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CHARACTERIZATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL FISHING ON SEAGRASS MEADOWS OF GAZI BAY, SOUTH COAST, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)isheries resources are critical to coastal communities livelihoods, providing food and income. The exploitation of fisheries resources in the tropics is mainly small-scale in nature characterized by being multi-species and ... -
INFLUENCE OF FREE DAY SECONDARY EDUCATION POLICY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF RURAL PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-01-28)In 2008, the Kenyan government introduced the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) policy with the aim of expanding access and retention of learners in public day secondary schools leading to increased enrolment in an ... -
PREDICTORS OF SYMPTOMS OF POSTNATAL DEPRESS ION AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN LAMU AND KILIFI COUNTIES, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Background mental health problems are of major public health concern, worldwide. However, there is limited systematic research investigating the correlates and impact of postnatal mental health problems in low and middle-income ... -
ELECTROCHEMICAL DEGRADATION AND CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF AZO DYES IN THE TEXTILE WASTE WATER
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Azo dyes are carcinogenic and if taken would lead to debilitating adverse health effects in animals, man and aquatic organisms. In this study, novel Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) electrodes were the anode while stainless steel ... -
INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF BUTTERFLY FARMING & HARVESTING ON WILD BUTTERFLY POPULATION IN THE NATURE RESERVE OF ARABUKO SOKOKE FOREST, KILIFI COUNTY KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-08-28)Butterflies are among the most studied Lepidoptera in the world, More recently, studies of butterflies in tropical rain forests have resulted in a cottage industry as "farms" or "ranches" where live butterflies are reared ... -
DETERMINATION OF PREVALENCE OF DEFAULTING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS FROM TREATMENT AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI NORTH SUB COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Tuberculosis is a major public health problem and remains one of the deadliest communicable diseases. Understanding the characteristics of patients who default from treatment for tuberculosis will help modify the strategies ... -
UCHANGANUZI WA ATHARI ZA KIMOFOFONOLOJIA MIONGONI MWA WANAFUNZI WA KISOMALI WANAPOJIFUNZA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI
(Pwani University, 2019-07-28)Utafiti huu ulishughulikia makosa ya kimofofonolojia miongoni mwa wanafunzi wa Kisomali wanapojifunza Kiswahili sanifu kama lugha yao ya pili. Utafiti huu ulifanywa katika shule za upili za umma katika kaunti–ndogo ya ... -
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 ...