Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Applying the human based approach to the protection of child participants in armed conflicts, the case of somali
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Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Central in the field of finance is financial performance. “The need to explain how two firms operating within the same environment perform differently is a concern and several research works in finance have been devoted ... -
Effectiveness of density sorting in reducing aflatoxin b1 and fumonisins in maize grain
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and fumonisins are prevalent contaminants of maize, which is a major staple food in Kenya. Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Fusarium verticilloides are the major producers of ... -
The Effect of Socially Responsible Investment on Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study intended to establish the effect of socially responsible investment on financial performance of non-financial firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya. The study used a descriptive cross sectional ... -
Assessing the Efficacy in the Regulation of recreational noise pollution in emerging Urban Centres in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Neck injuries are on the rise with the morbidity and mortality experienced from these injuries being very significant. Objective: To ... -
Influence of Street Connected Children Rehabilitation Projects on Development of Holistic Children in Kenya: a Case of Kilifi County.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The main purpose of this study was to examine the influence of street connected children rehabilitation projects on developing holistic children in Kenya; a case of Kilifi County. The study was guided by the following four ... -
Sepsis Prediction From Complete Blood Count Components
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background. Sepsis is a clinical syndrome that defines human body reaction to infection by microbial pathogens. Sepsis is a major healthcare problem around the world with significant mortality. Timely and correct management ... -
Supply Chain Management Strategies and Performance of the Kenya Revenue Authority
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Supply chain management strategies has direct, positive impact on organizational performance since it is an important foundation for formulation of procutement strategies to achieve superior performance driven by supply ... -
Big Data Analytics and Supply Chain Performance of Network Facilities Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Big data analytics (BDA) has become a very important concept in light of the ever increasing generation of data in the world. BDA has various applications one of which is supply chain performance (SCP) through techniques ... -
Assessing the Efficacy in the Regulation of recreational noise pollution in emerging Urban Centres in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)One of the numerous sources of noise in emerging rural towns in our counties is recreational noise from entertainment joints. With the continued rise in noise pollution, a country cannot make a big step in terms of ... -
Age Related Factors and Other Social Determinants That Influence Maternal Deaths at Two Expansive Slums in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background; Approximately 830 women die every day from complications related to child birth or pregnancy globally. It is projected that 99% of these deaths mostly occur in low-resource settings. In Kenya, according to the ... -
The Influence of Indirect Distribution Channels on Retailer Restocking Decisions of Hair Products in Selected Retail Outlets Within Nairobi Central Business District
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Retailer restocking decision is a key strategy in marketing that ensures customers access good a and services yet still faces challenges associated with distribution channels. Distribution channels are characterized by ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives in Kiambu Level Five Hospital Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods provide effective contraception. However, little is known about the socio-demographic and reproductive factors associated with postpartum, its ... -
Factors of Access to Healthcare Services Among the Ageing Population: a Case of Hospital Support Organisation at African Inland Church Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Ageing is a process which starts from the time one is born and therefore, there is a need to prepare for old age in human development. The population of the world is ageing. Each nation is experiencing an increase in the ... -
Effect of Innovations on Financial performance of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Success of many firms is dependent on efficient operational processes resulting from additional investments in innovations that promote a firm’s internal efficiency. Thus innovation strategies that firms undertake should ... -
Application of Raman spectroscopy in comparative study on the influence of ibuprofen and asparagus racemosus (herbal extract) on female reproductive hormones in Wistar rats
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hormonal variation is a condition in which the body has less or more of a specific hormone which is a major cause of miscarriages, infertility, dysmenorrhea, breast cancer, among others in females. Measurements and detection ... -
Screening of Microbial Antagonists and Plant Extracts Against Selected Tomato Pathogens and Their Potential in the Management of Bacterial Wilt
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Tomato production is greatly affected by major bacterial and fungal phytopathogens such as Ralstonia solanacearum, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and Alternaria solani. Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, ... -
Genetic improvement for grain yield under drought stress, composition and gene action on elite sorghum Genotypes of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)World food security is greatly challenged by climate change effect. Sub Saharan Africa is adversely affected by drought with considerable yield losses. The solution to food insecurity in these areas depends on the breeding ... -
Socio Economic Implication of Corruption in Africa: the Case of Nairobi County in Kenya.
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A Comparative Study Of Infrasound Based And Image Based Wireless Sensor Networks For Human Elephant Conflict Mitigation.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Wireless sensor networks have been widely used in scientific studies to investigate phenomenon and acquire data from otherwise hostile environments that span over large geographical areas. Elephants have been discovered ...
