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The safety of children in charitable institutions in Kisumu east District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)A Charitable Children's Institution (CCI) is a home or institution which has been established by a person, corporate, a religious organization or a non-governmental organization and has been \ granted approval by the ... -
The Safety of Children in Charitable Institutions in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)A Charitable Children's Institution (CCI) is a home or institution which has been established by a person, corporate, a religious organization or a non-governmental organization and has been granted approval by the ... -
Screening new strains sugarcane by augmented block design and randomized complete block design
(Maseno University, 2013)Of the three pillars in which the Kenya vision 2030 is anchored, agriculture is a key sector. Over the past few years the challenges to sugar production i.e. the choice of the variety to plant, soil nutrients variation ... -
Selected challenges and strategies for principals in the Provision of quality secondary school education in Emuhaya sub- county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Studies worldwide have revealed that school principals are charged with the responsibility of providing quality education. However, due to certain challenges, the quality falls below the expectation. The government has put ... -
Selected Physiological and Growth Response of Four Soy Bean Varieties to Aluminium Chloride Stress
(Maseno University, 2015)Soy bean varieties commonly grown in Kenya`s acidic soils that contain aluminium are SB 97, SB 19, SB 20 and SB 123. Soy bean grains have high protein content, vitamins and used to manufacture industrial products. Aluminium ... -
Selected School Administrative, Pupil and Home-Based Challenges Affecting Pupils' Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Pupils' academic performance has been the subject of debate among educators. In Kisumu West Sub-county, over 55% of public primary schools posted mean scores of below 250 out of 500 marks in Kenya Certificate of Primary ... -
Selected School Administrative, Pupil and Home-Based Challenges Affecting Pupils' Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Pupils' academic performance has been the subject of debate among educators. In Kisumu West Sub-county, over 55% of public primary schools posted mean scores of below 250 out of 500 marks in Kenya Certificate of Primary ... -
Seroprevalence and determinants of transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors in Homabay, Kisumu and Siaya counties in western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2018-03-12)Since the implementation of a series of blood donation safety improvements in Kenya, information about seroprevalence and determinants of transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors especially in high ... -
Serum-derived immune factors as correlates of Artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kombewa, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is recommended first-line treatment for malaria in a number of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Recent reports of decline in efficacy of ACT and emergence of ACT resistant ... -
Simulation Model Approach on Effect of Manure on Greenhouse Gas Fluxes From Soil in Kaptumo, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Agriculture, especially livestock keeping contributes significantly to changes in atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Research quantifying exchange of GHGs between the biosphere and atmosphere are ... -
Single dose versus extended dose antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in Kisumu-Kenya: a randomized controlled trial
(Maseno University, 2023)When compared to other surgical procedures overall, Caesarean section (CS) accounts for the most recorded cases of surgical site infection (SSI). Following CS, antibiotic prophylaxis usage has been proven to lower incidence ... -
Site and Seasonal Variation of Selected Physicochemical Parameters and Levels of Heavy Metals within the Aquatic Ecosystem in South Nyanza Sugarcane Zone
(Maseno University, 2011)Sugarcane fanning has been the main anthropogenic activity done on a large scale in South Nyanza region of Western Kenya since 1979. Use of high rate 0t nitrogenous fertilizers has been in practice since the establishment ... -
Social Context of Bullying in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu-East Sub-County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Bullying is a global problem that has negative consequences on school environment and lives of students. Research indicates that the prevalence of bullying is high ranging from 27% in developed countries to as high as ... -
Social determinants of adoption of on-farm tree planting and its contribution to household income in Shinyalu, Kakamega, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)ABSTRACT Throughout the world, deforestation continues at an alarming rate of about 13 million hectares a year. Human activities are by far the most common and most destructive cause of deforestation in Africa and other ... -
The Social Environment and Performance of Kiswahili among Primary School Candidates in Uriri District, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Language is the chief means by which human personality expresses itself and fulfills its social interaction with other people. Good language usage, appreciation and development are important for social interaction, ... -
Social factors associated with tobacco smoking among medical students of Maseno university, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Tobacco smoking is a major health concern among healthcare professionals globally; it kills and sickens millions of people annually. In the US and UK, tobacco is responsible for about one in five and one in eight deaths ... -
Social factors influencing participation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga university of science and technology students in Sports betting in Bondo sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The legalization of betting in Kenya has resulted in widespread availability of betting in the society compared to when gambling was exclusive to casinos and clubs. A poll carried out in six African countries established ... -
Social support for orphaned children in Busia Township: challenges and prospects
(Maseno University, 2017)Worldwide, there are more than140 million children under the age of 18 years who are orphaned because of HIV/AIDS and other causes. More than 46.6 million of these children come from Sub-Saharan Africa and more than 2 ... -
Socio- cultural influence on learners’ English vocabulary development in selected secondary schools in lower Nyokal division, Homa- bay town sub- county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Vocabulary is widely considered as one of the most essential elements of a language. It plays a pivotal role in determining whether or not learners will communicate in a language they have learnt successfully. Extensive ...