University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 881-900 of 2029
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EFFECT OF GRAIN SIZE, BED DEPTH AND RETENTION TIME IN INTERMITTENT BIOSAND FILTERS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SECONDARY SEWAGE EFFLUENT QUALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Biosand filtration (BsF) is a simple technique used for pathogen and particle removal in drinking water purification. It may be adapted for wastewater stabilization but only a few studies have been done on improvement ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF LODGING RESISTANT BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.) LINES USING MUTATION BREEDING
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya and the world’s fourth most important cereal grown mainly for fodder and beer production. Major constraints to high yield in barley include ... -
ANTILEISHMANIAL ACTIVITY AND TOXICITY OF Momordica foetida SCHUMACH AND THONN EXTRACTS AGAINST Leishmania major
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Human leishmaniasis is a spectrum of diseases caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. About 350 million people are at risk of infection, 15 million clinical cases, 1.5million annual incidence and 20- 30 ... -
EFFECTS OF SPRINKLER IRRIGATION ON SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GREEN GRAM CROP YIELD
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Kenya’s land area is 582,646 Km2 with 17% suitable for rain-fed agriculture and 83 % classified as arid and semi-arid and cannot reliably support agricultural activities unless under irrigation . Insufficient water ... -
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTORS BASED ON THE t-J-d MODEL
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Many theories that attempt to describe the superconducting state have suffered significant failures, leaving the t-J model as the only model which effectively captures the physics of the strong correlations inherent ... -
EFFECT OF TAXATION AND PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE ON PORTFOLIO INCOME: A CASE OF NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)At the heart of portfolio planning is portfolio incomes which are basically determined by portfolio capital and the tax impact. The need to hold portfolios by doing portfolio analysis to take account the scarce resource ... -
EFFECTS OF HYDROGELS ON SOIL MOISTURE, NUTRIENTS AND GROWTH OF SOME AGROFORESTRY TREES IN WEST POKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Studies on the effects of hydrogels on soil amendments, moisture conservation, nutrients release, availability and growth of Sesbania sesban, Cajanus cajan and Leucaena pallida in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) was ... -
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED FODDER GRASSES AS ALTERNATIVE TO NAPIER (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SCHUMACH) IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach), the most preferred fodder species for dairy production in East and Central Africa, is under threat from stunt disease that can reduce forage yield by 40 to 90%. Field trials ... -
EFFECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY USE ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND ATTITUDE IN MATHEMATICS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)One of the most critical concerns in national examinations in Kenya since independence in 1963 is poor performance in Mathematics. This study is designed to investigate the effects of Information and Communication ... -
BAT SPECIES DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION IN A DISTURBED REGIME AT THE LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Rapid population growth in many parts of Kenya, has led to increased demand for land for agriculture and settlement. This invariably leads to loss, degradation and fragmentation of forests and other natural habitats. ... -
NUCLEON-NUCLEON INTERACTION IN RHENIUM- 186Re.
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Properties of nuclear matter and large finite nuclei have been studied using different types of nucleon-nucleon (NN) interaction potential. In this study, focus is on the thermodynamic properties of a large nucleus of ... -
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON PERFORMANCE IN THE CATERING AND HOSTELS DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of motivation on workers’ performance in the Catering and Hostels departments in the University of Eldoret. The study was guided by the following objectives; to ... -
INVESTIGATION OF ETHREL GAMETOCIDE IN FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) HYBRIDS THROUGH GENETIC ANALYSIS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Finger millet is a staple food crop of in Africa due to; desirable attributes like being highly nutritious, good grain storagability and strong cultural value. In Kenya, therefore, finger millet is on high demand for ... -
DETERMINANTS OF TAX COMPLIANCE AMONG THE RENTAL INCOME OWNERS WITHIN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The main issue faced by all tax authorities is that it has never been easy to persuade all taxpayers to comply with the regulations of a tax system. Real estate sector is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy ... -
OCCURRENCE AND ABUNDANCE OF INSECT PESTS ON AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLE VARIETIES UNDER DIFFERENT FERTILIZER TREATMENTS AND SEASONS IN KITALE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) once wild are now among the plants domesticated and are increasingly popular in peoples’ diet. Due to this, they have commercial potential and farmers use fertilizers and improved ... -
ROLE OF LONG – RANGE ELECTRON - PHONON AND COULOMB INTERACTIONS IN HIGH - TC CUPRATE SUPERCONDUCTORS
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Superconductivity is the disappearance of the electrical resistance of certain materials at certain critical temperatures called transition temperatures. This phenomenon was discovered in 1911 and is one of the most ... -
ACTIVITY OF TEPHROSIA VOGELII CRUDE EXTRACT AGAINST LEISMANIA MAJOR IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED BALB/c MICE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Leishmaniasis, a vector-borne disease caused by obligate intra-macrophage protozoa, is endemic in large areas of the Tropics, Subtropics and the Mediterranean basin and 350 million people are considered at risk. The ... -
AN EVALUATION OF GENDER AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES IN CHOICE OF SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR MAIZE PRODUCTION IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The adoption and diffusion of soil fertility management technologies among smallholder farmers in Kenya lags behind scientific and technological advances thus reducing crop productivity. The main purpose of this study ... -
INFLUENCE OF GENDER ON ACCESS, USE AND MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES IN KAPCHEMUTWA FOREST, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to examine the Influence of gender on access, use and management of Forest Resources in Kapchemutwa forest, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The specific objectives were to examine factors ... -
EFFICACY OF NEW PYRETHRUM SYNERGISTS FROM OCIMUM KILIMANDSCHARICUM GUERKE AND TAGETES MINUTA L. AGAINST MALARIA VECTOR THE ANOPHELES GAMBIAE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Mosquitoes are vectors that carry disease-causing viruses and parasites from person to person. Some of these diseases such as dengue, malaria, rift valley fever, yellow fever among others can be life threatening. Vector ...
