Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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An Assessment of the Influence of Mathematics Teachers’ Experience on Use of Questioning Technique and Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Public Secondary Schools in Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2019)Purpose:Mathematics’ teachers play an important role in teaching of concepts in mathematics and ensuring that students register good grades in tests. However, in MwalaSub-county, the scenario is different with ... -
Influence of Guidance and Counselling Programmes on Secondary Students School Connectedness: A Case Study of Nyamira County, Kenya
(Academic Publishing Group, 2019)Secondary school students are still within the age bracket of rapid physical, social and psychological changes. These changes pose a number of challenges which result to cases of maladaptive behaviour as evidenced ... -
An Investigation of Concept Attainment Model on Learning Achievement in Biology in Public Secondary Schools in Kibwezi Sub-County, Kenya
(Research journali’s Journal of Education, 2019)Biology performance in public Secondary Schools has been quite low compared to the other sciences. This has been attributed majorly on the nature of teaching methods used, the abstract nature of biology, and the ... -
A Practical Mentorship Model for Raising Learning Outcomes among Academically Low Achieving Students in Machakos University
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2019)Academic mentorship has been practiced in a number of universities including Machakos in Kenya though ineffectively due to the large student numbers and the presumably misconceived assumption that all students are in need ... -
The Role of Family Constellations on Development of Prosocial Behaviour among the Regular Undergraduate Students in Nakuru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2019)The study sought to assess the influence of Family constellations on psychosocial adjustments of regular third year undergraduate Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the influence ... -
Effectiveness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Programmes Offered in Kenyan Universities
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2020)The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs offered in Kenyan universities. The study sought to answer questions about the adequacy of STEM ... -
Relationship between Perceived Academic Stress and Academic Performance among Students in Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region, Kenya
(Journal of Humanities And Social Science, 2020)This study was designed to determine the relationship between Perceived Academic Stress and Academic Performance among students in teacher training colleges in central region in Kenya. It was guided by Transactional ... -
Examination of stress coping strategies as predictors of academic performance among students in teacher training colleges in central region Kenya
(EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2020)Despite the very high stake placed on education, poor academic performance has continued to be felt in Kenya in Primary Teacher Training colleges in Kenya. This affects the life and career progression of the students and ... -
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 ... -
Do Kenyan University STEM Graduates Possess Employable Skills for the Job Market?
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2021)Economic growth world over is based on the supply and availability of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics graduates due to their desired skills. However, a major concern in ... -
Appropriateness of Mnemonic Techniques on Mathematics and Social Studies Learning Outcomes in Public Primary School in Machakos Sub-County, Kenya
(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society (www.hrmars.com), 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of Mnemonic techniques on mathematics and social studies learning outcomes in primary schools in Machakos subcounty, Kenya. A 4x2 Factorial research design ... -
Social Factors Influencing Substance and Drug Abuse in Universities in Machakos County, Kenya
(Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019)The intention of this study was to investigate social factors influencing substance and drug abuse in universities Machakos County, Kenya. The survey study was carried out in Universities in Machakos town. The study ... -
Enrichment of Fermented Sorghum Flour with Pumpkin Pulp and Seed for Production of a Vitamin A and Iron Enhanced Supplementary Food
(Journal of Food Research, 2021)Vitamin A and iron deficiencies are prevalent in preschool children being a public health concern. The study aimed at developing a flour blend formulation made of sorghum, pumpkin pulp and seeds and examining its contribution ... -
Assessment of Physical Activity Level and Its Effects on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 2019)Hypertension is a global public health concern since it contributes to onset of heart related diseases. Control of blood pressure among hypertensive patients is important to reduce cardiovascular disease events. Lifestyle ... -
Relationship between Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure Level in Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu District Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 2017)Uncontrolled hypertension is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease occurrence which greatly contributes to fatality worldwide. Obesity is known to impact cardiovascular health, being an appropriate predictor of ... -
IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON FOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERN IN THE POPULATION OF NAIROBI, KENYA
(Journal of Agriculture Science & Technology, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on food systems globally especially due to its containment measures and this has disrupted food consumption patterns among individuals. The study compared food consumption patterns ... -
Prevalence and perception of substance abuse and associated economic indicators and mental health disorders in a large cohort of Kenyan students: towards integrated public health approach and clinical management
(2022)Background: The earlier younger people begin to use drugs, the more vulnerable they become to both their short term and long-term harmful efects. The overall aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of alcohol and ... -
The prevalance of binge eating disorder and associated psychiatric and substance use disorders in a student population in Kenya – towards a public health approach
(2022)Introduction: Kenya in particular and Africa in general lack data on Binge Eating Disorder (BED). The overarching objective of this study is to fll that gap. Kenyans may not be aware that BED exists when a “very good” ... -
Socio-demographic, economic and mental health problems were risk factors for suicidal ideation among Kenyan students aged 15 plus
(Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022-01)Background: About a third of youth with suicidal ideation develop suicidal plans and about 60% of youth with suicidal plans make suicidal attempts. This study aimed to study different types of suicidal ideation and the ... -
Complementary Feeding and the Nutritional Status of Children 6-23 Months Attending Kahawa West Public Health Center,Nairobi
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS, 2017-04)A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out at the Kahawa West Public Health Centre , Nairobi, Kenya, among randomly sampled 286 mothers and their children aged 6-23 months. Data was entered and analyzed using ...
