Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Selected factors determining deaf learners’ performance in social studies in primary schools for the deaf in lower Eastern region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Social studies (SS) is one of the compulsory subjects offered and examined at the primary school curriculum in Kenya. It consists of three subjects, History, Geography and Civics. Reports from Kenya National Examination ... -
Additive effects of DRAGONFLY (Pantala Flavescens) Nymph and Fungus (Beauveria Bassiana) on development and survival of Malaria Mosquito (Anopheles gambiae)
(Maseno University, 2018)Malaria continues to be a world-wide human health problem. Insecticide resistance challenge efficacy and sustainability of malaria control programs and therefore call for sustainable malaria control strategies. Environmental ... -
Oral media as an alternative communication strategy in campaigns against female circumcision among Abagusii community of Kisii county
(Maseno University, 2018)The prevalence rate of female circumcision among the Abagusii community is over 96% whereby the rural areas of Kisii County are largely affected. These statistics are recorded after the use of mainstream media in campaigns ... -
Perceptions of selected stakeholders on educational accessibility of learners with autism spectrum disorders in Mombasa county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a neurological disorder that affects their social, behavioral, cognitive, verbal, and nonverbal functioning. These children have a right to access education ... -
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome components by age and gender among Maseno university students, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Metabolic syndrome (MS) is rapidly increasing in prevalence worldwide and is a top risk factor for non-communicable diseases which are among the world's biggest killer diseases. In Africa, the prevalence of MS is estimated ... -
Influence of maternal HIV-1 infection on the vertical transfer of epstein barr virus specific immunoglobuling
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: More than 35% of infants residing in Chulaimbo regions are infected with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) by six months of age, typically when maternal antibodies are expected to provide protection to the infants before ... -
Factors influencing cervical cancer screening uptake by women of reproductive age attending Bungoma county referral hospital in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer is a deadly disease once it reaches the invasive stages. In every 2 minutes, one woman dies of cervical cancer globally. Unscreened women are at risk of developing cervical cancer, which can easily ... -
The relationship between developmental Capacitation, peer pressure and sexual risk taking behavior among secondary school adolescents in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Sexual risk taking behavior among adolescents remains an area of interest due to its potential detrimental consequences. Researchers have pointed out that impulsivity and sensation seeking are possible expediters of ... -
Messenger RNA and micro-RNA expression signatures in endemic Burkitt Lymphoma patients from Western Kenya
(2018)ABSTRACT: Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) is a B cell tumour common in region with high Plasmodium falciparum malaria and is characterized by over expression of the c-myc oncogene as a consequence of the t(8:14) IGH/MYC ... -
Analysis on returns to levels of education and challenges faced by the urban self employed in Kisii county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The self-employment sector provides an avenue for workers to earn a living. The returns to the self-employed remains unexplained. Studies in Britain, United States of America, Tunisia Tanzania, Ghana and Tanzania among ... -
Determinants of coverage and utilization of health insurance schemes among adult residents of Bungoma town, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Increasing cost of health care remains a major challenge to achieving universal health care coverage in many developing countries. Health insurance schemes can be used to finance health care and protect people ... -
Preferences of students and teachers on HIV & aids intervention promotion strategies in secondary schools of Emuhaya sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Emuhaya Subcounty has an HIV prevalence rate of 7.4% whereas Vihiga County and national prevalence are at 4.7% and 6% respectively. The youth aged 15 to 24 years especially the female are the most vulnerable. ... -
Morphological and molecular characterization, pathogenicity and co-infection effects of Ustilago kamerunensis with “candidatus phytoplasma oryzae” strain mbita 1 on napier grass growth tolerance under varying nutrients and moisture levels
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) is a leading feed for dairy animals in Eastern and Central Africa. In recent years the napier grass production has been threatened by napier head smut (NHS) and napier ... -
Association of vitamin d with Measles virus and Diphtheria toxoid specific vaccine antigen Immunoglobulin g responses in mother - child pairs at Chulaimbo sub-county hospital in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Vitamin D is a lipid soluble vitamin that acts as a hormone as well as a micronutrient. Through vitamin D receptors (VDR) expressed on immune cells, vitamin D polarizes Th1/Th2 cytokine balance in pregnancy ... -
Implementation of games programs and its contribution to Students’ academic achievement in secondary schools in Rongo Sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT: Implementation of games varies from one school to another due to the varied support given based on its effects on learners academic achievement. Studies with varying results on the relationship between games and ... -
An analysis of socio-economic and demographic determinants for estimating solid waste generation in households in estates in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Globally, the amount of solid waste (SW) generated has increased proportionately with urbanization. Estimating SW generation in households is vital for sustainable SW management, however, this has not been easy ... -
Design and attitudinal barriers influencing accessibility of learners with physical disability to bus termini in the western part of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT: Globally, approximately one billion people have disabilities of which 80% reside in developing countries. In order to ensure equitable treatment of people with disability, the Government of Kenya enacted ... -
Influence of free primary education policy on internal efficiency of public primary schools in Emuhaya Sub county, Kenya
(2017)ABSTRACT: Globally, countries have made major strides in education in increasing enrolment to achieve Universal Primary Education. In Kenya, the Government reintroduced FPE in 2003 to enhance access, retention, participation, ... -
Optimization of Graphene oxide with methyl-β-Cyclodextrin and carbon Nanotubes with Polypyrrole for removal of lead (ii) and copper (ii) ions from water
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Heavy metals pose risks to the humans and the environment. Lead (II) and copper (II) are of particular concern because they can cause irreversible damage to vital body organs. Their sources include leaded paints, ... -
Influence of selected factors on job satisfaction among teachers in private secondary schools in Kasarani Sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Job satisfaction is an important factor in work places in all professions. Studies around the world, Kenya inclusive have revealed that work environment, salary, promotion, supervision and recognition account ...