Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Single dose versus extended dose antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in Kisumu-Kenya: a randomized controlled trial
(Maseno University, 2023)When compared to other surgical procedures overall, Caesarean section (CS) accounts for the most recorded cases of surgical site infection (SSI). Following CS, antibiotic prophylaxis usage has been proven to lower incidence ... -
Effect of strategic agility on organizational performance of Steel manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Steel plays a crucial role in today's economy, serving as an indicator of a country's economic strength and reflecting investments in infrastructure. In Kenya, the steel industries accounts for approximately 13% of the ... -
Replacement of soybean meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) by black soldier fly (hermetia illucens) larvae meal and the cost implications
(Maseno University, 2023)Soybean meal (SBM) is a plant protein derivative, which is widely used in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feed formulation. However, as a major plant protein source, SBM creates a food-feed competition with a growing ... -
Effect of information communication and technology adoption on employee performance. A case of employees of Kisumu county Government
(Maseno University, 2023)ICT has been defined as a broad-based technology (including its methods, management and application) that supports the creation, storage, manipulation and communication of information. In a landscape where organizations ... -
Effect of business level strategies on performance of solar industry in Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)Globalization has led to intense competition in various industries and the world at large thus there is need for well thought strategic management practices to keep organization afloat and up on their feet in the market. ... -
Effect of asset valuation approaches on financial performance of real estate investments in Western Kenya region
(Maseno University, 2023)The real estate sector accounted for 6.2% of U.S. gross domestic product in 2018. It's more than the $1.13 trillion in 2017 but still less than the 2006 peak of $1.19 trillion. At that time, real estate construction was a ... -
Relationship between workplace changes and employee morale in private Universities in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)According to Kariuki, N. & Makori, M., (2015), a survey was conducted in Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) by the Human Resource Office in 2014 and revealed that up to 50% of Kenyan Private Universities’ work ... -
Determinants of research uptake in the preparation of taxation Policy in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Taxation is important in mobilizing resources for governments. Efforts by County Government of Kisumu to enhance resource mobilization through taxation have had challenges of unmet revenue targets, unorganized tax system, ... -
Effect of talent retention on organization efficiency of selected Sugar companies in Western circuit, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Globally, employee retention has taken a center stage in various organizations which value skilled labor, knowledgeable and experienced staffs so as to remain efficient. These organizations prioritize talent retention ... -
Influence of performance appraisal on employee motivation at county government of Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Public service employees’ motivation has emerged as a complex issue globally, locally and in Kenya. A systematic review of staffs’ motivation is revealed by factors such as financial rewards, career development, continuous ... -
Determinants of real effective exchange rate fluctuations in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Economic growth in any country is important as it has a significant role in the standards of living of the people. Exchange rates play an important role in economic growth especially through foreign trade. Exchange rates ... -
A history of vigilantism and the insecurity situation in Kisumu City since 1986
(Maseno University, 2023)Urban security remains a perennial problem globally. Kenya in particular has faced the challenge of inadequate security in its towns. Quite often, neighborhood groups have emerged to take advantage of these security lapses ... -
General and specific combining ability for grain and yield components in a diallel cross among selected nine inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L)
(Maseno University, 2023)Analysis of combining ability plays an important role in identifying elite parents and crosses which can give best combinations based on the performances of their offspring. Hybrid variety production requires broad genetic ... -
Assessment of factors influencing inclusion of people with disabilities in county planning and budgeting: the case of Muhoroni sub-county, Kisumu county
(Maseno University, 2023)In the 21st century, disability issues have gained prominence in discussions surrounding inclusive development. These concerns are not only evident in global development frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals ... -
Assessment of police-community partnership in community policing initiatives in combating crime in Kisumu Central sub- County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Community-oriented policing (COP) is no longer a ―quiet revolution‖ as Meese averred exactly 3 decades ago. Today, nearly every country has embedded COP principles into their policies and national police-related laws. ... -
Infuence of land use practices on dominant tree species diversity, richness, evenness, and abundance in Ugenya Sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Change in Land use practices are important indicators of socio-cultural and economic advancement. The common practices for example, rapid human settlement development and unsustainable livestock farming affect distribution ... -
Effect of economic, institutional and social factors on access to Youth Enterprise Development fund in Migori county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)More than 50 percent of the current global population aged 15-24 years, survive on below 2 dollars daily. This state of affairs is particularly pronounced in less developed economies like Kenya where youths are subjected ... -
Effect of anthropogenic activities on terrestrial flora and Fauna species in Rachuonyo South sub county, Homabay county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Globally, terrestrial flora and fauna species are at the brink of extinction yearly due to the increase in human population. Yearly, species reduce at 34% globally and 68% in Kenya as result of increased anthropogenic ... -
Social factors associated with tobacco smoking among medical students of Maseno university, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Tobacco smoking is a major health concern among healthcare professionals globally; it kills and sickens millions of people annually. In the US and UK, tobacco is responsible for about one in five and one in eight deaths ... -
Fiscal decentration and the enhancement of county own Source revenue: a study of the dynamics of implementation of Busia countycess act
(Maseno University, 2023)The devolved system of government introduced in Kenya in 2013 ushered in fiscal decentralization, granting counties the autonomy to collect and manage their own-source revenues (OSR). Embedded in the Constitution and ...