University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1241-1260 ya 2006
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Chronic Toxicity of Detoxified Kraft Pulp and Paper Mill Wastewater using Photocatalytic with Cu-TiO2 Foils/Sunlight on Xenopus levies (daudin) Tadpoles
(AER Journal, 2019)Wastewater from pulp and paper mills contain refractory toxic substances with deleterious effects to aquatic organisms when discharged before proper treatment. Most of the effluent treatment technologies used by the ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) COMPOSITE BRIQUETTE AS AN ALTERNATIVE DOMESTIC ENERGY SOURCE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Biomass is one of the most promising energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emission during production and utilization. However, majority of biomass are not suitable to be utilized as fuel without an appropriate process ... -
USE OF FISH BIOMARKERS TO ASSESS MICRO- POLLUTANT EXPOSURE AND EFFECTS IN LAKE KANYABOLI, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)A lot of research in ecotoxicology is currently focused on identifying and developing suitable biomarkers for use in assessing environmental pollution. This study, set out to evaluate the use of a suite of biomarkers in ... -
EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION AND COMPETITIVENESS ON DRESSMAKERS’ FASHION DESIGNS IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The purpose of the study was to create an understanding on the influence of globalization on the dressmakers‟ competitiveness in the fashion industry in Eldoret town, Kenya. The specific objectives were; to examine the ... -
PHASE TRANSITION IN SUPERCONDUCTORS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Superconductivity is the disappearance of DC electrical resistance in a material when it is cooled to a certain critical temperature, when a material changes from normal state to superconducting state when it is cooled ... -
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PARTICIPATION IN IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLANS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ELDORET EAST SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The uses of Strategic plans in modern institutions have developed indicators of successes in both public and private schools. It enabled stakeholders to define priorities, nature innovation and develop creativity. Strategic ... -
GENETIC EVALUATION OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF LARGE WHITE PIGS REARED UNDER INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Pig production in Kenya is characterized by lack of genetic performance parameters, crucial in setting up sustainable genetic improvement strategies. To partly address this situation, random regression (RR) models have ... -
ASSESSMENT OF SOIL COMPACTION LEVELS BY FARM MACHINERY IN CULTIVATED SANDY LOAM SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The increasing soil degradation due to soil compaction may be linked to the increase in weight of agricultural machinery, in the more use of machinery even under unfavorable soil conditions and to poor crop rotation. The ... -
EFFECT OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED LEARNING ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY IN KENYA: A CASE OF MT-ELGON, BUNGOMA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The study was designed to investigate the effect of computer-assisted learning (CAL) on secondary school students’ achievement in Biology in Mt-Elgon sub-county, Bungoma County, Kenya. The purpose of the study was therefore ... -
URBAN GREEN SPACES AND POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Urbanization and its related environmental problems demand for sustainable urban planning and management policies to safe guard the quality of urban environments. Urban Green Spaces (UGS) form an important component of the ... -
EFFECT OF HARVESTING TIME AND POST-HARVEST HANDLING ON QUALITY OF PUMPKIN SEED (Cucurbita pepo L.).
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Pumpkin fruits are usually harvested by rural farmers purposely for food after which the extracted seed is used for planting, yet the age of fruit at maturity may not coincide with the seed quality. This study was done ... -
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG SMALL-HOLDER FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)In spite of the importance of the agricultural sector to the economy and as a livelihood to many Kenyans, the sector has been underperforming. In Uasin Gishu County, extension service ineffectiveness has resulted in low ... -
DIALOGIC APPROACHES IN MINIMIZATION OF LEARNER ERRORS IN MATHEMATICS CLASSES: A CASE OF PUBLIC PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Studies indicate that the majority of the learners do not perform well in Mathematics because they make different types of errors. The purpose of this study was to establish the use of dialogic approaches in minimizing ... -
IMPACTS OF DEMAND DRIVEN AGR ICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES ON MAIZE PRODUCTION AND SOIL CONSERVATION AMONG SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN MOIBEN SUB-CCOUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Demand-driven agriculture extension services emphasize the need to provide services that meet the needs and priorities of farmers. In Kenya demand driven extension services were implemented through National Agriculture and ... -
EFFECTS OF TEENAGE MOTHERHOOD ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UASIN- GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The main purpose of the study was to assess the effects of teenage motherhood on academic performance in public secondary schools in Uasin-Gishu County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the status ... -
EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE SEPARATION STRATEGIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF FLOUR MILLING FIRMS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Over the past couple of decades, employee separation has become an integral part of the organizational life. Global competitive pressures coupled with ever changing demand conditions have caused firms to critically examine ... -
EFFECTS OF STUDENTS’ LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ON PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU NORTH SUB-COUNTY KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)This study was set to investigate the effect of students’ language interpretation on performance in mathematics. Performance in Mathematics as demonstrated by the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education results has remained ... -
EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE ON GROWTH OF HOTEL INDUSTRY IN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Strategic alliance enables firms to remain competitive and thus survive, grow and prosper. In order for enterprises to survive in a rapidly changing business environment, they are increasingly forming strategic alliances ... -
EVALUATION OF YIELD POTENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AFFECTING SOYBEAN PRODUCTION IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Soybean production in Western Kenya is low despite its yield potential. This is due to poor soil fertility, spacing and genotypes among others. Eleven soybean genotypes were evaluated for two seasons in three agro ecological ... -
QUALITY LEAF AND SEED PRODUCTION OF VINE SPINACH (BASELLA ALBA L. AND RUBRA L.) IN WESTERN KENYA
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Leafy Vegetables (ALV) that is an excellent source of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B9 and Vitamin C • It is also good source of income • Despite its nutritional and medicinal benefits, this crop is not included in ...
