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Selected school based factors’ influence on value addition in secondary education in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo South sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Value addition operates on a pretest to post test results scenario to determine the value added by schools to students’ academic progress. When the post test results are lower than the pretest results, value added is ... -
Selection of clothing items among adolescents in Kisumu town and Mfangano island---Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)ABSTRACT Clothing is probably one of the greatest sources of disagreement between adolescents and adults. Often parents and teachers have disagreed on personal appearance, habits, behaviour and mannerisms of dressing ... -
Selection of clothing items Among adolescents in Kisumu town and Mfangano Island-Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)L • . . UIiISAD ABSTRACT Clothingis probably one of the greatest sources of disagreement between adolescents . andadults. Often parents and teachers have disagreed on personal appearance, habits, behaviourand mannerisms ... -
Semantic Memory and Language in Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
(University of Alberta, 1999)Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (DAT) is a degenerative, terminal illness that has a devastating effect not only on the individual, but also on their family and friends. Current research seems to indicate that neuropsychological ... -
Semantic Memory and Language in Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
(University of Alberta, 1999)Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (DAT) is a degenerative, terminal illness that has a devastating effect not only on the individual, but also on their family and friends. Current research seems to indicate that neuropsychological ... -
Sensitivity of thermally deposited titanium Dioxide thin film for Liquefied petroleum gas sensing application
(Maseno university, 2010)Titanium dioxide thin films have a wide scope of application including gas sensing. Other studies have been carried on the sensing ability ofTi02 to natural gases (02, CO2 and H2) and hydrocarbons (ethanol and butane). ... -
Sequencing of Music Syllabus Content and Its Implications On Continuity and Progression in Learning at Secondary School, Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT It is axiomatic that a young person‘s experience of education should be coherent, continuous and progressive. This can be achieved when the syllabus content layering provides continuity and progression in ... -
Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors to Brucella pathogen in Tiaty, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Brucellosis is a global zoonotic disease caused by Brucella pathogen, which affects man and animals. The disease has been reported across the world including Kenya. Information regarding the sero-prevalence and risk factors ... -
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 ... -
Serum electrolyte changes associated with kidney and liver function markers in HIV-infected individuals attending Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital, Kisumu county, kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Serum electrolytes disorders in HIV patients in addition to resulting from disease induced fluids losses or accumulation could be attributed to a wide range of structural defects of cellular apparatus, tissue or organs ... -
Serum-derived immune factors as correlates of Artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kombewa, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is recommended first-line treatment for malaria in a number of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Recent reports of decline in efficacy of ACT and emergence of ACT resistant ... -
Sesamum Indicum L. crop origin, diversity, chemistry and Ethnobotany
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Sexual Practices and Reproductive Aspirations of People Living with Hiv and Aids, Receiving Treatment in Central Sakwa, Bondo Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)In Kenya, although HIV and AIDS prevalence deeline ;~ S:e t8r~88~ as 5 49 years in 2012, the rates increased to 28.2% in Central Sakwa Location, Bondo Sub-County. Despite knowledge of their HIV status, it is not known ... -
Shamba system of forest management and economic change in Kodera, Homabay county, 1957-2012
(Maseno university, 2022)Shamba system is a scientific management of forests whereby tree seedlings are planted together with food crops to help in tendering the seedlings for 3-5 years when the trees are considered mature. An avalanche of studies ... -
Simplifying the markov chain analysis of rainfall Data using genstat
(Maseno university, 2011)Despite the rapid development of statistical packages, a lot of climatic data still remain unanalyzed due to lack of specialized routines in most of the packages, One package has a climatic menu though with limitation ... -
Simulation Model Approach on Effect of Manure on Greenhouse Gas Fluxes From Soil in Kaptumo, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Agriculture, especially livestock keeping contributes significantly to changes in atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Research quantifying exchange of GHGs between the biosphere and atmosphere are ... -
Simulation of Abstractions for Water Allocation Planning In Sosiani Sub-Catchment in Nzoia River Basin Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Anthropogenic activities reduce availability of water resources by nature of,use, which alter flow regimes within surface water systems. In Sosiani catchment, information. on impact of the abstraction on river flow, ... -
Single dose versus extended dose antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in Kisumu-Kenya: a randomized controlled trial
(Maseno University, 2023)When compared to other surgical procedures overall, Caesarean section (CS) accounts for the most recorded cases of surgical site infection (SSI). Following CS, antibiotic prophylaxis usage has been proven to lower incidence ... -
Site and Seasonal Variation of Selected Physicochemical Parameters and Levels of Heavy Metals within the Aquatic Ecosystem in South Nyanza Sugarcane Zone
(Maseno University, 2011)Sugarcane fanning has been the main anthropogenic activity done on a large scale in South Nyanza region of Western Kenya since 1979. Use of high rate 0t nitrogenous fertilizers has been in practice since the establishment ...