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BIOMASS ESTIMATION, STOCK ASSESSMENT OF PELAGIC FISHES, AND PRODUCTIVITY ASSESSMENT IN KENYA’S MARINE WATERS: A TARGET STRENGTH APPROACH
(Pwani University, 2026-04-22)The management of Kenya’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) fisheries require information on stock status, composition, assemblage patterns, diversity of fish, and productivity of the marine waters. Logbook longline catch ... -
CD4 T Cell Responses to a Variant Antigen of the Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum, Erythrocyte Membrane Protein–1, in Individuals Living in Malaria-Endemic Areas
(Infectious Diseases, 2002)Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein–1 (PfEMP-1) is a variant antigen on the surface of malaria-infected red blood cells. Antibody responses to PfEMP-1 correlate with immunity, and, therefore, PfEMP-1 may ... -
DESCRIPTION OF KIMERU ON THE BASIS OF IMENTI DIALECT: A GENERATIVE MORPHOLOGICAL APPROACH
(Pwani University, 2026-05-22)Morphological description is a subject that has been analyzed by different writers. Most of them have looked at the analysis of specific languages while others have looked at dialectal comparison. However, none of the ... -
DETERMINATION OF MICROPLASTICS VARIATIONS IN SURFACE WATERS, SEDIMENTS AND PRAWNS (F. indicus) OF SABAKI RIVER ESTUARY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2026-05-22)Plastic pollution constitutes a planetary crisis which impacts negatively on ecosystems, biodiversity, climate and human health. This study determined temporal and spatial variations of microplastics in surface waters, ... -
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 ... -
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF THE SMALL-SCALE MARINE FISHERIES USING THE S-C-P APPROACH AT SELECTED LANDING SITES ALONG THE KENYAN COAST
(Pwani University, 2020-10-27)CONOMIC EVALUATION OF THE SMALL-SCALE MARINE FISHERIES USING THE S-C-P APPROACH AT SELECTED LANDING SITES ALONG THE KENYAN COAST PATRICK KIMANI MANG’URIU A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for ... -
EFFICACY OF LONG-LASTING MICROBIAL LARVICIDES ON MALARIA VECTORS IN DIFFERENT ECOSYSTEMS IN WESTERN KENYA SAMUEL KAHINDI
(Pwani University, 2022-02-24)Malaria remains a major health challenge in Kenya despite implementation of various intervention strategies to overcome the burden. Chemical-based vector control interventions are threatened by development of insecticide ... -
PLANT BIODIVERSITY AND ETHNOBOTANICAL APPLICATIONS IN TWO KAYA FORESTS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2021-10-21)The sacred Kaya Kauma and Tsolokero forests in Kenya's Kilifi county are under the management of a council of elders and are gazetted as National Monuments. Eight out of the more than 52 Kaya forests are designated UNESCO ...