Publications 2025

1. Njewa, J.B., Dzoujo, H.T., Nyairo, W., Shikuku V.O (2025). Application of bone chars for the removal of chemical contaminants from water resources: a review. Discov. Chem. 2, 214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-025-00295-9
2. Lincold NM, Jules ML, Guy NP, Jacques MB, Shikuku V.O, et al. (2025). Optimization of the Synthetic Procedure for Functionalizing Activated Carbon Produced from Canarium Ovatum with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Toward Effective Adsorption Using a Central Full Factorial Design. Sci J Chem. ;13(4):122-139. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjc.20251304.13
3. Shikuku, V. O., Otieno, B., Vunain, E., Biswick, T., & Kowenje, C. (2025). Editorial: Advances in the synthesis and utilization of waste-derived materials for water purification. Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry, 6, 1651836. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvc.2025.1651836
4. Onyango, C., Nyairo, W., Tchieta, G. P., & Shikuku, V. O. (2025). Watermelon rind based adsorbents for the removal of water pollutants: A critical review. Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry, 6, 1568695. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvc.2025.1568695
5. Niendjeu Tiomo, C. G., Tamaguelon, H. D., Shikuku, V.O, Fotsop, C. G., Oumla, O. K., Kamdem Njouond, D., & Dina, D. D. J. (2025). Comparative study of the chemical, structural and adsorptive properties of local thermally activated clay and an imported commercial clay for the depigmentation of crude palm oil. Chemical Engineering Communications, 212(5), 746–757. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2024.2435909
6. Nyairo, W., Njewa, J. B., & Shikuku, V. O. (2025). Adsorption of heavy metals onto food wastes: A review. Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry, 6, 1526366. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvc.2025.1526366
7. Jacques, M.B., Guy, N.P., Jules, M.L., Shikuku V.O, et al. (2025). Removal of crystal violet by TiO2 loaded alkali-activated carbon hybrid material from Raphia farinifera fruit kernels: surface chemistry, parameters and mechanisms. Biomass Conv. Bioref. 15, 2409–2429. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04988-y
8. Taquieteu, I.K., Tamaguelon, H.D., Shikuku, V., Tome, S., Njouond, D., Dongmo, M., Othman, H., Vollrath, A., Mohabbat, A., Janiak, C., Banenzoué, C., Dina, D. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of lignin-modified geopolymer composites for aqueous phase sequestration of methyl orange dye in a fixed-bed column. Materials Advances, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D5MA00248F   
9. Sifuna, D.B., Pembere, A., Lagat, S. Ngeno E. et al. (2025). Acaricides in agriculture: balancing livestock health and environmental well-being in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. Environ Sci Pollut Res 32, 8070–8083. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36187-9
10. Oyugi, J., Amunga, J., & Masinde, J. (2025). The relationship between students’ participation in hawking activities and academic performance in public day secondary schools in Ugunja Sub-County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research, 6(3), 1041–1050. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.6.3.80
11. Khalwale, G. M., Manyali, G. S., Makokha, J., & Wafula, J. W. (2025). Computational study on elastic, electronic, optical and thermodynamic properties of Ba2BiInO6 perovskite compound. Results in Materials, 28, 100767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinma.2025.100767
12. Wafula, J. W., & Manyali, G. S. (2025). Structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of Mo2MB2 (M = Ti, Zr and Hf) super-alloys from first-principles approach. Next Materials, 8, 100715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100715
13. Wafula, P. S., Olayo, R. N., Okenwa-Vincent, E. E., & Poipoi, M. (2025). Prevalence of aggressive behaviors among primary school children (6–12 Years) in Lurambi Sub-County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research, 6(3), 827–835. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.6.3.5.62
14. Okenwa-Vincent, E. E., Riel, N., & Pagani, L. S. (2025). A systematic review of risks associated with environmental change on refractive and non-refractive ocular health: Special focus on Africa. Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances, 14, 100128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heha.2025.100128
15. Kololi, Gellause; Okenwa-Vincent, Emmanuel, Sum, Tecla Jerotich (2025). Parental influences on contact lens uptake among school-aged individuals with myopia in Kenya. Optometry and Vision Science 102(5):p 320-327, DOI: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000002243
16. Okenwa-Vincent EE, Opiyo R, Gauthier B, et al. Associations Between Screen Exposure, Home Media Environments, and Indicators of School Readiness in Toddlers and Preschoolers from Kakamega County, Kenya. Sage Open Pediatrics. 2025;12. doi:10.1177/30502225251318091
17. Okenwa-Vincent, E.E. (2025). Ethics of Surrogacy: A Review of the African Perspective. In: Omutoko, L., Jaoko, W. (eds) Bioethics from the Global South. Advancing Global Bioethics, vol 21. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77669-4_8
18. Kiprono, B., Omieno, K., Ondulo, J. (2025). Disruptive ICT Innovation Adoption in Developing Economies: Challenging Developed World Theories (A Kenyan Perspective). Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity, 4(2), 77–85. ISSN (Online): 2958-454X DOI: https://doi.org/10.58721/jsic.v4i2.1305
19. Owidi,S. O., Micheni, E. M., Omieno, K. K. (2025). Enhancing Smart Building Sustainability with Hybrid Fog–Cloud Architectures: Insights from Simulated IoT Data. Journal of Research and Academic Writing,4(2),101-112. ISSN (Online): 3007-5343. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58721/jraw.v2i2.1295
20. Ronoh, H. K., Omieno, K., Odawa, J. (2025). The Status of Technology Use in Supply Chain Management in the Tea Sector in Kenya. Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity, 4(1), 52–62. ISSN (Online): 2958-454X. https://doi.org/10.58721/jsic.v4i1.1067
21. Ronoh, H. K., Omieno, K., Odawa, J. (2025). The Capabilities of Blockchain Technology in Enhancing Supply Chain Management in the Tea Sector in Kenya. Journal of Research and Academic Writing, 2(1), 24-35, ISSN (Online): 3007-5343. https://doi.org/10.58721/jraw.v2i1.1068
22. Owidi S.O & Omieno K. K (2025) Exploring the Relationship between Quantum Computing and Machine Learning: A Literature Review. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 4, pp. 157-166, 2025. ISSN: 2231–2803. https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I4P122
23. HESBORN, Ehaji Lumwaji; ATIENO, Margaret; OPANYI, Robert (2025). THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL REPORTING PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA. European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, [S.l.], v. 9, n. 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejefr.v9i5.2073.
24. Kenneth Kalonzi Jeffah, Margaret Atieno, Robert Ouma Opanyi (2025). EFFECT OF LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF LARGE-SCALE RETAIL SUPERMARKETS IN KENYA. American International Journal of Business Management, Volume 8, Issue 10, PP 106-111
25. Dominic Abuga Omare, Margaret Atieno Omondi, Robert Ouma Opanyi (2025). Effect of financial capital reporting on firm value of listed companies in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 5(1), 164-182
26. Emily Okwemba, Linet Shijedi Mayavi, Atieno Margaret (2025). The Effect of Risk Transfer Strategy on organizational Performance of Classified hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. American International Journal of Business Management, 8(8), 68-73
27. Andrew Shitanda, Okaka Damianus, Atieno Margaret (2025). Capital Structure Management and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. American International Journal of Business Management, 8(8), 9-28
28. Dominic Abuga Omare, Margaret Atieno Omondi, Robert Ouma Opanyi (2025). Effect of manufactured capital reporting on the firm value of listed companies in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 5(1), 125-142
29. Andrew Shitanda, Atieno Margaret, Okaka Damianus (2025). WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE-KENYA. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, Volume 10, Issue 8, 634-655
30. Anne Asiko & Nurwin Fozia (2025). Teen and Preteen Pregnancies. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(2), 62-72
31. Wanjara, A. O. (2025). ON A HIGHLY ROTUND NORM AND UNIFORMLY ROTUND NORM IN EVERY DIRECTION ON A FRECHE’T SPACE. Journal of Fundamental Mathematics and Applications (JFMA), 8(1), 111-114. https://doi.org/10.14710/jfma.v8i1.24207
32. Dennis O Achayo, Samuel B Apima, Jacinta M Mutwiwa (2025). Mathematical Analysis of a Tuberculosis Model Incorporating Vaccination, Treatment and Re-Infection. Asian Research Journal of Mathematics, 2025, 21 (10), pp.67-84.
33. Mogoi N Evans, Samuel B Apima. Norm-Attainable Operators in Hilbert Spaces: Probabilistic and Finite-Rank Perspectives. Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 27 (6), pp.41-49. ⟨9734/ajpas/2025/v27i6765⟩.
34. Mogoi N Evans, Samuel B Apima (2025). Quantitative Analysis and Algebra of Norm-Attainability in Operators in Approximation Theory. Advances in Research on Teaching, 2025, 26 (3), pp.292-300. ⟨9734/air/2025/v26i31345⟩.
35. Abraham Isiaho, Hillan Ronoh (2025). SECURE MODEL FOR ERP-CLOUD INTEGRATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, 14(6), 407-414