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The 1st JOOUST International Scientific Conference
(Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, 2015-06-26)
I take this opportunity to welcome you all to the 1st JOOUST International Scientific Conference starting from 24th to 26thJune, 2015 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (JOOUST), Bondo Main Campus. ...
Geospatial technologies in climate change resilience: opportunity for local SDI interventions in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Climate change is a challenge of our times, with devastating negative impacts in absence of prompt and realistic interventions. Combating negative impacts of climate change and building resilience arguably require application ...
Improving health care service delivery in public health facilities by use of an integrated e- health system for optimal management of patients’ throughput
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
The challenge of communicable and non-communicable diseases is placing a heavy burden on health and social care systems in the developing nations (Kenya included). Currently, public healthcare systems have scarce resources ...
Perception of cervical cancer patients on their health related quality of life and palliative care needs in western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Cervical cancer is the third most common female cancer worldwide and causes approximately 275,000 deaths annually worldwide, of which 88% occur in low income countries. In Kenya cervical cancer is the leading female cancer ...
Policy issues in integrating indigenous knowledge in building community resilience to climate change risk
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Many African communities have used indigenous knowledge (IK) as a critical knowledge base and survival tool for adapting to extreme climate events and other natural hazards. IK may be defined as an ancient, communal, ...
Gender and environmental knowledge in natural resources management in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Environmental knowledge acquired by local communities over time as they interact with the
environment is a vital asset in environmental conservation. However, few studies have been conducted to examine the local knowledge ...
Magic and natural phenomena in communication with supernatural powers among communities in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Magic is a word connected in use and action with witch and sorcery and practice of both ‘’Simple’’ and “High”magic or sorcery is associated with diabolic witchcrafcy has and continue to be a paradox, practiced by many ...
Development of decision support system for sustainable participatory sub-catchment water resources management in the face of deteriorating climatic conditions
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Kenya has put in a lot of effort to enhance water resources management for the last 20years. This is evident in the review of the National Policies on Water Resources Management to focus on separation of functions, ...
Evaluation of the implementation of community midwifery model of care in Siaya County
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Worldwide, nearly 600 000 women between the ages of 15 and 49 die every year as a result of complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth due to conditions which could be avoided if preventive measures were taken and ...
Adaptive capacity of small-scale farmers to climate induced vulnerability in Rachuonyo sub- county, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)
Environmental degradation reduces plant cover leading to increase in concentration of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere that ultimately leads to climate change. One effect of climate change is an increase the intensity ...