Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF HOMEGROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME ON DIETARY DIVERSITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN 6-13 YEARS OF AGE IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(European Journal of Health Sciences, 2021)Purpose: The main objective of this study was to establish the difference in the dietary diversity for school children enrolled in and those not enrolled in the home grown school feeding programme (HGSFP), in Makueni ... -
Machakos University Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, April 2022
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)On behalf of the editorial board to present the Volume three (3) of Machakos University Journal of Science and Technology to our readership. This issue presents pieces of research work drawn from diverse disciplines including ... -
Green Human Resource Management Practices and Environment Sustainability: From Empirical Evidence
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Green human resource management, if well designed and implemented, is undeniably one of the avenues that is envisaged to contribute towards the actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper set out ... -
Mixed Farming and its Impact on Food Insecurity and Dietary Quality in the Context of Varying Aridity in Rural Areas of Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Sustainability in agricultural production is key in ensuring food and nutrition security. Mixed farming has been touted as one of the farming systems for enhancing this sustainability. However, there is limited evidence ... -
Covid-19 Pandemic and Implementation of World Bank Supported Education Initiatives in East Africa
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)In early 2020, COVID-19 was confirmed as a global pandemic by World Health Organization. Countries rushed to introduce lockdown and quarantine measures so as to minimize infections and deaths. Secondary schools were equally ... -
Design Courses and the ‘New Normal’: ePortfolios as a Pedagogic Innovation in Advancing University Education
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Portfolios are crucial for practitioners in the creative industry. Practitioners in the field of art and design use portfolios as a means to show their skills to prospective clients or audiences. Portfolios may either be ... -
Factors Influencing Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment Process of Nairobi-Thika Superhighway Improvement Project in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Public participation is a key component in environmental impact assessment and governance. Public participation is a process by which public concerns, needs and values are incorporated into governmental and corporate ... -
A Review of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy
(Machakos University Press, 2022-03)Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders typically caused by a non-progressive lesion or abnormality of the developing brain that appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects body movement, ... -
Co-Design: Catalyst for Inclusion in the Design Process
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Older persons are considered custodians of culture and the knowledge they possess need to be preserved for posterity. Is there a good approach to extract this knowledge and package it for posterity? This paper is an analysis ... -
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 Trade credit on the Growth of Small and Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises in Rwanda
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of trade credit on the growth of manufacturing SMEs in Rwanda. To achieve the objective, the study used a mixed research approach involving both qualitative and ... -
The Role of Knowledge Sharing in Enhancing Innovation Performance: A Study of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Modern organizations are exposed to challenges arising due to a complex and an unpredictable competitive environment. Over the years, knowledge sharing has become a major strategic necessity that organizations require to ...
