Browsing Research Projects by Title
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Early warning systems for improved human health and resilience to climate–sensitive vector borne diseases.
(The project is implemented by JOOUST in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UON), 2014)The aim of the study to determine the potential effect on changes in climate on Vector borne diseases by helping understand the role played by temperature, precipitation, humidity and landscape cover. -
Efficacy of nanoformulated antimalarials and evaluation of their pharmacokinetics in animals
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The aim of the study is formulate the anti-malarial drugs (Tafenoquine, Primaquine and Dihydroartemisinin) using nano technology -
An electric abacus for effective and efficient teaching of mathematics to learners with visual impairment.
(Innovation, 2015)The study aim at designing, training and introducing the use of electronic abacus in the curriculum and mathematics syllabi in Kenya -
Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Change through Sustainable Sorghum Value Chain for Improved Small-Holder Food Security and Income
(2021)The objective of the project is to enhance community resilience to climate change through sustainable sorghum seed multiplication, production and value addition for improved small-holder incomes and food security in Western Kenya -
Enhancing production, value addition and marketing of indigenous vegetables, French beans and mushrooms among small holder farmers in Kenya.
(Implemented in collaboration with four (4) local universities National Museums of Kenya, KIRDI and E.A. Nutraceuticals., 2014)The project aims at implementing a research in vegetable value addition chain -
Evaluation of the community midwifery model of care in Western Kenya
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The aim of the study is to evaluate community midwife model of care in Western Kenya -
Evaluation of the implementation of essential under-five health care intervention in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The main objective of this study is to evaluate the implementation of essential under5 health care interventions in Kisumu East, District Kenya. -
Expanding Safe Water and Waste Management Service Access to Off-Grid Urban Populations in Africa
(JOOUST, 2021)Jointly implemented by JOOUST, University of Southernpton and University of Ghana -
Expanding safe water and waste management service access to off-grid urban populations in Africa
(JOOUST, 2020)Expanding safe water and waste management service access to off-grid urban populations in Africa -
Eye Camp (October 2015)
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Factors affecting the use of both modern and herbal medication among residents of South/Central Seme Location, Western Kenya
(JOOUST Msc. Student, 2014)Aim of the study is to elucidate the factors determining the choice of whether to use modern or herbal medication among the inhabitants of Seme Location, Kisumu -
The flying food project
(The Project is located in both Kenya and Uganda and implemented in collaboration with eleven (11) partners, 2015)It aims at promoting the consumption of cricket. Through rearing of cricket in the laboratory as a mini livestock alongside other domesticated animals -
From single parents to child-headed households: the case of children orphaned by aids in Kisumu and Siaya districts
(UNDP, 2003-07-17)The socio-economic consequences of the HIV/AIDS epidemic are felt in a growing number of countries. Increasing mortality rates among adults are threatening economic and social wellbeing. Women and children are bearing the ... -
Gene expression profiling and identification of transcripts involved in resistance to Aspergillus flavas infection in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) genetypes in Kenya
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)Purpose it to investigate the role of genetic factors involved in the mechanism of resistance to Aspergillus infection in groundnuts -
A generic socio-techno-economic model for analysing the relationship between mobile phone usage and economic growth: A case of Kenya in the vision 2030 implementation
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The study aims at determining causal relationships between socio-techno-economic variables influencing mobile phone usage and economic growth -
Grassroot Financial Innovations for Inclusive Economic Growth (GFIIEG)
(JOOUST, 2021)The project brings together monetary and grassroots innovation studies in interdisciplinary research, contributing to the development and diffusion of financial and monetary infrastructures for urban informal settlements, ... -
Grassroot Financial Innovations for inclusive economic Growth (GFIIEG)
(JOOUST, 2020)The project brings together monetary and grassroots innovation studies in interdisciplinary research, contributing to the development and diffusion of financial and monetary infrastructures for urban informal settlements, ... -
HEALTHYNSECT Insect Farming for Health and Livelihoods
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Impact of community health strategy on maternal and child health amongst households living in intervention and control sub locations in Nyando District, Kenya
(JOOUST Msc. Student, 2014)The study aims at establishing the impact of community health strategy on maternal and child health among households in indicated study site -
Impact of peer education and psycho-social support in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Muhoroni, rural Western Kenya
(JOOUST Msc. Student, 2014)This study aims at evaluating the impact of peer education and psychological support to PMTCT