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A comparative analysis of conceptual metaphors and metonymies of love in selected dholuo benga songs by Ochieng Kabaselle and Atomi Sifa
(2017)One of the ways in which people communicate in a society is through songs. Benga music is a genre of Kenyan popular music. Dholuo benga love songs have been in existence from 1960s to date. Aspects of language, like ... -
Comparative analysis of the performance of open shortest path first and openflow on quality-of-service metrics in a large simulated mobile core network
(Maseno University, 2022)Mobile application systems are increasingly being defined using Internet Protocol (IP). Therefore, one of the challenging tasks that mobile IP phone service companies have to deal with as their networks expand is an upsurge ... -
Comparative Annotation and Analysis of Protein-Coding DNA Sequences (CDS) Of Theileria Parva Marikebuni and Theileria Parva Muguga Genomes
(Maseno University, 2011)Theileriaparva Muguga genome was the first to be sequenced and published in this genus of great economic, veterinary and biological importance to livestock industry in East and Central Africa. The aim was to aid in ... -
Comparative effects of maize-soybeans and maize-desmodium intercropping systems on yield of component crops and rainfall use efficiency in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Inadequate soil moisture ensuing from climate change and variability limits the effectiveness of legumes to increase maize production. Soybeans and desmodium are legumes intercropped with maize to control striga weed, ... -
Comparative Measurement of Fetal Haemoglobin Levels And Their Association with Antibody Responses to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens Among Sickle Cell Patients in Bondo Subcounty, Western Kenya
(2018)ABSTRACT Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection remains one of the greatest global public health problems. However, studies have shown that fetal haemoglobin (HbF) protects against malaria in sickle cell disease (SCD) ... -
Comparative study of levels of academic aspiration and Psychosocial adjustment of adolescent students from single-mother and dual-parent families in Public secondary schools in gem district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)At high school, adolescent's educational aspiration and psychosocial adjustment are ?f critical importance to their academic attainment. Parenting nature plays crucial role III the adolescents' academic aspiration and ... -
Comparing Lead and Cadmium Levels in Liver of Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) from Nyalenda waste Stabilization Ponds and Ogal Beach on Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)The bio accumulation of Cadmium and Lead metals in fish species poses danger to Kisumu city residents whose diet revolves around fish. Nyalenda Waste Stabilization Ponds (NWSPs), are sinks to domestic waste, hospital waste ... -
Computation of efficient nash equilibria for experimental economic games
(Maseno University, 2014)Game theory has been used to study a wide variety of human and animal behaviors. It looks for states of equilibrium, sometimes called solutions. Nash equilibrium is the central solution concept with diverse applications ... -
Condom use perception by secondary school youth in Gucha Sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Two decades of experience and research provide new insights into the role of condoms for AIDS prevention in the developing world. Condoms are about 90 percent effective for preventing HIV transmission, and their use has ... -
Constraints faced by small and medium entreprises in accessing bank finance in Eldoret town Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economies of developed and developing countries, through creation of new jobs. Access to bank financial resources seems to be a major constraint to the ... -
Constraints Faced By Small and Medium Entreprises in Accessing Bank Finance In Eldoret Town Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economies of developed and developing countries, through creation of new jobs. Access to bank financial resources seems to be a major constraint to the ... -
Contextual Influence on Psychological Adjustment of Pupils with Learning Disabilities in Inclusive Primary Schools in Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya
(2019)Learning disabilities (LDs) encompass a very extensive range of academic problems which can give rise to social and psychological problems. Apart from experiencing academic problems, pupils with LDs experience strong ... -
Contribution of Rural Electrification Project on Small Scale Business Ventures Undertaken By Women in Thurdibuoro Location, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)In Kenya, electricity is used as a conduit to facilitate poverty eradication by lighting up the rural and marginal areas thus making such areas to be conducive for small and medium business ventures. A closer scrutiny ... -
Contribution of County Bursary Fund On Access and Equity in Financing Public Secondary School Education in Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Globally, there exist bursary schemes that are in place to enhance access and equity in the provision of education to the disadvantaged. In Kenya, there have been bursary schemes that enhances access and equity in the ... -
Contribution of non-financial and financial investment appraisal factors in influencing the choice of Investments by real estate investors in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The last decade has seen phenomenal investments in real estate. According to a report by Wisconsin School of Business in 2016, Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) with an estimated $2 trillion or more ... -
Contribution Of Public Procurement Access On The Financial Performance Of Small And Micro Enterprises In Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT The small and micro enterprises (SMEs) have to date remained the driving engines of several countries including those in the European Union (EU), where they make up 57.4% of value added in the non-financial ... -
Contribution of Risk Management Practices on Service Delivery among Counties in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Risk management practices including risk identification, analysis and control, as well as monitoring have been proved to be essential in reducing losses and improving profitability. However, the contribution of such ... -
Contribution Of Strategy Analysis To Effectiveness Of Strategy Implementation Among Departments Of County Governments: A Study Of Kisumu County Government
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Globally, strategic management of organizations is important. This is driven by numerous and dynamic challenges organizations continue to experience in the environment in the form of increased competition, ... -
Contribution of the independent policing oversight authority to police accountability in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)This study focused on the contribution of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to police accountability in Kenya. It thus established that the National Police Service (NPS) is an important factor in the security ... -
Contribution of work place stress management to employee Performance at national hospital insurance fund, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a state corporation through NHIF Act No. 9 of 1998. The Fund’s core mandate is to provide social medical insurance cover to all its members and their declared dependents (spouse ...