University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 541-560 ya 2006
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THE SEED INDUSTRY IN LIBERIA: A CASE STUDY OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) SEED QUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE SEED HEALTH MANAGEMENT
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Rice is the staple food in Liberia and despite being largely cultivated throughout the country imports contribute about 75% of the national requirement. Additionally, the seed industry is not well developed nor efficient. ... -
EVALUATION OF Trichoderma spp. AND MYCORRHIZA ON GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF Pestalotiopsis theae CAUSING GREY BLIGHT IN TEA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Tea is an economic important crop that provides revenue to farmers and contributes to Gross Domestic Product. Tea maintenance leaves are affected by the grey blight caused by Pestalotiopsis theae. Trichoderma species are ... -
INFLUENCE OF SEED ASPECTS AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZATION ON SEED QUALITY OF VELVET BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS L.) IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) is known as a high yielding leguminous crop which is used as vegetable and fodder. However, seed morphological variability and seed coat dormancy has been reported, to affect seed germination ... -
Macro-invertebrate assemblages as indicator of ecological integrity of Kingwal Wetland
(IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 2021-09)In Kenya, the wetlands are undergoing continuous human encroachment and anthropogenic activities that may affect their ecological integrity. This study was conducted to assess this impact by establishing macroinvetebrates ... -
Effect of trainer pedagogical competences on students' academic perfomance in Diploma set courses: A case of National Politechnics in Western Kenya
(Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 2023-07)Trainers are most important in National Polytechnics, in the technical vocational education and training (TVET) system as they are fulcrums upon which wheels of the education rotate in delivering competence needed to convert ... -
Exploring Desert Locust (S. gregaria) Frass as an Organic Fertilizer for the Growth of Kales (Brassica oleracea L.) under Open Field Conditions
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-09)In Kenya, kale (Brassica oleracea L.) is one of the most commonly consumed vegetable crops, however, their yield has been decreasing due to poor soils. An experiment was conducted to investigate the growth performance, ... -
Effects of diet on the nutritional composition of the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
(African Journal of Tropical Entomology Research, 2023-03)The desert locusts, Schistocerca gregaria have a great history of being used as food. They are rich in proteins, minerals, fibre, and fats. An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of diet on the nutritional ... -
Impact of Laboratory Method on Students’ Motivation of Mathematics in Secondary Schools of Kapseret Sub County Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, 2023-08)Mathematics is compulsory for all learners in secondary schools, as recommended by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (2010). The performance of mathematics has been consistently low and one of the reasons is ... -
Effect of Facebook Use on Star Rated Hotels Performance in North Rift Region
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2023-04)In reaction to technology advancements, many firms have reoriented themselves in order to draw in and keep clients as well as maintain sustainability. Companies who don't use social media to engage with customers lose ... -
Critical Thinking Skills: The Extent to which they are Taught in Physics Lessons in Secondary Schools of Transnzoia County, Kenya.
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-09)The study sought to establish the extent to which critical thinking skills were taught in physics lessons, in secondary schools of Transnzoia County, Kenya. It was occasioned by the inadequate critical thinking skills ... -
The Technological Perception of Learners Towards Digital Learning in Public Universities During the Post COVID-19 Era in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Journal of Frontiers of Humanities and Social, 2023-09)The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lead to a disruption of normal learning as a result of total lockdown in many countries. This has led to a move to online learning. Students’ opinion towards online learning such as ... -
The Availability of Infrastructure to Support Digital Learning in Public Universities During the Post COVID 19 Era in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Journal of Research in Education and Technology, 2023-09)Kenya supports lifelong learning to create a globally competitive and adaptable workforce to meet the needs of a rapidly industrializing economy, even during pandemics like Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which led to the ... -
Effect of Different Fish Feed Sources on Growth and Economic Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Within Subsistence Setup in Liberia
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-05)The wide adoption of O. niloticus for farming, particularly among smallholder farmers, can be attributed to its feeding versatility. However, its production in Liberia remains low, despite possessing desirable culture ... -
Characterization of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Farm-2 ing Intensities in Liberia
(Aquaculture journal, 2022-07)Fish farming is a rapidly growing food sector in developing nations. Liberia is an example 10 of least developed country with a large population facing high poverty levels. This has led to adop-11 tion of aquaculture as ... -
Trainers’ and Trainees’ Attitude towards Remote Learning in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Bungoma County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-07)TVET programmes involve school-based and workplace-based training. TVET focuses on practical skills and work-readiness making remote learning challenging. Remote learning is a weak substitute for practical exercises as ... -
Availability of School-based Psychosocial Support Programs on Fire Disaster Preparedness in Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2022-07)Fire is a common disaster affecting Education in Secondary Schools in Kenya. This research was motivated by the frequent reports of occurrence of fire disasters in secondary schools. The purpose of the study was to investigate ... -
Assessing The Effect of Nutritional Knowledge on Menu Choice Decisions among Customers in Star-Rated Hotels in Nakuru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2023-08)Menus occupy a significant position in hotel business as they purpose to navigate customers to achieve satisfaction and exceed expectations in their food choices. Eating out has become an integral part of our modern society, ... -
Effect of Stocking Density on Growth Performance, and Survival of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Cage Culture System in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niltoticus) constitutes an important animal protein source in the Great African Lakes population but wild supplies are rapidly declining. Cage aquaculture of O. niloticus is increasingly being ... -
Effect of Online Based Concept Maps on Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Biology in Endebess Sub-County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology,, 2023-04)Performance in sciences especially in Biology has continuously been a concern to the Government of Kenya, Biology teachers and various stakeholders in Education. For a considerable the past five years, Biology subject has ... -
Identification and Determination of Wild Yam Distribution in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Environmental Science (IJRES), 2023-06)Yam (Gen. Dioscorea) comprise globally distributed plants, a few of which are domesticated as a food crop. Some of the wild species are also harvested for their starchy tubers and tubules or as herbals, among several ...
