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The Statistical Modeling of Retail Business Processes in Nyakach District
(Maseno University, 2013)
Multivariate statistical analysis of retail business processes was done in this study. Multiple predictor variables were included in the regression model. Meta-analysis of the correlations were also used to explore ...
Association between Cd14 (Cd14c-159t) Promoter Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Severe Malaria Anemia in Children, below 3 Years Resident in Siaya District, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)
Among the infectious diseases worldwide, malaria is one of the leading causes of child morbidity and mortality. Severe malaria anemia (SMA) is the most common clinical manifestation of acute Plasmodium falciparum malaria ...
Comparing Lead and Cadmium Levels in Liver of Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) from Nyalenda waste Stabilization Ponds and Ogal Beach on Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)
The bio accumulation of Cadmium and Lead metals in fish species poses danger to Kisumu city residents whose diet revolves around fish. Nyalenda Waste Stabilization Ponds (NWSPs), are sinks to domestic waste, hospital waste ...
Perceptions Versus Realities on Climate Change in the Sugarcane Growing areas of Chemelil and Muhoroni
(Maseno University, 2013)
Perception on climate change is a prerequisite for adaptation. A number of studies have been conducted to investigate perceptions on climate change. However, they rarely incorporate analysis of climatic data to corroborate ...
On Joint Essential Numerical Ranges
(Maseno University, 2013)
The concept of numerical range on a Hilbert space was first introduced
by O. Toeplitz in 1918 for matrices. This notion was independently ex
tended by G. Lumer and F. Bauer in the sixties on finite dimensional
Banach ...
Evaluating Socio - Economic Factors that Influence Poverty Reduction Among the Fisher Folk in Suba District, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)
Poverty is lack of basic amenities or human requirements such as housing, land and other assets.
It is an unacceptable human deprivation in terms of economic opportunity, lack of empowerment
and security. It is pronounced ...
Factors Determining Gastro-Tourism Promotion of Indigenous Foods in Hotels Within Western Tourist Circuit, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)
Tourism promotion in Kenya has been conducted with a view that neglects an important
tourism component - food. Despite this, tourists' demand for local indigenous foods is
reportedly increasing. Local hospitality ...
Malacological Survey of Schistosomiasis and Fecal Contamination of Public Water Sources Within Informal Settlements of Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)
Human schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) remain a major
public health problem, responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in
developing countries, despite availability of effective, safe ...
Alluvial Deposits and Their Effects On the Physical L Environment and Socio-Economic Activities On the Lower Course of River Kuja, Nyatike Division- Nyatike District, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)
Alluvial deposits are features resulting from river deposition. They consist of gravel, sand
and silt particles, formed on the lower course of a river. Deposition of sediments at the
lower course of a river increases ...
Plasmodium falciparum Population Structure in Children with Malaria in Kisumu- Western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2011)
Plasmodium Jalciparum population structure in malaria endemic areas is characterized by extensive
genotype diversity, and wide spectrum of clinical presentation; from mild, uncomplicated malaria
to severe malaria and ...