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An analysis of interpersonal communication in the editorial columns of Parents magazine
(Maseno University, 2022)Parents is a magazine that is published monthly in Kenya. It was launched in 1986 and presents content on life’s relevant issues such as love, marriage, health, finances among others. It has been on the market for over ... -
An analysis of Kenya’s mainstream print media’s usage of objectification and anchoring to represent the Kenyan international criminal court cases in the daily nation and the standard news articles
(Maseno university, 2016)The media play a central role in disseminating information with the aim of creating awareness of topical issues, including legal issues. Various studies have also established that news from the media is the popular source ... -
Analysis of market structural characteristics, conduct and Performance of sweet potato industry in Rachuonyo South district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Sweet potato (Ipomea halalas L) is a high yielding crop with higher food value than many staple food crops. Its production in Kenya is mainly concentrated in Rachuonyo South district. To minimize market inefficiencies ... -
Analysis of Mediated Instructional Strategies in Literacy Skills Acquisition Among Pupils With Cerebral Palsy in Special Schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Learners with Cerebral Palsy (LCP) experience difficulties in acquiring literacy skills. This has adversely affected their academic performance. A baseline survey conducted in 2013 in 3 special schools in Kisumu, Kiambu ... -
Analysis of micro finance services on financial performance of youth-led enterprises in Hamisi sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)In recent years, both developed and developing countries support for SMEs development and growth has increased. The YLEs sector in Kenya has grown tremendously over the last two decades but its growth is characterized by ... -
An analysis of musical and socio-cultural Aspects of Luo story-songs of Kenya: The case of Siaya and Kisumu east districts
(Maseno University, 2010)Songs in the past were performed during storytelling sessions and cultural events among the Luo of Kenya. Mainly elderly women who had reached menopause (Pim) told these stories and story-songs. The story-songs were ... -
An analysis of patient flow using markov Chains: a case of Kapsabet county referral Hospital
(Maseno University, 2019)Hospital is an essential welfare of society. It provides management of illnesses through treatmentandpreventioninterventionsbymedicalandhealthprofessionals. Duetogrowing population and rise in chronic diseases, there is ... -
Analysis of Pottery Production for rehabilitation of Women Prisoners in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)ABSTRACT In developed countries studies show that pottery is used in prisons as a tool for rehabilitation as it encourages self-expression, assist inmates to adjust to the prison environment and prepare inmates for release ... -
Analysis of pyrethrum plant extract and its anti-aphid effect on growth, yields, chlorophyll and phytonutrient contents of African nightshades
(Maseno University, 2019)African nightshades (Solanum scabrum) is one of indigenous vegetables widely consumed in Kenya. It is used for food, income and for medicinal purposes, but faces low yields due to severe damage by aphids. Yield losses due ... -
Analysis of Reactivity and Functionality of Serum Antibodies From Monovalent and Multivalent Shigella Bioconjugate Vaccinated Rabbits Against Shigella Isolates From Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Shigella species is a major cause of bacterial diarrheal mortalities and morbidities worldwide and second in Kenya, especially in children under five years. Antibiotics are needed in treatment of shigellosis however, ... -
Analysis of Relationship between Communication Practices Levels and Performance of Supply Chain Functions Among Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The term "Supply Chain Management" (SCM) denotes the creation, integration, planning and control of all elements of universal added-value chains, from the procurement of raw materials to the final delivery to the customer. ... -
Analysis of relationship between inventory management and performance of public hospitals in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Performance in public hospitals has been in downward trend with top management of such facilities being blamed for mismanagement. Services in such facilities has been hampered with lack of critical items as drugs which has ... -
Analysis of Relationship Between Organizational Factors and Practice of Purchasing Ethics in Sugar Research Institute, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)As ethical supply issues become more widely known, stakeholders are starting to question companies about their record. There are complex problems to be resolved when addressing ethical and social responsibility issues ... -
Analysis of relationship between supplier quality management practices and procurement performance of South Nyanza sugar company limited, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Procurement performance has been identified as a key indicator to the overall organization’s performance. By ensuring better procurement performance, most organizations would have a competitive edge over others. This is ... -
Analysis of seasonal time series with Missing observations: A case of harvesting of fish in Lake Victoria Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)ABSTRACT Time series is a measured observation recorded with time. This statistical procedure is applicable in many fields of study including engineering and economics. The process of collecting data sometimes faces a ... -
Analysis of service quality, quality management practices and organizational performance of private healthcare facilities in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2017)ABSTRACT Private healthcare has a significant market share, approximately 50% in Sub –Saharan Africa. Private healthcare in Kenya contributed 2.9% of the 4.7% of health investment in the year 2012. The sector contributes ... -
Analysis of six major opportunistic infections to understand the high deaths among HIV/ AIDS patients: A Case of Homa Bay District Hospital
(Maseno University, 2015)Two-way analysis of variance tests the equality of population means when classification of treatments is by two factors or variables. Twoway ANOVA is possible if there exist one measurable and two nominal variables. ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of socio-economic factors affecting revenue collection in kenya: a case of Siaya county
(Maseno University, 2019)County Governments in Kenya have been depending largely on the National Treasury for financial support since their establishment in April, 2013. This is against the backdrop of their agitation to have more government ...