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Distribution of the water hyacinth(Eichhornia Crossipes) (mart) solms.] its carpet characteristics, some of its diseases and pests in the Winam gulf of lake Victoria
(Maseno University, 2002)The occurrence of the Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Sohns) in the Winam gulfhas created numerous negative attributes that make its control an urgent priority. Little has been reported about its carpet ... -
Diversity, Antagonistic Potential of Endophytes, Phytochemicals and Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Agroforestry Trees Against Xanthomonas Campestris Pv. Musacearum and Cercospora Zeae-Maydis
(Maseno University, 2020)Maize and banana yields have continued to decline due to pests and diseases such as grey leaf spot (GLS) of maize and Xanthomonas wilt of bananas caused by Cercospora zeae-maydis and Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum ... -
Doctrine of materialism, with reference to selected African conceptions of reality
(Maseno University, 2002)Materialism greatly influences paradigms of development in the world today. Yet, as an answer to the question of whether or not reality is a single substance or force, is less understood. Consequently, there is a need ... -
Drug susceptibilities and mechanisms of drug resistance Among salmonella typhimurium isolates from persons in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)Drug resistant microorganisms are a major worldwide health issue, as a number of important human pathogens have now acquired mechanisms that make them largely resistant to most currently available treatment regimens. The ... -
The Dynamics of Community Participation in Irrigation Management for Improved Rice Production in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Community participation in rice irrigation management has the potential to boost rice production as acknowledged in both developed and developing countries. In Ahero and West Kano irrigation schemes in Kisumu County, ... -
Effect of behavioral biases on the relationship between real estate investment strategies and operational efficiency of real estate firms in Nairobi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Despite several interventions that help cushion developers in Kenya, the supply of housing units stands at approximately 50,000 a year against an annual demand of 250,000. Over the past five years’ operational efficiency ... -
The Effect of Changes in Land Use Characteristics on Accessibility in the Suburbs of Kisumu City, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Globally, studies on the influence of density, transport costs and modal splits in the suburbs have yielded conflicting results indicating the need for more studies. Studies have also shown that the extent to which ... -
Effect of community mobilization intervention on self medication with antimicrobials among households in Nyalenda informal settlement, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Self-medication with antimicrobials (SMWA) is a common practice in the world, especially in economically deprived communities with loose regulatory systems. Previous studies in Nyalenda B Ward, found 76.9% of the households ... -
Effect of Consumer Attitudes, Consumer Characteristics and Biosecurity Principles on Consumer Preferences for Indigenous Chickens in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Consumer attitudes literature shows plausible but mixed relationships between attitudes and preferences. Prior studies show mixed relationships between consumer characteristics and consumer preferences. Kisumu City is ... -
Effect of Domestic Savings, Foreign Aid and Direct International Investments on Gross Capital Formation in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Gross capital formation average of 20.13 per cent of GDP over the sub-sample period 2006-2017 for Kenya is low by Sub-Saharan Africa’s standards. It does not meet the target of at least 25 per cent of GDP that is necessary ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage and Ownership Concentration on Performance of Firms Listed at The Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Financial leverage literature shows plausible but mixed relationships between leverage and performance. Prior studies show mixed relationships between ownership concentration and performance. Ownership concentration and ... -
Effect of Nitrogen Sources On Nitrous Oxide Emission, Maize (Zea Mays L) Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Nitrogen deficiency is a major limiting factor for maize production in western Kenya, therefore, nitrogen fertilizer inputs are required to increase yields in the region. However, most resource poor farmers use ... -
Effect of NPK blended fertilizer application on soil chemical properties, growth, Chlorophyll content and nutrient uptake on Finger millet (Eleusine coracana l. gaertn.) grown in acidic soils.
(Maseno University, 2017)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L) is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya. It is an important staple food rich in minerals and vitamins required for good health. Finger millet has the ability to grow in stressful ... -
EFFECT OF ORGANIZATION CULTURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADOPTION AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2018)Globally, the capacity of Higher Education institutions to serve as drivers to economic competitiveness has been negatively impacted due to the exponential growth and numerous constraints which interfere with their ... -
Effect of Phosphorus and Desmodium on Striga Hermonthica (Del) Benth . Incidence in Maize (Zea Mays L.) Based Cropping System in Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)Continuous cultivation of land in w. Kenya has resulted in depletion of soil nutrients and increase in S. hermonthica incidence. Maize yields are less than', L t ha' although the potential is 4_5t ha". However, incorporation ... -
Effect of Service Quality Management on The Relationship Between Market Challenger Strategies and Performance of Vernacular Radio Broadcasting Firms in Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)Globally, Kenya inclusive evidence shows that Radio remains crucial in the advertising market and development of democracy. Despite this, evidence shows that these firms face challenges in their performance in terms of ... -
The Effect of Sex, Ethnic Group and the Endorsement of Masculine/Feminine Personality Traits on the Perception, use and Ownership of Selected Sportswear Apparel
(1984)The purpose of this research study was to assess the nonverbal communication of the masculinity/femininity of selected sportswear items to ownership, use, and endorsement of expressive and instrumental personality traits. ... -
Effect of Socialization on Commitment, Identification and Tenure of Outsourced Employees in Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse), Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)The increasing use of temporary workforce is becoming an integral part of today's emerging employment trend. Studies have been carried out on new employee socialization and other attitudinal constructs in conventional ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of mantel-haenszel and logistic regression statistics in detecting differential item functioning under different conditions
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Differential Item Functioning (DIF) is the different probability of responding to a test item by individuals with the same ability level, but from two different groups. The groups may be based on gender, race or ...