University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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INCOMMENSURATE CRYSTALLIZATION OF NEUTRON MATTER IN NEUTRON STARS
(EAST EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 2020)The composition of the neutron stars from its surface region, outer-core, inner-core, and to its center is still being investigated. One can only surmise on the properties of neutron stars from the spectroscopic data ... -
Sources of Water Pollution and Selected Physicochemical Parameters of the Nyakomisaro River in Kisii County, Kenya
(American Journal of Biological and Environmental Statistics, 2020)Water is the most vital natural resource in existence as all forms of life depend on it. However, this resource is constantly polluted by human activities. Pollution of rivers is a big challenge not only in Kisii County ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Carcass Traits of Male and Female Kuchi Indigenous Chicken Ecotype of Kenya
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)Indigenous chicken (IC) is becoming popular for both egg and meat traits. However, little interventions have been made towards developing pure genotypes from IC ecotypes for these functional traits. Kuchi is one of the ... -
Influence of Phosphorus Fertilizer on “Ware” Potato Production in Acid Soils in Kenya
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2020)One of the major challenges facing potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) production in Kenya is low and declining yield. This trend is caused by several factors which include low quality and quantity of seed, climate change, ... -
The Emergence of Bukusu-Christian Rite of Initiation and its implications on Societal Value system among the Youth in Bungoma County, Kenya
(2019)Christian churches have been in existence in Bukusu land for over a hundred years and their influence on African cultural practices cannot be overemphasized. The role of traditional circumcision initiation of boys into ... -
Effect of Counselling in Teenage Mothers Academic Performances in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, 2019)Many girls suffer denied childhood due to teenage pregnancy, and the shame associated with the pregnancy do not allow the young mothers the opportunity to come back to school and therefore missed lifetime opportunities ... -
Teacher Preparedness in the Implementation of Early Childhood Education Development Curriculum in Kenya: A Case of Baringo North Sub County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, 2019)Early Childhood Education Development (ECDE) teachers are required to be ready to implement the new curriculum in pre-school. However, majority of research conducted has shown that ECDE curriculum is not appropriately ... -
EFFECT OF MICE TOURISM ON HOTEL PERFORMANCE IN THREE AND FOUR STAR RATED HOTELS IN MOMBASA COUNTY; KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)MICE tourism product has been regarded as an important alternative revenue generator to many tourism destinations across the world. However, MICE tourism product in Kenya and their relationship with hotel performance has ... -
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FIELD LEGUMES USING RABBIT (ORYCTALOGUS CUNNICULUS) AS THE ANIMAL FOR BIOASSAY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Tropical field legumes are currently used in the feeding of livestock, mainly as a source of protein. However their nutritional values have not been adequately evaluated by animal nutritionists. This experiment was carried ... -
MODERATING EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RETENTION STRATEGY AND TURNOVER COSTS OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ELDORET, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Retention of employees is becoming a real challenge in today’s rapidly moving dynamic, uncertain and highly competitive business environment. Firms are facing major decisions and challenges as they begin to realize the ... -
CULCASIA FALCIFOLIA ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT EFFICACY AND SAFETY IN THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY INDUCED BY PENTYLENETETRAZOLE IN LABORATORY MICE
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Culcasia falcifolia is a therapeutic plant conventionally used in the form of ash in Nandi County, Kenya in the treatment of epilepsy. The study intended to evaluate the antiepileptic activity of ethanol extract of C. ... -
DIETARY HABITS, NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES AMONG 5-YEAR-OLD SCHOOL CHILDREN IN UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Dental caries affects 60-90% of children globally with the burden in both industrialized and less industrialized countries undergoing nutrition transition. Nutritional deprivation due to difficulty in eating a variety of ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING PARTICIPATION BY FARM HOUSEHOLDS ON SOIL EROSION MANAGEMENT IN WEST POKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Soil erosion is the most important land problem and pronounced form of soil degradation which negates the ecosystem function, productivity, livelihoods and national economy. To enable sustainable functioning of the ecosystem, ... -
THE EFFECT OF SOIL AND CLIMATIC FACTORS ON ANTIMICROBIAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STINGING NETTLE (Urtica massaica)
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Emerging multidrug resistance by many microorganisms callsfor exploration of new sources of drug alternatives. Plants are largely unexplored source of drug repository. Medicinal plants have great potential for providing ... -
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AS A MEANS OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY: A STUDY OF BONJOGE NATIONAL RESERVE AND ITS ENVIRONS, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Local communities have co-existed with and utilized natural resources within their environment and hence the need to involve them in the conservation of these resources cannot be overemphasized. Bonjoge National Reserve ... -
EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC MARKETING SPORTS MANAGEMENT APPROACHES ON PERFORMANCE OF PARA ATHLETES IN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Strategic Marketing Sports Management (SMSM) approaches are used throughout a Para Athlete career beginning from when talent is identified and trained, to when they participate and perform at athletics competitions. The ... -
PHYSIOLOGY OF SEEDS OF Ekebergia capensis (Sparmm) DRIED TO VARIED MOISTURE CONTENTS AND STORED AT SELECTED TEMPERATURE REGIMES
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Ekebergia capensis is a popular indigenous multipurpose tree species valued for alternative medicine, furniture, light construction, poles and tool handles. Production of seedlings of this tree is through seeds. There are ... -
INVESTIGATION OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN PRODUCTION AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF EGGS AND MEAT IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Poultry plays an important economical role of developing nations and reports show that demand of poultry meat is on increase. Native chicken are valued in Kenya because they provide food and income, for domestic use, to ... -
CHALLENGES FACING THE DEVOLUTION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN KENYA: A STUDY OF NANDI COUNTY PUBLIC ECDE CENTERS
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Devolution gave the county governments mandate to implement education programs such as pre-primary education, childcare facilities and home craft centers. However, these have not been fully achieved. Therefore, this study ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED SOIL FERTILITY REPLENISHMENT TECHNOLOGIES BY MAIZE FARMERS IN THE NORTH RIFT REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Adoption of recommended soil fertility replenishment technologies (SFRT), a key component of soil fertility management by farmers in developing countries, particularly sub Saharan African has and continues to be low. This ...
