Maseno University Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of curing temperature on geopolymers from solid waste incinerator fly ash for removal of bromocresol green dye from water: synthesis, kinetics and thermodyanimics
(Maseno University, 2024)Bromocresol green (BCG) dye is extensively used in the textile and medical fields. However, the excessive and uncontrollable usage of this dye has resulted in contamination of water sources, endangering both aquatic life ... -
Effect of working capital management on operational performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Kisumu County
(Maseno University, 2019)Working capital management is a very important component of corporate finance because it directly involves the planning and controlling of current assets and liabilities in a manner that eliminates the risk of inability ... -
Widowhood stigma as a determinant of HIV risk behaviours among widows in gem sub-county, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)The United Nations named widowhood stigma as one of the triple burdens of widowhood alongside sexual and economic vulnerabilities. However, widowhood stigma is hardly measured and its health effects less understood. The ... -
An ecotourism model for conservation of the Maasai Mau forest, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Ecotourism has emerged as a sustainable economic sector with favourable environment friendly practices in the recent past attracting high attention in the developing countries. It has therefore emerged as a strong tool for ... -
Effect of supplier relationship management on the relationship between electronic data interchange integration and supply chain performance in sugar manufacturing firms in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Globally and in Kenya to be specific, there has been a challenge on cost of manufacturing. Manufacturing cost has been rising for; a status report from the Sugar Directorate indicates that wholesale price of sugar in ... -
Phytochemical composition and bioactivity of extracts of Adenia lobata, Ipomoea aquatica, and Rubia cordifolia against Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus
(Maseno university, 2025-11-10)Emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is of great concern to the global health, necessitating the search for new therapeutic agents. Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus are ... -
Influence of perceptions of caregivers with children under 5 years on utilization of insecticide treated nets in Butere Sub County, Kakamega county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-10)Malaria remains one of the leading public health challenges globally, affecting approximately 263 million people and causing an estimated 597,000 deaths annually. Sub-Saharan Africa bears the greatest burden, accounting ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with visceral leishmaniasis and distribution of sandfly vectors in Tiaty west sub county, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-10)Visceral leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania donovani, transmitted by Phlebotomine sandflies. It affects the reticuloendothelial system and causes high morbidity and mortality. Globally, an estimated ... -
Caregivers’ perceptions, health-seeking pathways and lived experiences for probable pneumonia among children under 5 years in Karemo, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-10)My sincere gratitude goes to the Almighty God for the gift of life and good health. I am highly indebted to my supervisors Dr Charles Olang‘o and Prof Erick Nyambedha for intellectual insights, theoretical and practical ... -
Organizational conditions for integrated financial management information systems’ implementation in five selected county governments in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-07)Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) is a technology implementation in the budgeting, procurement, payroll and payment functions. It has been adopted in more than 50 countries around the world. ... -
The influence of Maragoli traditional death rituals on Pentecostal assemblies of GOD practices in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Death rituals are a global phenomenon. Africans in general and the Maragoli in particular engage in death rituals to process & express grief. The coming of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) church disrupted and ... -
Influence of masculinity on viral load suppression among adolescent boys on anti - retroviral therapy in Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Adolescents, worldwide, account for approximately 63% of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) during 2010-2020. Similarly, while HIV-related deaths have declined across all age groups, that of adolescents rose from 18,000 deaths ... -
Reformulating the gravitational geodetic and frame-dragging effects in a complex Spacetime frame
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Einstein's general theory of relativity governs dynamics in a gravitational field. Linearization of the non-linear field equations converts them to solvable forms. The clear similarity between linearized equations and ... -
Piperonyl butoxide net utilization and durability on malaria transmission in Muhoroni sub-county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Pyrethroid-treated nets have reduced malaria in endemic areas, but insecticide resistance has hindered progress, prompting WHO to recommend piperonyl butoxide (PBO) based LLINs. Kenya adopted PBO nets, but their usage and ... -
Advancing hierarchical model and variable Selection methods: evaluating performance, Interpretability and implications
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Healthcare utilization continues to be a relevant issue for the public health sector in developing situations. However, conventional statistical frameworks tend to understate the contextual and hierarchical nature of the ... -
A time-varying covariate model for survival Analysis using longitudinal data
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Statistical methodologies for medical and health science research have changed significantly, bringing out the dynamics of disease progression and treatment outcomes. Methodologies for analyzing survival data help understand ... -
Factors associated with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women in Kisumu County and the diagnostic performance of p16/ki-67 Biomarkers
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a premalignant lesion of the cervix that can progress to cervical cancer (CC) if not identified early and treated as appropriate. Globally, incidence of CC is estimated at 660,000 ... -
Utilization and effectiveness of symptothermal method as a strategy to ameliorate unmet need for family planning among women of reproductive age in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)The associated adverse effects of hormonal/device contraceptives ranging from displaced IUDs, excessive/continuous haemorrhage, pelvic pain, headache, weight gain, osteoporosis, backache, hypertension, deep venous thrombosis ... -
Effectiveness of dialogue-trained community health promoters in promoting uptake of cervical cancer screening in Nyando and Nyakach sub-counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Cervical cancer burden keeps rising with Kenya recording 5845 cases and 3591 deaths in 2022. The burden is higher in the developing countries due to lower screening rates. The low screening rates are due to low knowledge ... -
Distribution, molecular characterization and insecticide resistance of Malaria vectors in Kakamega county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Despite a significant global decline in malaria cases and mortality over the past two decades, recent years have seen resurgence in Western highlands of Kenya. This study aimed to assess the distribution, genetic diversity, ...