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ANTIBACTERIAL AND IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECTS OF LEAF AND ROOT-BARK EXTRACTS FROM VERNOA HILDEBRANDTII, ACACIA STUHLMANNII (TAUB) AND MORINGA OLEIFERA
(TUM, 2023)Over the years, the potential of plants as a source of new antimicrobial substances has been determined but is still under-explored. In Africa and most developing countries, traditional medicine still forms the backbone ... -
ASYMPTOMATIC PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM INFECTIONS RATES, ANEMIAS, AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE, MSAMBWENI HOSPITAL, KWALE COUNTY, KENYA.
(TUM, 2023)Background: In Kenya, the prevalence of asymptomatic Plasmodium infections (API) among pregnant women ranges from 9% to 18%. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors associated with API and anemia ... -
BIOPROSPECTING FOR POTENTIAL USEFUL MICROORGANISMS FROM MWAKIRUNGE DUMPSITE IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(TUM, 2023)Accumulation of solid waste as a result of urbanization, industrialization and the increasing human population is one of the biggest problems affecting the globe today. The conventional methods used for disposal of ... -
A BLOCKCHAIN-BASED MODEL FOR CURBING INSTITUTIONAL ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE FRAUD
(TUM, 2023)There is need for a certificate authentication mechanism in Africa to solve internal academic certificate fraud activities. This is because some fake certificates in circulation appear to be genuine but were obtained ... -
CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION FRAMEWORK FOR KENYAN RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
(TUM, 2023)Cloud computing is viewed as a game-changer in the way information technology is provided since it allows computer resources like storage, processing capacity, network infrastructure, and applications to be offered as ... -
A DEEP LEARNING MODEL FOR MICROPLASTICS DETECTION IN OPEN SEWER SYSTEMS
(TUM, 2023)Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles that pose a threat to aquatic organisms and human health. Detecting MPs in bodies of water is critical for controlling their flow and limiting their negative effects. ... -
Determinants of Examination Malpractices Among Kenyan Public Universities
(2024)Examination malpractice is a major problem in many universities in Kenya and world over. Many students have been expelled or suspended, leading to either delayed graduation or non-completion of their courses altogether. ... -
DETERMINANTS OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS’ CREDIT ACCESSIBILITY BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(TUM, 2023)Microfinance has emerged as a powerful tool for financial inclusion and poverty alleviation, especially among the low-income population, including persons with disabilities, in developing countries like Kenya. Microfinance ... -
EFFECT OF CIRCULAR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
(TUM, 2024)Over the decades, manufacturing organizations have relied on a linear extraction approach which has enlightened the threat of resources depletion. This has triggered interest from different sectors such as researchers, ... -
EFFECT OF DIGITAL FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS ON LOAN PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOs IN MOMBASA COUNTY
(TUM, 2023)Financial institutions are now able to become more efficient while also putting the needs of the client first thanks to technological advancements in the digital financial sector. With the increasing competition, DT ... -
EFFECT OF DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ROTATING SAVINGS AND CREDIT ASSOCIATION IN MOMBASA COUNTY
(TUM, 2024)The effect of digital financial services on financial performance includes the introduction of new financial instruments and services as well as the introduction of new sources of funding. The research objective was to ... -
EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON SHAREHOLDERS’ WEALTH OF COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(TUM, 2024)In the light of international securities exchange markets that are highly stochastic, lowly efficient and strongly speculative, dividend policy decisions are considered as critical for the firm in recent years. The overall ... -
EFFECT OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ON PERFORMANCE OF CHARTERED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AT THE KENYAN COAST
(TUM, 2023)Curiosity in building high performance organizations (HPOs) has been mounting at the Kenyan Coast and administrators are considering ways that can assist in elevating organizational performance. These organisations ... -
EFFECT OF INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEMES IN KENYA
(2024)Prudence investment advocates considering investment diversification so as to mitigate inherent investment risks. This is in the premise that diversified investments can lead into reversing adverse financial performances ... -
EFFECT OF INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEMES IN KENYA
(TUM, 2024)ABSTRACT Prudence investment advocates considering investment diversification so as to mitigate inherent investment risks. This is in the premise that diversified investments can lead into reversing adverse financial ... -
ESTIMATION OF PRODUCTIVITY OF LARVAL HABITATS OF Aedes Aegypti IN MSAMBWENI, KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(TUM, 2023)Accurate identification of epidemiologically important types of larval habitats is considered an essential step in the targeted control of Aedes aegypti; an important vector for several arboviruses, including dengue ... -
The exponentiated-Weibull proportional hazard regression model with application to censored survival data
(2024-08)The proportional hazard regression models are widely used statistical tools for analyzing survival data and estimating the effects of covariates on survival times. It is assumed that the effects of the covariates are constant ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN KENYA
(Technical University of Mombasa, 2024)Kenya has one of the most effective family planning strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Contraceptive awareness in Kenya is relatively high but the uptake is still low indicating that the unmet needs still exist. Kenya ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN KENYA
(TUM, 2024)Kenya has one of the most effective family planning strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Contraceptive awareness in Kenya is relatively high but the uptake is still low indicating that the unmet needs still exist. Kenya ... -
FISHERY CHARACTERISTICS AND POPULATION GENETIC STRUCTURE OF LETHRINUS LENTJAN IN SELECTED FISHING AREAS ALONG THE KENYA COAST
(TUM, 2023)The species Lethrinus lentjan (pink-ear emperor) is commercially important and primarily distributed in the western region of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. This species contributes a significant portion of the artisanal ...