Masters Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Inter-Ethnic Co-Existence of the Abagusi-Maasai of Transmara Border From 1850 To 1963.
(Jooust, 2024)There is a long history of intermittent conflict between the Maasai and the Abagusii at the Trans- Mara frontier in Kenya. However, in modern times, communities rarely fight with one another and often work together to ... -
Molecular Mechanism of Resistance in Kenyan Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea) Against Aspergillus Flavus Infection.
(Jooust, 2023)Pathogenesis of Aspergillus flavus on groundnut is a key concern on human health. Much success has been achieved by the application of atoxigenic strains of A. flavus, improvement of cultural practices and chemical ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infections among People with Disabilities in Gem Sub-County, Siaya County - Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023)Intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) is a worldwide public health concern that has received little attention as compared to other communicable diseases like tuberculosis, COVID-19, HIV and AIDS and malaria. Although, people ... -
Effect of Green Procurement Practices on Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Green procurement refers to the purchase of services and products that have a lesser effect on the environment throughout its life cycle more than average equity. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers reiterates that the ... -
Characterization Of Norm Attaining Operators In C*-Algebras
(Jooust, 2023)Various mathematicians have studied the subject of norm-attaining operators since its inception. Many forms of numerical ranges have been established which include the essential and the joint numerical ranges. ... -
On convexity of chebyshev sets in norm-attainable classes
(Jooust, 2023)Best approximation is an interesting field in functional analysis that has attracted a lot of attention from many researchers for a very long period of time up-to-date. Of greatest consideration is the characterization ... -
A history of conflict between the Nyaribari and Kitutu sub- clans at Keroka in Nyamira and Kisii Counties, Kenya, 1820 - 2017
(Jooust, 2023)A lot of research has been done on conflict and disputes between communities, nations, and organized groups across the globe. Little, however, has been done on conflicts involving smaller groups within larger communities. ... -
Career choices and pathways determinants among graduate nurses in low and medium-income countries: a case study of Pwani University Kenya
(Jooust, 2023)The existing shortage in human resources for health (HRH) remains a global concern, making healthcare workers a global priority. While nurses comprise a significant component of HRH, their shortages, especially in low- and ... -
Implications of first language acquisition on English writing skills among learners with hearing impairment in special primary schools in Kericho County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2023)English writing skills form a very important part of the English curriculum in primary schools in Kenya. English is taught in primary schools with an aim of enabling learners to acquire writing skills, which will in turn ... -
Barriers to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis adherence among victims of rape and defilement in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)Sexual assault, particularly rape and defilement, is a global public health problem. Vihiga County, with a high HIV/AIDS prevalence, reports high rates of these crimes. There is high HIV transmission risk after rape, ... -
Nosocomial bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)Hospital acquired infections are a serious public health problem worldwide affecting hundreds of millions of people every year and are difficult to treat due to the problem of antibiotic resistance. The problem has been ... -
Comparative Analysis f Sars-Cov-2 Detection Methods by use of Different Clinical Samples.
(JOOUST, 2023)Even with promising news on vaccine development and mass vaccination globally, tracking, tracing and mass testing of the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to be very essential to public ... -
The belonging- disjuncture double bind:
(Jooust, 2023)The East African Asians have played a significant role in the political, social, economic as well as literary transformation of the region. Their long history and immense contribution in East Africa, has led to many ... -
Support systems associated with antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents living with HIV in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2023)Supporting Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence is crucial in achieving, improving and maintaining viral suppression among people living with HIV. Hitherto, support systems have shown mixed intervention outcomes ... -
Influence of Selected Work Related Variables on Occupational Stress Among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools. Omwenga Lucy Kemunto
(JOOUST, 2023)Occupational stress is a universal phenomenon that manifests itself among workers as a result of pressures originating from within and without the work place. Work stress has been known to have negative effects on ... -
Factors influencing the uptake of harm reduction services by people who inject drugs in Nairobi, Kenya
(Jooust, 2023)The use of injected drugs leads to significant health and social problems, and harm reduction is the mainstay of managing the effects of the resultant addiction. Currently, there exist two models for the delivery of harm ... -
Barriers to Cryotherapy Services for Precancerous Cervical Lesions among Women of Reproductive age in Migosi Sub-County Hospital in Kisumu County, Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2023)Cervical cancer is fourth most fatal and common disease globally among women of reproductive age with an estimate of over 570,000 new cases and more than 311,000 fatality cases. In Kenya, cervical cancer ranks the second ... -
Factors associated with the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Jooust, 2024)Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major concerns to public health as they continue to be a great burden to individuals in developing countries. They mostly affect key populations, including men who ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Caesarean Deliveries among Pregnant Women at Siaya County Referral Hospital, Western Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2023)Recent investments have shown that Caesarean Section (CS) has been on a steady increase for the past 25 years globally and risk factors associated with CS have been documented yet there is little knowledge on ...