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INVESTIGATING Pf-PHISTb AS TARGET FOR NATURALLY ACQUIRED IMMUNITY AND THEIR UTILITY IN BLOCKING GAMETOCYTE TRANSMISSION
(Pwani University, 2022-09-01)Introduction: Plasmodium falciparum is a major parasite causing malaria predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa region and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. A lot of effort has been made to understand the malaria ... -
UDHANAISHI KATIKA RIWAYA ZA THOMAS KAMUGISHA: KITU KIDOGO TU! NA HARUSI YA WENDAWAZIMU
(ABDALLAH MZUNGU CHIMERAH, 2021-03-01)Utafiti huu ulichunguza udhanaishi katika matendo na maneno ya wahusika katika riwaya mbili za Thomas A. R. Kamugisha; Kitu Kidogo Tu! na Harusi ya Wendawazimu. Hivyo, madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa ni kuchunguza matendo ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS ON INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-01)This study sought to investigate the influence of interpretation of Christian teachings on IPV on Christian Women in Kilifi County, Kenya. Kilifi County is one of the counties with the highest number of reported cases of ... -
ROLE OF ISLAMIC INTEGRATED SCHOOLS IN THE ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN GARISSA MUNICIPALITY OF GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-04-01)Arid and semi-Arid areas in Kenya has exhibited low levels of access, participation, completion and achievement rates in terms of education despite the various educational interventions put in place by Kenyan governments ... -
HYGIENE PRACTICES OF FOOD HANDLERS AND THE BACTERIAL LOAD OF FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD IN PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA ALICE AWINO
(Pwani University, 2021-08-01)Consumption of fresh vegetable salad has increased all around the world. Many consumers strive to eat healthy diets to protect themselves from illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Despite the ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS ON EMPLOYEE COMPETENCY: PERSPECTIVES OF STAFF IN FOUR AND FIVE STAR RATED HOTELS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-01)Competition in the hospitality industry continues to be a major challenge globally prompting managers to explore new tactics to remain competitive. Kenyan hotels are not left out in this strategic transformation. This has ... -
PATTERNS, REPETITION AND VISUAL IMAGERY IN BANGO SONGS: AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SONGS BY JOSEPH NGALA
(Pwani University, 2022-06-01)This study investigated the patterns of composition, systems of repetition and visual imagery in five of Mzee Joseph Katana Ngala’s bango songs: “Kadzo”, “Simba”, “Adam na Hawa”, “Vituko” and “Moyo Tulia”. The objectives ... -
SCHOOL BASED FACTORS INFLUENCING ACQUISITION OF BASIC MATHEMATICS COMPETENCIES AMONG GRADE THREE PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MAGARINI SUB COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-09-01)Globally, mathematics is a key component in the scientific and technological innovations, in the social, economic, political, and geographical aspects of man. The acquisitions of basic mathematics competencies for the early ... -
INFLUENCE OF PRE-EXISTING IMMUNE ACTIVATION BY PARASITES ON SARS-CoV-2 IMMUNE RESPONSE
(Pwani University, 2022-03-01)Introduction: Despite the high burden of COVID-19 worldwide, the number of COVID-19 related cases and deaths are markedly low in Africa compared to other continents. Mechanisms explaining this occurrence deserve investigation. ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL FACTORS AND TEACHERS’ ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KINANGO SUB-COUNTY, KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-07-01)In the recent years, there has been a significant effort by developing countries to improve the quality of education offered to children in schools. However, teachers’ absenteeism is a serious problem facing many countries. ... -
UCHUNGUZI WA JINSI KUCHANGANYA NDIMI KATIKA MATUMIZI YA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI NA KIINGEREZA KUNAVYOATHIRI MAENDELEO YA KISWAHILI SANIFU KATIKA CHUO KIKUU CHA PWANI
(Pwani University, 2022-03-03)Utafiti huu ulilenga kuchunguza jinsi kuchanganya ndimi kunavyoathiri maendeleo ya lugha ya Kiswahili sanifu kutokana na maneno ya Kiingereza yanayochopekwa katika lugha ya Kiswahili wakati wa mawasiliano. Kuchanganya ndimi ... -
GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDY FOR AGRO-MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS AND PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT TO ASSESS POPULATION STRUCTURE IN FINGER MILLET
(Pwani University, 2022-11-03)Finger millet is a small-grained millet that is ranked as the third most important after pearl millet and foxtail millet. There are diverse finger millet varieties that are grown in eastern Africa characterized by diverse ... -
THE IMPACT OF PLASTIC PAPER BAGS BAN ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MICRO-ENTERPRISES IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-06-03)Small and micro-enterprises play a vital role in sustaining and increasing the world economy through the taxes that they generate for the government, employment they create for the people, the earnings they generate for ... -
GENOMIC AND SUB-GENOMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SARS-COV-2 SAMPLES IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-03)Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiological agent of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread rapidly across the human population, resulting in up to 213 million confirmed cases ... -
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMON DISEASES ACROSS STUDENTS’ SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS FROM 2013 TO 2017 AT PWANI UNIVERSITY, KILIFI, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-03)Amidst the beehive of learning activities that take place at institutions of higher learning like Pwani University, common diseases have been observed to take root. While studies on diseases among university students have ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF CEREAL-BASED FUNCTIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS USING PROBIOTIC POTENTIAL LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM KENOKO
(Pwani University, 2022-03-17)The global demand and interest for non-dairy beverages with potential health benefits continue to increase. Development of probiotic strains from fermented cereal and legumes with the ability to grow well and adapt to ... -
THE NEXUS BETWEEN AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND FOOD SECURITY: A GENDER BASED CASE STUDY OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MATAYOS SUB-COUNTY, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-09-17)Africa, the cradle of humankind, is home to many cultures across its geographical regions that practice a wealth of spiritual belief systems. African spiritual practices were based on oral traditions and on knowledge and ... -
UTILIZATION OF COW DUNG BIOSLURRY FROM ANAEROBIC DIGESTION AS FERTILIZER IN IMPROVING SOIL FERTILITY AND MAIZE PRODUCTIVITY IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-09-17)Increasing demand for food triggered by increasing population prompts a reciprocal increase in food production. Bioslurry has potential to improve crop productivity. However, bioslurry quality varies, influenced by biodigester ... -
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 ... -
BIOMARKERS OF LATE POST-DISCHARGE MORTALITY AMONG CHILDREN TREATED FOR COMPLICATED SEVERE MALNUTRITION
(Pwani University, 2022-02-17)Introduction: Despite strict adherence to the WHO guidelines, children with complicated severe malnutrition (CSM) have high mortality rates following discharge from hospital but the underlying mechanisms amenable to ...