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A Novel Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
(, 2021)
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most frightening complications of diabetes mellitus affecting the working-age population worldwide leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. A major challenge is early detection, ...
Climate Variability, Land-Use, Pastoral and Agropastoral Livelihoods in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya
(2021-05)
Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) are experiencing climate variability, especially rainfall and temperature alterations. Rainfall is recognised as one of the critical parameters influencing land-use dynamics and ...
The Influence of Selected Socio-Economic Factors on Farmers’ Awareness of Devolution of Agricultural Extension Services In Kitui County, Kenya
(2021-06)
Purpose: Agriculture is the main stay and driver of Kenyan rural economy. Despites the critical role of agriculture in Kenya, poor access to extension support services persist. This study sought to assess the influence of ...
Climate Change and Immovable Cultural Heritage in Kenya: Impact and Response Strategies
(Springer, Cham., 2021)
Immovable cultural heritages represent past human life that links the past, present, and future landscapes. Protection and preservation of authenticity and integrity of these built heritages is a major challenge in the ...
E-Supplier Management Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Sugar Processing Firms in Kenya
(2021-06)
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of electronic supplier management practices on supply chain performance of sugar processing firms. The target population is 7,584 employees of sugar processing firms ...
Effects of Different Types of Zeolites on the Degradation Kinetics of Malathion Pesticide in Water
(2021-06)
The study examined the effects of selected types of zeolites as an environmentally benign and friendly way to degrade, S-1, 2-bis (ethoxycarbonyl) ethyl O, O-dimethylphosphorodithioate (malathion), used as a model pesticide, ...
The Impact of Prior Exposure to Engineering Through the MUT Pre-College Course - A Case Study of Kangema Sub-County Secondary Schools
(2021-11)
In Kenya, secondary schools have a great role in preparing learners for career progression. In order to realize industrial growth, it is important to prepare more students for careers in STEM. There is relatively little ...
Association between Students’ Self-Efficacy and Achievement in Electrochemistry When Taught using Software-Oriented Concept Mapping
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Management, 2021-11)
This study determined the association between Kenyan students’ self-efficacy and their achievement in electrochemistry when taught using taught using Software-Oriented Concept Mapping in comparison to the Conventional ...
Influence of Innovativeness on Organizational Performance among Insurance Companies in Kenya
(2021)
This study sought to determine the influence of innovativeness on organizational performance among insurance companies in Kenya. The study adopted positivism research philosophy. Descriptive and explanatory research designs ...
Efficient Control strategy based on instantaneous power theory and model predictive control for grid connected photovoltaic system
(2021-11)
Due to the rapid decline of fossil resources and the impact of their use for electric power generation on the environment, renewable energy sources are increasingly explored and integrated into the power grid. Among the ...