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Performance of Maize Hybrids and Inbred lines under Gray Leafspot (Cercospora zea-maydis L.) infestation in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2009)Gray leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zea-maydis is recognized as one of the most yield limiting diseases of maize world-wide. In susceptible genotypes, yieldlosses of up to 60 percent are not uncommon. The objectives ... -
The effect of imazapyr - resistant maize (Zea mays L.) plant density under bean intercrop on witchweed (Striga hermonthiea (Del.) Benth), maize and bean yield
(Maseno university, 2009)Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important crops in East Africa serving both as a staple food and cash crop to millions of people. As a vegetable, it is produced either as green maize cobs, sweet com or baby com. ... -
Effects of multiple treatments and reinfections on the Levels of schistosome specific antibody isotypes in Occupationally exposed individuals in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2009)Previous studies have demonstrated that treatment of schistosome infection in people from endemic areas results in significant alterations of their parasite specific humoral responses. However, these responses have not ... -
Mathematics of Pesticide Adsorption in a Porous Medium: Convective-Dispersive Transport with steady state water flow In two Dimension
(Maseno university, 2007)The transport of solutes through porous media where chemicals undergo adsorption or change process on the surface of the porous materials has been a subject of research over years. Usage of pesticides has resulted in ... -
Numerical solution of Korteweg-de vries equation
(Maseno university, 2008)The Kotteweg-de Vrr-es(KdV)is a mathematical model of waves on shallow water surfaces. The mathematical theory behind the KdV equation is rich and interesting, and, in the broad sense, is a topic of active mathematical ... -
On a generalized q-numerical Range
(Maseno university, 2008)We 'consider numerical ranges of a bounded linear operator on complex Hilbert spaces. Many properties of the classical numerical range are known. We investigate the properties of the q-numerical range in relation to ... -
Development of east African indigenous Vegetable recipes and determination of their iron, copper and vitamin c contents
(Maseno university, 2008)Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and micronutrient deficiency in developing countries is burdening the national and household resources thus interfering with resource-distribution. Changes in dietary patterns, ... -
Determinants of utilization of research findings and policy implication on environmental management among fisher folks in Kisumu city, kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Around the world, human activities such as resource exploitation and pollution have put the natural environment in peril. Lake Victoria is no exception to this dilemma, as it suffers from pollution and over-exploitation ... -
Predictors of adherence to clinical appointments among caregivers of infants on Hiv care in Kakamega county referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Poor attendance in scheduled clinical appointments in HIV care affects transmission of HIV from an infected mother to the infant (MTCT), clinical processes, and treatment outcomes. Whereas the increased morbidity and ... -
Effects of psychosocial and work condition on job satisfaction Of public secondary school female principals in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The 2010 Constitution enhanced affirmative action to boost women’s participation in educational leadership in Kenya. However, in Siaya county female principals face problems in their leadership roles and work conditions ... -
Influence of intermittent preventive treatment on transplacental transfer of anti-measles immunoglobulin-g antibodies in mother-infant pairs from Ahero sub-county hospital in Kisumu county, western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Measles still remains one of the leading causes of vaccine preventable deaths globally with 140,000 deaths in 2019. These deaths occur despite the existence of a safe and effective measles vaccine. In Kenya, annual measles ... -
Strategies used by community health volunteers in attaining open defecation free status in Alego Usonga sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)Community Health Voluntears are people of influence who are ready and willing to champion and promote community initiatives and drive the transformation from Open Defecation to Open Defecation Free community status. ODF ... -
Residual diazinon in brassica oleracea var. Acephala and influence of application conditions on its levels in Kimira-oluch smallholder farmers improvement project, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Use of pesticides in agriculture often causes residual effects on crops with potential health risks. Diazinon, a synthetic pesticide whose dietary exposures have been associated with human health impacts is popular in the ... -
Hydrothermal crystallization of zeolite catalysts using kaolin and volcanic ash materials for biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas and waste cooking oils
(Maseno university, 2022)Although biodiesel is a promising alternative source of energy, the cost of its production remains high because of the use of expensive feedstocks and catalysts. Zeolites derived from clay and volcanic ash as alternative ... -
Influence of diaspora remittances on financial development in Kenya
(Maseno university, 2018)Diaspora remittances have remained substantial and have been seen to increase globally. The same have been seen to be an enabler for growth of most developing economies. In 2015 they were estimated to be more than $601billion ... -
Transition of learners with intellectual disabilities from school to community opportunities and challenges in Busia county- Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)The aim of establishment of the schools for learners with Intellectual Disability was to ensure that they live an independent life in the community. A baseline survey conducted in Busia County in 2017 indicated, 347 Learners ... -
Effect of talent management on the relationship between Performance appraisal and productivity of secondary school teachers in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Human resources are important to any organization’s success. Productivity in organization remains key in achieving its goals. Globally teacher productivity is an ongoing concern. In Kenya, teacher productivity is below ... -
Genome-wide comparative study of epstein-barr virus genomic recombination in endemic burkitt lymphoma and healthy children from jootrh, western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL), the most prevalent pediatric cancer in Western Kenya, is augmented by the interplay between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and holoendemic malaria infection. Despite the relevance of genomic ... -
Photon Anti-Bunching Properties of the Anti-Jaynes-Cummings Model
(Maseno university, 2021)This thesis present anti-Jaynes interaction, an interaction where anti-rotating light mode couples to a two-level atom. The anti-bunching properties of the anti-Jaynes-Cummings model was explicitly demonstrated, a model ... -
Effect of cognitive biases on individual investment decision in stock market among teachers in Vihiga sub county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Globally, investment in the stock market is paramount to the establishment of a vibrant economy and personal wealth building and in some instances is influenced by behavioral factors such as cognitive biases. According to ...