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Correlation Between Geomagnetic Field Variations and the Dynamics of the Equatorial Ionosphere Over East Africa
(Maseno University, 2017)The geomagnetic field shows regular variation during geomagnetic quiet conditions. However, during geomagnetic storms, it exhibits irregular fluctuations that can induce hazardous electric currents in ground based conductor ... -
Isoniazid and Rifampicin Resistance and Patient Treatment Response in a Tuberculosis and Hiv-1 Co-Endemic Population in Western Kenya in 2012-2014
(Maseno University, 2017)In 2015, 10.4 million people worldwide had tuberculosis (TB) and 1.4 million deaths occurred, 400 000 of whom were HIV-positive, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounted for 81% of these cases. In 2015, 480 000 new cases of ... -
Zero Divisor Graphs of Classes of Completely Primary Finite Rings of Maximal Prime Power Characteristic
(Maseno University, 2017)It is well known that in a finite ring R, every element is either a zero divisor or a unit. The classification of finite rings is not fully settled. Different studies have generated interesting results on certain classes ... -
Identification of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Genotypes Resistant to Striga Hermonthica (Del.) and Determination of Genetic Basis for Resistance
(Maseno University, 2017)The obligate root hemi-parasite, Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth., native to sub-Saharan Africa causes serious economic constraint to cereal production. There has been limited study to understand the genetics of Striga ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin A Status of Children Aged 6-23 Months In Bungoma and Busia Counties of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Subclinical vitamin A (VA) deficiency (VAD) continues to be a global problem widely affecting children within 1,000 days of life. Western Kenya experiences high infant mortality partly attributable to VAD. A community based ... -
The Place of Indigenous Theatre in Early Childhood Development in Ugenya Sub-County of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Children’s right to participate in cultural and artistic life is enshrined in policy documents yet in practice, it is only considered when other basic rights have been fulfilled. Theatrical genres in ECD are privileged ... -
Influence of Selected Factors on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Education in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2017)Studies worldwide have revealed that student, teacher, principal, school and government policy factors influence performance of students in academics. In the years 2012 and 2013 the Kakamega County posted a mean of 5.23 ... -
Effect of Strategic Change and Firm Characteristics on Performance of Firms In the Alcohol Industry, Kenya
(2017)Strategic change is global-wide and impacts on the content of strategy. The relationship between strategic change and performance reveals an equivocal findings suggesting that the relationship may be affected by factors ... -
A History of Cross-Border Resource Conflict Persistence Between the Pokot and Karamojong Since 1850
(Maseno University, 2017)A majority of the people living in the arid and semi-arid parts of the world are pastoralists whose livelihoods are dictated by the upkeep and size of their herds. During the dry season, the harsh environmental condition ... -
Fate Studies of Chlorsulfuron in Selected Soils Within the Mara River Basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)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 shorter ... -
Numerical Computation of Steady Buoyancy Driven MHD Heat and Mass Transfer Past An Inclined Infinite Flat Plate with Sinusoidal Surface Boundary Conditions
(2007)In this paper we study the e ects of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) uid ow on a two dimensional boundary layer ow of a steady free convection heat and mass transfer on an inclined plate in which the angle of inclination ... -
Seroprevalence and determinants of transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors in Homabay, Kisumu and Siaya counties in western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2018-03-12)Since the implementation of a series of blood donation safety improvements in Kenya, information about seroprevalence and determinants of transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors especially in high ... -
Effect of yeast supplementation on in vitro ruminal degradability of selected browse species from Kenya
(World Food Ltd, 2010-04-01)Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, Vol.8 (2), April 2010 553 www.world-food.net Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment Vol.8 (2): 553-557. 2010 WFLPublisher Science and Technology Meri-Rastilantie 3 B, ... -
Diversification of household livelihood strategies for tobacco small-holder farmers: a case study of introducing bamboo in South Nyanza region, Kenya
(2014-12-16)In Kenya, tobacco is grown in four provinces, namely, Nyanza (Migori, Kuria, Suba and Homa bay districts), Western (Bungoma, Busia, Teso and M ount Elgon districts), Central (Kirinyaga, Muranga, and Thik a districts) ... -
Norms of Elementary Operators
(Maseno university, 2015)Properties of elementary operators have been investigated in the recent past under a variety of aspects. Their norms have been a subject of interest for research in operator theory. Specifically, deriving a formula to ... -
Relationship Between Teacher Work-Place Conditions and Teacher Transfer Intention in Public Secondary Schools in Mbita and Suba Sub-Counties, Kenya
(2016)Teacher transfer intention threatens staffing. In USA, between 2001 and 2010, teacher transfer requests were at an average of 13%, 19% in Lesotho and 3.1% in Kenya. In Mbita and Suba Sub-counties public secondary schools, ... -
Relationship between Physicochemical Factors and Occurrence of Vibrio Strains in the Environment of the Lake Victoria Basin
(Maseno, 2017)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 ... -
Prevalence of tungiasis and its associated factors among primary school children in Karemo division, Siaya county Kenya
(2017)Tungiasis is a neglected parasitic skin disease caused by penetration of the female sand flea Tunga penetrans, also called jigger flea, into the epidermis of its host. It is highly prevalent where people live in extreme ... -
Factors Affecting Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Placement Services for Learners with Intellectual Disabilities in Nyanza Region, Kenya
(2017)Access to vocational rehabilitation and job placement are the most promising paths for individuals with intellectual disabilities to realize more productive lives. Despite the crucial role played by vocational rehabilitation ... -
Characterization of Xanthomonas Campestris Pv.Vesicatoria In African Nightshades (Solanum Scabrum Mill.) and its Control Using Extracts of Bidens Pilosa L. and Euphorbia Hirta L.
(2017)African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill.) are an important vegetable in terms of food security, medicinal values and income for most communities in Kenya. Its productivity is majorly affected by bacterial leaf spot disease ...
