Browsing Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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A Valuation Model for a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Assets using a Contingent Claim
(JOOUST, 2017)Investment of pension assets are normally held in consideration of a financial market of different asset types such as stocks, bonds with different maturities or various financial derivatives. In recent years, two ... -
On Complete Positively and Boundedness of Operators on Non- Unital C*- Algebras.
(JOOUST, 2017)Properties of completely positive and completely bounded operators are fundamental in understanding the applications of operator theory in other fields like quantum mechanics. Up to date the question as to whether com• ... -
Opportunities of Recreational Ecotourism in Water Resources within Beach Environments of Lake Victoria.
(JOOUST, 2017)Ecotourism, one of the world's biggest revenue generating industries world over, utilizes natural water resources as recreational destinations in most economies around the world. However, developing nations, ... -
Political Parties and Transition to Democracy :
(JOOUST, 2017)This study has looked at intraparty politics in Kenya through different transitional periods of democracy since 1921. It is premised on the fact that. in as. much as intra-party democracy is a desirable ... -
Influence of Teacher Perfomance Appraisal on Teacher Performance in public Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2017)Low teacher Performance in public secondary schools in Kenya remains the concern for the general public and Government. Teacher commitment in Kisii County has been unsatisfactory. This has been reflected ... -
Analysis of Agrtourism as a Viable Opportunity for Livelihood Improvement and Poverty Alleviation: The Case of Kisumu County
(JOOUST, 2017-03)Agriculture in Kisumu County has remained in the coveted status of being the main source of household incomes yet its performance has been faced by many challenges. The future sustainability of most households is linked ... -
Motivational Beliefs as Predictors of Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Public Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2018)One of the major millennium goals of republic of Kenya is to be industrialized by year 2030 and this can be achieved by promoting science subjects of which chemistry is one of the core subjects. However, the performance ... -
Implementation of Integrated English Curriculum: Teachers' Challenges and Opportunities in Public Secondary Schools, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2018)The use of integration in the teaching of English language and literature is a priority in Kenya. Despite the inception of the Integrated English Language Curriculum (IELC) two decades ago, not al1 teachers of English ... -
Vigezo Vya Uanishiji wa Mafumbo Katika Fasihi ya Kiswahili: Uhakiki wa Tamthilia za Kyalo Waddi Wamitila
(JOOUST, 2018)Mafumbo yameainishwa kama kipera cha semi za fasihi simulizi za Kiswahili. Licha ya hali hii ni utanzu changamano wenye vipashio vya lugha na tanzu nyingine za fasihi. Hivyo yanatumiwa kwa upana katika ... -
Access to Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Learners with Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Education Programmes in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2018)Most countries in the world have inclusive education programs for regular learners who are gifted and talented but some are in their own institutions. However the existence of the gifted and talented learners who are ... -
An Investigation of Selected Predictors on Quality Education in Public Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2018)The quest to ensure that students achieve decent learning outcomes and acquire values and skills that help them play a positive role in their societies is an issue on the policy agenda of Government ... -
Classroom Supports: an Analysis of its Influence on Learning Outcomes for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2018)The specific needs of learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may affect their success in the classroom and therefore understanding and effectively utilizing classroom supports in their learning can enable them gain ... -
Perceived Parental Nurturing Practices as Predictors of Behavioural Adjustment among Pupils in Primary Schools
(JOOUST, 2018)Globally, students' indulgence in behaviour problems has been a threat to the serenity, peacefulness, and tranquility enjoyed by members of families, schools and communities. Therefore, students' behavioural maladjustment ... -
Analysis of Ideological Opinions from Local Digital Media on Performance of Kenya's Jubilee Government (2013-2015)
(JOOUST, 2018)Online digital media is increasingly becoming popular as a platform for sharing opinions on political issues affecting the country. In Kenya, available literature on digital media and political opinions tend ... -
A Cognitive Analysis of Metaphors in Political Discourse in Kenya: the 2005 Constitutional Referendum
(JOOUST, 2018)Cognitive Linguistics (CL) posits that a cognitive study of language is the study of patterns of conceptualization. It views metaphor as a powerful conceptual mapping at the core of human thought in which abstract concepts ... -
self Regulation as Skills as Predictors of Academic Performance of Orphaned Students in Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2018)Orphaned students like other students have needs to be met including quality education. A relatively low academic performance among orphans in Bondo Sub County could be attributed to some life challenges related to ... -
Teacher Preparedness on Integration of Digital Technologies: It's Influence in Early Years of Education
(JOOUST, 2018)Today's children are growing up in a rapidly changing digital age that is different from that of their parents and grandparents with variety of technologies all around their homes and schools. One of the Kenyan national ...