Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
On shifted Fibonacci sequences and Their polynomials
(Maseno University, 2020)Fibonacci sequences and their polynomials have been generalized mainly by two ways: by maintaining the recurrence relation and varying the initial conditions and by varying the recurrence relation and maintaining the ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of assimilated elements of contemporary music into traditional worship music in Africa inland church, Mukaa district church council, Makueni, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Worship music is a genre which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with christian faith. Assimilated elements of contemporary music into AIC traditional worship music (TWM) expressions are becoming more popular with ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Effects of nitrogenous fertilizer application rates and intervals and prunings management on soil properties, mature leaf nutrients and tea yields in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)High tea production depletes soil nutrients through harvesting. Leaching, surface run-offs and fixation also degrade soils. To improve soil quality and tea production, lost nutrients are replenished. In Kenya, Nitrogen ... -
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation of The End Child Marriage Project in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Participatory monitoring and evaluation gradually turned out to be more substantial globally, thus, gaining momentum in the process of human empowerment. Despite ensured developments in law, policy, practice and legal ... -
Influence of Mild Developmental Disabilities On Learners On Classroom Participation in Regular Primary Schools in Rarieda Sub-County
(Maseno University, 2018)Learners with Mild Developmental Disabilities (MDD) have personal characteristics which are observable specifically in inattention, memory disorders, hyperactivity and emotional imbalance that affect their learning. They ... -
Evaluation of The Actions of Diosmin – Hesperidin Combination On HIV- Protease Inhibitor-Induced Hyperglycemia in Rattusnorvegicusalbinus
(Maseno University, 2021)Glucose intolerance is impaired glucose uptake by peripheral tissues due to insulin resistance and is usually associated with chronic hyperglycemia. The condition often leads to overt diabetes mellitus [DM] - a metabolic ... -
Effect of Rewards On Employee Commitment in Star Rated Hotels in Western Tourism Circuit, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing and largest employers in the world despite continued global economic challenges. However, keeping employees committed to their work has become a growing ... -
An evaluation of hybirdmachine learning classifier models for identification of terrorist groups in the aftermath of an attack
(Maseno University, 2020)Terrorist attacks have globally led to loss of life and property, fear, and general insecurity. Terrorist acts are planned and perpetrated by collections of loosely organized people operating in shadowy networks that are ... -
Effect of Foreign Direct Investments, Human Capital and Infrastructure Development on Kenya’s Manufacturing Exports to Comesa Region
(Maseno University, 2020)Kenya‘s manufacturing value added as a percentage of GDP (Gross domestic product) continues to decline over years for example from 12% in 2008 to 9.2% in 2016, this could be attributed to heavy reliance on agricultural ... -
Modelling delay in migration for constant predator And predator-density-dependent prey migration
(Maseno University, 2020)ABSTRACT Predator-prey models describe the dynamics of ecological systems in which two species, the predator and the prey, interact. The classical Lotka-Volterra model is the simplest predator-prey model. Migration of ... -
Learners’ attitude towards physical punishment as a mediator between physical punishment and academic performance in K.C.P.E in Shinyalu sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)ABSTRACT Children’s academic performance is reportedly linked to exposure to physical punishment. In 2015, a presumed link between academic performance and physical punishment was notable in Shinyalu sub-county. Only ... -
Effect of business continuity planning practices on performance of supermarkets: case of supermarkets in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT The rise of data processing technologies, globalization of trade, and high-speed communication and travel provided businesses having an unprecedented set of opportunities for growth. With this new paradigm of ...