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UKOPAJI WA MANENO YA KISWAHILI SANIFU KATIKA LUGHA YA KIGIRIAMA: MICHAKATO NA SHERIA ZA KIFONOLOJIA.
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-15)Lugha ya Kiswahili na Kigiriama zimekuwa na mgusano wa muda mrefu kwani jamii hizi mbili zimekuwa majirani hasa katika mwambao wa pwani ya Kenya (Guthrie 1971). Utafiti huu umechunguza ukopaji wa maneno ya lugha ya ... -
SENSE RELATIONS AND LEXICAL PRAGMATIC PROCESSES IN LINGUISTIC SEMANTICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE KIGIRYAMA SYSTEM OF MEANING
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-12-15)Language carries the culture of the people. Knowing the correct meaning of each word in every context enables one to be integrated successfully into that community something which contributes to harmony and understanding. ... -
UCHANGANUZI WA MAUDHUI YA NYIMBO ZA MSONDO NA ATHARI ZAKE KWA WANANDOA KATIKA JAMII YA WADIGO
(Pwani Unversity, 2018-05-15)Nyimbo za msondo za jamii ya Wadigo ni aina za nyimbo ambazo huimbwa wakati wa harusi upande wa kwa bi. harusi na huwa tofauti kabisa na nyimbo za harusi za kawaida. Utafiti huu ulinuia kuchanganua maudhui ya nyimbo za ... -
EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER ACCESSIBILITY IN KILIFI NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2016-08)Access to water remains a global challenge, especially with the unprecedented growth in world population. However, underground water resource remains largely underutilized, despite its accounting for a greater volume of ... -
DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY STATUS AMONG THE SMALLHOLDER FARMING COMMUNITY IN KILIFI SOUTH SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2016-08)Food security is critical to the economic, social, religious, political and cultural development worldwide. This study goes deeper to investigate the role of household characteristics, food security constraints, extension ... -
BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING AS A TOOL FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A SURVEY OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-03)The business environment in any industry has a lot of challenges resulting from competitive pressure which is growing at an ever faster pace due to growing customer expectation, globalization and technological development. ... -
DETERMINANTS OF POOR TREATMENT OUTCOME AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
(Pwani University, 2016-05)In 2013, an estimated 9 million people developed TB and 1.5 million died from the disease. Many countries globally have adopted DOT strategy which addresses factors of poor treatment outcome at community and health ... -
INTERACTIVE EFFECT OF COGNITIVE STYLES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-09-12)It is important to understand both ‘how much’ a student learns and ‘how’ they learn. Without focusing on the ‘how’ of learning, concepts may have to be taught repeatedly due to use of inefficient storage and retrieval ... -
STATISTICAL MODELING OF TEACHERS’ SURVIVAL TIME IN SERVICE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-04)Teachers in public schools in Kenya have been leaving the classroom for greener pastures. Teacher attrition has continued to reduce the survival time of teachers in service. According to research most of this attrition has ... -
RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY OF ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS PERFORMED BY STUDENT NURSES AMONG INFANTS AGED BETWEEN ZERO TO ONE YEAR IN KILIFI COUNTY HOSPITAL, KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-12)Anthropometric measurements are inexpensive and non-invasive way of assessing nutritional status of children. Reliable and accurate anthropometric data is fundamental in monitoring and improving health status of children. ... -
MECHANICAL AND OPTO - ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CHITOSAN - A MARINE BASED BIOMATERIAL
(Pwani University, 2016-07)Mechanical, electrical and optical properties of chitosan thin films extracted from the squid gladius found along the coastal areas of Kilifi and Mombasa were investigated in this study. The films were prepared by the ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF NUTRIENTS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF SEAGRASS IN THE MALINDI MARINE PARK AND RESERVE
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-12)This study examined the influence of nutrients on seagrass. Seagrass are marine angiosperms that serve a critical role in the conservation of marine species and promotion of coastal livelihoods. Seagrass continue to ... -
INFLUENCE OF AGRICULTURAL GOVERNANCE ON FOOD SECURITY: A STUDY OF FARMERS IN BURA IRRIGATION AND SETTLEMENT SCHEME IN TANA- RIVER COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-05)Agricultural governance constitutes the augmentation of growth and development of agriculture and allied sectors. Agricultural governance is managed through a set of goals, policy implementation, stakeholder involvement ... -
SCREENING TOMATO AND PEPPER GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEGOMOVIRUSES AND ROOT KNOT NEMATODES
(Pwani University, 2015)Tomato and pepper are among the most popular vegetable crops grown worldwide, owing to their nutritive value and diversified uses. In the few areas along the coast region where tomato and pepper are grown, production ... -
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL ON THE ADOPTION OF AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES DISSEMINATED BY THE AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN NAIROBI; KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-09-12)Various studies underscore the fact that agricultural productivity can be improved through use of modern and appropriate technologies that address the agricultural value chain. However, it has been noted that even when ... -
EFFECTS OF SONCHUS (S. oleraceous) IN MAIZE AND COWPEA CROPPING SYSTEMS
(Pwani University, 2018-08)Diversification of farming systems in the face of small land holding of less than 0.05 ha and climate variability is important to offer multiple sources of food and income while acting as insurance against risks. Intercropping ... -
MAANA TIMILIFU KUTOKANA NA UNDIMI KATIKA UTENZI WA SIRI LI ASRARI
(Pwani Unversity, 2018-01-12)Utenzi wa Siri li Asrari ulitungwa katika karne ya 17 na mpaka sasa haujashughulikiwa ipasavyo. Ni utenzi unaozungumzia, kiubunifu, mojawapo ya vita vya Mtume Muhammad alivyopigana na wasioamini Uislamu. Mbali na hayo, ni ... -
USAWIRI WA MWANAMUME KATIKA METHALI ZA KIMERU NCHINI KENYA
(Pwani University, 2016-08)Utafiti huu unahusu uchanganuzi wa usawiri wa mwanamume katika methali za Kimeru. Imebainika kuwa usawiri wa mwanamume katika methali za Kimeru haujawekwa bayana na utafiti wowote. Utafiti huu umebainisha jinsi ... -
MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES ON THE PRACTICE OF UNVEILING AND ITS EFFECTS IN KILIFI TOWNSHIP, KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2018-03)Veiling as a practice has sparked a lot of debates among Muslims and non-Muslims alike. There are Muslim perspectives that exist on the practice of veiling. The pro-veiling and anti-veiling. The latter had a backing of the ... -
ASSESSMENT OF MARINE MEGA-FAUNA BY-CATCH IN THE ARTISANAL FISHERY ALONG NORTH COAST KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-06)The populations of long-lived marine mega-fauna including elasmobranchs, marine mammals and sea turtles is declining around the world because of their high vulnerability to fishing activities and mortality. Most mega-fauna ...