Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Susceptibility and behavioural responses of the Genus anopheles (diptera: culicidae). To bednets . Impregnated with a synergized pyrethrum Insecticide, forlviulation and potential for Malaria control
(Maseno University, 2012)The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has become a key cost-effective intervention in malaria control. However, there is need to develop new insecticide formulations to sustain the technology and manage the threat ... -
Cost - effectiveness analysis of educating day and boarding secondary school Students in Kisumu district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)The purpose of Cost effectiveness analysis in education is to ascertain which programmes or combination of programmes can achieve particular objectives at the lowest cost. By choosing those programmes with the least cost ... -
Lugha ya kitamathali katika mahubiri ya dini ya kikristu
(Maseno University, 2007)Lugha ni chombo cha mawasiliano ambacho hakiwezi kuepukika katika uwanja wowote ule palipo na maongezi hasa mahubiri. Lugha na dini vina historia ndefu kimahusiano hasa tunaporejelea umuhimu na uarnilifu wa lugha katika ... -
Perspectives on effectiveness of quality assurance processes And indicators in selected public and private universities in Kenya: a comparative study
(Maseno University, 2012)The demand for university education in Kenya continues to increase amidst decreasing financial support to public universities from the government and establishment of new private universities. The expanding enrolments ... -
Field and laboratory evaluation of newly-introduced Long-lasting insecticide treated nets (llins) for malaria Vector control
(Maseno University, 2010)Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have been proven to substantially reduce morbidity and mortality due to malaria among children and pregnant women in Sub-Sahara Africa. However, the disadvantages with ITNs are that they ... -
Impact of selected factors on education management Information systems outcomes in the counties of Nyanza region, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Genetic basis of heat induced sex determination in Nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus l.), and genetic variability of the species Local populations
(Maseno University, 2011)Oreochromis niloticus commonly known as Nile tilapia is the most cultured tilapine cichlid in the sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the culture practices are of mixed sexes with the inherent problem of overpopulation leading ... -
Effects of Intercropping Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdic) and NERICA rice (Oryza sativa L.) on their Productivity and Soil Fertility
(Maseno University, 2010)Agricultural production in Kenya has stagnated since 1980s resulting in malnutrition in over 89% of Kenya's population. Food insecurity has been identified as the prime cause of malnutrition. Low agricultural productivity ... -
A comparative study of b-cell homeostasis and Epstein-barr virus reactivation in cidldren from Areas experiencing divergent plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and endemic burkitt's Lymphoma patients
(Maseno University, 2011)ABSTRACT 'Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL ... -
An analysis of musical and socio-cultural Aspects of Luo story-songs of Kenya: The case of Siaya and Kisumu east districts
(Maseno University, 2010)Songs in the past were performed during storytelling sessions and cultural events among the Luo of Kenya. Mainly elderly women who had reached menopause (Pim) told these stories and story-songs. The story-songs were ... -
Analysis of the effect of customer personality on Determinants of customer loyalty in the banking sector: a Survey of banks in Homabay county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)Marketing management research has advocated for the establishment of determinants of customerloyaltyto improve customer retention and organization performance. Despite consumer behavior theory emphasizing the importance ... -
Contribution of quality assurance and standards Officers in curriculum implementation in public Primary schools in Kisumu district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)Quality Assurance is a very essential component of education process. Resources invested in education can not yield desired results without proper monitoring and evaluation. Implementation of the free primary education ... -
Assessment of nutrition, infection and immune factors in Hiv Sero-positive patients enrolled in the Ampath clinic at Chulaimbo sub-district hospital, Kisumu west district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)ABSTRACT HIy worsens the nutritional status by increasing the body's requirement for food and also leads to opportunistic infections, which in turn, increase body nutrition requirements. This study was conducted to ... -
Selection of clothing items among adolescents in Kisumu town and Mfangano island---Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)ABSTRACT Clothing is probably one of the greatest sources of disagreement between adolescents and adults. Often parents and teachers have disagreed on personal appearance, habits, behaviour and mannerisms of dressing ... -
HIV/Aids pandemic and its Impact on Land Rights in Kombewa Division Since 1983
(Maseno University, 2008)This thesis has examined the relationship between HIV /AIDS and agranan processes in Kombewa since 1983. It has particularly focused on the extent to which \ HIV/AIDS has impacted on widow's and orphan's land~.rights. ... -
Chemical and Pharmacological Analysis of Caesalpinia Volkensii (H.), Senna Didymobotrya (F.) and Vitex Doniana (S.) from Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Despiteefforts to eradicate malaria, it remains a deadly disease with severe pathophysiological impacts, due to parasitic resistance to available drugs. The success of plant-based drugs motivated a study aimed at evaluating ... -
An Examination of Efficiency of the Efforts on Revitalization Of Suba Language of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)In nearly every part of the world, languages in contact with others are shifting and disappearing. When languages shrink and finally die, their paren~ cultures risk devastation, the worldview that they represent gets ... -
Seed Dormancy and Comparative Longevity in two Sub-Species of Vernonia Galamensis(Nairobiensis& Afromontana Var. Gibbosa) (Cass.) Less
(Maseno University, 2007)Vernofliagalamensis (Cass.) Less. is a potential industrial oil crop whose seeds contain 35-45% of triglyceride oil rich in vernolic acid, a naturally epoxidized fatt~ acid with low viscosity. Naturally epoxidized, ... -
History and development of the church of God of Tanzania (1956-2005)
(Maseno University, 2008)