Masters Theses and Projects: Recent submissions
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Economics of the System of Rice Intensification on Productivity of Rice among Smallholder Farmers of Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)Rice farming has received considerable attention in developing countries and particularly in Kenya due to its impact on smallholders’ income and food security. Irrigated rice is the largest consumer of water and its ... -
Relationship between Head teachers' Personality types, Instructional Supervision Practices, and Academic Performance in Selected Public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Personality types and practices can be viewed as factors that possess a great role in the improvement of academic performance in schools. Good personality types and effective practices can translate to better performance ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Milk Processors in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Supply Chain Management practices are activities carried out by an organization to enhance the effectiveness of its supply chain. The practices improve organizational performance and enhance competitiveness. Milk processors ... -
Performance of Sorghum Hybrid Lines with Tannin Gene from Crosses between Gadam and Tannin Hard Coat Sorghum Varieties
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Sorghum is a major staple food source in many African countries. In Kenya, it is cultivated by small-scale farmers. Gadam sorghum is the common variety mainly grown for brewing, manufacture of animal feeds and sorghum ... -
Working Capital Management, Asset Base, Board Diversity and Financial Performance of Coffee Wet Mills in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Agro-processing plays a pivotal role in enhancing economic growth and socio-welfare at large. However, over the last two decades, the financial performance of small-scale agroprocessing firms, including coffee, has ... -
Modelling Conditions for Quality Egg Storage Using Randomized Complete Block Design
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Rearing chicken has contributed positively to global nutrition, especially egg production. This practice attracts both large and small-scale poultry keeping within the world’s economy. Egg storage has been a problem due ... -
Cognitive Conflict in Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Embu West Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Cognitive conflict is widely recognized as an important factor in the process of conceptual change and can be effectively utilized to promote the learning of mathematical concepts. However, there has been little research ... -
Technology Adoption, Production and Market Participation among Smallholder Indigenous Chicken Farmers in Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Majority of the Kenyan population resides in rural areas and are characterised by high levels of poverty due to low income and food insecurity. Poultry production and in particular indigenous chicken has been recognised ... -
Mathematics Anxiety and Performance among Secondary School Students in Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya.
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Mathematics is an essential subject worldwide though it is one of the poorly performed subjects in Kenya. There are many reasons that have been attributed to poor performance in Mathematics. While some studies have ... -
Role of Information and Communication Technology and Socio-Economic Factors on Marketing of Tomatoes among Smallholder Farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Tomato is produced and consumed worldwide. In Kenya, tomato is used to generate income among rural people. Despite this, the sub-sector faces numerous challenges such as fluctuating market prices, postharvest losses and ... -
Protecting Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: A Scalable Hybrid Decoy Framework against Cyber Threats
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Cybersecurity threats are malicious acts that seek to damage, steal, or gain unauthorized access to information. Higher institutions of learning in Kenya have adopted the use of information systems in their service ... -
Contributions of Anthropogenic Activities to Leaf Litter Decomposition in River Kapingazi, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Human activities have potential adverse effects on freshwater ecosystems, which sustain a wide range of ecosystem services such as the provision of potable water, nutrient cycling, and a habitat for organisms such as ... -
Adoption of Selected Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Climate change has greatly affected food production and food security. Erratic temperature rises and inconsistent precipitation have greatly influenced productivity of crops and livestock. The impacts have gotten much ... -
Climate Change Adaptation Information for Improved Agricultural Productivity among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)The effects of climate variability and change on communities are felt across the globe thus adaptation information is sought as a panacea. With the pervasive uncertainty on expected weather patterns amidst climate ... -
Communication and Uptake of Integrated Soil Fertility Management and Soil Water Conservation Technologies by Farmers in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Integrated soil fertility management and soil water conservation practices are possible solutions to persistent soil quality decline and low availability of soil moisture which are affecting agricultural productivity in ... -
Gender Influence on Soil Fertility and Water Management Technologies Uptake among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Degraded landscapes and soil water stress are long-standing problems to smallholder agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of soil and water conservation in restoring degraded landscapes and improving ... -
The Effect of Procurement Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Academic Research Publishing Group, 2020-11)In any institution, success is majorly determined by the procurement practices adopted and how well these procurement practices are implemented. The study sought to establish the effect of procurement practices on supply ... -
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the past few years, such that there is no ... -
Drought Prevalence in the Horn of Africa and Its Implications on Forest Cover: A Case Study Of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought ... -
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Cancer has become a key public health affliction worldwide. Recent studies have shown that genetic factors cause only 5–10% of all human cancers, while the rest are caused by lifestyle. Epidemiological and clinical studies ...