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ThesisBrown, AlexandraWomen make up two-thirds of illiterate adults around the world a figure that has remained largely unchanged for over two decades. In developing countries, while some women may experience formal education in primary school, most do not reach full liter . . .
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Masters ThesisSmith, ChrisAgricultural expansion to meet rising demands for crops is one of the greatest threats to terrestrial biodiversity. Coffee, one of the most valuable trade items in tropical countries, provides economic livelihood and habitat for wildlife, especially w . . .
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Book reviewGlenn, Mary E.
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Masters ThesisMilligan, MeganEcosystem services, such as pest control and pollination, are critical benefits of biodiversity necessary for agricultural production. Predators, including insectivorous birds and ants, can provide important biological controls in agroecosystems, boos . . .
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Masters ThesisTurman-Bryant, Phillip NicholasThis investigation attempts to characterize the flow of quality assurance information in Kenya's off-grid lighting market in order to identify key opportunities for improving access to product information throughout the supply chain. While traditional . . .
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ArticleHoshmand, A. RezaThis paper discusses Kenya’s macroeconomic policies during the 1980s. Its pecifically analyzes issues of food security as it relates to market performance and policies. This is followed by projections of the effects of various policy changes and marke . . .
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ThesisGavitte, PeterNew Dawn Communities is a residence high school for orphans in rural Laikipia County, Kenya. The school provides a form I-IV (high school) education and has a current enrollment of 90 students. The school is located approximately 4-5 marginal driving . . .
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ArticleYoung, Truman P.Mortality patterns are thought to be strong selective forces on life history traits, with high adult mortality and low immature mortality favoring early and rapid reproduction. Patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) have the highest potential rates of pop . . .
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ArticleJaffe, Karin EnstamHere we describe changes in ranging behavior and other activities of vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) after a wildfire eliminated grass cover in a large area near the study group's home range. Soon after the fire, the vervets ranged farther awa . . .