University, 2024-12-23)Opencast mining operations alter topography and slope stability through the reduction of shear strength, causing slope failures and accidents. Slope destabilization of soapstone strata and sliding of rock masses into open ... -
AN ANALYTICAL SURVEY ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN SCHOLARS OF RIYADHA MOSQUE OF LAMU IN DISSEMINATION OF ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE ON THE COASTAL KENYA (1922-2018)
(Pwani University, 2020-10)This study, analytically investigates the contribution of three women scholars of Riyadha mosque, between 1922- 2018, in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge in Lamu- Kenya, namely; Twaiba Ahmad Badawy Jamalulleyl ... -
ANALYZING FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS AMONG STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN TANGA REGION, TANZANIA
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-11-05)Students who are visually impaired can excel in mathematics just like students without visual impairment if they are provided with necessary resources and assistance. However, the school environments in Tanzania lag ... -
ANALYZING PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ON INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-11-13)Strategic plan implementation is paramount in ensuring that internal efficiency is achieved in the education sector worldwide. Therefore, the study sought to analyze the perceived effectiveness of strategic plan implementation ... -
Anisotropic Photophysical Properties of Highly Aligned Crystalline Structures of a Bulky Substituted Poly(thiophene)
(American Chemical Society, 2014)ABSTRACT: The photophysical properties of a phenylsubstituted poly(thiophene), poly(3-(2,5-dioctylphenyl)- thiophene) (PDOPT), were studied as a function of polarization and degree of orientation of the crystalline structure. ... -
ANNUAL REPORT FOR TANA DELTA DISTRICT 2012
(2013-07-24)TANA DELTA DISTRICT is the lower most district of the Tana River County. From Garsen division on the northern part bordering the Tsavo national park to Kipini division that borders the Indian Ocean from whence the river ... -
APPLICATION OF AN INTEGRATED MULTITROPHIC AQUACULTURE SYSTEM IN ENHANCING PRODUCTION AND PROFITABILITY IN SMALL SCALE MARICULTURE ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-08-17)This study presents the first application of an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system in pond culture in Kenya using local species. The overall goal was to identify and recruit new marine species for diversification ... -
Application of communities of practice in managing tacit knowledge in higher learning institutions: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(African Journals Online, 2008)Universities and other higher learning institutions are recognized to be in the knowledge business because they are involved in knowledge creation, dissemination and learning. However, in recent years knowledge has gained ... -
Application of communities of practice in managing tacit knowledge in higher learning institutions: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(University of Dar es Salaam library journal, 2007)Universities and other higher learning institutions are recognized to be in the knowledge business because they are involved in knowledge creation, dissemination and learning. However, in recent years knowledge has gained ... -
APPLICATION OF MACHINE LEARNING IN IDENTIFYING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN CONGENITAL INFECTIONS AND IMMUNE DEVELOPMENT IN INFANTS
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)The first year of life is a crucial window in the development of an infant’s immune system. Importantly, vaccination for almost all vaccine preventable infections is primarily given within this time. Congenital infections ... -
APPLICATION OF THE JOINT MODELLING OF SERIAL ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES AND MORTALITY AMONGST CHILDREN FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION WITH A COINCIDENT ACUTE INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN ADDITION TO SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-08-08)Background: Malnutrition continues to be a major health burden in developing countries. It is globally the most important risk factor for illness and death, with hundreds of millions of young children particularly affected. ... -
AN APPRAISAL OF A-ROCHA KENYA’S CHRISTIAN EFFORTS AND APPROACHES TOWARDS THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-08-28)The Church is an institution for social change and has an obligation towards environmental conservation. This is because land and creation at large are precious resources for both the present and future generations. The ... -
Are wild African lungfish obligate air breathers? Some evidence from radio telemetry
(Stellenbosch University Library, 2007)Laboratory studies have resulted in classification of the marbled African lungfish, Protopterus aethiopicus, as an obligate air-breather. However, there have been no investigations of the extent of dependence on aerial ... -
Artificial Intelligence Systems and Medical Negligence: An Overview and Perspective of a Case Study in Ghana Civil Procedure Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47)
(Iraqi Journal for Computers and Informatics Information Technology and Communications University, 2024-06-29)Objective: This article discusses the evidentiary requirements for demonstrating scientific negligence under Ghana’s Civil Procedure Rules 2004 (C.I. 47) in the context of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic ... -
ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF THE COCONUT CRAB BIRGUS LATRO (LINNAEUS, 1767) ON ISLANDS WITHIN THE KISITE-MPUNGUTI MARINE PROTECTED AREA, KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-06-05)The Coconut crab Birgus latro (Linnaeus, 1767) is widely distributed on remote tropical islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Populations of B. latro are declining throughout their range, with loss of habitat and ... -
Aspects of the biology of Labeo cylindricus (Pisces: cyprinidae) in Lake Baringo, Kenya
(Wiley Online Library, 2012-09)Aspects of the biology of Labeo cylindricus from Lake Baringo were investigated, based on experimental beach seining and gillnetting between August and October 2007. The length–weight relationship indicated the species ... -
Assessing Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Women of Reproductive Age: A Case of Sokoni Ward Kilifi County
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development-–, 2023-04)Malnutrition is a multi-factorial factor in the human body and poor dietary habits is still a serious public health issue in Kenya today. The objective of this study was to assess the dietary habits and nutritional status ... -
ASSESSING IMMUNE GENE ASSOCIATION WITH FIBROPAPILLOMATOSIS IN GREEN SEA TURTLES (CHELONIA MYDAS) IN KENYA.
(PWANI UNIVERSITY, 2024-02-24)Background: Sea turtles are reptiles that play indispensable roles in marine ecosystems, especially coral reefs and sea grass. However, their populations are in danger of extinction due to fibropapillomatosis (FP), a ... -
Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Diabetes Type 2 Patients Attending Keruguya Referral Hospital
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2022-12-12)Abstract:- The prevalence of diabetes in developing countries is relatively high and is expected to increase in the future due to lifestyle changes and unhealthy diets consumed. The objective of this study was to identify ... -
ASSESSING NON-REVENUE WATER REDUCTION STRATEGIES BY WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-05-05)This study assessed the Non-Revenue Water reduction strategies used by Water Service Providers in Kenya. High NRW affects the financial sustainability of many WSPs in Kenya. This study helped to ascertain the NRW reduction ...