Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations(PHD)
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This collection contains bibliographic information abstracts and full text of Doctor of Philosophy(PHD)theses and dissertations held in Research and Special Collections Section in Kenyatta University Library
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Type of Preschool an Important Factor in Determining Fathers’ Support for their Children’s Education
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2013)Research has shown that father’s involvement in children’s education influence how children perform in education. While this is critical, the type of school the child attends is of great importance in determining whether ... -
Personality, Intervening Variables and Academic Achievement as Precursors of Career Aspirations among Form Three Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Secondary school students’ career aspirations have important implications as they are related to the students’ further training in the aspired areas, entering the job market and making progress in the world of work. ... -
Performance of Amaranth Accessions against Moisture Stress and Key Insect Pests and Their Indigenous Parasitoids in Arusha, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Amaranths are African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) that have recently gained importance as a food source in Africa owing to the high nutritional value of their leaves and grains. Production of this crop is, however, limited ... -
Inclusive Education and Provision of Quality Education for Children with Special Educational Needs in Public Primary Schools in Bauchi, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the status of inclusive education and provision of quality education in public primary schools in Bauchi state. The study was conducted in eight public primary schools in Bauchi. ... -
Challenges and Prospects of Civil Society Organizations in Enhancement of Sustainable Livelihoods and Environmental Conservation in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-08)Although most studies document the benefit of delaying umbilical cord clamping in relation to improved haemoglobin levels, few of those studies have been done in low resource settings. Standard routine practice in most ... -
Effect of Umbilical Cord Clamping Time on Nutrition Status of Infants: A Randomized-Controlled Trial in Longisa Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)Although most studies document the benefit of delaying umbilical cord clamping in relation to improved haemoglobin levels, few of those studies have been done in low resource settings. Standard routine practice in most ... -
Integration of Motorcycle Transport in Selected Urban Areas and Its Implication on Safety and Livelihoods in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)Urban centres in Kenya have experienced rapid uptake of motorcycles for commercial transportation to fill the gap between transport service supply and demand. This rapid increase is due to zero rating of motorcycle imports ... -
Continuity and Change in Indigenous Beer Entrepreneurial Activity of Women in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria: 1909-1995
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Studies on women entrepreneurship in Jos focused on women in tomatoes enterprise and on the challenges of women entrepreneurs. Therefore, there is little knowledge on women in indigenous beer enterprise. This study examined ... -
Circulatory Cytokines and Hematological Profiles as Biomarkers of HIV and AIDS Progression
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Cytokines are polypeptides that have a fundamental role in communication within the immune system and in allowing the immune system and host tissue cells to exchange information. They play a central role in the pathogenesis ... -
Umahuluti wa Miundo katika Tamthilia za Ebrahim Hussein
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Utafiti huu umeshughulikia umahuluti wa miundo katika tamthilia za Ebrahim Hussein. Matumizi ya miundo anuwai katika tamthilia za Hussein ndilo suala lililochochea utafiti huu. Tamthilia zilizochanganuliwa ni tano ambazo ... -
The Anglican Theology of Sexuality: Its Teaching and Practice among Students in Anglican Church Founded Schools in Jinja District, Busoga Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2019)There is growing concern over teenage sexual behaviour given the high level of teenage pregnancy and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. Christianity has always provided standards by which behaviour is regulated. ... -
Taswira za Ulemavu Kama Mtindo Katika Riwaya Teule za Said Ahmed Mohamed na Euphrase Kezilahabi
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Lengo la utafiti huu lilikuwa kuchunguza matumizi ya taswira za ulemavu kama mtindo wa kuwasilisha maudhui katika riwaya teule za Said Ahmed Mohamed na Euphrase Kezilahabi. Riwaya hizi ni: Dunia Mti Mkavu (1980), Utengano ... -
Use of Counseling to Mitigate Psychological Morbidity After Stillbirth Among Women in Kitui And Machakos Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Stillbirth is a baby born without any signs of life weighing at least 1000grams or with at least 28 weeks gestation. There is no burden affecting families is big and yet invisible in society and global arena as stillbirth. ... -
Effect of Government Expenditure on the Performance of Public Primary Schools in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)sector in its effort to achieve universal primary education and in line with the Social Pillar of Vision 2030 and global Sustainable Development Goal number four of Universal Primary Education. The budget allocation increased ... -
Sustainable Waste Management: Awareness and Practices Among Classified Hotels in Bauchi State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)Waste generation and unsustainable waste management practices are among the reasons for environmental degradation with all of its attendant negative implications. Hotels are responding to the global challenge of mitigating ...
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Type of Preschool an Important Factor in Determining Fathers’ Support for their Children’s Education
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2013)Research has shown that father’s involvement in children’s education influence how children perform in education. While this is critical, the type of school the child attends is of great importance in determining whether ... -
Personality, Intervening Variables and Academic Achievement as Precursors of Career Aspirations among Form Three Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Secondary school students’ career aspirations have important implications as they are related to the students’ further training in the aspired areas, entering the job market and making progress in the world of work. ... -
Performance of Amaranth Accessions against Moisture Stress and Key Insect Pests and Their Indigenous Parasitoids in Arusha, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Amaranths are African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) that have recently gained importance as a food source in Africa owing to the high nutritional value of their leaves and grains. Production of this crop is, however, limited ... -
Inclusive Education and Provision of Quality Education for Children with Special Educational Needs in Public Primary Schools in Bauchi, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the status of inclusive education and provision of quality education in public primary schools in Bauchi state. The study was conducted in eight public primary schools in Bauchi. ... -
Challenges and Prospects of Civil Society Organizations in Enhancement of Sustainable Livelihoods and Environmental Conservation in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-08)Although most studies document the benefit of delaying umbilical cord clamping in relation to improved haemoglobin levels, few of those studies have been done in low resource settings. Standard routine practice in most ... -
Effect of Umbilical Cord Clamping Time on Nutrition Status of Infants: A Randomized-Controlled Trial in Longisa Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)Although most studies document the benefit of delaying umbilical cord clamping in relation to improved haemoglobin levels, few of those studies have been done in low resource settings. Standard routine practice in most ... -
Integration of Motorcycle Transport in Selected Urban Areas and Its Implication on Safety and Livelihoods in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)Urban centres in Kenya have experienced rapid uptake of motorcycles for commercial transportation to fill the gap between transport service supply and demand. This rapid increase is due to zero rating of motorcycle imports ... -
Continuity and Change in Indigenous Beer Entrepreneurial Activity of Women in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria: 1909-1995
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Studies on women entrepreneurship in Jos focused on women in tomatoes enterprise and on the challenges of women entrepreneurs. Therefore, there is little knowledge on women in indigenous beer enterprise. This study examined ... -
Umahuluti wa Miundo katika Tamthilia za Ebrahim Hussein
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Utafiti huu umeshughulikia umahuluti wa miundo katika tamthilia za Ebrahim Hussein. Matumizi ya miundo anuwai katika tamthilia za Hussein ndilo suala lililochochea utafiti huu. Tamthilia zilizochanganuliwa ni tano ambazo ... -
The Anglican Theology of Sexuality: Its Teaching and Practice among Students in Anglican Church Founded Schools in Jinja District, Busoga Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2019)There is growing concern over teenage sexual behaviour given the high level of teenage pregnancy and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. Christianity has always provided standards by which behaviour is regulated. ... -
Taswira za Ulemavu Kama Mtindo Katika Riwaya Teule za Said Ahmed Mohamed na Euphrase Kezilahabi
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Lengo la utafiti huu lilikuwa kuchunguza matumizi ya taswira za ulemavu kama mtindo wa kuwasilisha maudhui katika riwaya teule za Said Ahmed Mohamed na Euphrase Kezilahabi. Riwaya hizi ni: Dunia Mti Mkavu (1980), Utengano ... -
Circulatory Cytokines and Hematological Profiles as Biomarkers of HIV and AIDS Progression
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Cytokines are polypeptides that have a fundamental role in communication within the immune system and in allowing the immune system and host tissue cells to exchange information. They play a central role in the pathogenesis ... -
Effect of Government Expenditure on the Performance of Public Primary Schools in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)sector in its effort to achieve universal primary education and in line with the Social Pillar of Vision 2030 and global Sustainable Development Goal number four of Universal Primary Education. The budget allocation increased ... -
Sustainable Waste Management: Awareness and Practices Among Classified Hotels in Bauchi State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)Waste generation and unsustainable waste management practices are among the reasons for environmental degradation with all of its attendant negative implications. Hotels are responding to the global challenge of mitigating ... -
Substance and Structure of Animation Films in Kenya: A Study of Selected Films
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)This study investigates the substance and structure of animation films in Kenya. Specifically it focuses on thematic analysis of Kenyan animation films narratives representations through artistic styles, using techniques ... -
Influence of Resources, Knowledge, Capacity Building and Cooperation on Delivery of Quality Services by Early Childhood Education Officers in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The quality of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) services given to children in their early years is essential for proper growth and development. Provision of these services begins with the parents i.e. mother ... -
Use of Counseling to Mitigate Psychological Morbidity After Stillbirth Among Women in Kitui And Machakos Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Stillbirth is a baby born without any signs of life weighing at least 1000grams or with at least 28 weeks gestation. There is no burden affecting families is big and yet invisible in society and global arena as stillbirth. ... -
Internationalisation Practices and Their Implications on Provision of Quality Academic Programmes in Public and Private Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Research on the role of internationalisation to the growth and development of higher education has steadily grown over the past decades. However, there is limited knowledge on the understanding of the process of ... -
Influence of Textile Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge on Senior High School Graduates Participation in Modernisation of Indigenous Ghanaian Textile Industry
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of textile teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge on senior high school graduates’ participation in the modernisation of the indigenous textile industry. Textile ... -
Determinants of Psychosocial Well-Being of Children (10-17 Years) Affected by Hiv and Aids in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)Children affected by HIV and AIDS (CAHA) are faced with psychological, social and economic challenges among others. HIV and AIDS has compounded the situation posing more suffering to children whose parents have died of the ...