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Contributions of Selected Microsystems to antisocial behaviours among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub- County, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-04)
Antisocial behaviour is a major challenge in secondary schools in Kenya. It is linked
with delinquent behaviour such as truancy, drug abuse and bullying. These
behaviours are related to negative interactions ...
Nutritional contribution of atmospheric deposition to the Strandveld vegetation of West Coast South Africa
(University of Cape Town, 2013-07)
Ecosystem nutrient availability depends on the balance between rates of nutrient
inputs and losses. Nutrients may be lost through fire and displacement of ash,
herbivory, leaching and volatilization. The main pathways ...
Statistical distributions and modelling of GPS-Telemetry elephant movement data including the e ect of covariates
(University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 2015-04)
In this thesis, I investigate the application of various statistical methods towards
analysing GPS tracking data collected using GPS collars placed on large mammals
in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Animal movement ...
Sustainability of the Small-Scale Tea Processors in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019-04)
The tea industry remains vital for export earnings, employment creation and GDP growth.
These processors, however, are experiencing a persistent rise in their cost of production.
They have pursued sustainability initiatives ...
Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of the internal control system
on fraud prevention in the Banking Sector in Kenya. Studies have been carried out by
different researchers some focused-on fraud ...
Formulation and Characterization of Prototype Particleboards using selected Crop Residue and Starch from Cassava Peels as a Binder
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
Particleboards are formulated from lignocellulose material bound with adhesives. Conventional lignocellulose material used is wood particles and adhesive is formaldehyde-based resin. Due to reduction of tree cover, wood ...
Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: A Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
Continued food insecurity is a major global concern especially in Africa and Kenya in particular. The threats of the desert locust and the novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic have further accelerated this challenge. ...
The discourse of televised political news interviews and ethnic polarization in Kenya
(UoeM, 2017)
Political interviews have been used as genres for dissemination of political information. The way they are presented is a subject of concern as they are thought to be causing division among the Kenyan audience along political ...