Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing sustainable use of electronic health records in Siaya county public health facilities- Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-12)Electronic Health Record (EHR) is an interoperable digital system used by the healthcare providers to comprehensively manage patients’ health information. When applied sustainably, EHR can improve care coordination, reduce ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of teenage mothers on prevention of diarrhoea in children less than five years old in Ndhiwa sub-county, Homa bay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)Diarrhoea is the passage of loose, watery or liquid stools three or more times a day. Diarrhoea may be acute, persistent, or chronic and is often preventable and treatable. Diarrhoea disease is the second leading cause of ... -
Temperature and composition effects on charge transport in pbdb-t-2cl: ieico-4f solar blends for next-generation organic photovoltaics
(Maseno University, 2025-11-12)Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) based on non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) have achieved ~18 % power-conversion efficiency, benefitting from superior thermal stability and broader absorption compared to fullerene acceptors (FAs). ... -
The impact of value added tax reforms on price stability in Sugar firms: a case study of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-12)Price stability refers to a condition where money maintains its value over a considerable period of time, by allowing money to mitigate cost efficiency, control inflationary trends and maintain economic developments, and ... -
Surveillance and influence of application rates and post-application harvest durations on imidacloprid residue levels in Solanum lycopersicum fruits of Kimira-Oluch, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-12)Tomato, (Solamun lycoperscicum) is a widely grown and consumed fruit-vegetable. It is susceptible to pest infestations that is usually controlled by pesticides use, especially imidacloprid (IMI), whose residues negatively ... -
Fitting and validation of logistic regression models For long-acting reversible contraception and Unplanned pregnancy among adolescents and young Women in rural Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)In rural Kenya, adolescent girls and young women face significant challenges in accessing and utilizing Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) and continue to experience a high prevalence of unplanned pregnancies. ... -
Determining length of stay patterns in psychiatric Care: a survival analysis approach at Kisumu County Referral hospital
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)A key indicator in healthcare management is length of stay (LOS), which measures how long a patient stays in the hospital from the time of admission until they are discharged. Statistics from Kenya National Commission of ... -
Relationship between glycated haemoglobin 1c and red blood cell parameters in type 2 diabetes patients at Bungoma county referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is among the leading global health concerns, causing over 1.5 million deaths alongside other significant comorbidities and complications. Conventional diagnoses have revolved around estimating fasting, ... -
Effectiveness of permanet® dual on malaria vector control in a Pyrethroid resistant population of mosquitoes in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)Malaria affected 263 million people and resulted to 597000 deaths globally. In Kenya 5.5 million malaria cases were reported in 2023. Malaria cases and deaths globally have decreased through long-lasting insecticide treated ... -
Jalada kama mtindo wa kuakisi maudhui katika riwaya ya Utengano na Chozi la heri
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)Upekee katika uundaji wa kazi ya fasihi huitwa mtindo na hutofautiana kutoka mwandishi mmoja hadi mwingine. Mtunzi huweza kuchagua mtindo wa kueleza kazi yake unaodhihirika sio tu ndani mwa kazi hiyo bali pia kupitia jalada ... -
Dysregulation of mycobacterium tuberculosis and HIV-specific T cell immunity among HIV-tuberculosis co-infected adults from western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) as single infections are clinically manageable. However, their presentation as a co-infection leads to accelerated progression to acquired immunodeficiency ... -
Enhancing sustainable construction through lime and water hyacinth ash -modified compressed earth blocks with improved acoustic properties
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)Modern construction materials must meet a myriad of requirements, including sustainability, structural integrity, thermal efficiency, and acoustic performance. This study assesses the urgent need for eco-friendly construction ... -
Genetic analysis of reproductive performance of large white sows in western Kenya
(2025-11-11)Accurate estimation of genetic parameters is important in animal evaluation to effectively sustain reproductive performance, while accounting for sources of variation in animal performance. The pig improvement program is ... -
Contribution of psychological factors to e-waste management among electronic traders in Nairobi central business district, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-11)Waste (E-Waste) is an increasing phenomenon constituting eight percent (8%) of urban solid waste. However, globally, only 10% of e-waste is properly managed. As the urban population continues to grow, e-waste levels rise, ... -
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 ...