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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 ... -
POTENTIAL OF MARINE MICROALGAE IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SIMULTANEOUS BIOFUEL FEEDSTOCK
(TUM, 2023)Rapid population growth, urbanization and industrialization have resulted in increased use of water, discharge of wastewater; massive use of fossil fuels and depletion of this energy source. Discharge of wastewater ... -
INFLUENCE OF MATERIAL HANDLING PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FORMAL MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN MOMBASA COUNTY
(TUM, 2023)Material handling is an essential component of the manufacturing process. Manufacturing companies are working to improve their production and operating efficiency while also assuring the safety of their employees. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION OF COMMERCIAL STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(TUM, 2023)Organizations are increasingly striving to empower their employees in the quest to ensure optimal teamwork, self-confidence, innovation, and fulfilment in the workplace. The general objective of the study was to establish ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
PERINATAL RECREATIONAL DRUG USE: A CASE STUDY OF LIKONI SUB COUNTY HOSPITAL, MOMBASA COUNTY KENYA
(TUM, 2023)Drug use is a critical public health problem with perinatal recreational drug use posing as a threat to both maternal health and child survival. When used in pregnancy drugs can easily cross placental barrier, negatively ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A MACHINE LEARNING MODEL FOR PREDICTING PRE ECLAMPSIA FOR RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED REGIONS.
(TUM, 2023)Pre-eclampsia is globally recognized by the World Health Organization as a significant contributor to high rates of morbidity and mortality among infants and mothers. It accounts for approximately 3% to 5% of all ... -
OVIPOSITION PREFERENCE OF Aedes aegypti MOSQUITOES IN MSAMBWENI SUB-COUNTY, KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(TUM, 2023)Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of dengue fever virus (DENV) worldwide. Kenya has reported increased outbreaks of dengue fever along its coast region in the last decade, with a corresponding increase in abundance ...