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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleKenyan Sign Language Translation Using SSD MobileNet-v2 FPNlite ModelHenry Muchiri Muriithi, Geoffrey Kasembeli WanjalaSpeech impairment is a disability that impacts an individual's ability to communicate effectively through speech and hearing. Those affected often rely on alternative forms of communication, such as sign language. While sign language has become increasingly widespread in recent years, a significant challenge persists for non-sign language users, particularly in Kenya, where effective communication with sign language users remains a … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 24 Dec 2024 · 5,599 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleProgress Made in Developing New High Yielding Potato Varieties for the Kenyan Highlands at KALRO-TigoniJane Muthoni, Hussein ShimelisBreeding has been going on at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Institute (KALRO), Tigoni in Kenya to develop high yielding potato varieties that have good processing qualities. The objective was to develop high yielding potato varieties that are adapted to the Kenyan climatic and environmental conditions and that are suitable for processing. After initial crossing, the resultant families were evaluated … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 28 Jun 2018 · 8,915 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSocial Distancing; Meaning, Adoption, Barriers and Social Implications as a Coronavirus Spread Mitigation Strategy in KenyaKeith Kiswili JuliusAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, several strategies have been promoted for mitigating the spread of the virus. Since social distancing remains one of the most efficacious strategies for slowing the spread of the virus, the Kenyan government has issued stringent measures around it. This study sought to; establish the meaning of social distancing among Kenyans; … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 15 Apr 2021 · 7,095 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleBacteria Contaminants and their Antibiotic Sensitivity from Selected Herbal Medicinal Products from Eldoret and Mombasa, KenyaLucia Keter, Richard Too, Nicholas Mwikwabe et al.Herbal products are used worldwide for the treatment and prevention of various diseases and currently represent a substantial proportion of the global drug market. However, these products have the potential of being contaminated by different microorganisms due to poor hygienic practices during handling, processing and packaging. The main aim of this study was to evaluate microbial quality of herbal products … …Current Research in Microbiology, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 28 Jan 2016 · 17,160 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleProposed Self-Regulation Model for Collaborative E-Learning Systems in Kenyan Public UniversitiesGrace Leah Akinyi, Robert ObokoIntegration of technology in learning such as Electronic-learning has become an indispensable segment of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. This has opened up opportunities that improve teaching and learning. There is need for intervening in e-learning environments towards developing Self-regulated learning support, which can lead to improvement in performance and learner retention. SRL provides students with capability to acquire and … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 11 Jan 2020 · 7,717 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleGovernment Expenditure and School Efficiency and Productivity Change: A Case of Public Primary Schools in KenyaMutinda Mutuku, Julius Korir, Dianah Ngui-MuchaiEducation management is a more labor intensive process previously measured by level of school enrolment and education quality with low or no concern on productivity and efficient resource utilization. Trends in increasing government allocation to education sector demonstrate a positive impact on enrolment, education quality and efficiency levels determined in the study. However, there was a gap on how government … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 17 Apr 2019 · 8,446 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMotivations for Remittances and Philanthropy – Lessons from a Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of LiteratureSabith Khan, Daisha M. MerrittWhy do people send remittances? Also, what are the motivations for diaspora philanthropy? While each of these questions have been addressed by scholars in different way – with the most influential theories suggesting that ‘identification’ is the key theme that explains each of these phenomenon, we contend that there is much more than purely ‘identification’ with the recipients that is … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 3 Mar 2018 · 8,368 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUse of Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biopesticides to Manage Insect Pest: A ReviewAnthony Emaru, Jane Gesimba Nyaanga, Saidi MwanarusiEntomopathogenic Fungi (EPF) biopesticides are more environmentally friendly and are an alternative to toxic synthetic chemicals. Due to EPF's pathogenic nature to various arthropod pests, it is thus considered a primary candidate for an integrated biological approach due to its numerous invaluable effects. However, an urgent need is to develop an environmentally safer, more sustainable, and practical approach to managing … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 12 Jul 2024 · 8,015 accessesView PDFCite