Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The effects of zeolite x and y on degradation kinetics of P, P'-DICHLORODIPI-IENYLYTRICIILOROETHANE (DOT) in natural water
(Maseno university, 2010)The study was on degradation kinetics of pesticides in water by zeolites. Pesticides are never target specific and as such, aerial dissipation of pesticides is potentially \ hazardous to man and environmental biodiversity. ... -
Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in .Fish, meat and the effect of cooking on their Concentrations in meat as sources of human exposure in Winam gulf region of Lake Victoria
(Maseno university, 2011)Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are of concern m environmental chemistry because they are known or suspected carcinogens and/or toxicants. Fish is a major indicator of the existence of PARs in aquatic environment and ... -
Mathematical model for non-linear stock price adjustment
(Maseno university, 2010)The field of financial mathematics has drawn a lot of interest from both practitioners and academicians since the derivation of Black- Scholes model of 1970s. :Ihe celebrated option pricing formula, the so-called Black- ... -
Evaluation of phenetic characters ·and growth Performance of native wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia species) on partially composted Agricultural wastes
(Maseno university, 2010)Wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia species) are a group of jelly fungi which occur as saprophytes on stumps or at the bases of dead or dying woody trees found in tropical regions. They have an ear shaped fruiting body from ... -
B cell response to schistosome antigens in adult Males occupationally exposed to s. Manson In Western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)Increasing levels of membrane CD23 (CD23) on B cells and soluble CD23 (sCD23) in plasma are related to development of resistance to re-infection with: Schistosoma mansoni. However, the mechanisms underlying CD23 expression ... -
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 ... -
Deterministic modelling of tuberculosis and Hiv/aids
(Maseno university, 2010)The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic presents ~ massive challenge to the control of recurrent diseases like tuberculosis (TB) at all levels. Tuberculosis is also one of the most common causes of morbidity and ... -
The effects of nitrogenous fertilizers on selected physiochemical parameters and heavy metal loads within Nzioa nucleus sugarcane estate farms in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)Continued use of nitrogenous fertilizers and biosolids in farming is known to affect the soil pH of the farms leading to acidic environment that promotes solubility;bioavailability and mobility of heavy metals. In addition, ... -
Influence of area of production, nitrogenous Fertilizer rates and plucking intervals on the \ production of fatty acids in clonal tea '(Camellia sinensis (L.O) Kuntze) leaves
(Maseno university, 2011)Tea, Camellia sinensis, is widely grown in the highlands of Kenya for manufacture of mainly black tea. The most costly inputs in tea cultivation are nitrogenous fertiliser and plucking which are key determinants of yield ... -
Phytochemical evaluation of Elaeodendron buchananii stem Bark for microbial activities
(Maseno university, 2010)Public health is under serious threat due to wide array of emerging and re-emerging infections as a result of resistance of microorganisms to first line drugs. Despite the wide availability of clinically useful antifungal ... -
Use of recombinant protein fragments from Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. Mycoides sc to jmprove Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) t cell And antibody based assays
(Maseno university, 2010)Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides biotype Small Colony type (MmmSC), is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes significant losses of cattle ... -
Epstein bar virus strains in peripheral blood and saliva Of mother-child pairs in malaria holoend~mic regions With varying burkitt's lymphoma incidence rates
(Maseno university, 2010)Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma is a polymicrobial childhood cancer disease mainly associated with EBV and plasmodium falciparum infections whose combined effects profoundly affect the B cell compartment. The exact role of ... -
Influence of psychosocial factors in improving breastfeeding Behavior of mothers in Kakamega central district, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2011)Health professionals currently use fact-based approach to promote breastfeeding behavior in Kenya. This practice imposes messages to breastfeeding mothers without considering their opinions and beliefs thus posing a ... -
Efficiencies of reinforced bib and augmented· Block designs in sugarcane test families’ vs Controls experiments
(Maseno university, 2010)The designs used for experimentation generally require making all the possible paired comparisons among the treatments but in plant breeding selection programmes the comparison of interest is usually a subset of all the ... -
On the numerical ranges and Spectra of normal operators
(Maseno university, 2010)The study of numerical ranges and spectra has been of great interest to many mathematicians in the past decades. In this study, we have continued to look at the numerical ranges and spectra of operators .on a Hilbert space. ... -
Evaluation of nutrition education in public nursery \ Schools in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(2010)Knowledge about nutrition and health is gained throughout childhood, yet little is known about the nutrition knowledge of nursery school children in Kenya.Much of the research assessing nutrition practices in early ... -
Effects of ungulate Herbivory and tree canopy on Ecosystem processes in Ruma National park, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)Herbivores and tree canopies may have significant influences on savanna ecosystem functioning that are not yet clearly understood. Positive influences of grazers and trees may be associated with fecal deposition and the ... -
Molecular analysis of HIV mutations and determination Of subtypes circulating in gem, western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)As the HIV pandemic becomes increasingly complex and devastating in Africa, there is need to come up with better management strategies in terms of treatment, vaccine and better testing methods. However, this is getting ... -
Non-parametric regression estimation of a finite Population total in the presence of Heteroscedasticity
(Maseno university, 2010)Non parametric regression provides computationally intensive estimation.of unknown finite population quantities. Such estimation is usually more flexible and robust than inferences tied to design - probabilities (in ... -
Role of informal plastic waste recovery in solid waste Management and planning in Kisumu town, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)The rapid rate of urbanization throughout the world has contributed to increased amounts of waste thus pausing difficulties for disposal The problem is more acute in developing countries including Kenya, where economic ...