Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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HIV Vaccine Model with Application to Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003).Many models for HIV pandemic have come up as humankind grapples with the blight. Scientists and policy makers are struggling to contain the scourge. Mathematicians are not left behind. They are modeling the epidemic as ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Mavuno Phosphorus-Based Fertilizer and manure On Soil Organic Carbon and Maize Productivity in Vihiga and Siaya Counties of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Low soil organic carbon in western Kenya can be attributed to low soil fertility. The soils are predominantly phosphorus (P) fixing making the applied P-based fertilizers not to benefit target crops fully. Efforts to improve ... -
Evaluation of Durable Lining for Control of Malaria Vectors in Rural African Houses in Budalangi, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Malaria is one of the most serious and prevalent vector-borne parasitic diseases, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite the control efforts being undertaken, the global burden of malaria remains enormous. ... -
Effect of Anthropogenic Activities and Seasons on Nutrients and Heavy Metal Loads of the Water and Sediments along Amala and Nyangores, Tributaries of River Mara Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Mara River Basin accommodates natural forests at its source. The forests' encroachment for human settlement has led to extensive deforestation and farming activities which may cause pollution of the natural aquatic ... -
Improving Human Resource Planning Processes in Maseno University College, Kenya
(University of SALFORD, 1999)The ever changing environments within which organizatlons operate has made them to re-think Human Resource Planning. These are changes in technology, office automation, changes in organization structures while designing ... -
Population Structure of Anopheles Arabiensis Breeding in transient and , Permanent in land Habitats at two Sites in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)Malaria is one of the main diseases that cause great morbidity and mortality in: sub-Saharan Africa region. The prevalence and incidence of malaria in this region is determined mostly by the mosquito vector species. ... -
Branching Processes Theory and Applications
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Variations in Some Minerals and Nutrients Levels in Selected African Leafy Vegetables due to Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The nutrition transition in developing countries has resulted in changes in diets and lifestyle habits. Such changes have led to paradoxical phenomenon where under nutrition and over nutrition coexist. This double burden ... -
Naturally acquired immunity to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in Children less than four Years of age in a Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)The mechanism of age-dependent acquisition of immunity to P. Jalciparum in malaria endemic areas is less clear. Understanding how immunity is acquired with age in humans requires a rational design and development of ... -
Effects of Soil Water Deficit on the Growth and Physiology of Selected African Night shades (Solanum Scabrum Mill. And solanum Villosum Mill.)
(Maseno University, 2013)Environmental stresses, such as water stress have a major impact on plant growth and survivaL Lack of water causes reductions in growth rate and physiological processes affecting bioproductivity, which in turn lower ... -
Interior Decoration Practices among High, Middle and Low Socio-Economic Households of Kisumu town,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)This was a descriptive survey research whose purpose was to generate and document information on interior decoration practices among high, middle and low socio-economic households of Kisumu town. Among the variables ... -
The Influence of Administrator's Values in Teacher Selection
(University of Alberta, 1999)This study examined the influence administrators' values have on their selection of certificated teaching personnel. It was a qualitative study consisting ofinterviews, observations and document analysis to gather data ... -
Assessment of Service Quality as a Determinant of Customer Loyalty in Hotels within Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Customer loyalty has been found to be a competitive tool for many hospitality industries. Service quality has proved to be a key determinant of customer loyalty in developed world. Even though previous studies identified ... -
Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Water Quality of Nyangores and Amala, Tributaries of Mara River, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Mara River and its tributaries are important, not only ecologically but socially, since they serve as the main source of water for inhabitants living within the basin. However, overdependence on their water resource ... -
Statistical Modeling of a Benevolent Scheme
(Maseno University, 2003)The area of study is on a Benevolent Scheme. Herethe insured contributes premiums to the insuring company and is compensated in the event of death of self or his or her dependant(s). The problem normally experienced by ... -
An assessment of Sanitation Situation and Potential for applying Public Private Partnership in its Management in Lower Migosi Esta te, Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Achieving sustainable Environmental Sanitation Management (ESM) in urban centres especially in developing countries is difficult unless urban authorities involve all stakeholders in adopting in urban wide strategy. Kisumu ... -
A Sustainable tourism indicator model for lodge facilities within Maasai Mara National Reserve
(Maseno University, 2013)Maasai Mara National Reserve has been identified as a flagship project of Kenya's Vision 2030's premium park initiative whose mandate is to provide premium park experience by the year 2030. Nevertheless, there has been ... -
Occurrence, genetic relatedness and effects of diplostomum(digenea: diplostomidae) species in oreochromis niloticus L. and distribution among Vector snails in Kibos area
(Maseno University, 2013)Diplostomum species metacercariae, are trematodes that pose economic threat to aquaculture globally. Despite their diversity, species identification is difficult owing to their striking morphological similarities. Poor ... -
Use of Discourse Markers in academic Writing of University Students in Kenya
(University of DELHI, 2000) -
Adjusting Historical Rainfall Data for agricultural Research: A case Study of Makindu
(Maseno University, 2013)There is much concern worldwide about how climate change would impact '-' rainfed agriculture in developing countries, since many in their farming population are small scale and depend on rain. Farmers get information about ...