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Effect of streaming by gender on student achievement in mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya.
(SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online., 2008)We present findings of a study carried out to determine the effect of streaming by gender on secondary school students' achievement in mathematics. In the study we analysed achievement scores on national examinations results ... -
The Effect of Uniaxial Stress on the Density of States of Shallow Donor Impurities in GaAs Quantum Wells
(IOP, 2002)We have calculated the density of impurity states (DOIS) as a function of applied uniaxial stress of shallow hydrogen donor impurity in a quantum well (QW). The calculations were carried out using a variational procedure ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES IN REDUCTION OF SEA TURTLE BYCATCH IN ARTISANAL BOTTOM-SET GILLNET FISHERY IN SELECTED SITES, NORTH-COAST KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-03-13)The artisanal gillnet fishery is found in most of the world's oceans and is responsible for a high rate of sea turtle bycatch. Between December 2016 and December 2017, this study assessed the effectiveness of light-emitting ... -
EFFECTS OF APPLICATION METHODS OF WATER ABSORBING POLYMER AT DIFFERENT RATES ON SOIL PROPERTIES, GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2026-05-21)Okra is a highly nutritious plant used as a vegetable by most people in Kilifi County. However, unpredictable and unreliable rainfall in Kilifi County has affected its production under rainfed conditions. Climate change ... -
EFFECTS OF BLACK SHADE NET ON SOIL PROPERTIES, WATER USE EFFICIENCY, GROWTH AND YIELD OF Brassica rapa AND Brassica oleracea CABBAGES IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2022-04-21)Cabbages are crucial vegetables in supplying fiber, minerals, and vitamins to humans. They also have properties that manage cancer and prevent type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammation of the digestive ... -
EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN KILIFI, EMBU AND BUDALANGI
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-05)Smallholder farmers in Kenya are faced by effects of climate change which results to loss of crop and livestock productions. Consequently, smallholder farmers suffer crop and livestock losses, causing devastation and ... -
Effects of Concept and Vee Mapping Strategy on Students’ Motivation in Biology in Secondary Schools in Uasin – Gishu District, Kenya
(International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences, 2013-07-29)This study investigated the effects of using concept and Vee mapping strategy (CVMS) teaching approach on secondary school students’ motivation in Biology. A non – equivalent control group design under the Quasi – ... -
EFFECTS OF EDAPHIC FACTORS AND AGRONOMIC PRACTICES ON CYANIDE CONTENT (BITTERNESS) IN IMPROVED CASSAVA VARIETIES IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-10-02)assava is a staple food for over 500 million people in the tropics, Latin America and Asia. The crop is among the major security food crops in coastal Kenya. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) researchers bred ... -
Effects of Exogenous Cellulase Source on In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics and Methane Production of Crop Straws and Grasses
(Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 2013)In vitro fermentation experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of 3 sources of exogenous cellulase products (EC) at 4 dose rates (DR) (0, 12, 37 and 62 IU/g of DM) on degradation of forage and methane production ... -
Effects of exogenous enzymes on in vitro gas production kinetics and ruminal fermentation of four fibrous feeds
(Elsevier, 2013-01-31)This study was conducted to investigate effects of increasing doses: 0 (control), 6 (low), 12 (medium) and 24 (high) mg/g DM of ZADO® enzyme preparation mixture (ENZ) on in vitro gas production (GP) and some ruminal ... -
EFFECTS OF FEEDING DIFFERENT GRASSES ON FEED INTAKE GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND THE MEAT QUALITY OF GALLA GOATS RAISED UNDER CONFINEMENT
(Pwani University, 2021-12-15)Livestock productivity is constrained by poor nutrition. The underlying factors that restrict productivity are poor feed quality and its unavailability, especially in the Arid and Semi-Arid regions in Kenya. The use of ... -
EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ARTISANAL FISH TRADERS IN MARINE FISHERIES: A CASE OF KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2023-05-14)Over the years the financial performance of SME has been viewed from financial, strategic and structural development dimensions. Financial performance is a critical factor in the SME success and sustainability despite the ... -
Effects of Greenhouse and Stocking Density on Growth and Survival of African Catfish ( Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) Fry Reared in High Altitude Kenya Regions
(http://www.ijsr.net/, 2012)Production of African catfish (Clarias gar iepinus) under culture in high altitude ar eas has faced challenges due to slow growth related to low temperatur es. This study was therefore designed to test the hypothesis ... -
EFFECTS OF INTEGRATING FARMYARD MANURE, STARTER NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS AND ZINC ON NODULATION, GROWTH AND YIELD IN GREEN GRAMS IN KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-08)Green gram (Vigna radiata l.), is an important legume grown within Kenyan Coast. Despite the crop’s importance as a locally available nutrient supplement, its production is constrained by declining soil fertility attributable ... -
Effects of iso-nutrient fertilization on plankton production in earthen ponds of Bangladesh.
(UK PubMed Central (UKPMC), 2007)The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of iso-nutrients fertilization on fertilizer combinations, containing a similar amount of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) were the production of plankton in earthen ponds ... -
EFFECTS OF KALE AND TOMATO COMMERCIALIZATION ON AGRIBUSINESS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND FOOD SAFETY: A CASE OF SELECTED AREAS IN NAIROBI, KIRINYAGA AND KIAMBU COUNTIES
(Pwani University, 2022-01-27)The commercialization of fresh vegetables is crucial in enhancing revenues from crop farming and ensuring reliable supply of high-quality produce for consumers. However, this can only be guaranteed under ethical application ... -
EFFECTS OF LEGUME COVER CROPS ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND PRODUCTIVITY OF GRAFTED ORANGES (Citrus sinensis) IN THE COASTAL LOWLANDS OF KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-11-23)Orange (Citrus sinensis) is an important food and cash crop in coastal lowland of Kenya. The average orange production in Kenya is 12 tones/ha Compared to world production of 16 tones/ha due to low soil fertility, diseases ... -
EFFECTS OF MANURE AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE-GREEN GRAM INTERCROP IN TITANIUM MINED SOILS IN KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-11-14)The mining sector worldwide is greatly important for income generation, employment, economic growth, development and competitive advantage. Some mining processes lead to environmental pollution and are directly associated ... -
EFFECTS OF NPK FERTILIZER, CATTLE MANURE AND LEAF HARVESTING FREQUENCY ON SOIL AND PERFORMANCE OF BUTTERNUT IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-11-09)EFFECTS OF NPK FERTILIZER, CATTLE MANURE AND LEAF HARVESTING FREQUENCY ON SOIL AND PERFORMANCE OF BUTTERNUT IN COASTAL KENYA MARTIN MALUKI A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of ... -
EFFECTS OF SEQUENTIAL TEACHING METHODS ON ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE IN BIOLOGY BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KENYA
(EFFECTS OF SEQUENTIAL TEACHING METHODS ON ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE IN BIOLOGY BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KENYA, 2015-08-13)Despite the importance of knowledge in Biology, candidates’ performance at the national examination; The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is poor. This could be attributed to the teaching methods. The ...