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Assessment of Carbon Sequestration and Reflective Properties of High-Albedo C3 and C4 Plant Species: A Laboratory Approach
(Acta Scientific NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, 2024-12)This study explores the dual potential of high-albedo C3 and C4 plant species to mitigate regional climate change through carbon sequestration and reflective properties. C3 and C4 plants differ in their photosynthetic ... -
Gamma ray spectrometric analysis and assessment of radiation hazards in soils of Mbeere North region, Kenya
(Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 2024)This study used gamma ray spectrometry to determine the radiological safety of construction soil sampled randomly from MbeereNorth region, Kenya. The mean activity concentration of 232Th, 238U, and 40K was 149.7 ± 2.8 ... -
Evaluation Of Mung Bean (Vigna Radiata) Varieties For Resistance To Bruchid (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestation Using The “No Choice Test"
(IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 2024-09)Mung beans (Vigna radiata) commonly known as green grams, are an important legume crop cultivated for food and as a source of income. Mung bean seeds are highly susceptible to infestation by bruchids (Callosobruchus spp), ... -
Numerical simulation of an HTL-free carbon-based perovskite solar cell with graphitic carbon nitride doped zinc oxide as electron transport layers
(Elsevier, 2025)As a result of the advances in technology and the need for energy, an urge to develop a stable, high performance solar cell has initiated various scientific intentions to attain a cheaper and clean energy supply. In this ... -
A review on the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of some Species from Genus Dodonaea (Sapindaceae Family)
(The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2024-02)This review focuses mainly on findings of the chemistry and pharmacological activities of some plant species from genus Dodonaea. The continued chemical studies of Dodonaea species such as D. viscosa, D. angustifolia, ... -
Soil To Plant Transfer Factors of Natural Radionuclides in Khat (Catha endulis) from Igembe South Subcounty, Kenya.
(International Journal of Engineering and Applied Physics (IJEAP), 2024-01)This study evaluated the soil to plant transfer factors of khat (Catha endulis) to determine the absorption potential of natural radionuclides. Soil and leaves of Khat were sampled from Igembe south subcounty, Kenya and ... -
Chemical Composition, In vitro Digestibility and Gas Production of Selected Forages Preferred by Dromedary Camels in Peri Urban Area of Isiolo Town, Kenya
(2024)Inadequate feed resources in quantity and quality during dry season is the major factor affecting milk production in lactating dromedary camels under the peri-urban production system. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Metabolite Profiling of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) Varieties Using UV-Vis Spectroscopy: A Tool for Breeding Resilience
(Acta Scientific NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, 2024)g beans (Vigna radiata L.), commonly known as green grams, are a vital legume crop with significant nutritional and eco nomic importance. As a resilient crop suited to arid and semi-arid conditions, mung beans contribute ... -
Improving Credit Modeling Accuracy in the Financial Sector: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE)
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF ACADEMICS & RESEARCH, 2024)Credit modeling especially in the financial sector, faces significant challenges in deep learning applications. Accurate credit modeling is essential for financial institutions to assess credit risk and make informed lending ... -
Secure and Efficient Certificateless Signcryption Protocol for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs)
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF ACADEMICS & RESEARCH, 2024)In WBANs, security and efficiency are critical concerns. Devices communicate via an insecure short-range communication standard, exposing patients’ sensitive data to security breaches. Additionally, WBAN entities are ... -
Forecasting Outpatient Visits At Marimanti Level 4 Hospital: Time Series Analysis Using Sarima Model
(IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM), 2024-10-26)The outpatient department (OPD) is the first point of contact in all hospitals, and patients create opinions about the hospital based on the quality of service they receive at OPD. The purpose of the study is to develop a ... -
Time Series Modeling of National Hospital Insurance Fund Coverage in Kenya
(European Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 2024-12-30)National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a state-owned organization that was established in 1966 with the goal of providing Kenyans with social health insurance that is easily accessible, affordable, long-lasting, and ... -
A Comparative Study of Caffeine Levels in Coffee and Cocoa in Kenyan Supermarkets and Shops
(Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science (AHJES), 2024)Background: Caffeine is an alkaloid belonging to the methylxanthine family. An overdose of caffeine causes the following side effects: restlessness, nervousness, excitement, insomnia, flushed face, diuresis, gastrointestinal ... -
Structure-Repellence Potential of Stereoisomers of Menthane-Diol and Analogues against the Brown Ear tick (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus)
(2025-01-03)Tick-borne infections in livestock are wide-spread in Africa. They present a great constraint to livestock development, particularly in the improvement of local breeds. This is due to the fact that many different tick-borne ... -
Evaluation of Selected Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) Varieties Against Insect Pests Infestation in The Field, Tharaka Sub-County, Kenya
(2023-10)Background: Green grams farming plays a vital role in Tharaka and the country(Kenya) at large by ensuring food security, creating employment for rural households and greatly contributing to the national economy. However, ... -
Action and variation potential electrical signals in higher plants
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021)This review evaluates the types of electrical signals (ESs) in plants, generation and propagation of various ESs, their ways of transmission within the plant body and their corresponding physiological significance. It also ... -
Monitoring Temperature and Humidity using Arduino Nano and Module-DHT11 Sensor with Real Time DS3231 Data Logger and LCD Display
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020-12)Humidity and Temperature are crucial parameters for the optimal response of biological systems e.g. each has its own impact on growth and production of quality crops. There are several techniques of measuring humidity and ... -
Arduino Uno, Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 Motion Detector with Display of Distance in the LCD
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020-05)- Motion detection has become one of the great areas of research in the world. Many activities are carried out in the presence of motion. One of the research focus has been the use of Arduino Uno microcontroller, Ultrasonic ... -
Optimization of Glycerol Production from Mango Seed Oil Using Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Design
(International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2023-09)The objective of this research was to optimize the glycerol production from mango seed oil using RSM and CCD. The glycerol was produced through the transesterification process where biodiesel and glycerol were produced ... -
Monitoring Temperature and Humidity using Arduino Nano and Module-DHT11 Sensor with Real Time DS3231 Data Logger and LCD Display
(2020-12)Humidity and Temperature are crucial parameters for the optimal response of biological systems e.g. each has its own impact on growth and production of quality crops. There are several techniques of measuring humidity and ...
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