Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Assessment on utilization of sanitation facilities in Primary schools in Ndhiwa division, Ndhiwa District Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The provtsion of safe water and sanitation in schools is fundamental to realizing national commitments on "basic education for all" by the year 2015. Children with poor health have deprived learning ability and this ... -
The Persistence of the Belief in and Practice of divination among the Swahili Muslim of Mombasa District, Kenya
(2009)Studies have revealed that people in the contemporary world believe in mystical powers regardless of their social, cultural, political and religious backgrounds. For instance, in spite of the fact that Orthodox Islam has ... -
Comparative seed longevity studies in selected Succullent genera: euphorbia, kalanchoe and edithcolia
(Maseno University, 2008)The future utility value of seeds of Euphorbia, Kalanchoe and Edithcolia pose challenges as none has been investigated for storage longevity under seed bank conditions yet their wild populations are threatened by ... -
Study of non-normal operators in a complex Hilbert Space
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On the design and functionality of a solar chimney, Solar pressure-staged wind tunnel electric power Generating plant and an integrating sphere Calorimeter. I . I \
(Maseno University, 2009)The design and application of solar chimney and solar pressure-staged wind tunnel electric power generating plants involve the understanding of parameters which affect their operations and utilization. The size and ... -
An evaluation of low vision devices used in Primary schools for the visually Handicapped in Kenya
(2010)Blindness imposes major handicaps to human functioning. It reduces one's incidental learning, ability to move about, limits interaction with the environment and ability to access broad and balanced education. Individuals ... -
Multiple linear regression analysis of mathematics, English, KCPE and KCSE in Ndhiwa sub-county Kenya
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Local adaptations, comparative trophic ecology and phylogenetic analysis of the haplochromine Cichlids of lake Kanyaboli, a satellite lake of lake Victoria,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2005)The satellite lakes of Lake Victoria region have been noted as potential refugia of haplochromine cichlids that have gone extinct in Lake Victoria. These lakes include lakes Kanyaboli, Sare and Namboyo in Kenya, Nawampasa, ... -
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 ... -
Molecular Profiling and Phylogenetic Clustering of [Vigna Unquictdata (L.) Walp.] Gene Pools from the Gene Bank of Kenya and Ecotypes Based On Putative DNA Barcode Loci And intergenic Spacers
(Maseno University, 2017)Thenovelty of mtDNA gene loci, COl in DNA barcoding is undisputed. This is attributed to its standardized sequencing segment of the cytochrome c oxidase-l gene with the necessary universality and variability making it a ... -
An evaluation of Kenyan university fashion and Apparel design undergraduate degree programs in Skill training for the apparel industry
(Maseno University, 2013)Worldwide, the evaluation of higher education fashion design programs and the integration of skills for the apparel industry have been recommended. The Kenyan fashion and apparel (FA) industry faced competition in world ... -
Ritualization among the Abanyole: A study of cleansing rituals
(Maseno University, 2007)This study seeks to find out the nature of the function of the Abanyole cleansing rituals. It investigates the Abanyole cultural and religious knowledge transmitted through rituals and the effects they have on the social ... -
Factors influencing the sustainable growth of Community based organizations in Nyalenda slums in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Community Based Organizations (CBOs) refer to private non-profit organizations, existing as a group in a particular community with the feelings of sharing, belonging and joint use of resources in order to achieve a ... -
Susceptibility and behavioural responses of the Genus anopheles (diptera: culicidae). To bednets . Impregnated with a synergized pyrethrum Insecticide, forlviulation and potential for Malaria control
(Maseno University, 2012)The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has become a key cost-effective intervention in malaria control. However, there is need to develop new insecticide formulations to sustain the technology and manage the threat ... -
Cost - effectiveness analysis of educating day and boarding secondary school Students in Kisumu district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)The purpose of Cost effectiveness analysis in education is to ascertain which programmes or combination of programmes can achieve particular objectives at the lowest cost. By choosing those programmes with the least cost ... -
Lugha ya kitamathali katika mahubiri ya dini ya kikristu
(Maseno University, 2007)Lugha ni chombo cha mawasiliano ambacho hakiwezi kuepukika katika uwanja wowote ule palipo na maongezi hasa mahubiri. Lugha na dini vina historia ndefu kimahusiano hasa tunaporejelea umuhimu na uarnilifu wa lugha katika ... -
Perspectives on effectiveness of quality assurance processes And indicators in selected public and private universities in Kenya: a comparative study
(Maseno University, 2012)The demand for university education in Kenya continues to increase amidst decreasing financial support to public universities from the government and establishment of new private universities. The expanding enrolments ... -
Field and laboratory evaluation of newly-introduced Long-lasting insecticide treated nets (llins) for malaria Vector control
(Maseno University, 2010)Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have been proven to substantially reduce morbidity and mortality due to malaria among children and pregnant women in Sub-Sahara Africa. However, the disadvantages with ITNs are that they ... -
Evaluating factors explaining lecturer adoption of E-learning at the e-campus of Maseno university
(Maseno University, 2017)A wide range of literature on evaluation of eLeaming projects in Kenya indicates that its adoption in Higher Education Institutions (HEls) is low and faces a wide range of challenges. Studies on factors enabling eLeaming ...