Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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On The Algebraic Numerical Range of the Basic Elementary Operator and Norm of a Generalized Derivation
(Maseno University, 2020)An elementary operator is a bounded linear map defined on the set of bounded linear operators acting on an infinite dimensional complex Hilbert space H. Various forms of elementary operators have been studied in the past ... -
On the design and functionality of a solar chimney, Solar pressure-staged wind tunnel electric power Generating plant and an integrating sphere Calorimeter. I . I \
(Maseno University, 2009)The design and application of solar chimney and solar pressure-staged wind tunnel electric power generating plants involve the understanding of parameters which affect their operations and utilization. The size and ... -
Parental Involvement in The Assessment Process of Their Children with Special Needs at the Educational Assessment and Resource Centers in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Educational assessment of children with special needs involves identification, diagnosis, and intervention (referral and placement). Parental involvement in this process is important since parents do the initial ... -
Participation of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Cash Transfer Programme and its Implications for Social Protection in Ikolomani Sub-County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)he situation of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) has been a global concern. It is estimated that there are 2.4 million OVC in Kenya out of which 1.15 million are due to HIV and AIDS crisis and escalated poverty ... -
Perceived Influence of Participation In Non-Formal Curricular Activities on Secondary School Students’ Perception and Achievement in Physics in Vihiga County of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)The school curriculum consists of formal, informal and non-formal dimensions. Formal dimension refers to official timetabled subjects such as Physics. Informal dimension is the school environment that influences a learner’s ... -
Perceptions of Stakeholders on Forms, Factors And Effects of Financial Mismanagement on Quality Education in Public Secondary Schools in Gucha I\. District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)The government of Kenya allocates between 35 to 40 percent of the total budget to education. It is essential that public funds be directed effectively and used for the purposes for which they are allocated for. However, ... -
The Persistence of the Belief in and Practice of divination among the Swahili Muslim of Mombasa District, Kenya
(2009)Studies have revealed that people in the contemporary world believe in mystical powers regardless of their social, cultural, political and religious backgrounds. For instance, in spite of the fact that Orthodox Islam has ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Perspectives on Relevance of Physics Teacher Education Programmes in Relation to Pedagogic Skills of Student Teachers in Public Universities in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Public Universities in Kenya are key players in the training of physics teachers through the Bachelor of Education (Science) programme. However, the training is in need of reforms due to changes in content, educational ... -
Physicochemical parameters heavy metal residue levels and their speciation studies in the Victoria basin
(Maseno University, 2008)The occurrence of heavy metal contaminants in excess of natural loads is a problem of increasing concern in aquatic ecosystems. This has been caused by anthropogenic, industrial and urban wastes as well as natural geochemical ... -
Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Iron-Toxicity Tolerance in Rice and Implication for Breeding
(Maseno University, 2020)Iron toxicity is a widespread nutrient disorder which affects lowland rice mostly in poorly drained fields where reduced iron becomes available at levels exceeding plant‟s requirements. Different strategies are employed ... -
Physiological, biochemical and yield responses of maize and banana plants under Calliandra calothyrsus, Sesbania sesban and Leucaena diversifolia intercropping in Vihiga county, Kenya
(2022)Increasing population leads to demand for more food. Consequently, there is need to expand agricultural land, necessitating cutting down of trees. This however, leads to soil degradation. Nutrient depleted soils and poor ... -
Phytochemical Evaluation of Cissampelos Parelra (A. Rich) Engl., Tinospora Oblongifolia { (Engl.)Troupin And Triclisia Sacleuxii (Pierre) Diels for Antiplasmodial and Antibacterial activities
(Maseno University, 2014)Plants provide awide range of useful chemicals for inanaging many ailments. Large numbers of biologically active compounds with wide varieties of structures have been isolated from plants with some developed into drugs. ... -
Phytochemical investigations of lonchocarpus eriocalyx (harms), alysicarpus ovalifolius (schumach) and erythrina abyssinica (dc) for antiplasmodial, larvicidal, mosquitocidal and antimicrobial activities
(Maseno University, 2016)Management of parasitic disease continues to be a burden and a major public health problem the world over today. Malaria is most lethal of the parasitic vector-borne diseases due to drug and vector resistance to the available ... -
The Place of Identity and Hybridity on Literary Commitment in Bessie Head's Semi autobiographical Works
(Maseno University, 2014)Identity emerges as a kind of unsettled space, or as an unresolved question in that space between a number of intersecting discourses. Likewise, hybridity is a concept that confronts and problematises boundaries although ... -
Planned Pathways from School to Employment: An Alberta Perspective
(University of Alberta, 1994)This exploratory study was designed to investigate a number of factors thought to be influential in helping high school students through the transition process from school to employment and also from school to further ... -
A Portrait of 2014 Fifa World Cup Television Football Commentary as Narrative
(Maseno University, 2019)The role of television in human endeavours has significantly heightened in the recent past. Lately, the media has assumed the role of the traditional story teller. Narratologists readily acknowledge the narrative qualities ... -
Potential for incorporation of computer simulations in the teaching of geography in secondary schools
(Maseno University, 2010)The issue of quality secondary school geography education has been of great concern in Kenya for several years. Several factors have been considered as being responsible for the low quality, such as poor teaching methods, ...