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Head teacher’s supervision of curriculum implementation: implications on provision of quality Secondary education in Kenya
(society for science and education, 2016)
This study sought to find out how the head teachers’ supervision of curriculum implementation influences provision of quality education in Kisumu East Sub-County Secondary schools, Kenya. The study population consisted of ...
Nutritional and developmental influences on components of rice crop light use efficiency
(Elsevier, 2016)
Light use efficiency (LUE) plays a vital role in determination of crop biomass and yield. Important components of LUE, i.e. canopy structure, nitrogen distribution, photosynthetic capacity and CO2 diffusion conductance ...
Soil water availability and capacity of nitrogen accumulation influence variations of intrinsic water use efficiency in rice
(Elsevier, 2016)
Leaf intrinsic water use efficiency (WUEi) coupling maximum assimilation rate (Amax) and transpirable water lost via stomatal conductance (gsc) has been gaining increasing concern in sustainable crop production. Factors ...
Canopy scale CO2 exchange and productivity of transplanted paddy and direct seeded rainfed rice production systems in S. Korea
(Elsevier, 2016)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a primary food crop that supports more than half the world population. Paddy rice accounts for more than 75% of the total global rice production but requires large amounts of water for irrigation. ...
Effect of credit risk management practices on the financial performance of SACCOs in Kisii County
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016-11)
The general objective of the study was to analyze the effect of credit risk management practices on the financial performance of SACCOs in Kisii County while specific objectives focused on the effect of credit policies, ...
Supplement understanding of the relative importance of biophysical factors in determination of photosynthetic capacity and photosynthetic productivity in rice ecosystems
(Elsevier, 2016)
Extensive variation in gross primary production (GPP) among growing seasons in rice ecosystems, which has previously been reported, may be caused by a number of biophysical factors. Two field-based studies, one on Oryza ...
Optimization of ecotourism opportunities within freshwater environments: A multi-criterion planning outline for water-based recreation at Lake Victoria, Kisumu County
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2016)
Water-based recreation is an ecotourism genre that attracts participation in most developed countries, but seldom cuts a niche in developed nations. This paper presents synopsis of concepts from a study conducted in four ...
Influence of school-based income generating projects on students’ retention rate in secondary education in Kenya
(Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research, 2016)
The purpose of the study was to find out influence of school based income generating projects on retention rate in secondary education in Kisii County. The objectives of the study were to: find out various income generating ...
Building e-Agriculture framework in Kenya
(HAAI, 2016)
Arguably, poverty is concentrated in developing countries due to poor capacity to develop, to access and to manage agricultural information and knowledge. This is owed to disconnect that exist between the e-Agricultural ...
Gender differences in response to motor skill training on the performance of dressing as an activity of daily living by pupils with cerebral palsy in Kisumu, Kenya
(MCSER Publishing, 2016-01)
The study explored gender differences in response to motor skill training on curbing activity restriction of dressing by pupils with cerebral palsy in a special school in Kisumu, Kenya. Mixed method approach was adopted ...