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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The Phonology of Kenyan Sign Language (Southwestern Dialect)
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is a thriving national sign language used by tens of thousands of signers in Kenya, and which emerged out of two deaf schools in western Kenya in the early 1960s. In this thesis, I provide a ... -
Education for Development of a Skilled Human Resource in Kenya: Argument for a Sound Educational Philosophy
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This research recognized that every nation has a social vision that is articulated in statements designated as national goals, with education being considered largely instrumental in their achievement. It was therefore an ... -
Dark Triad Personality Traits and Moral Disengagement as Predictors of Students’ Propensity for Academic Dishonesty in Selected Kenyan Universities
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Prevalence of academic dishonesty in Kenyan universities continues to be a great concern to educators. The problem has persisted even with institutions’ attempts to prevent, or punish students found to engage in academic ... -
Effects of Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children on Livelihood Outcomes of Beneficiary Households in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Studies have revealed that increasing levels of poverty aggravates the plight of vulnerable populations in developing countries making it imperative for governments to design cash transfer programmes to address the situation. ... -
Synthesis of Super Absorbent Hydrogels Derived from Cross-Linking Activated Charcoal and Citric Acid for Sustainable Agriculture in Semi-Arid Regions
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Superabsorbent hydrogels represent a set of polymeric materials with three-dimensional structure. They are capable of holding huge amounts of water and due to the hydrophilic nature in the structure. Their applications in ... -
Nexus between Infrastructure Public Policy Planning, Land Speculation and Development in (Greater) Eastern Bypass, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Accessibility to land, government programmes and efficiency of land market shapes urban growth. Land speculation accompanies public policy planning in infrastructure development in peri-urban areas and results into increase ... -
Determinants of apparel Fashion Consumption Decision Making among University Students in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Apparel fashion is an important dimension of a person’s lifestyle. Researchers have investigated various consumer factors that influence apparel fashion consumption and, marketers and designers are interested in the variables ... -
School Quality Variables and Learning Output in Science and Mathematics in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A school environment which is well equipped with standard requirements is likely to bring better learning output. The policy guidelines on learning requirements are provided by the Ministry of Education to all education ... -
Teachers’ Attitude Towards Work and its Effects on their Professional Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi and Murang’a Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A modern curriculum, excellent infrastructure, adequate human and material resources and a healthy school organization climate are not helpful, if teachers do not have the right work attitude. Teachers’ professional ... -
Simulating Pressure Distribution of a Horizontal Well in an oil Reservoir Subject to Single Edged and Bottom Constant Pressure
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In this study the pressure distribution in an oil reservoir with a horizontal well is investigated. A horizontal well with single-edged and constant bottom pressure is outlined. A reservoir bounded with two constant pressure ... -
Effect of Structured Caregiver Nutrition Education on Management of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Nutrition education is a vital component in the successful management of diabetes among pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients. However, in Uganda, no published study has been done to find out if nutrition ... -
Intertextuality and Subversion in Selected Children’s Readers and their Corresponding Animated Film Adaptations
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This research sought to undertake a comparative study of selected Children’s Readers and their corresponding animated film adaptations. Central to the study was how intertextuality and possible subversions in the films ... -
Financing Practices and Access to Financial Services among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Policy makers and scholars acknowledge the significance of small and medium enterprises in stirring the economic growth and development in developing and developed economies. In spite of the generally fast pace by which ... -
Effects of Oil Extraction on the Livelihoods Vulnerability in Lokichar-Kochodin Basin, Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Discovery of oil in South Lokichar-Kochodin Basin (SLKB) in Turkana County, Kenya, in 2012, subsequent exploration and extraction, provided opportunity to assess the nature of vulnerability to displacement and impoverishment, ... -
Information Technology Capability and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Although manufacturing firms support economic development, wealth creation and poverty alleviation, a dismal performance has been reported. In Kenya, the share of gross domestic product (GDP) to manufacturing sector has ...
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The Phonology of Kenyan Sign Language (Southwestern Dialect)
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is a thriving national sign language used by tens of thousands of signers in Kenya, and which emerged out of two deaf schools in western Kenya in the early 1960s. In this thesis, I provide a ... -
Education for Development of a Skilled Human Resource in Kenya: Argument for a Sound Educational Philosophy
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This research recognized that every nation has a social vision that is articulated in statements designated as national goals, with education being considered largely instrumental in their achievement. It was therefore an ... -
Dark Triad Personality Traits and Moral Disengagement as Predictors of Students’ Propensity for Academic Dishonesty in Selected Kenyan Universities
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Prevalence of academic dishonesty in Kenyan universities continues to be a great concern to educators. The problem has persisted even with institutions’ attempts to prevent, or punish students found to engage in academic ... -
Effects of Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children on Livelihood Outcomes of Beneficiary Households in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Studies have revealed that increasing levels of poverty aggravates the plight of vulnerable populations in developing countries making it imperative for governments to design cash transfer programmes to address the situation. ... -
Synthesis of Super Absorbent Hydrogels Derived from Cross-Linking Activated Charcoal and Citric Acid for Sustainable Agriculture in Semi-Arid Regions
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Superabsorbent hydrogels represent a set of polymeric materials with three-dimensional structure. They are capable of holding huge amounts of water and due to the hydrophilic nature in the structure. Their applications in ... -
Nexus between Infrastructure Public Policy Planning, Land Speculation and Development in (Greater) Eastern Bypass, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Accessibility to land, government programmes and efficiency of land market shapes urban growth. Land speculation accompanies public policy planning in infrastructure development in peri-urban areas and results into increase ... -
Determinants of apparel Fashion Consumption Decision Making among University Students in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Apparel fashion is an important dimension of a person’s lifestyle. Researchers have investigated various consumer factors that influence apparel fashion consumption and, marketers and designers are interested in the variables ... -
School Quality Variables and Learning Output in Science and Mathematics in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A school environment which is well equipped with standard requirements is likely to bring better learning output. The policy guidelines on learning requirements are provided by the Ministry of Education to all education ... -
Effect of Structured Caregiver Nutrition Education on Management of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Nutrition education is a vital component in the successful management of diabetes among pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients. However, in Uganda, no published study has been done to find out if nutrition ... -
Teachers’ Attitude Towards Work and its Effects on their Professional Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi and Murang’a Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A modern curriculum, excellent infrastructure, adequate human and material resources and a healthy school organization climate are not helpful, if teachers do not have the right work attitude. Teachers’ professional ... -
Simulating Pressure Distribution of a Horizontal Well in an oil Reservoir Subject to Single Edged and Bottom Constant Pressure
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In this study the pressure distribution in an oil reservoir with a horizontal well is investigated. A horizontal well with single-edged and constant bottom pressure is outlined. A reservoir bounded with two constant pressure ... -
Intertextuality and Subversion in Selected Children’s Readers and their Corresponding Animated Film Adaptations
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This research sought to undertake a comparative study of selected Children’s Readers and their corresponding animated film adaptations. Central to the study was how intertextuality and possible subversions in the films ... -
Financing Practices and Access to Financial Services among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Policy makers and scholars acknowledge the significance of small and medium enterprises in stirring the economic growth and development in developing and developed economies. In spite of the generally fast pace by which ... -
Effects of Oil Extraction on the Livelihoods Vulnerability in Lokichar-Kochodin Basin, Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Discovery of oil in South Lokichar-Kochodin Basin (SLKB) in Turkana County, Kenya, in 2012, subsequent exploration and extraction, provided opportunity to assess the nature of vulnerability to displacement and impoverishment, ... -
Information Technology Capability and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Although manufacturing firms support economic development, wealth creation and poverty alleviation, a dismal performance has been reported. In Kenya, the share of gross domestic product (GDP) to manufacturing sector has ... -
Investment Decisions and Financial Performance of Nonfinancial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The expectations of any stakeholder in a firm at the end of a quarter or a financial year is to earn dividends. However, this may not always be the case, since the firm may occasionally post losses. Previous endeavors ... -
Integrating African Religio-Cultural with Conventional Approach to Peace-Building In Conflicts between Luo and Nandi Ethnic Groups, Kisumu and Nandi Counties, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study examined the integration of the African religio-cultural approach and the conventional approach to peace building in ethnic conflicts between the Luo and the Nandi of Kisumu and Nandi counties in Kenya. It ... -
Application of Taxonomic and Dna Barcoding Techniques in Identifying Commonly Traded Herbal Plant Species in Selected Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over eighty percent of the world’s population depends on herbal products for their basic health care needs. However, this widespread popularity is counterbalanced with the lack of relevant research to authenticate the ... -
Effects of Human Exposure and Associated Risks Due to Natural Radioactivity and Heavy Metals in Bureti, Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The knowledge of distribution of natural radiation sources as well as radiation levels in the environment is important for evaluating the risk associated with natural radiation exposure. The activity concentration of ... -
Influence of mHealth Short Message Service Utilization on Risky Sexual Behaviour among Adolescents in Homa-Bay County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Adolescents’ Risky Sexual Behaviours (ARSB) is a global public health concern as it is second among the top ten risk factors in the global burden of all diseases. It is estimated that 60% of adolescents in Homa-Bay County ...
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