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Rheological properties of non-equilibrium thin polymer films via dewetting for advanced nanophotonic systems
(Maseno University, 2021)
Advanced nano-devices require the tuning of the size and shape of nanostructures with nanometre-scale precision over a large area. These rigid requirements are beyond the reach of conventional lithographic techniques or ...
Effect of Papyrus (Cyperus Papyrus) On The Water Quality In Yala Swamp And Lake Sare, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)
Access to safe water is a fundamental need and basic human right. Wetlands around the globe are being modified, reclaimed and overexploited due to high levels of resource consumption and land conversion that alter the ...
Evaluation of serum thyroid hormones and lipid levels in HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)
While Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has significantly reduced HIV-associated mortalities, they are not devoid of adverse effects including endocrine and metabolic disorders like thyroid dysfunctions and ...
Effect of informal financial groupings’ practices on the growth of savings and credit cooperative societies in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)
Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) are critical players in providing affordable credit to over one billion people worldwide, either directly or indirectly. As the second most popular type of co-operatives ...
Perceptions of principals on the influence of drug abuse on student discipline and academic performance in public secondary schools in Vihiga and Sabatia sub-counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)
Drug abuse is becoming increasingly problematic in Kenya. Studies done outside Vihiga and Sabatia Sub-counties have shown that students abuse drugs. The foremost concern was the number of these students that would form an ...
Model selection in generalized estimating Equations based on kullback’s i-divergence
(Maseno University, 2020)
The method of Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) is often used in analyzing correlated longitudinal data and does provide consistent estimates which are robust to misspecification of the working correlation structure. ...
A diffusive model of Ebola transmission
(Maseno University, 2021)
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) first appeared in 1976 with two concurrent outbreaks. Human mobility greatly facilitated the spread of the disease in every successive outbreak as was the case in 2014 west African EVD outbreak. ...
Gender differences in the relationship between selected Psychological factors and students’ performance in form four Cluster examinations in secondary schools in Nyakach sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)
Countries world over have endeavoured to achieve gender equality in education given that it is central in propelling national growth and development. Psychology provides a basis for understanding the teaching and learning ...
Educational Assessment Service For Learners With Special Needs in Regular Primary Schools; Opportunities and Challenges for Teachers and Parents in Ugunja Sub- County, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)
Assessment in special education is an important ingredient in the entire process of education. Unfortunately, records in Ugunja Sub County education office indicated that from the year 2012-2014 there were 227 learners ...
Influence of Crop Diversification On the Resilience Of Smallholder Farmers in Bungoma South Sub- County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)
Recognition that many agriculture-based economies have few other livelihood strategies has generated the desire to build resilience among smallholder farmers. Globally, due to rapid population growth and continual urban ...