Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Metaphorical conceptualization and interpretation of EkeGusii HIV and aids discourse
(Maseno University, 2015)Language plays a fundamental role in HIV and AIDS communication. In Kenya, English and Kiswahili are used as the languages of communication in HIV and AIDS related issues although only 17% of the population use English ... -
Teachers’ perception of challenging behaviour among learners with Autism and its influence on choice of management strategies in primary schools in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Teachers working with learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) often feel ill prepared to manage challenging behaviours presented by them. Quite often, when they are faced with cases of challenging behaviour, they ... -
Client perception on quality of health care offered to in-patients in public and faith based hospitals in Kiambu and Nairobi counties, in Kenya: a comparative study.
(Maseno University, 2016)Quality is the ability to deliver services that satisfy the consumer’s needs whereas service quality is the ability to meet or exceed customer expectations, providing quality healthcare is an ethical obligation of all ... -
An assessment of community participation in design, implementation and management of Kiambai Water and sanitation project: Kaksingri location Homabay county. Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)In sub-Saharan Africa, about 250 million people (67%) lack safe accessible water while 81% of the rural population lacks sanitation facilities (Rose and Vincent1999). People spend 40 billion hours every year just walking ... -
Determinants of uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives by women seeking family planning services in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The prevalence of unintended pregnancy in Kenya continues to be high with 43% of all births reported as unintended. A fifth of these births are due to incorrect use of short-term contraceptive methods which are the most ... -
Spatial profiling of Malaria Epidemiology in a highland area of low Endemicity: transmission, diagnosis and Malarial Anaemia in Nandi county-Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Malaria remains prevalent in many parts of Kenya but areas in the highlands of Nandi North sub-county have reported declining incidences of malaria infection and disease burden, and between April 2007 and March 2008 a ... -
Modeling the effects of interference in fertility rate: a case study of Rwanda, Indonesia and Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Many studies have been done on fertility for many years. However, very little has been documented in the existing literature concerning modeling of fertility in the presence of interference, yet interference to fertility ... -
Automorphisms of the unit groups of square radical zero, cube radical zero and power four radical zero finite commutative completely primary rings
(Maseno University, 2016)The study of automorphisms of algebraic structures has contributed immensely to many important findings in mathematics. For example, Galois characterized the general degree five single variable polynomials over , by ... -
Sources and effect of maternal aflatoxin exposure through diet on growth and morbidity of infants 0 - 3 months in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Aflatoxins, naturally occurring carcinogenic toxins produced by species of fungi, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, are associated with poor growth outcomes, especially stunting and underweight as well as ... -
Fate studies of chlorsulfuron in selected soils within the Mara river basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT Chlorsulfuron is a sulfonylurea herbicide used to control broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat farms within the Mara River Basin. It is assumed to be environmentally safe due to low application rates, relatively ... -
Expression of cd23 by schistosoma mansoni antigen-activated b cells of highly exposed adult males on the shores of lake Victoria, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Increased B cell membrane CD23 (low affinity IgE receptor) and its soluble cleavage product (sCD23) is related to the development of resistance to re-infection with Schistosoma mansoni. CD23 occurs as two isoforms (CD23a ... -
Development of antibody dependent respiratory burst assay as a tool for evaluating cellular immunity to malaria
(Maseno University, 2016)Malaria vaccine clinical trials in exposed populations have not always been consistent in finding robust associations between the predicted immune responses and protection against disease. The selection of most promising ... -
The role of strategic fit on performance of public universities in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)According to the Human Capital Report 2015, Kenya’s overall human capital index was 57.54, indicating that public universities contribute to economic success. However, Kenya Audit Report 2012/2013 indicated public universities ... -
Influence of investment appraisal and diversification on portfolio selection in the soft drink industry in Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2015)Economic reports reveal that Western Kenya has 16% poverty depth due to unemployment; sectoral reports reveal that 71% of employment opportunities are created in the informal sector and a long distribution system. Distribution ... -
Profiles of progesterone, systemic cytokines and blood lymphocyte levels during pregnancy in women living with human immunodeficiency virus infection in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The impact of HIV infection on progesterone, systemic cytokines, and lymphocyte levels in advancing pregnancy remains unclear despite the reported abortions among HIV-infected women. Thus, the main objective of this study ... -
Evaluation of chlorpyrifos ethyl elisa kit and assessment of use and spatial distribution and temporal trend of selected organophosphate and carbamate pesticides residues in water, sediment and fish from lake Naivasha
(Maseno University, 2015)Heavy seasonal use of specific organophosphate and carbamate in the catchment area of Lake Naivasha is a potential cause of pollution of sediment, water and fish in the lake. However, there is lack of data on the potential ... -
Uchanganuzi wa usemi wa kisiasa kuhusu nchi ya kenya katika blogu teule zilizoandikwa katika Kiswahili
(Maseno University, 2015)Maendeleo ya kiteknolojia kimtandao yanazidi kubadilisha namna masuala ya kisiasa yanavyowasilishwa. Majilio ya kuandika habari na kutolea maoni katika blogu yameshuhudia kuongezeka kwa watu wanaozuru blogu na kuchangia ... -
A mathematical model for the optimal control Of trypanosomiasis in a cattle population
(Maseno University, 2015)Trypanosomiasis is a debilitating disease which is a major constraint to livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. It leads to loss of productivity in animals and without treatment it is frequently fatal. The economic ... -
Moderators and mediators in the relationship between career maturity and career decision of secondary school students in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Kisumu City offers a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors of the economy. This comes as a challenge to students who are in the process of making career decisions since they have numerous career opportunities ... -
Effect of maternal plasmodium falciparum malaria infection during pregnancy on trans-placental transfer of Epstein Barr virus-specific igG antibodies, fetal lymphocyte homeostasis and cytokines in Chulaimbo
(Maseno University, 2015)Co-infection with malaria and Epstein Barr virus (EBV) have been implicated in the etiology of endemic Burkitt’s lymphoma (eBL) but the precise mechanism by which these two agents lead to the pathogenesis of eBL has been ...