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In - situ Electrochemical Synthesis, Microscopic and Spectroscopic Characterisations of Electroactive poly(2,5-dimethoxyaniline) – Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Composite Films in Neutral Media
(International Journal of ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, 2014-09-29)Poly(2,5- dimethoxyaniline)-multi-wall carbon nanotubes (PDMA-MWCNT) nanocomposite films were synthesised by in –situ electrochemical polymerisation. The films were characterised by cyclic voltammetry (CV), ultra–visible ... -
An In-Depth Analysis of the Altman's Failure Prediction Model on Corporate Financial Distress in Uchumi Supermarket in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Many firms in developing and transitional economies are in financial distress situation, due to low level of debt service coverage. The study of financial distress has become a significant global issue after the global ... -
An In-Depth Analysis of the Altman’s Failure Prediction Model on Corporate Financial Distress in Uchumi Supermarket in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Many firms in developing and transitional economies are in financial distress situation, due to low level of debt service coverage. The study of financial distress has become a significant global issue after the global ... -
Income Diversification in the Banking Sector and Earnings Volatility: Evidence from Kenyan Commercial Banks
(Kenya Bankers Association, 2012-12)This paper investigates whether diversification of income sources for Kenyan banks leads to better earnings and reduced individual bank and systemic risks. The study seeks to analyze the extent to which observed shift ... -
Indigenous Construction Technologies in Flood-Prone Areas of Western Kenya
(2007)Shelter and sanitation are essential for the well-being and development of most societies. The approach and technology for the provision of shelter and sanitation varies with the social, economic and environmental ... -
Indifference Pricing of Contingent Claims on NIG L´evy Model
(2012)We develop an attractive and tractable model to describe the financial time series of stock prices observed at the Nairobi exchange market then price financial derivatives on the underlying stock. The stock price process is ... -
Industrial Relations System as a Factor of Tripartite Consultation Influencing the Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
(International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics, 2013-06)The study sought to establish the effect of Industrial relations system in Kenya on the performance of state corporations. Methodology: Data was obtained through a descriptive design involving 279 employees both unionized and ... -
Influence of Administrative Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Matungulu Sub - County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2017)The study sought to establish the influence of administrative practices on students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Matungulu Sub-county, Kenya. The study employed descriptive survey research design. Simple ... -
Influence of academic self-efficacy on academic performance among students in primary teacher training colleges in central region Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2020)This study was designed to determine the relationship between academic self-efficacy on academic Performance among students in teacher training colleges in central region in Kenya. It was guided by Self-efficacy ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ACCESS TO CREDIT ON SMALL SCALE COFFEE PRODUCTION IN KANGUNDO SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2019-11-01)Despite many government interventions aimed at reviving the declining coffee industry in Kenya, the quality and quantity of Kenyan coffee is deteriorating. Research has shown that farmers are not applying production ... -
Influence of Brining on the Drying Parameters of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus)in a Glass-Covered Solar Tunnel Dryer
(2009)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a glass-covered solar tunnel dryer. Tilapia fish, eviscerated, and split into pieces ... -
The Influence of Capital Market Deepening on Mortgage Market Growth in Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)This study examined the influence of capital markets deepening on mortgage growth in Kenya. The indicators used for capital market deepening were Ratio of Equity Market Capitalization to GDP; the Bond Market Turnover ... -
The Influence of Collaborating Strategy in Improving Employees’ Performance in Insurance Companies in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(East African Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management, 2018)Research in organizational conflict and its management has gained much currency in contemporary times. Accordingly, this study evaluates the influence of collaborating strategy in improving ... -
The Influence of Communication and Monetary Rewards as Motivation Strategies on Students’ Academic Performance
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2015)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of communication and monetary rewards on students; academic performance. The study was guided by two objectives that focused on communication and monetary rewards ... -
INFLUENCE OF COMPETENCE MANAGEMENT IN ADOPTION OF QMS IN KENYA’S ISO CERTIFIED STATE CORPORATIONS
(Human Resource and Leadership Journal, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of competence management in adoption of QMS in Kenya ISO certified state corporations. Methodology: The proposed research consisted of a descriptive survey. ... -
Influence of Content of Entrepreneurship Training on Performance of Small and Micro Enterprises in the Information and Communication Technology Sector in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine the influence of content of entrepreneurship training on performance of the Small and Micro Enterprises in the Information Communication Technology sector in Nairobi, ... -
Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on Market Share: A Survey of the Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2021-08)The telecommunications industry in Kenya contributes up to 10% to Gross Domestic Product.However, the Kenyan telecommunication industry is dominated by three operators that include Safaricom, Airtel ... -
INFLUENCE OF COST OF EDUCATION ON TRANSITION RATES FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS INKENYA:A CASE OF MACHAKOS SUB-COUNTY
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cost of education on transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kenya; a case of Machakos sub-county. The study was guided by the ... -
Influence of Customer Relationship Management on Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The study sought to determine the influence of customer relationship management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. This study employed descriptive research design. The targeted population of this study is ... -
Influence of Customer Service on the Performance of Hospitality Enterprises: Lessons from Sunbird Tourism Limited in Malawi
(Online Science Journals, 2017)This paper examines the influence of customer service on the success of hospitality enterprises. The paper argues that in order to deliver excellent services that will result into profitable hospitality business, there ...