Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Biological and economic performance of peanut-based meals As alternatives to dietary fishmeal in pond cultured Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) In Uganda
(Maseno University, 2023)Increasing price of dietary fishmeal is offsetting the excellent growth and yield induced in farmed Nile tilapia subsequently reducing the corresponding cost-effectiveness. Replacement of the dietary ingredient with ... -
Evaluation of a HIV predictive algorithm, geospatial analysis of new HIV diagnoses, and mapping of HIV testing uptake in Homa bay, Kisumu, and Siaya counties, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)As the number of people living with HIV in the population who do not know their HIV status continues to decline, as more people are linked to ART, continuing to offer HIV testing in a universal manner becomes inefficient. ... -
Entanglement of atom-field states in the anti-Jaynes-Cummings interaction: rabi oscillations and quantum teleportation of entangled atomic qubits
(Maseno University, 2023)The quantum Rabi model (QRM), the simplest single-mode spin-boson model, was initially simplified using rotating wave approximation (RWA), yielding the Jaynes Cummings (JC) model in rotating frame (RF). The QRM was later ... -
Determinants of maternal child health service quality in tier three public health facilities, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Compromised Maternal Child Health (MCH) service quality is increasingly being linked to failure to attain expected healthcare improvements in Low and Middle-Income Countries. Kenya’s Free Maternity Services (FMS) (Linda ... -
Influence of health-facility cold-chain storage logistics and staff capacity on thermo-stability of live-attenuated vaccines in Kisumu-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Vaccines are integral in the control of infectious diseases globally. Successful immunization programs require robust cold-chain logistics and efficient service-delivery systems to ensure they remain within recommended ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes encoding extended-spectrum β-lactamases in pathogenic bacteria isolated from wounds of diabetes mellitus patients at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)The number of people with diabetes in the world is estimated to increase to 783 million by 2045 with prevalence in Africa and Kenya estimated at 54.9 million (5.2%) and 1.5milion (4.5%) by 2045 respectively. At Jaramogi ... -
Finite element method solution for steady magnetohydrodynamic flow in a straight horizontal pipe of elliptical cross section
(Maseno University, 2022)Velocity profile and temperature distribution for Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow in a straight horizontal pipe of elliptical cross section has been investigated. Many researchers have carried out research on pipes of circular, ... -
Local institutional capacity to foster climate change adaptation responses in the Mara river basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Climate change is a global reality that has made communities vulnerable. The international community and Kenya‘s national government have responded to climate change by fostering adaptation and mitigation at multiple levels. ... -
Influece of school based incentives for teachers on students academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kisumu west sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The achievement of students in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has varied from school to school over time. This is in disregard to the fact that the Government has been according teachers similar training ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of planning institutional frameworks influencing urban agriculture in three towns of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Globally, urbanization and population increases have resulted into a reduction in arable land and increased food demand simultaneously. It is estimated that Africa will be 60% urbanized, while Kenya will be 46% urbanized ... -
Arima and vector autoregressive model evaluation in forecasting rainfall: a case of Kisumu
(Maseno University, 2022)Time Series Analysis has been used over the decades in data analysis and forecast ing. Auto Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models have been fit on economic data and engineering data. The models have also ... -
Gender difference in the influence of selected factors on science performance among secondary school students in Migori county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Generally, the negative stereotyping of science as a ‘male’ field has seen, girls losing self-efficacy and interest in this field and hence they continue to lag behind boys in science performance. Statistics indicate that ... -
Moderating influence of job satisfaction on the relationship between employee resourcing practices and performance of academic staff in Kenyan public universities
(Maseno University, 2022)Public universities spur Kenya Vision 2030’s pursuit for globally acclaimed education, training and research. However, higher education stakeholders including World Bank, employers, Kenya’s Commission for University Education ... -
Synthesis and characterization of fish scales (Oreochromis niloticus) derived biochar and magnetic composites and their application in removal of anionic indigo carmine and cationic crystal violet dyes from synthetic and industrial wastewater
(Maseno University, 2022)The global and regional increase in demand for textile products have led to increased quantities of dye wastewater in the environment, which is a potential source of carcinogenic compounds. This situation not only hampers ... -
Evaluation of morphophysiological, biochemical and yield responses of Bambara groundnut landraces to sodium chloride salinity
(Maseno University, 2022)Soil salinity limits crop growth, development and productivity in agricultural soils worldwide and contributes to food insecurity. It is induced by accumulation of high levels of particularly sodium and chloride ions within ... -
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 ... -
Influence of landscape heterogeneity on plasmodium infection in Nyakach sub-county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Despite scaled up intervention strategies in Kenya, existing control and treatment tools have not suppressed Plasmodium infection. Persistence of malaria has been attributed to submicroscopic infection with densities too ... -
Assessment of vulnerabilities to drought, impact and adaptation options in pastoral production systems in Laisamis, Marsabit county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Dry lands are home to about 25–30% of the global population, or around two billion people, 90% of those who live in developing countries. The same report indicates that 40% of the human population of both Africa and Asia ...