Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Socio-Economic Determinants of Woodfuel Extraction and Its Effects on Vegetation Cover of Gazetted Forests Within Koibatek Forests Zone, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Globally, about 2 billion people extract and use woodfuel in the form of firewood and charcoal. Africa‟s per capita woodfuel consumption is 0.89 m3 per year accounting for 67% of the total energy while Kenya‟s woodfuel ... -
Assessment of Customer Experience and Its Relative Effects On Customer Emotions and Purchase Behavioural Intentions in Four & Five Star Hotels in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Growth and survival of hotel industry depends on its ability to manage and create memorable experiences which are still among major challenges in the industry. Whilst realizing the gap between what customers desire from ... -
Moderating Role of Child Personality Factors on the Relation Between Parenting Style, Child Maltreatment and Behavior Problems in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2020)Studies indicate that parenting style is associated with child maltreatment and behavior problems. Little is known about factors such as child personality that can affect this association and studies on the relationship ... -
Molecular Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes During Glossina Morsitans Morsitans and Trypanosoma\Congolense Interactions
(Maseno University, 2018)African trypanosome, Trypanosoma congolense parasite transmitted by tsetse flies (Glossina spp) cause Animal African Trypanosomiasis in (AAT or Nagana) in animals. The parasite undergo cyclical ( development in the tsetse ... -
A Study of Selected Determinants of Achievement in English Functional Writing Skills among Secondary School Students in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Functionalwriting is a pragmatic use of language for social and personal expression. It is a universal communication tool that determines achievement of students' lifelong goals. Teacher factors, resources, attitudes and ... -
Virtual Speech Community: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of Kenyan Facebook Communication
(Maseno University, 2014)Rapid evolution of communication technologies has changed language use, thereby yielding new forms of discourse and authorship, as well as novel ways to create and participate in communities. Computer mediated communication ... -
Simulation of Abstractions for Water Allocation Planning In Sosiani Sub-Catchment in Nzoia River Basin Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Anthropogenic activities reduce availability of water resources by nature of,use, which alter flow regimes within surface water systems. In Sosiani catchment, information. on impact of the abstraction on river flow, ... -
Prevalence, Genetic Diversity and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Clinical Salmonella Isolates from Kapsabet and Kisumu District Hospitals in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The re-emergence of invasive non typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is exacerbated by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to most commonly available antimicrobials. Extreme climatic changes, in addition to increase in susceptible ... -
Effects of Computer Based Learning Use on Academic Performance in Mathematics Among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Learners with special needs in education are of diverse categories and include those wttiT physical disabilities (PD). Among the PD are those with postures that make them strain when they stay in a given position for ... -
Genetic Variability of Maize Streak Virus (Msv) for Virulence and Resistance in Maize
(Maseno University, 2014)Maizestreakdisease (MSD), caused by Maize streak virus (MSV), reduces maize yields in an infectedmaize plant by up to 100% even in high potential zones. The geographical range of MSVis restricted to Africa and its ... -
Effects of Physico-Chemical Properties of Sodium Exchanged Zeolites on the Fate of Malathion in Waste Water
(Maseno University, 2017)Adsorbents are applied in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewaters. One 0 f the main adsorbents that have been widely used is activated carbon. However, activated carb on is associated with high operational ... -
Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer Effects on Steady Buoyancy Driven Magnetohydrodynamics Fluid Flow Past an Inclined Infinite Flat Plate
(Maseno University, 2018)The phenomenon of natural convection arises in fluids when temperature change causes density variation leading to buoyancy forces acting on the fluid particles. Natural convection flows are frequently encountered in ... -
Modeling the Dynamics of Bacteremic Pneumonia: The role of Control Strategies, Case Detection and Treatment
(Maseno University, 2016)Pneumonia is a respiratory disease mainly caused by bacteria, Streptococcus Pneumoniae. The bacteria exist in up to 90 different strains out of which 25 are invasive. Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of mortality ... -
Design and Analysis of End Points in Clinical Trials for Visceral Leishmaniasis
(Maseno University, 2015)Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a vector-borne parasitic disease characterized by fever, substantial weight loss, swelling of the spleen and liver, and anaemia. Clinical trials in VL generally take long to conclude due to ... -
Sexual Practices and Reproductive Aspirations of People Living with Hiv and Aids, Receiving Treatment in Central Sakwa, Bondo Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)In Kenya, although HIV and AIDS prevalence deeline ;~ S:e t8r~88~ as 5 49 years in 2012, the rates increased to 28.2% in Central Sakwa Location, Bondo Sub-County. Despite knowledge of their HIV status, it is not known ... -
Effect of Strategic Change and Firm Characteristics on Performance of Firms in the Alcohol Industry, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Strategic change is global-wide and impacts on the content of strategy.The relationship between strategic change and performance reveals an equivocal findings suggesting that the relationship' may be affected by factors ... -
Modelling The Impact of Misdiagnosis and Treatment on the Dynamics of Malaria Concurrent and Co-Infection with Pneumonia and Typhoid
(Maseno University, 2014)Mathematical models of malaria-pneumonia and malaria- typhoid concurrent and co-infection have been formulated to establish the effects of misdiagnosing pneumonia and typhoid as malaria. We performed stability analysis ... -
Mediating Role of Management Practices in the Relationship Between Financial Motivation and Poverty of Micro Enterprise Owners in Homa-Bay Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The average level of poverty in Kenya is 52% while the level of poverty in Homa-Bay County stands at 77.49%. Studies reveal that three out of five micro-enterprises (MEs) in Kenya fail within the first one year of ... -
Characteristics of Road Traffic Injuries to Pedestrians in Nairobi, Kenya: Implications for Urban Safety Planning
(Maseno University, 2014)Every day around the world, almost 16 000 people die from all types of injuries. The category of injuries worldwide is dominated by those incurred in road crashes which account for around 25% of all deaths from injury. ...