Maseno University Repository: Recent submissions
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A Metapopulation ModelfFor Cholera With Variable Media Efficacy and Imperfect Vaccine
(Maseno University, 2021)Cholera, a diarrheal disease caused by a pathogenic virulent bacteria known as Vibrio cholerae, a_ects both children and adults and can kill within hours if left untreated. It continues to persist in developing coun- tries ... -
Effect of Socio-Economic Factors On Savings Among Small Scale Entrepreneurs in Kisii Town, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Savings is a vital source of investment funds especially for developing economies like Kenya. Unfortunately, domestic savings in these countries have remained very low, thus posing a significant development challenge. Kenya ... -
Moderating Role of Child Personality Factors on the Relation Between Parenting Style, Child Maltreatment and Behavior Problems in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2020)Studies indicate that parenting style is associated with child maltreatment and behavior problems. Little is known about factors such as child personality that can affect this association and studies on the relationship ... -
Molecular identification of bacteria isolated from culture medium of the gold-lipped pearl oyster Pinctada maxima larvae
(Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, 2020)Wullur S, Napitupulu H, Wantania LL, Ginting EL, Mamangkey NGF, Smolak R, Ogello E. 2020. Molecular identification of bacteria isolated from culture medium of the gold-lipped pearl oyster Pinctada maxima larvae. Biodiversitas ... -
Aqua-Feed Wastes: Impact on Natural Systems and Practical Mitigations—A Review
(Journal of Agricultural Science, 2021)Dietary composition of aquaculture feeds (aquafeeds) determines the quality of wastes from aquaculture production systems. These wastes, which are derived mainly from nitrogenous and phosphorus compounds subsequently ... -
Status of fish health management and biosecurity measures in fish farms, cages and hatcheries in western Kenya.
(2021)Aquaculture is one of the critical sectors contributing to food and nutrition security, income and employment opportunities to millions of people and is currently the fastest growing food-producing sector globally. With ... -
Socio-economic Implications of Imported Frozen Tilapia on the Local fish Production and Value Chain Linkages: Case of Kisumu County, Kenya
(ScienceOpen, 2021)The amount of frozen tilapia import from China has increased over the past five years to the current 20,000 tons per year. The imports have assisted in bridging the fish production deficit in the country. This study was ... -
Association Between Visual Acuity, Ocular Pathology and Refractive Error with Computer Vision Syndrome: Cross Sectional University Study in Kenya
(Research squire, 2020)Background: Numerous factors have been shown to reduce symptomatic and non-symptomatic forms for computer vision syndrome. However, little is known on the impact among computer users diagnosed with severe symptoms of ... -
Velocity Profile for Magnetohydrodynamic Flow in Straight Horizontal Elliptical Pipe
(Applied Mathematical Sciences, 2021)Velocity profile for Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) fluid flow in a straight long pipe with elliptical cross section has been investigated. Governing equations are partial differential equations comprising Ohm’s law of ... -
Analysis of six major opportunistic infections to understand the high deaths among HIV/ AIDS patients: A Case of Homa Bay District Hospital
(Maseno University, 2015)Two-way analysis of variance tests the equality of population means when classification of treatments is by two factors or variables. Twoway ANOVA is possible if there exist one measurable and two nominal variables. ... -
Sustainable Use of Business Intelligence Tools at Coca-Cola Kisii Bottlers (K) Limited
(Maseno University, 2015)Computer Based Information Systems in organizations gather and store voluminouselectronic data that can be a useful resource in supporting management decision making. Business Intelligence (BI)tools provide a means of ... -
Relationship Between Supply Quality Management Practices and Procurement Performance of Supermarkets in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Procurement performance is the quantitative assessment of achievement of objectives and Supplier quality management is a set of activities initiated by management to put checks and balances on suppliers concerning quality ... -
Association Between Reverse Logistics and Performance of General Plastics Limited in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Reverse logistics is imperative for this industry for Plastics are not easy to decompose. Arguments and studies done in the field of reverse logistics and its association with organizational performance on the subject ... -
Relationship Between Water Service Performance Indicators and Revenue Generated at Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company Limited, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The provision of adequate and reliable water supply in Kenya is a challenge for most water utilities especially public service providers which are unable to generate sufficient revenue for sustainability. It is estimated ... -
Influence of Performance Appraisal on Employee Performance in Lake Victoria South Water Services Board, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Performance appraisal is the process of analyzing the duties and responsibilities of each employee and evaluating the value of the job in relation to others in the organization. It is argued that performance appraisal, ... -
Analyzing the Performance in Mathematics: A case study of Rachuonyo District 2007 - 2011
(Maseno University, 2014)In this study we set to determine whether there exists a difference in the performance in Mathematics occasioned by the category of the school (boarding or day secondary schools) and if such a difI ference occurs then ... -
Effectiveness of Prevention of Mother to Child Hiv / Aids Transmission at Kandiege Level 4 Hospital, Kandiege, Homabay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Targeted intervention have proven effective in reducing the transmission of HIV from a mother to her unborn child and the infant in developed countries. PMTCT programs are well established in many developing countries. ... -
Perception of Mobile Banking Adoption on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Mobile banking is a channel whereby the customer interacts with a bank via a mobile device. Most banking institutions around the globe are moving towards adopting mobile technology based innovations in order to enhance ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning on Performance of Women-Owned Businesses in Nairobi: A Case of Kenya Women Holding Company Limited
(Maseno University, 2016)Due to increasing complexity and volatility of the environment, organizations need to engage in strategic thinking and planning in order to perform and survive. It is estimated that 15-30% of women-owned businesses ...