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3. Book of Abstract 2019

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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, KyU

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL ONGOING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (TITLE)

Business & Economics
Evelyne Maina Effect of Human Resource Management practices on Employee’s commitment in the tele-communication industry in Kenya
Mercy Munyi Provisions for Labour Relations and Employee Participation in learning institutions in Kenya: A case of support staff in Secondary schools in Kirinyaga County
Njogu Benard Challenges of sustaining fish farming projects under the economic stimulus program. A case of the Central District of Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Catherine W. Maina Delivers of latent entrepreneurship among the youth in tertiary institutions in Kenya
Agnes Mutiso Determinants of corporate social responsibility reporting; A survey of companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya.
Pauline Kinyua Factors affecting Women group’s and Investment in Kirinyaga County.
Violet Njeru Public Relations (General Area)
Dr. Grace Kiiru Dynamic capabilities, strategic orientation and competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises in Kenya.
Dr. Jamleck Muchangi The impact of the new labour laws on gender disparities in the industrial occupation in Kenya
Computing and Information Technology
Irene Mwangi Crowds sourcing framework for curriculum design in Kenyan universities
Joseph Njomo Simulation of a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) system model for optimized solar energy harvesting using a solar panel
Ephantus Mwangi A Model for quality E-learning in Kenyan Universities
Janet Shikhuyu Use of thin client computing in bridging digital divide in secondary schools and institutions in Kenya
P. Wanjohi Integrating short message services in library information system, case of Karatina University and JKUAT university
Zachary Kirori An Algorithm to reduce shill bidding in online English auctions
Rose Munyao A decision theoretic agent model for evaluation loss reduction in information technology projects
Florence Maweu Challenges facing e-government integration in county government in Kenya
Josephat Karani A framework to support collaborative learning using social media
Pure and Applied Sciences
Dr. P. Waithaka Concentration of elements in ores
Martin Miano Determinants of choice Technical subjects in secondary Schools
Geoffery Muthoka Cycle index – formulas of semi direct product groups
Lucas MAcharia Establishing an optimal sampling strategy
Irene Okello Summability Theory
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology
Faith Kiwiri Relationship between the end user involvement and performance of ESP projects in Kenya: A case study of fish farming projects in Kirinyaga County
Kabauru Wachira Design and implementation of an optimized fuzzy logic controller for power management in an electric vehicle
Ongoing Research by Academic Staff
Anti-tick Principals from Calpurnea aurea.
Development of an Effective Management system for the Legume Pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) using semiochemicals
Bioprospecting for post-harvest pest repellent compounds from Calpurnea Aurea.
The Chemistry of Desmodium spp Root Exudates and their Biological Activity against
Parasitic Plants
Virulence of Sclerotina sclerotionum fungus against soy bean.
Isolation, structural determination and evaluation of host marking pheromones in three
Ceratitis species (Diptera: Tephritidae).
Host candidate genes’ polymorphisms and clearance or non-clearance of drug- resistant P. falciparum parasites in Kenya, 2012-2015.
Host candidate genes’ polymorphisms and clearance or non-clearance of drug- resistant P. falciparum parasites in Kenya, 2012-2015.
Poliovirus shedding among HIV infected Kenyan Children Vaccinated with trivalent polio vaccine, 2013 -2015.
Characterization and comparative analysis of Artemisinin resistance gene markers in
Msambweni Coastal Kenya, 2014-2015.
Changing dynamics in plasmodium falciparum drug resistance markers to Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine 7 years after the adoption of the Artemisinin combined therapy as the first line treatment for malaria, 2013-2015.
Development of a Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) based Assay to Detect Drug Resistant Plasmodium falciparum Isolates, 2015.
Investigation of the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, hypoglycemic efficacy and safety of Capparis tomentosa, 2013-2015.

 

Research output of the institution – research papers, grants, patents

Recent Publications (2015-2019)

  1. Distribution of the cytochrome P450 2C8*2 allele in Brazaville, Republic of Congo. Marie-Peko S, Gampio-Gueye NS, Koukouikila-Koussounda F, Vouvoundui C, Charles-Kobawila S, Nderu D, Velavan TP, Ntoumi F.  Int J Infect Dis. 2019.
  2. Genetic diversity and populatiion structure of P. falciparum in Kenyan-Uganda border areas. Nderu D, Kimani F, Thiong'o K, Akinyi M, Karanja E, Too E, Chege W, Nambati E, Meyer CG, Velavan TP. Trop Med Int Health 2019.
  3. An update on glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in children from Brazaville, Republi of Congo. Gampio-Gueye NS, Marie-Peko S, Nderu D, Koukouikila-Koussounda F, Vouvoundui C, Charles-Kobawila S, Velavan TP, Ntoumi F. Malaria Journal 2019;18:57
  4. Cytochrome P450 CYP2B6*6 distribution among Congolese individuals with HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria infection. Marie-Peko S, Gampio-Gueye NS, Koukouikila-Koussounda F, Vouvoundui C, Charles-Kobawila S, Nderu D, Velavan TP, Ntoumi F.  Int J Infect Dis. 2019.
  5. Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein (PfHRP2 and 3) diversity in Western and Coastal Kenya. Nderu D, Kimani F, Thiong'o K, Akinyi M, Karanja E, Too E, Chege W, Nambati E, Meyer CG, Velavan TP. Sci Rep. 2019;9(1):1709
  6. PfHRP2-PfHRP3 diversity among Kenyan isolates and comparative evaluation of PfHRP2/pLDH malaria RDT with microscopy and nested PCR methodologies. Nderu D, Kimani F, Thiong'o K, Akinyi M, Karanja E, Meyer CG, Velavan TP. Parasitol Int. 2018;67(6):793-799.
  7. Integrating ICT in training and delivery of healthcare needs in resource constrained nations; The University of Nairobi Medical School model. Omwandho C.A., Ngugi P.M. & Ogendo S.W. In proceedings of the 5th Humboldt "Kolleg" June 19-21, 2018, Sportsman Arms Hotel Nanyuki, Kenya.
  8. Interactive Online Shopping System. Fankline Limo, Josephat K. Mwai & Rose M. Munyao. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology 2018;5(6)
  9. Similar Characteristics of Endometrial and Endometriotic Epithelial Cells. Charles O.A Omwandho et al. Reproductive Sciences 2018; 1-11
  10. Determinants of Sustainability for Fish Farming Project Initiative Under the Economic Stimulus Programme in Kenya. A Case of the Central Constituency of Kirinyaga County. Njogu B. Munyi & Esther Kiruja. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research 2018;4(1):16-27 
  11. Influence of Internal Audit Independence on Internal Audit Effectiveness in the Kiirnyaga County Government, Kenya. Kaboi M. Nyaga, Kiragu David & Riro G. Kamau. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management 2018;5(6)
  12. Recuperating the Lives of Breast Cacer Survivors. Edith N. Thairu, Beatrice Imo & Gertrude Were. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS) 2017;5(10C):4001-4008
  13. Architectures and Algorithms for Multiple UAV Cooperative control: A Review. Nelson Muchiri, Kamau S.I. & Ikua B.W. Proceedings of the Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference, JKUAT Main Campus, Kenya 2-4 May, 2018.
  14. Opportunity Based versus Necessity Based Entrepreneurship Preference for Self-Employment and Entrepreneurial Involvement among College Students: A case Study of Kirinyaga University. Peter Karanja, Adamson Maingi, Mercy Nguyo W., Samuel M. Wanjohi, Catherine Maina. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences 2018; 8(1):43-59
  15. Effect of Training on Employee's Commitment in the Telecommunication Industry. Evelyne W. Maina, Gregory S. Namusonge & Kabare Karanja. International Journal of Science and Research 2018;7(1)
  16. An Assessment of the Influence of Disability Legislation Awareness on Employability of Persons with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Institutions in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Lucy M. Njeru, David Gichuhi & Beatrice Ombaka. Management and Economics Research Journal 2017;3:91-97
  17. Influence of Access to Credit on the Financial Performance of Youth-Owned Enterprises in Kirinyaga County Kenya. Jackson M. Runyora, Stephen Muchina & Humphrey Omondi. Management and Economics Research Journal 2017; 3: 98-103
  18. MaxEnt Modeling for Predicting a Suitable Habitat for a Threatened and Endangered Medicinal Plant Species Strychnos henningsii in Kenya. Kuria M.W., Ngumi V.W., Njenga P.K. & Wangai L.N. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge 2017;2(11)
  19. Social Media as a Tool for Collaborative Learning: A Case of Twitter. Josphat Karani. Presented at the 1st Kirinyaga University Conference 2017.
  20. Temperature Profile on the Boundary of Solution Domain for a Potential Problem Using BEM. Muli F.M. & Kinyanjui J.N. International Journal of Science and Research 2017;6(7)
  21. Derivation of Cycle Index Formulas for Dihedral Group Acting on Unordered Triples. Geoffrey Muthoka. International Journal of Science and Research 2017;6(6)
  22. A Special Norlund Means and its Spectrum. I.A. Okello, J.R. Akanga & A.N. Wali.  International Journal of Mathematical Analysis 2017;11(13):647-656
  23. Visitor Satisfaction as Key to Sustainable Linkages in Rwanda's Tourism Value Chains. Odunga, Pius, Geoffrey & Atieno, Lucy.
  24. Estimating the Direct Contribution of Tourism to Rwanda's Economy: Tourism Satellite Account Methodology. Pius O. Odunga, Geoffrey Manyara & Mark N. Yobesia
  25. Up-grading and Enhancing Sustainable Linkages of Rwanda's Tourism Value Chains: Opportunities and Bottlenecks. Odunga, Pius, Geoffrey & Atieno, Lucy. European American Journals
  26. Training and Development and Organizational: The Moderating Effect of Organization Commitment. Peter Butati & David Njoroge. International Journal of Scientific Research and Management 2017;5(11):7381-7390
  27. The Influence of Infrastructure Development on the Utilization of Markets in the Small Holder Market Access Program by Horticulture Micro Enterprises: A Case Study of Imenti South Sub County. Nicholas K. Njebi & Grace W. Kiiru. International Journal of Business & Management 2017;5(12)
  28. Quantitative Analysis of Operational Risk and Profitability of Kenyan Commercial Banks using Cost Income Ratio. Jane G. Muriithi & Robert G. Muigai. IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance 2017;8(3):76-83 
  29. The Moderating Effect of Firm Size on the Relationship Between Capital Structure and Financial Distress of Non-Financial Companies Listed in Kenya. Robert G. Muigai & Jane G. Muriithi. Journal of Finance and Accounting 2017;5(4):151-158
  30. Assessment of Hybrid Records Management Systems at Mount Kenya University, Kenya. Noreen Mulati & Jotham Wasike. International Journal of Science and Research 2017;6(10):1554-1558
  31. HIV/AIDs Distigmatisation at Work Place: More Than Comprehensive Knowledge Required. Mburu, Samuel & Mutuku Irene. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Preventation, Education and Behavioural Science 2017;3(6):63-69
  32. Utilization of individual birth plan during pregnancy and its determinants in Makueni Kenya. Journal of Community medicine and public health. John Kyunguti Ndeto, Sammy Onyapidi Barasa, Mary Wanjiru Murigi, Margaret Nyanchoka Keraka, Justus O. S. Osero International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2017;5(1)
  33. Transforming the Non-Linear PDES Governing the Viscous Fluid Flow into Nonlinear ODES and Investigation of Influence of Inclined Magnetic Field and Thermophoresis on Heat and Mass Transfer Wedge. Nzyoka F.K, Kimathi M, Magua A., Kinyanjui J.N, Kamau J.N. International Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Research 2017;5(2):40-51
  34. Association of Pre-Antiretroviral Treatment Body Mass Index with Cd4+ T-Lymphocyte Immune Reconstruction Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents. Mosioma Philip Nyaribo, Otundo Denis Orare, Wambura Francis Muchiri, Chimbevo Mwagandi Lenny, Mutkuka John Kyalo & Wang'ombe Anne. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science 2017;3(3):28-35
  35. Annonaceae Fruits Growing in Coast Region of Kenya as an Alternative Source of Dietary Carotenoids. Chimbevo Mwagandi Lenny et al. International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology 2017;2(5):114-120
  36. Escherichia coli pathotypes and Shigella sero-groups in diarrheic children in Nairobi city, Kenya. Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Jackson Onyuka, Mark Kilongosi Webale, Tom Were & Valentine Budambula. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2017;10(3):220-228.
  37. User Perceived Mobile Banking Service Provision Framework. Nambiro Alice Wechuli, Wabwoba Franklin & Wasike Jotham. International Journal of Computer Engineering and Information Technology 2017;9(10):225-232 
  38. Annonaceae Fruits Growing in Coast Region of Kenya as an Alternative Source of Dietary Carotenoids. Chimbevo Mwagandi Lenny, Malala Joel Boniface, Anjili Christopher Omukhango, Orwa Jennifer, Mibei Elisa Kibiwot, Ndeti Cosmas Muia, Muchiri Francis Wambura, Oshule Paul Sifuna, Oginga Fredrick Otieno, Otundo Denis Orare, Karanja Simon Muturi. International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology 2017;2(5):114-120
  39. Factors associated with level of birth preparedness among pregnant mothers at Kerugoya referral hospital. Olive W. Karimi, Mary W. Murigi, Anne Perte, Careena O.Odawa. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health kARIMI OW et al. int Community Med Public Health. 2017 Nov;4(11):3998-4002  
  40. Association of pre-Antiretraviral Treatment Body Mass index with cd4* T-Lymphocyte Immune Reconstitution Among HIV -Infected Adults and Adolescents. Mosiamo Philip Nyaribo, Otundo Denis Orare, Wambura Francis Muchiri, Chimbevo Mwagandi Lenny, Mutkuka John Kyalo Wang'ombe Anne. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention Education  and Education and Behavioural Science 2017; 3(3): 28-35
  41. Escherichia coli Pathotypes and Shigella sero-groups in diarrheic children in Nairobi City, Kenya. NambiroPeter Lokamar Nyanga, Jackson Onyuka, Mark Kilongosi Webale, Tom  Were, Valentine Budambula. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2017; 10(3):220-228 
  42. Cyber Security Challenge to Mobile Banking in SACCOs in Kenya. Nambiro Alice Wechuli, Wabwoba Franklin & Wasike Jotham. International Journal of Computer (IJC) ISSN 2307-4523 (Print & Online)
  43. Biometric Properties for Identification in a Secure E-voting Application. Erick K. Rotich, Ikoha Anselemo & Jotham M. Wasike. The International Journal of Science & Technology 2017; 5(5)
  44. Enhanced Network Technologies for Secure E-voting Architecture. Erick K. Rotich, Ikoha Anselemo & Jotham M. Wasike. The International Journal of Science & Technology 2017; 5(5)
  45. Bacterial Super-infection in Tungiasis Infections. Jacob Mwangi, Ezekiel Mecha, Simon Muriu, Charles O. A. Omwandho. (In proceeings at the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital 4th International Scientific Conference. 14th-16th June 2017).
  46. Safety, immunogenicty, and cross-species protection of a plasmid DNA encoding Plasmodium falciparum SERA5 polypeptide, microbial epitopes and chemokine genes in mice and olive baboobs. Nyamongo Onkoba, Ruth M. Mumo, Horace Ochanda, Charles Omwandho, Hastings S. Ozwara, Thomas G. Egwang. The Journal of Biomedical Research; 2017 0(0): 1-12
  47. Barriers to Uptake of Childhood Routine Immunization in Nyeri County, Kenya. Njeru S.K., Kagoiyo S. W., Dennis Butto. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) 2017; 6(2): 79-85
  48. Acceptance of M-Pesa Service and its Effect on Performances of Small and Micro-Business in Kenya. Anna Kalei, Hannah W. Wambugu & Peter G. Muturi. International Journal of Managerial Studies & Research (IJSMSR) 2016; 4(5): 85-93
  49. Kinetic Analysis of Crystallization process in60 se40 Thin Films for Phase Change Memory (Pram) Applications. Irene W. Muchira, Walter K. Njoroge, Patrick M. Karimi. Advances in Materials 2016; 5 (4): 18-22
  50. Transforming growth Factor-betas (TGF-βs) in Human Endometrial and Endometriolic cells in Vitro. Ezekiel Mecha, Charles O. A. Omwandho, Hansrudolf Tinneberg and Lutz Konrad. (In proceedings at the World Congress of Endometriosis, May 2017; Vancouver, Canada)
  51. Predisposing Factors to Homosexuality among men in Kilifi Town Kenya. Evah Maina, Dennis Butto & Mary Murigi. Universal Journal of Medical Sciences 2016; 4(3): 88-93.
  52. Transforming Growth Factor Betas induce MMP-2 and MMP-9 Secretion via Smad-dependent Signaling in Human Endometrial and Endometriotic Cells. MECHA, O.E., Omwandho, O.A.C., Hans-Rudolf T., and Konrad, L. In Proceedings of the Humboldt "Kolleg" Research and Networking: Laying the foundation for the Sustainable Development __ April 6 - 8, 2016; Naivasha, Kenya.
  53. The TGF-beta and TGF-beta Receptors in Endometriosis. Ezekiel Mecha, Charles O.A. Omwandho, Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg and Lutz Konrad. To be Presented at the Society for Advancement of Science in Africa August 2016; United Nations Headquarters Nairobi, Kenya.
  54. PAI-1 Secretion of Endomaterial and Endometriotic Cells is Smad2/3- and ERK1/2-dependent and Influences Cell Adhesion. Cong Sui, Ezekiel Mecha, Charles OA Omwandho, Anna Starzinski-Powitz, Angelika Stammler, Hans-Rudolf Tinnberg, Lutz Konrad. AM J Transl Res 2016; 8(5): 2394-2402.
  55. Str Analyses of Human DNA from Maggots Fed on Decomposing Bodies: Assessment of Time Period for Successful Analyses. Njau, Daniel Gachuiri, E.K. Muge, P.W. Kinyanjui, C.O.A. Omwandho, Sophie Mukwana. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2016; 6: 261-269.
  56. Students Mothers as Peer Educators for Sexual Reproductive Health Promotion among Young People in Kirinyaga University. Dennis Butto. In Proceedings of the 7th Nope Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV & AIDs June 15 - 17 2016; Kenyatta International Conference Center Nairobi, Kenya.
  57. Effects of Legal and Regulatory Factors on Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies: A Survey of SACCOS in Ruiru District, Kiambu County, Kenya. Jackson Maina Runyora. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management 2016; 4(4): 640-653.
  58. Implementation of Information Literacy Programmes in Public Libraries. George Kingori, Dorothy Njiraine, Stephen Maina. Library Hi Tech News 2016; 33(2): 1-13.
  59. Application of Multiple Circular-linear Regression Models to Animal Movement Data with Covariates. Robert.M.Mutwiri. IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM), e-ISSN: 2278-5728, p-iisn: 2319-765X March - April 2016; 12(2): 01-13.
  60. Spatial Modelling and Mapping of Socio-demographic Determinants of Infant Mortality in Kenya. Robert M. Mutwiri. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) 2016; 21(3): 05-13.
  61. The Baboon (Papio anubis)-Plasmodium Knowlesi Model of Placenta Malalria. Onditi F, Onkoba N, Esther K, Omwandho C, Farah IO, Moore J. In Proceedings of the 17th International Congress on Infectious Diseases March 2 - 5, 2016; Hyderabad, India.
  62. A Major Host Plant Volatile, 1-octen-3-ol, Contributes to Mating in the Legume pod Border, Maruca Virata (Fabricus) (Lepidopetra: Cramidae). M. Bendera, S. Ekesi, M. Ndung'u, R. Srinivasan,B. Torto. Sci Nat 2016; 102: 47
  63. Application of multiple circular-linear regression models to animal movement data with covariates. Robert .M. Mutwiri. IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM) 2016; 12 (2): 1-13
  64. Approaches for Testing Uniformity Hypothesis in Angular Data of Mega-Herbivores. Robert Mathenge Mutwiri, Henry Mwambi, Rob Slotow. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 2016; 5(3): 1202-1207
  65. Chemical Composition and in vitro Antioxidant Activities of Ocicum americanum. Geoffrey M. Karau, Eliud N. Mwaniki, Alex K. Machocho, Laura N. Wangai & Mungiria J. Nthinga. Advances in Analytical Chemistry 2015;5(2):42-49
  66. Impact of Kenyan New Labour Laws on Gender Disparities in Industrial Occupations in Kenyan Organizations & the Respective Trade Unions. Dennis Muchangi Jamleck. International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Management 2015; 3(7).
  67. Cycle Index Formulas for Dn Acting on Ordered Pairs. Geoffrey Muthoka, Patrick Kimani, Lao Hussein. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (online): 2319-7064.
  68. Interaction of TGF and BMP signaling pathways in Human Endometrial and Endometriotic Cells. Ezekiel O.Mecha, Cong Sui, Charles Omwandho, Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg, Lutz Konrad International Journal of Science and Engineering Technology 2015; 1(1): 38-48
  69. Strategic plan implementation and organizational performance: a case of Hargeisa Water Agency in Somaliland. Hussein Buuni, Amira Yusuf, Grace Kiiru, Grace Karemu IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) 2015; 17(2): 60-64
  70. Effect of porter’s generic competitive strategies and the performance of soft drinks companies: case of Somaliland beverage industry (SBI) in Somaliland. Hussein Buuni, Amira Yusuf, Grace Kiiru, Grace Karemu. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) 2015; 17(2): 55-59
  71. Reconfiguration capabilities, entrepreneurial intentions and competitive advantage of small and medium youth retail enterprises in Kenya. Grace Kiiru. European Journal of Business and Management 2015; 7(25): 254-259
  72. Effect of End Users Involvement in the Performance of Economic Stimulus Projects of Fish Farming in Kirinyaga County. Faith Kiwiri. The strategic journal of Business and change of Management 2015; 2(2): 1720-1735
  73. Transforming growth factors Betas induce MMP-2 and MMP-9 Secretion via smad-dependent signaling in human endometrial and endometriotic cells. Ezekiel O.Mecha, Cong Sui, Charles Omwandho, Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg, Lutz Konrad International Journal of Science and Engineering Technology 2015; 4(12): 567-572
  74. Toxicity and repellent effects of leaf extracts of four Kenyan plants nymphs and adults of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. Gladys Kemunto Onyambu, Rosebellah Maranga, Mary Ndung’u, Geralds Mkoji, Kareru Patrick and Anthony Wanjoya. (Neumann 1901) 2015.
  75. Potential of the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria (Othorptera: Acrididae) as unconventional source of sterols. Xavier Cheseto, Serge Kuate, Tchouassi. D, M. Ndung’u, Teal. E.A, Torto, B. Journal of tropical Entomology 2015.
  76. Investigation of the in vitro antioxidant activity, in vivo antidiabetic efficacy and safety of Capparis tomentosa aqueous roots extracts in male alloxanized mice. L.N Wangai et al. (2015). Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 2015; 3(1): 42-47.
  77. Parasite Accumulation in Placenta of non-immune Babbons during Plasmodium Knowlesi Infection. Faith I Onditi, Onkoba W Nyamongo, Charles O. Omwandho, Naomi W. Maina, Fredrick Maloba, Idle O. Farah, Christopher L. King, Julie M. Moore and Hastings Ozwara. Malaria Journal 2015; 14: 118.
  78. Chloroquine resistance status a decade after: Re-emergence of sensitive Plasmodium falciparum strains in malaria endemic and epidemic areas in Kenya. Wangai LN, Kimani FT, Omar SA, Karanja SM, Nderu DW, Magoma G, Mutua D. Journal of Protozoology Research 2011; 21(1): 20-29.

ABSTRACT

  1. Integrating ICT in training and delivery of healthcare needs in resource constrained nations. Omwandho. CA, Ngugi PM, Ogendo SWO In proceedings of the African Science Academies (AMASA-11) Non- communicable diseases: post 2015 development agenda. November 29- December 2, 2015; Hilton Hotel Nairobi.

THESIS

The baboon (papio anubis)- plasmodium knowlesi model for placental malaria: A PhD thesis by Onditi Faith Isdorah. Supervisor Charles O.A. Omwandho & Hasting S. Ozwara. Degree Awarded on December 4, 2015; Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Research Papers

  1. Efficacy and Safety Assessment of Launaea cornuta Extracts in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. American. G.M Karau, E N.M Njagi, A.K. Machocho, L. N Wangai, P.N.KAMAU.  Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 4, 1-7. 2014
  2. Clinical chemistry profiles in injection heroin users from Coastal Region, Kenya. Elly Munde et al. BMC Clinical Pathology, 14:32 2014
  3. Interleukin (IL)-13 promoter polymorphisms (-7402 T/G and -4729G/A) condition susceptibility to pediatric severe malaria anaemia but not circulating IL-13 levels. Elly Munde et al. BMC Clinical Pathology, 14:15 2013
  4. Antimicrobial activities of secondary metabolites produced by endophytic bacteria from selected indigenous Kenyan plants. Purity Kaaria, Viviene Matiru and Mary Ndung’u.  African Journal of Microbiology Research 6:7253-7258, 2013.
  5. Oxalate metabolism by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a fungal pathogen in soybeans. Mbiri A., Gatebe E., Ndung’u M., Kariuki W. and Mwangi E.  African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 7 19-25, 2013.
  6. Calpurnia aurea essential oil and its components as repellents against maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais. Kabugi Mwangi Joseph, Mary Wambui Ndung’u, Leonard Gitu.  Proceedings of the First International Conference on Pesticidal Plants. 1 69-73 2013
  7. Profiling of the chemical compounds in ethyl acetate extracts of Launaea cornuta Asteraceae by GC-MS. G.M Karau, E N.M Njagi, A.K. Machocho, L. N Wangai, P.N.KAMAU (2014). International Journal of Pharmacognosy 1, 1-9
  8. Modulation of LPS-Induced CD4+ T-  Cell  Activation  and  apoptosis  by  Antioxidants  in  Untreated  asymptomatic  HIV infected  participants:  An   invitro  Study. S. M. Mburu, J.L. Marnewick. An Abayomi. H. IPP.   Journal  of  Clinical  and  developmental Immunology. 2013
  9. What matters in informing strategic Alliances? A Case study of KIM. Stephen Kamau, Bernadette Mutinda, Judith Gakenia, Maureen Kangu. Prime Journal of Social Science. ISSN 2315-5051. 450-454, 2013
  10. An Application of the Logiboost Ensemble Algorithm in Loan Appraisals. Z. Kirori, J. Ogutu. International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems. Vol. 2, No. 2, 2013, pp. 34-39.
  11. Assessing the Readiness by SNEs and Financial Institutions in the Establishment of an Integrated ICT Infrastructure for Financial Transactions in Kenya. Z. Kirori, M. Achieng. International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems. Vol. 2, No. 2, 2013, pp. 40-45.
  12. Polymorphisms in the Fc Gamma Receptor IIIA and Toll-like Receptor 9 Are Associated with Protein against Severe Malarial Anemia and Changes in Circulating Gamma Iterferon Levels. Elly Munde et al. Infect. Immun. 80(12):4435 2012

Thesis

  1. Distribution and screening for resistance to Sclerotina sclerotiorum in Soybean (Glycine Max.) varieties grown in Kenya, 2013. Erastus  S.  K.  Mwangi,  Erastus  G.  Gatebe,  Mary  W.  Ndung’u.
  2. Isolation and Characterisation of Tick (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus) Attractive Compounds from Calpurnia aurea, 2014. James Fred Mogwambo, Dr. Nguya K. Maniania, Wambui Ndung’u.
  3. Evaluation of Repellent Effects of Oils from Selected Eucalyptus Species against Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky). Caroline Karimi Karemu, Dr. Mercy Githua, Ndung’u M.

Workshop and Seminar papers

  1. Design of a computer based PSO optimized FLC model for regulating greenhouse climate conditions.  Mwangi, E. G. and Kaburu, W. Kabarak University 4th Annual international conference held from 15th – 18th July 2014.
  2. Computer economic issues in learning institutions in Kenya: A case study of Kirinyaga country. Shikhuyu, J. and Mwangi, E. G.  1st Chuka University International Research Conference held from 29th October 2014.
  3. Bridge the digital divide in Kenyan secondary schools using SB-SCNT framework. Mwangi, E. G., Shikhuyu, J., Njomo, M and Mwangi, I. W.  Laikipia University 2nd international conference held from 20th- 23rd May 2014.
  4. Modes of curbing insecurity, Terrorism and financial fraud perpetrated through mobile phones. Phillip Muriuki Wanjohi.  Presented at Kisii University, 2014.

Patent

  1. Hyssop (Capparis tomentosa) medicinal product used in management of chronic diseases, 2013-2015.
  2. Industrial designs – IPRs CWA ITEMS, 2015.(Patenting ongoing)

  1. Kenya Library and Information Service Consortium (KLISC) - http://klisc.or.ke/wp/
  2. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/
  3. Kenya Medical Research Institute - https://www.kemri.org/
  4. Commission for University Education (CUE) - http://www.cue.or.ke/
  5. Kenya Education Network (KENET) - https://www.kenet.or.ke/
  6. Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) - https://www.kuccps.net/
  7. Ministry of Education - http://www.education.go.ke/
  8. Newcastle University - https://www.newcastle.edu.au/
  9. Univeristy of Nairobi - http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/
  10. Chulaimbo Sub-District Hospital, Kisumu County, Kenya
  11. Mbale District Hospital, Vihiga County, Kenya
  12. Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
  13. Karurumo Rural Health Training Center, Embu County, Kenya
  14. Baricho Health Center, Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County
  15. Sagana Sub-District Hospital, Kirinyaga County, Kenya

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