University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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ASSESSMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL DRIVERS OF FISH SPECIES DISTRIBUTION, DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE WITHIN THE LITTORAL ZONE OF LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)In the face of global environmental change, understanding and predicting the effect of abiotic parameters and biotic interactions on fish communities is key to conservation and species recovery. A fish’s habitat includes ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF SMALLHOLDER INDIGENOUS CHICKEN HATCHING SYSTEMS IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Poultry farming in Kenya plays a major role in complementing rural and peri-urban households’ food security and income. Farmers are increasingly shifting to rearing improved indigenous chickens (IC) because of their rapid ... -
INFLUENCE OF OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDERS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TURKANA WEST SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is multiplicity of dysfunctional behaviours exhibited by students who are not conforming to the societal norms, morals and code of ethics. The purpose of this study was to determine ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ENHANCING EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the factors affecting the implementation of online teaching and learning in technical and vocational colleges (TVCs) in Kakamega County, Kenya. As online education becomes increasingly important ... -
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PORTABLE SOLAR WATER HEATER, A CASE STUDY OF BWAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This project presents the design and performance evaluation of a solar water heater (SWH) using thermo siphon principles, thereby eliminating the use of an electric water pump and reducing the cost of the entire system. ... -
DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE SCHOOL ON HOW TO IMPROVE ON QUALITY GRADES FOR MATHEMATICS FOR THE BETTER PERFORMANCE.A CASE STUDY OF ST JOSEPH’S BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, KITALE
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Mathematics performance refers to how well students achieve or demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. This can be assessed through various indicators, including academic grades, test scores, and problem-solving skills. ... -
AN EXAMINATION OF COMPONENTS CAUSING UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS IN HUMANITIES SUBJECTS BY STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN TURBO SUB-COUNTY UASIN GISHU COUNTY KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The investigated the causes of high school students in Turbo sub-county performing poorly in humanities national exams. The study population sample was picked from five high schools in Ng'enyilel Turbo Sub-County using ... -
MODELING THE RISK FACTORS OF MISCARRIAGE USING ADVANCED SURVIVAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES: CENSORED QUANTILE REGRESSION AND CURE MODEL
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Miscarriage is the involuntary termination of pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the maternal uterus. The risk factors associated with the transition from a normal pregnancy to a complete miscarriage before ... -
OVERLAPPING, NON-MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND INVERSE SURVIVAL ANALYSIS WITH APPLICATION IN MODELING OF STUDENTS’ CHRONIC DISEASES A CASE STUDY OF MOI AND U.O.E UNIVERSITIES
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The analysis of time to event(s) has taken roots in many fields including health studies, statistics, among others. Single and mutually exclusive events have been studied, and, methods, for handling such cases have been ... -
ENHANCING SOIL NITROGEN THROUGH CROP ARRANGEMENTS AND FERTILIZER: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MBILI INTERCROPPING AND CONVENTIONAL METHODS FOR SUSTAINABLE MAIZE- SOY BEAN FARMING IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low fertility in highly weathered and degraded soils largely accounts for low and unsustainable crop yields in most African countries. Nitrogen (N) is the most deficient among other nutrients because other than being ... -
INFLUENCE OF TREE - CROP DISTANCE ON GROWTH OF Pinus patula AND Cupressus lusitanica YOUNG PLANTATIONS IN A PELIS SYSTEM
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The success of plantation tree species’ growth from planting to canopy closure depends on optimal tree-crop distance. Several studies have examined tree-crop distance in explaining the growth of plantation tree species. ... -
MODELING LAND DEGRADATION IN UPPER TURKWEL WATERSHED AND IMPLICATIONS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE TURKWEL DAM RESERVOIR
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Sediment accumulation in water reservoirs with consequent shortening of the reservoir life is a growing global problem,the worst scenarios are common in tropical countries like the study area Turkwel watershed in Kenya. ... -
PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF SUICIDE IDEATION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Cases of completed suicide have been on the rise especially among the university students in the recent past. The focus of this research work was to look at the prevalence and correlates of suicide ideation among the ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT AMONG STUDENT MOTHERS IN KENYAN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIMILILI SUB-COUNTY, BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The global community has acknowledged adolescent pregnancies as a pressing issue. The adolescent mother, her unborn child and the infant all suffer emotionally when the teen is pregnant and does not have family support. ... -
FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) AND SOYBEAN (Glycine max) RESPONSES TO NPK FERTILIZER IN ZINC-AMENDED SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low agricultural productivity in SSA is attributed primarily to declining soil fertility. About 65% of the agricultural soils in SSA are degraded as a result of nutrient depletion without adequate replenishment. Under ... -
HEAVY METALS IN WATER, SOIL AND PUMPKIN (Cucurbita maxima) LEAVES FROM SHIYALU-LURAMBI AREA KAKAMEGA COUNTY KENYA: CONTAMINATION LEVELS AND SPECIATION ANALYSIS
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Pollution of the environment by heavy metals is a major global concern. Arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) present the greatest environmental threat because of their widest ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERCROPPING FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) VARIETIES WITH COMMON BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris) ON WEED MANAGEMENT AND YIELD IN TRANS - NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Weed infestation is considered as one of the most important constraints affecting finger millet production causing significant yield losses. Management of weeds is important for enhancing the productivity of finger millet. ... -
USAGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TRAINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ORAL SKILLS IN PUBLIC TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES IN RIFT VALLEY REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)English language training is a big responsibility. This is so because language skills are the most important social skills in life. The study was to give emphasis to the most important skills (listening and speaking). ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOLS PREPAREDNESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Despite the implementation of competency based curriculum by the government of Kenya, there was no clarity on proper planning processes and the level of teacher and resource preparedness in its implementation. The purpose ... -
THE IMPACT OF E-LEARNING PLATFORMS ON PGDE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study examined the impact of e-learning platforms on Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) students at the University of Eldoret. The integration of e-learning in teacher education was found to enhance professional ...
