Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Demographic Dynamics and Spatio-Temporal Dimensions of Early Marriages in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)Early marriage is increasingly recognized both as a violation of human rights and as an impediment to the development, wellbeing and life options of affected individuals and their children. Despite intervention programs ... -
Stakeholders’ Level of Involvement As a Predictor of Effective Implemention of Competency Based Curriculum in Pre-Primary Education in Kisumu, Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)This study aimed to determine the level of stakeholders’ involvement in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Early Childhood Education in Kisumu Central Zone, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought ... -
On (P,Q )-Binomial Extension of Cox-Ross-Rubinstein Model for Optimization of Portfolio with Noisy Observations in Life Insurance
(JOOUST, 2024)In the realm of dynamic life insurance portfolio management, enhanc- ing the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein (CRR) model becomes imperative amid the challenges presented by noisy observations. This quest arises from a nu- ... -
Association of Diarrheal Conditions among Under-Five Children and Health Systems Performance in Migori County, Kenya.
(Jooust, 2023)Globally, nearly 1.7 billion cases of diarrhea occur among children under five every year. In Africa it accounts for over 70% of the under five mortality, while in Kenya it remains among the leading cause of mortality and ... -
Implications of Sign Language Systems on Academic Performance in English for Learners with Hearing Impairment in Special Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)Students with Hearing Impairment (HI) face challenges in the process of learning. These students have continued to perform below average in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Explanations regarding this ... -
Prevalence and Occupational Risk Factors for Tuberculosis among Healthcare Workers in Public Sub County Hospitals in Siaya County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)An estimated global total of 10.6 million people had Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, causing tuberculosis (TB) in 2022, equivalent to 133 cases per 100,000 people. Kenya remains a high-burden country for drug-susceptible ... -
Moderating Effect of Supply Chain Pillars on the Relationship between Supply Chain Integration and Retail Outlets Performance: An Analysis of Selected Supermarkets in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Kenya’s Retail sector has experienced considerable challenges over the past years as evidenced by the collapse of giant supermarkets. Nakumatt, Uchumi and Tuskys supermarkets at one point dominated the sector but collapsed ... -
Moderating Role Of Stakeholder Pressure On The Relationship Between Green Supply Chain Management Practices And Performance Of Soft Drinks Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)In contemporary firms, there is a paradigm shift from managing supply chains to greening the supply chain. Globally the Euromonitor International report, 2022 shows that SDMFs posted $772.5 billion in revenues, rising in ... -
Impact of Livestock Keeping On Malaria Transmission Risks in Rural South-Eastern Tanzania.
(Jooust, 2024)Livestock keeping is one of the potential factors related to malaria transmission. To date, the impact of livestock keeping on malaria transmission remains inconclusive, as some studies suggest a zooprophylactic effect ... -
Pre-Primary Diploma Teacher Education Program and Academic Performance of Teacher Trainees in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Early childhood education is the foundation of basic education in Kenya. However, the low academic performance of early childhood teacher trainees in Kenya has raised concerns among the education stakeholders. ... -
Strengthening the Utilization of Quality Health Information to Prevent Maternal Morbidity and Mortality.
(JOOUST, 2024)Strengthening utilization of quality health information is important for the provision of quality healthcare services. With high maternal morbidity and mortality in Migori County, it was important to undertake a study ... -
Selected Human Resource Management Practices and Service Delivery in the Public Health Sector of Bungoma and Siaya County Governments, Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2024)The Kenyan Constitution of 2010 aimed to improve provision of public health services by mandating counties to offer decentralized services. Counties have continually made reforms to ensure provision of ... -
Utilization and Acceptability of the Scan Form Technology for Health, A Data Capture Tool, In Homabay County – Kenya
(Jooust, 2023)The health sector has adopted scan form technology for record keeping in Kenya and other African nations. Healthcare workers use smartphones to capture images of filled-out scan form registers, which are automatically ... -
Determinants of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV Infection in Rachuonyo East Subcounty, Homabay County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2022)Vertical transmission is the commonest mode of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in children aged below 5 years. It remains one of the HIV pandemic’s most important challenges. Without preventive measures, chances ... -
A Morphophonemic Analysis of Dholuo Nominals
(Jooust, 2023)Dholuo is one of the languages with a highly productive nominal marking system, particularly in plural formation. Despite this, previous studies have differed sharply on exactly how number is expressed in Dholuo ... -
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes Rhinoceros) Farm Enterprise for Enhanced Food Security:
(2023)Food insecurity and malnutrition resulting from the loss of livelihood remain a threat both locally and globally, as nearly 70% of people face hunger and malnutrition. The world’s population is estimated to rise to 9 billion ... -
Factors Influencing Multisectoral Collaboration among Stakeholders for One Health Approach in the Control of Zoonoses in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)One Health approach recognizes the intricate relationship between the health of man, animals, and their shared environment. It integrates efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to ... -
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors and Pregnancy-Related Outcomes among Women in Kisumu County, Western Kenya
(Jooust, 2023)Evidence indicate that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has a multifactorial aetiology and results in poor maternal and neonatal outcomes that vary based on geographic locations and ethnicity. However, in Kenya, ... -
Diagnostic Performance of Kato Katz and Point of Care Circulating Cathodic Antigen Assays for Detection of Schistosoma Mansoni and their Utility in Monitoring Preventive Chemotherapy in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Schistosomiasis pauses a serious public health concern, causing significant morbidity and mortality in tropical countries, despite there being affordable, effective, and safe drugs for its treatment. Accuracy in detection ... -
Outcomes of Differentiated Service Delivery for Newly Identified HIV Positive Patients in Nyatike Sub County Migori County
(Jooust, 2024)Since the inception of differentiated care in Kenya in 2017, patient categorization at enrolment has been based on the CD4 counts and WHO staging as either well or advanced. The DC operation manual offers ...