Technical University of Mombasa Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
ROUTE OPTIMIZATION MODEL FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION USING MACHINE LEARNING AND GIS TECHNIQUES
(TUM, 2023)The County Government of Mombasa (CGM) faces a major challenge in solid waste management (SWM), which involves collecting and removing waste. The study aimed to improve the waste transportation and logistics operations ... -
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. ... -
MACHINE LEARNING MODEL FOR PREDICTION OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION, A CASE OF MOMBASA COUNTY
(TUM, 2023)Postpartum depression is a medical condition which affects many mothers. The condition exposes the mother and the newborn baby to illnesses that can lead to death. Management of the condition requires heavy expenditure ... -
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 ... -
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM SELECTED MANGROVE ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ALONG THE KENYA COAST
(2023)Due to the global spread of resistant bacteria and fungi, antibiotics are no longer as effective as they once were, and microbial illnesses are once more a threat to human life. This situation is offering a continuous ... -
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 ... -
SEXUAL PRACTICES, THEIR INFLUENCERS AND UTILIZATION OF HIV SERVICES AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(2024)Female sex workers (FSWs) are vulnerable to acquiring HIV and other sexually transmitted infections due to risky sexual practices. Risky sexual practices refer to sexual acts and behaviours that increase the chances ... -
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 ... -
Manufacturing Firms’ Performance and Operational Innovation: The Impact of the External Environment
(2024-06-10)The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of external environment on the relationship between innovation and firm performance in the Kenyan context. Treating product, process, market, and technological ... -
Information aggregation as potential for value addition to organizations: A review
(2024-05-20)In the development of Kenya Vision 2030 Third Medium Term Plan (MTP III) 2018-2022, the Blue Economy (BE) sector was recognised as one of the emerging economic fronts that are expected to significantly contribute to Kenya’s ... -
Influence of Supply Chain Technological Integration on the Performance of Formal Manufacturing Firms in Mombasa County, Kenya
(2024)Technological integration within the supply chain has emerged as a pivotal determinant for the growth and competitiveness of manufacturing companies amidst the rapidly evolving business landscape. However, in Kenya, ... -
Adapting methods of key population programmatic mapping and enumeration to inform HIV prevention programs for adolescent girls and young women
(JMIR Publications, 2018-05-31)Background: Standard programmatic mapping involves identifying locations where key populations meet, profiling of these locations (hotspots) and estimating the key population size. Information gained from this method has ... -
Rationale and design of a multi-center, open-label, randomised clinical trial comparing HIV incidence and contraceptive benefits in women using three commonly-used contraceptive methods (the ECHO study)
(Gates Open Research, 2018-03-13)Background: In vitro, animal, biological and observational clinical studies suggest that some hormonal methods, particularly depot medroxyprogesterone acetate – DMPA, may increase women’s risk of HIV acquisition. DMPA is ... -
EFFECT OF E-COLLABORATION SYSTEM IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ON CBC LEARNERS’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2022-08)The basic purpose of education is to progress holistically a well- balanced and responsive individual who can bring improvement and change one- self and society today. According to past studies, there has been no significant ... -
Sustainability in Maritime Education and Training
(TransNav the International Journal on Maritime Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, 2022-12)The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations of Kenya adapt The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) and the Standard Training, ...