The acceptability and utilization of a newly introduced Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) in Marigat, Baringo County, necessitated this study. This paper is drawn from a study that was conducted on Marigat to establish the level of utilization of the cassava roots. A total of 51 introduced cassava varieties were grown and all harvested at 16 months by KARI-Marigat. The study recommends that there should be greater efforts to promote cassava breeding for better food, nutrition and livelihoods that will enable people to live productive lives since cassava is staple in the diet of 90% of respondents in the study area. Deliberate efforts are necessary for leveraging agricultural research towards improved production of cassava roots with better culinary, nutritional and keeping qualities. This may enable communities in vulnerable areas such as Marigat to benefit from improved cassava varieties towards attaining Kenya’s Vision 2030’s for sustainable livelihoods and development.

This present paper is devoted to the analysis of modal auxiliaries in Martin Luther King’s speech (I have a dream). This speech was delivered at the march on Washington for jobs and freedom. In this speech King has used modality through modal auxiliaries and there is a wide range of meanings that these words are used to express. The phrase “modal auxiliary” shows that there are two linguistic forms which are under question: the syntactic notion of “auxiliary” and the semantic notion of “modality” Thus, not all modal auxiliaries have been analyzed in this present study; but some of them such as Will, Shall, Must and Can in their predicative and inter-subjective relationships.

Non-dairy imitation cheese products are manufactured from vegetables fat and protein; and preparing by using the technique of processed cheese with helping of heat, emulsifying salts. Oats, wheat germ and cereals are main sources of dietary fiber in human daily diets which have beneficial effects in the protection of civilizationrelated diseases such as e.g. hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, or heart disease. In this study, imitation cheese products were manufactured by two ways; first from mixture of modified potato starch and palm oil only. Second, the manufacturing was done by using starch, palm oil and oats or wheat germ. In first treatments, the obtained results indicated that, increasing of modified starch in the blend of manufacturing presented imitation cheese with good chemical, microbiological, texture and sensory properties. So, the producing of non-dairy imitation cheese by modified potato starch and palm oil gave acceptable like-cheese product with good flavor and texture. The fortification non-dairy imitation cheese with oats in the blend gave very good cheese-like products with high flavor, texture and nutritional benefits than using wheat germ. So, it can be nominated these imitating products for commercial production to serve different categories of consumers.

This paper is aimed at analyzing the female names among the Tugen community a Kalenjin sub-tribe in Baringo County, Kenya, East Africa. While proper names are given to people, geographical features, places and some settlements, I will restrict this paper discussion to the names applied to females only. I have divided this paper into the following main sections; a brief description of Tugen sub-tribe, Naming customs, the traditional naming ceremonies, female names and their meaning, elements of Tugen female names and conclusion. This study was based and guided by Semiotic theory. To help deal with the topic, the following questions were asked; Who are the Tugen-Sub tribe? What were the traditions which accompanied naming? What dictated their names? Which female name categories existed? What were the meanings of female names? What were the elements which formed female names? The answers to the questions were the basis of this paper.

In an attempt to increase the shelf life of banana for some days prior to processing and also enhance the nutritional quality of banana, two banana cultivars (Musa acuminata and Musa sapientus) were stored using three different storage media (banana leaves, fabric cloths and a clay pot). banana bunches were cut into fingers and differently wrapped in each storage medium and stored at ambient condition of 28±2°C and 79±3% relative humidity, while unwrapped bunches were placed on the laboratory shelf as control. Samples were analyzed for sugar, starch, moisture, ash, brix, pH, TTA, vitamin C and minerals on day 0, 5, 7 and 10. Sugar content of banana ranged from 4.55 to 17.83%, with the highest value observed in sample stored in clay pot. The moisture content ranged from 59.13 to 78.51%, ash ranged from 1.24 to 1.72% and brix ranged from 3.38 to 14.59 degree brix. Significant increase was observed in pH, TTA, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc during storage while starch decreased as storage period progressed. Samples stored in the clay pot retained qualitative properties more than those stored on shelf at ambient condition.

Contrastive analysis (CA) is a sub-discipline of linguistics dealt with comparison of two or more languages; it permits to detect the similarities and differences between them. This study aimed at contrasting the order of attributive adjectives in English, an Indo-European language and Sereer Siin, a Negro African language spoken in Senegal in the area of Fatick. The study involved 25 male students who were Sereer speakers and learners of English as a second language at the English department of Cheikh Anta Diop University. A test of 112 items in both languages was given to them. It was composed of 56 in English and 56 in Sereer. These students were asked to order correctly in a sentence two attributive adjectives in each language. However, the results revealed that in both languages there were more differences than similarities. However, the identical features of both languages are the fact that : adjectives of size precede adjectives of shape and of age, adjectives of color are placed before adjectives of Origin/nationality and of purpose; and adjectives of material are positioned before adjectives of purpose. There is an exception with ŋas which is the only adjective of age that should be placed after adjectives of size. Thus, this paper will enable to promote and develop the Sereer language and culture around the world. It will definitely be an invaluable resource for English speakers who are interested in the functioning of the order of attributive adjectives in Sereer Siin.

It is required to better understand the communication of emotion between the child and the parent. The factors underlying a parent's vulnerability to emotional problems have received relatively little attention from researchers. The empirical studies that have published suggest that the key determinants of a child's hospitalization relate to how the parents apprise the hospital stressors that confront them and how she or he evaluates the resources available to help to cope with the situation. To assess the level of stress among the parents of under five children who were admitted in selected hospitals at Gwalior (M.P.). To find out the association of level of stress among the parents of under five children who were admitted in selected hospitals with selected demographic variables. The study involved single group test without a control, using non-experimental descriptive design, with non-probability purposive sampling. 60 women were involved in data collection by using a structured questionnaire. The results were described using descriptive and inferential statistics. The overall knowledge score was found to be Majority of the parents (61%) had severe stress, 31% parents had moderate stress and only 7% of parents had mild stress. It reveals that the majority of the parents had severe stress. In relation to the stress score of parents mean, SD and mean percentage was in general aspects was 14.7, 3.23 and 73.5 and hospitalization was mean, SD and mean percentage was 11.12, 2.54 and 79.4 but regarding Treatment and Prognosis was mean, SD and mean percentage was 9.21, 2.24 and 73.4.In relation to the stress score of parents mean, SD and mean percentage was in Complication related to disease condition was mean, SD and mean percentage was 10.27, 2.93 and 73.4. Findings reveal that there is a significant association between the levels of stress when compared with parents Age, occupation, educational level, housing type, residence and age as well as birth order of the children. The overall findings of the study clearly showed that there is severe stress with the parents of a hospitalized under five children.

The Namesake is the debut novel which was written by the Indian American writer, Jhumpa Lahiri. In this novel, Lahiri depicts the lives of two generations of Indian immigrants in America and their own problems. It differs from other immigrant novels in the way that Lahiri does not arrange rise and fall of experiences for her characters. She just uses the simplest words to describe the heroes’ daily life. Under the multicultural background, Lahiri lays a lot of emphasis on the struggles and sufferings of the cultural identity of Indian American. This thesis aims at the analysis of the different identity confusions between the first generation immigrants and the second generation immigrants in terms of their names, love experiences and marriages. This paper attempts to conclude that the cultural differences have a great influence on the fate of characters. Meanwhile, it points out different attitudes and solutions toward the problems.

Health care professionals whose duty it is to protect patients from acquiring infections while hospitalised or while in a health care set up. By maintaining an infection free environment, the patient’s recovery will be promoted and high-quality nursing care will be delivered. The main purpose of this study was to identify the factors responsible for compliance of infection control measures among health professionals.A quantitative descriptive study was conducted at A.J. Institute of Medical sciences and research center hospital, Mangaluru. Data was collected from a total of 80 staff nurses and 70 other health professionals using the Self-developed validated self administered assessment tool. According to this study all, the participants reported that availability of infection control measures were adequate and reported adequate provision of protective materials.

This paper is based on the observation that there is tension between single mothers and the Anglican Church of Kenya (A.C.K), Nakuru Diocese, Subukia Archdeaconry. In the Subukia A.C.K Archdeaconry, there is a tendency to regard single mothers (who are perceived as having broken the church norms) as sinners. This perception has existed for a long period. As a result single mothers have been excluded from the full life of the church. They are barred from partaking Eucharist and denied infant baptism (sacraments). They are also not allowed to take any leadership position and excluded from the church ministry hence they feel alienated from God. By contrast, there are other A.C.K Churches where single mothers are accepted, partake Eucharist and their infants are baptized. They are permitted to take any leadership position and are included in the full life of the church. This has prompted the question of whether the A.C.K has changed its administration since it is known to have uniformity in discharging its mandate. This contribution was based on theological and constitutional survey geared towards accommodating single mothers and curbing their increase in the church. At the same time, the church advocates marriage to be the ideal and Biblical way where children should be born. The paper offers a balance in which single mothers and the church coexist without compromising the dignity and discipline of the church.

Abstract: Insufficient physical activity and poor nutrition is a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes which kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. This paper discuses physical activity and nutrition with linkage to health; wellbeing. It is a position paper in which importance of physical activities and nutrition to health was discussed extensively from different researcher’s point of view and specifications for different age group were outlined. It was therefore concluded that Good nutrition; an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity; is a cornerstone of good health. It was recommended that all adults should avoid inactivity and engage in physical activities and Consumption of a healthy diet throughout the life course helps prevent malnutrition and non communicable diseases.

Learning styles influence students in all levels of education and a mismatch of teaching styles to preferred learning styles makes learning a stressful experience to many learners. In Nairobi County, students in both private and public schools have not been performing satisfactorily in sciences. Matched teaching styles with preferred learning styles were conceptualised as the independent variables that determine their performance in biology and geography. The purpose of this study was to establish the Effect of gender on performance of students in biology and geography taught using preferred learning styles in secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. This County was chosen because of unsatisfactorily performance in sciences as, only 12.632% of the schools got a mean grade of B- and above, in the years 2004 to 2010. The study was based on Felder Learning Style Theory, and Grasha Teaching Style Theory. A purposive sample of 1,322 students from 18,536 Form Two Students in private and public schools randomly selected for the study. The study employed quasi-experimental research design, which utilised a pre-test, treatment of experimental group and a post-test to estimate impact of an intervention of mismatch due to traditional teaching styles to preferred leaning styles on target population of 69,634 in 146 secondary schools. Questionnaires and pre-test and post-test were used to collect quantitative data. A full disclosure of the nature of the study was given to subjects with an extended opportunity to ask questions and get their free consent to participate. The collected data was analysed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Data was described and summarized using, percentages, and means. Multivariate analysis of variance and linear regression analysis showed statistically significant effect on performance of students taught using preferred learning styles in geography and biology. In conclusion, this study sensitised teachers of the need to identify and teach their learners according to their preferred learning styles in order to enhance their performance in sciences. It recommended the ministry of education science and technology in Kenya to in-service, and train teachers to acquire the skills of detecting learning style preferences of students.

Abstract: Students in higher education are at a higher risk to miss participation in private or institution-organized physical activities, and this can be reflected badly on their academic performance and future social and physical wellbeing. The current study aimed to identify the barriers hindering the sports participation among sports participants and non-participants in higher education in the UAE. The study demonstrated that both participants and non-participants are significantly affected by several barriers which are lack of facilities, frequent sickness, social and culture barriers, lack of interest, diseases and disabilities, lack of time, peer pressure, shortage of qualified trainers, over load of study work and lack of transportation. This study provides important data to decision makers about the barriers that hinder sports participation and help them to find solutions in order to improve students’ involvement in physical education and sports in the higher education level in the UAE.

There are 2.6 million vulnerable children in Kenya. In the past, vulnerable children were taken care of by their kin, through informal arrangements. Today, a good number of vulnerable children are forced to find shelter in institutions such as children’s homes while others are forced to live in the streets. In 2014, the government of Kenya introduced the concept of alternative family care (AFC) with the view of replacing institutional care in addressing the problem of vulnerable children. Various AFC arrangements were introduced including adoption, foster care, guardianship, and kinship care. The purpose of the proposed study was to examine the influence of family structure on the choice of AFC arrangement offered to vulnerable children in Nakuru East Sub-County. The study was guided by Bowlby’s Attachment Theory. It utilized the descriptive survey design where data was collected through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires contained both open-ended and close-ended questions. The target population comprised of 244 caregivers who were involved in some form of AFC in the 2016/17 financial year within the study area. The population was stratified in terms of the AFC arrangement in which the subjects were involved (adoption, foster care, guardianship, or kinship). From this population, a sample of 123 participants was selected using the proportionate stratified sampling method and 102 were able to complete the study. Data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Findings revealed that family structure particularly family type, family size, and family relationships have a statistically significant influence on choice of AFC. The study recommends that the government and other stakeholders should increase finance and other forms of support to caregivers in kinship care as findings show that the majority these caregivers have large family. Stakeholders should also raise awareness regarding the other form of AFC especially adoption, foster care and guardianship as there is the misconception that these AFC arrangements are for individuals who do not have biological children.

Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah (d.1328), is one of the most quoted medieval scholars by contemporary jihadists from the 1980s to the present time. The frequent use of Ibn Taymiyyah by the jihadists in justifying their doctrines made many to believe that Ibn Taymiyyah share the same view with the contemporary jihadists on the issues of jihad and terrorism. This paper will analyse the other side of Ibn Taymiyyah on jihad by studying one of his treatises on jihad. In the treatise of Qāʿida mukhtaṣara fī qitāli al-kuffāri wa mudāhanatihim wa taḥrīmi qatlihim bi mujarradi kufrihim Ibn proved soft on the issue of jihad by arguing two issues. Firstly, that the infidels are not fought due to their disbelief, rather, if no danger is sensed from them they should only be subdued to paying jizya. Secondly, the jizya should not be restricted to the people of the Book, it should be collected from all the infidels. This paper will discuss the textual evidence of the treatise and analyse the two arguments in light of other works of Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim.