Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Characterization Of Scalar Type Operators
(Maseno University, 2017)A closed densely defined operator H, on a Banach space X, whose spectrum is contained in JR and satisfies the growth condition II (Z-H)-l II:::; CII~~:l Vz E iJR for some a ~ 0 and C > 0 is of (00,00+1) type R In studying ... -
Relationship Between Physicochemical Factors and Occurrence of Vibrio Strains in the Environment of The Lake Victoria Basin
(Maseno University, 2017)Cholera is a substantial health burden in the developing world and is endemic in Africa, Asia, South and Central America. The exact scale of the problem is uncertain because of limitations in existing surveillance systems, ... -
Relationship Between Microfinance Contribution and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Growth in Ahero, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Microfinance has endeavored to develop sustainable enterprises and its innovations have been replicated all over the world. In East Africa, MFls endeavored to uplift small businesses throughprovision of affordable capital. ... -
Phytochemical Evaluation of Cissampelos Parelra (A. Rich) Engl., Tinospora Oblongifolia { (Engl.)Troupin And Triclisia Sacleuxii (Pierre) Diels for Antiplasmodial and Antibacterial activities
(Maseno University, 2014)Plants provide awide range of useful chemicals for inanaging many ailments. Large numbers of biologically active compounds with wide varieties of structures have been isolated from plants with some developed into drugs. ... -
Uchanganuzi wa Matini Zilizoteuliwa za Ugaidi katika Gazeti la Taifa Leo la Kenya kati ya Oktoba 2010 -Novemba 2011
(Maseno University, 2014)The media in Kenya and other parts of the world have been instrumental in giving the public information on terrorism. Language used by the media in reporting terrorism is important in presenting information on incidents ... -
Health Workers Perceptions on Use of Mobile Phones in Integrated Community Case Management in Nyaguda Sub-Location, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Kenya is still lagging behind regional and global averages in child mortality rates despite the fact that substantial progress has been made in reducing child mortality since 1990. Furthermore, Kenya like other developing ... -
An Assessment of the Heterogeneity, Age Modulation and Protective Effect of Insecticide Resistance and Evaluation of Insecticide Treated Net Condition among Children under Five Years Of Age Infected With Malaria In Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Vector control remains central to the fight against malaria with insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) being a central component of the World Health Organization (WHO) global strategy. The ... -
Stakeholders Perceptions on Influence of Remedial Tuition and Provision of Quality Education in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Studies worldwide have revealed that remedial tuition is perceived by stakeholders to influence quality education in primary schools. Remedial tuition is teaching and learning processes organized outside normal class ... -
Comparative study of levels of academic aspiration and Psychosocial adjustment of adolescent students from single-mother and dual-parent families in Public secondary schools in gem district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)At high school, adolescent's educational aspiration and psychosocial adjustment are ?f critical importance to their academic attainment. Parenting nature plays crucial role III the adolescents' academic aspiration and ... -
Syntheses and Application of Nitrogen - Donor Zinc(Ii) and Copper(Ii) Complexes as Catalysts In Ring Opening Polymerization of Lactides and Caprolactones
(Maseno University, 2018)Petrochemicalderived plastics have numerous advantages, however, there are several drawbacks arisingfromnon-renewable sources and their accumulation in the environment due to their nondegradablenature. This has led to the ... -
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction among Secondary School Deputy Principals in Hamisi District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Deputy Principals playa pivotal role in management of schools. The prerequisite of good job performance by a deputy principal is job satisfaction. However, when they are not satisfied they are likely to decline the ... -
Determinants of Current Account Deficit and Its Sustainability in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Large and persistent current account deficits are among the most serious problems of developing countriessince they result in economic crises such as currency crises, burgeoning external debts and reduction in the level ... -
Une Evaluation Des Competences En Pyoduction Ecrite Des Apprenants Kenyans Du Fle Au Niveau Secondaire: Cas du District de Vihiga
(Maseno University, 2012)French as a foreign language has been taught in Kenya since the colonial period. When Kenya attained independence in 1963, the government decided to continue the teaching of French. It was integrated in the Secondary ... -
Epidemiology of Pruritic Papular Eruption and Major Hiv Related Skin Diseases Affecting New Patients in Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital
(Maseno University, 2014)Pruritic papular eruption (PPE) is a skin disease exclusively found in HIV seropositive individuals. It is characterised by eruption of extremely itchy papules, conspicuous blemishes and a profound negative impact on ... -
Effects of Rates and Split Applications of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Soil and Leaf Nutrients Levels, Quality and Harvesting Age of Ratoon Crop of Two Sugarcane Varieties in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Sugarcane is the third most important commodity crop in Kenya after tea and coffee. Though high yielding and early maturing varieties have been introduced in Kenya Sugar Industry to overcome low yields, the problem ... -
Effects of Rainfall Variability on Subsistence Crop Production in Kahangara Division of Magu District, Tanzania
(Maseno University, 2013)ABSTRACT Rainfall variability is a major problem that affects subsistence crop production all over the world. African countries are most affected, because they are very much dependent on rain fed subsistence agriculture ... -
Socio-cultural Factors and Birth Registration of Children in Gucha Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Children hold a unique and privileged position in society. One of the obligations that state parties assume upon assenting to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the African Charter on the Rights and ... -
Extent of Impact of Selected Stress Factors on Students' Academic Achievement in Technical Institutions in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Examination records in the technical institutions in Kisumu County indicate that out of the 517 (2010), 543 (2011) and 653 (2012) candidates who sat for KNEC technical examinations, only 180 (34.8%), 206 (37.9%) and 206 ... -
The Impact of Hiv And Aids in Public Primary School Education and It's Implication on Planning Interventions in Rarieda Division, Rarieda District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)In the past few decades, HIV and AIDS has become one of the major public health challenges worldwide. In Kenya, as in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, its impactis felt in all sectors. In the education sector, a number ... -
Microsatellites Polymorphism Within Pfnhe-L And Pfmdr-6 Genes in Association with ant malarial Drug Susceptibility in Kenyan Plasmodium Falciparum Isolates Circulating In 2010-2011
(Maseno University, 2014)Drug resistance continues to undermine malaria control, threatening malaria elimination efforts. Resistance to artemisinin has now been confirmed in Southeast Asia and quinine monotherapy clinical failure, although rare, ...