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Implementation of the Kenya Pre-Primary Education Policy Guidelines as a Predictor of Acquisition of Basic Core Competencies Among Pre-Primary Learners in Kisii County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)The significance of policy guidelines in informing practice of any programme cannot be overemphasized. How effectively this policy is implemented has a bearing on the quality of teaching and learning and ... -
Mathematical Modeling on the Effects of Vaccination and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions on Covid-19 Control Dynamics
(JOOUST, 2024)COVID-19 is undoubtedly the most dangerous and highly contagious dis- ease in this century. Intensive researches have and are being done to un- earth effective vaccines to deal with future pandemics. In this research, ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Pollution on Diversity and Nutritional Composition of Aquatic Edible Insects from Lake Victoria, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Freshwater pollution has become a significant global environmental issue, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria is greatly affected by pollution from human activities and natural ... -
Caregiver Practices Associated With Occurrence Of Malnutrition, Diarrhea And Bidirectional Diarrhea- Malnutrition Among Under-Fives And A Framework For Intervention In The Informal Settlements
(JOOUST, 2024)Safe water, improved sanitation, hand hygiene and infant feeding are community-based interventions that have been implemented to improve malnutrition and diarrhea and bidirectional diarrhea- malnutrition outcome among ... -
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 ... -
On Birkhoff-James Orthogonality and Norm-Attainability of Operators in Banach Spaces
(JOOUST, 2024)Characterizing geometric properties in Banach spaces in terms of their mappings has been done for a long period of time however it remains a very difficult task to complete due to the complex underlying structures in ... -
Psychological Effects of Scaffolding as an Instructional Approach to Teaching English in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Language learning is a process just like language acquisition as put forward by Lev Vygotsky in the Social Cultural Development Theory and the Zone of Proximal Development. In the classroom, therefore, the process of ... -
Financial Inclusion and Performance Of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Most MSEs suffer from financial exclusion because they may not be able to access affordable and useful financial services to help them boost their businesses. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect ... -
Towards a Model for Effective Training of Secondary School Principals in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Principals‟ training is crucial for the effective performance of their roles. Much of the training is sometimes done without doing a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) to find out exactly what the Principals need. This study, ... -
Effects of Scaffolding on Subject Interest, Self-Efficacy, Academic Buoyancy and English Achievement among Learners in Secondary Schools in Kenyenya Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Language learning is a process just like language acquisition as put forward by Lev Vygotsky in the Social Cultural Development Theory and the Zone of Proximal Development. In the classroom, therefore, the process of ... -
Analysis of Interest Rates, Hedging and Non-Interest Income on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(JOOUST, 2024)Kenya Banking system manifest in a controlled and fragmented financial system attributed to differences in regulations governing banking and non-banking financial intermediaries. However, inadequate autonomy and weak ... -
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- ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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