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The Knowledge on Lassa fever Management among Healthcare Workers in Maryland County, Liberia
(Journal of Public Health, 2021-08)This research study examined the Knowledge on Lassa fever Management among Healthcare Workers in Maryland County, Liberia.. This virus is transmitted by the rodent of the genus Mastomys natalensis commonly known as the ... -
Measuring the impact of microfinance products and services on poverty alleviation: a review of literature
(Journal of Social Review and Development, 2023; 2(3):22-27, 2023-07-20)Aside from merely doing business, one of the core aims of microfinance is to provide alternative credit to the poor and disadvantaged groups. In this way, they help to equalize and expand economic means and opportunities ... -
Medicinal Properties of Caylusea abyssinica: Components’ Antibacterial, Antiviral and Physiological Regulations
(World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2023-07)Background: Herbs have been used since time immemorial in different parts of the world. There are many undocumented reports from herbalists themselves that they have successfully cured diseases that modern medicine cannot ... -
Music Genres and Associated Determinants in Selected Fitness Centres, Eldoret Town, Kenya
(International Journal of Music and Performing Arts, 2020-12)Music is used widely during workouts and can increase motivation and positive affect among exercisers. It may be played over a sound system during exercise. The study’s intent was to investigate music genres played and to ... -
Performance of Procurement Methods and Practices in Faith – Based Organizations in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020-08)Faith – based organizations in Kenya have grown in terms of their operations and systems. This growth has necessitated the establishment of various strategic business units aimed at improving their performance and ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF VERNONIA ADOENSIS LEAVES AND ROOTS USED AS A TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANT IN KENYA
(International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2013-09)Medicinal plants play an important role in the treatment of various sicknesses in Kenya and the whole world. Vernonia adoensis is one of such plants used traditionally in Kenya to treat illness such as gonorrhea. The main ... -
PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF METHANOLIC-AQUA EXTRACT (FRACTIONS) OF SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA ROOTS
(International Journal of Bioassays, 2013-09)The study was carried to analyze the phytochemical constituents of the Senna didymobotrya roots. The plant samples were extracted using methanol and water in the ratio of 9:1. The crude extract was disintegrated ... -
PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF LANTANA CAMARA LEAVES’ SMOKE
(International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2014)Lantana camara has been named as one of the most important medicinal plants in the world. The plant has been used in various communities for treatment against various diseases. The plant has been found to have antibacterial ... -
Potential Anticancer properties of Hexanoic Root Bark Extracts of East African Herb: Caylusea abyssinica
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2023-07-07)Caylusea abyssinica is an erect herb which can grow as tall as above one metre. It grows mainly in disturbed soils, however it is mainly found in wet and cold regions of East Africa. Communities in these regions of Africa, ... -
PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL SCREENING OF FRESH TETRADENIA RIPARIA LEAVES WATER EXTRACT AGAINST SELECTED PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS
(International Journal of Bioassays, 2014-07-07)The use of plants as a source of medicine is as old as man himself. Plants have been used since time immemorial to treat against various diseases affecting human beings all over the world. Before the invention of synthetic ... -
Preliminary phytochemical and in vitro control of selected pathogenic organisms by ethanolic extract of Garcinia kola seeds
(International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 2014)Garcinia kola is cultivated for its economic importance. The plant is mainly used as a medicinal herb in West Africa. Although it is bitter the plant is used as a snack and a stimulant due to the high content of caffeine ... -
PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF METHANOLIC–AQUA EXTRACT OF ACANTHOSPERMUM AUSTRALE LEAVES
(International Journal of Bioassays, 2013-09)The study was carried to analyze the phytochemical constituents of the Acanthospermum australe. The plant samples were extracted using methanol and water in the ratio of 9:1. From the study the extract of Acanthospermum ... -
Prevalence of Gender-Based Violence among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care at a Tertiary Health Institution in Benin City, Nigeria
(2017-09)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the socioeconomic/demography and prevalence of gender-based violence among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic (ANCC) at University of Benin Teaching Hospital ... -
The Relationship between Debt to Equity Ratio and return on Equity of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021-09)Despite regulations put in place by the Central Bank of Kenya, some banks still become bankrupt. As at 31st December 2020, there were 43 commercial banks in Kenya, out of which two were in receivership while one was under ... -
The Role of Institutional Repositories (IRs) in Supporting Teaching, Learning and Research during Covid-19 in Kenyan Universities
(2023)The abrupt closure of universities in 2020 because of COVID-19 forced many of them to adopt online learning through various technological platforms. Institutional repositories (IRs), digital archives of intellectual outputs ... -
UNDERNUTRITION OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN: A COMPARISON OF CASH TRANSFER BENEFICIARIES AND NON BENEFICIARIES IN KOROGOCHO SLUMS, NAIROBI
(East African Journal of Public Health, 2012-09)