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Textese and writing skills: aid or interference for high school learners of English
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studi, 2018)There seems to be no end to the debate about whether textese positively or negatively affects writing skills of high school learners of English. For instance, Carrington (2005:171) observes that “text messaging „infects‟ ... -
Theory of reasoned action as an underpinning to technological innovation adoption studies
(World Journal of Computer Application and Technology, 2016)There are a number of theories and models that have been employed over the years in understanding and studying users’ technology adoption behaviors. These theories and models focus on people’s intention to engage in a ... -
Theory of reasoned action as an underpinning to technological innovation adoption studies
(World Journal of Computer Application and Technology, 2016)There are a number of theories and models that have been employed over the years in understanding and studying users’ technology adoption behaviors. These theories and models focus on people’s intention to engage in a ... -
Thinking Through the Crisis of Intra-Party Democracy in Kenya: Reflections on Kenyatta's KANU Leadership (1963-1978)
(Journal of Historical Studies, 2021)Purpose: This paper explores the tripodic relation in Kenya from 1963 to 1978 between party leadership, intra-party crisis, and democratic consolidation. Methodology: It relies on the collection and analysis of primary and ... -
Topological Data Analysis of COVID-19 Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques in Big Datasets of Hausdorff Spaces
(Journal of Data Science and Intelligent Systems, 2023-03-24)In this paper, we carry out an in-depth topological data analysis of COVID-19 pandemic using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. We show the distribution patterns of the pandemic all over the world, ... -
Towards a gender analysis model for environmental management of ecotourism resources in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2015-06)This paper aimed at proposing model would help promote ecotourism through gender analysis lenses aimed at ensuring equity for both men and women in the utilization of natural resources by local communities. The results ... -
Towards an integrated framework for rural development in Kenya
(IEEE, 2016)Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a powerful tool which can accelerate socio-economic development in developing nations. The growth of information is the main compelling reason for new cutting edge technologies ... -
Towards an integrated framework for rural development in Kenya
(IEEE, 2016)Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a powerful tool which can accelerate socio-economic development in developing nations. The growth of information is the main compelling reason for new cutting edge technologies ... -
Towards improving livestock export marketing support services in the Somali context: survey findings and implications
(CGSpace, 2008)This publication presents study carried out to provide empirical information that informs the debate and decision making process towards improving livestock trade and marketing in Somalia by enabling the development of ... -
Trace Metal Detection in Aqueous Reservoirs Using Stilbene Intercalated Layered Rare-Earth Hydroxide Tablets
(Hindawi, 2020-03-30)Contamination of aquatic reservoirs with metal ions is a slow gradual process that is not easy to detect. Consequences of the metal ions, especially the ones with high atomic numbers (heavy metals) at high concentrations, ... -
Tracking Area Boundary-aware Protocol for Pseudo Stochastic Mobility Prediction in LTE Networks
(MECS, 2020-10-08)Accurate mobility prediction enables efficient and faster paging services in these networks. This in turn facilitates the attainment of higher bandwidths and execution of activities such as handovers at low latencies. The ... -
Traditional knowledge, beliefs and practices on collection of lake flies (chaoborus and chironomus sp.) and their implications on food security
(International Journal of Agriucultural Extension, 2022-08-28)Lake Flies are edible insects with the potential of contributing to food security in that they are an alternative protein and micronutrient food source in freshwater lake regions. The main challenge in exploiting the lake ... -
Training needs of BoG and PTA on school leadership and management in Kenya’s secondary Education: A study of a District in the Kisii County of Kenya
(Global Advanced Research Journals, 2013-03)Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Board of Governor (BOG) constitute an integral part of the school governance and/or leadership and management structure. They make a significant contribution to the teaching and learning ... -
Transit Oriented Development in Medium Cities in Africa: Experiences from Kisumu, Kenya
(Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, 2021-04-30)Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a planned area with land use that has optimal reach of public transport by urban populace it serves. Availability and accessibility of public transport minimizes reliance of use by ... -
Transpirational water use and its regulation in the mountainous terrain of S. Korea
(American Geophysical Union, 2009)Quantifying water use by forests growing on complex mountainous terrain is difficult and understanding of controls on water use by these forests a challenge. Yet mountains are crucial as water towers and better understanding ... -
Treatment of tea industry wastewater using a combined adsorption and advanced oxidation process
(International Conference on Sustainable Research and Innovation, 2014)Tea, produced from the evergreen plant, Camellia Sinensis, is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. Although tea processing has now diversified into various speciality end products such as instant, ... -
Tree growth and water-use in hyper-arid Acacia occurs during the hottest and driest season
(Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, 2018)Drought-induced tree mortality has been recently increasing and is expected to increase further under warming climate. Conversely, tree species that survive under arid conditions might provide vital information on successful ... -
Trophic state indices and Phytoplankton quotients for the Kisumu bay, Lake Victoria
(Dynamic Network for Research, 2014)This study aimed at estimating the Phytoplankton quotients; Bay, and to determine eutrophic levels of the bay. The study was conducted from April 2009 to April 2010. Nutrients and phytoplankton analyses were determined by ... -
Two dimensional mathematical models for convective-dispersive flow of pesticides in porous media
(International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, 2016)The transport of solutes through porous media where chemicals undergo adsorption or change process on the surface of the porous materials has been a subject of research over the years. Use of pesticides has resulted in ...