University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 621-640 ya 2006
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Efficacy of Teaching Chemistry with Computer-Based Laboratory Simulations (CBLs) as Opposed to Traditional Methods in Acquisition of Scientific Inquiry Skills in Bomet County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)The aim of this research was to examine the efficacy of teaching chemistry with computer-based laboratory simulations (CBLs) as opposed to conventional methods for acquiring scientific inquiry skills in Bomet County. ... -
Availability of Competence-Based Teaching/Learning Materials, Tools, and Equipment at Kenya's Coastal Region TVET Institutions
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)Competence-based programs aim to equip learners with skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for actual workplaces, so the development of these skills knowledge and attitudes takes into account the needs of businesses ... -
Influence of School Closure on the Adoption of Digital Learning of English Language in Kapseret Subcounty, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)From time to time, school calendars have suffered disruptions due to a myriad of crises. Recently, COVID-19 led to abrupt and indefinite closure of schools globally forcing most governments and schools to embrace digital ... -
Research Proposal and Thesis/Dissertation Writing Course in Modern Higher Education, an Emerging Issue in Sustainable Development in the Modern World
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)Research and innovation, if properly conducted, are supposedly the spurs/catalysts and/or the basis for initiating and conducting sustainable development in modern society. They have, as well as they do provide and carry ... -
Testing Speaking Skills Through Writing and Learners’ Speaking Competence in Selected Secondary Schools in Wareng’ Sub - County Uasin Gishu County , Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)At the end of the secondary English course, all students are expected to have acquired a significant command of English in spoken form to enable them to communicate confidently and competently in all sorts of discourse. ... -
Personal Interest as A Determinant of Career Choice in Home Science Education Programme Offered in Kenyan Universities
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)The process of choosing a career path has been a difficult task to students. Students pursuing Home Science Education programmes in the universities have faced difficulties of choosing careers. This study sought to ... -
The Role of TVET Managers in the Implementation of Real-Life Project-Based Learning for Competence Development of TVET Trainees in Uganda
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Real-Life Project-Based Learning (RLPBL) has long been used especially in developing countries. Various results of RLPBL related studies have also been found to be effective and have a positive impact on trainees. The ... -
Influence of Planting Materials and Land Tenure System on Mango Production in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is Kenya’s third most important fruit in terms of acreage and total production. Mango is grown in Coastal, Eastern, and Central and in Rift valley dominantly in Kerio Valley belt due to favourable ... -
Contributions of Climatic Smart Agricultural Practises on Adaptation to Climate Change among Small holder farmers in Nyaribari Chache Sub-County, Kisii County
(International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research, 2023)Smallholder farmers are usually susceptible to the effects of climatic variations. Most of these farmers, their agricultural activities are greatly rainfall dependent and compounded by their acute poverty, poor ... -
Assessment of Weed Species Traits, Germination to Flowering duration and Crops Affected on Farms in Kisii Central Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Weed invasion is one of the greatest challenges affecting smallholder farming in Kenya. Timely and effective weed management needs knowledge on weed species traits and their nature of growth. This study aimed at assessment ... -
Spatial Prediction and Mapping of Gully Erosion Susceptibility Using Machine Learning Techniques in a Degraded Semi-Arid Region of Kenya
(Land, 2023)This study aimed at (i) developing, evaluating and comparing the performance of support vector machines (SVM), boosted regression trees (BRT), random forest (RF) and logistic regression (LR) models in mapping gully erosion ... -
Seed Quality of Velvet Bean Seeds (Mucuna pruriens L. Dc) In Western Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Farmers in Bungoma County are actively involved in velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L. DC) production due to its multiple uses. It can be used to improve soil fertility, nutrition, drought tolerance, pest and disease tolerance, ... -
Conservation and variation in the region of the Theileria parva p104 antigen coding gene used for PCR surveillance of the parasite
(Parasitology Research, 2023)The range of the protozoan parasite Theileria parva, which causes East Coast fever in cattle, has been expanding to countries where it has not previously been detected, as a result of cross-border domestic cattle movement. ... -
The Rodent Pest Species Infesting Maize (Zea mays L) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) Farms at University of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Rodents are pests of concern in Kenya, as they cause considerable damage to cereal during pre harvest and post-harvest period and therefore affecting food security by impacting on both food availability, quantity and ... -
Clean Water Initiative for Health and Nutrition. A Case Study of Bungoma County
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Water, especially in rural areas is normally found contaminated cause of inadequate protection of water points both surface and underground due to poor hygiene practices. Water contaminants contributes to various chronic ... -
Heavy Metals and Pathways of Incorporation in the Soil, Sediments and Water Matrices of River Nzoia, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)For prudence in the management of lotic ecosystems, vital information on the degree of pollutant load is required. Several human activities are practiced within the River Nzoia catchment area, most of which result in ... -
Rural Water Supply in the Era of Climate Change in Kenya; the Case of Kapseret Sub County, Uasin Gishu County
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)There is a perception that water supply in Uasin Gishu County is reliable due to the medium to high annual rainfall amounts received in the region. However, this is not the case as rainfall is not evenly distributed ... -
The Nutritional Quality of Forage Grass Changes Due to Changing Soil Chemistry Resulting from Different Land-Use Management in the Oroba Valley, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Threats from land degradation may escalate problems of inadequate food supply and poverty that already afflict the inhabitants of the Oroba Valley, Nandi County, Kenya. The steepness and inadequate application of good ... -
Pesticide Residue Levels in Nzoia River Catchment Area
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023)A lot of pesticides are oftenused to control and manage pests in agricultural areas leading to theiraccumulation in various matricesand thus polluting the environment. Some of the applied pesticides are biodegradable while ... -
An Excel Application for Analysis and Design of RC Low-Rise Structural Elements using British Standards and European Codes
(International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Technology (IJLRET), 2023)There is an increasing demand for tools that can simplify the design process and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the design calculations in structural engineering. This paper presents an Excel application for the ...
