Browsing Masters Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Abundance and control of malaria mosquito larvae in the traditional water management agro-ecosystem of Kasagam, western Kenya /
(2009)This study investigated the abundance and control of malaria mosquito larvae in a traditional water management agro-ecosystem of Kasagam, Kisumu City, western Kenya. The study of larval habitats of malaria vectors is ... -
Adaptive Congestion Control Algorithm for Virtualized Cloud Data Communication
(JOOUST, 2017-11)The purpose of this research thesis was to design and implement an adaptive congestion control algorithm for virtualized cloud data communication. A congested network leads to packet losses and delays, which in extreme ... -
Analysis of challenges faced by deputy principals in Managing instructional programs in public mixed day secondary schools in Nyando Sub-County Kisumu county, Kenya.
(JOOUST School of Education, 2016-05)Deputy Principals are instrumental in the management of instructional programs in secondary schools worldwide. Throughout Kenya, there is no formal requirement for either aspirants or current Deputy Principals to have any ... -
Analysis of Cyber crime Preventation Measures and Practises in Public Cybercafes in Kisumu City
(JOOUST, 2015)The dependency of government, industry and society on Information Communication Technology (ICT) has attracted criminals, who use these systems to defraud or cause harm to users of these systems, leading to increase in ... -
Analysis of Staffing Policy, Procedure for Recruitment and Selection of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Butula Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2016)In Kenya, weaknesses in human resource planning has affected training and deployment of teachers and .thus distorted their distribution and utilization. In Butula Sub-County, there is uneven distribution of the teacher ... -
Aspects of Physics Curriculum Influencing Performance of Students with Hearing Impairment in Secondary Schools in Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023-10)Performance in physics subject in secondary schools, particularly in secondary schools for the Hearing Impaired (HI) has been a matter of great concern in Kenya. Attempts including in- service programmes for science teachers ... -
Assessing Habitat, Distribution, and Characterization of Crickets (Orthoptera Gryllidae)
(JOOUST, 2023)Edible crickets can act as an alternative source of food and feed when production from conventional plants and animals is disrupted. Natural habitats for the crickets continue to shrink and fragment due to climate change ... -
Assessing the Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of Youth on the Utilization of Edible Insects as Food and Feed
(JOOUST, 2023)Youth unemployment is increasing with the diminishing opportunities for formal employment. Cases of food insecurity associated with youth unemployment are also on the rise. Protein obtained from farmed animals is in high ... -
Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Women Seeking Antenatal Care Services in Health Facilities Within Bureti Sub County of Kericho County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)Maternal mortality remains a major public health problem in Kenya with 488 deaths per 100,000 live births. Birth preparedness and complication readiness is one of the recommended strategies by the major global initiatives ... -
An Assessment of Induction Needs of Newly Appointed Head Teachers of Secondary Schools in Rarieda Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2014)In any organization, induction is a key factor for workers in different occupational fields and professions. Induction programs assist newly appointed workers to adapt rapidly in the new working environment. Published and ... -
Assessment of Knowledge and Satisfaction Among Outpatient Diabetic Clients on Medical Consultations at Bungoma County Referral Hospital in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2020)In today’s world, delivery of health care is under immense pressure and this may result in low quality of medical consultation. As a consequence, there is a need to regularly evaluate medical consultations to improve ... -
Assessment Of Lived Experiences, Self Efficacy, And Quality Of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients In Nairobi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Compliance with treatment is an instrumental factor in achieving desired treatment outcomes. In tuberculosis treatment, lack of compliance remains a great public health threat. And so, to achieve adherence and treatment ... -
Assessment of Lived Experiences, Self Efficacy, and Quality of Life among Tuberculosis Patients in Nairobi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Tuberculosis program effectiveness is majorly measured by disease severity and treatment response without integrating patient perspectives, yet, it’s a critical dimension in clinical decision- making that enhances health ...
