Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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Relationship between socio-economic factors and water quality status of Chania River, Kenya
(Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 2021-07-20)Human related activities harm water quality. However, there is limited information on the impact of socio-economic activities on water quality in River Chania. This study focused on the determination of the effect of ... -
Modeling the Effect of Binding Kinetics in Spatial Drug Distribution in the Brain
(Hindawi, 2021-07-05)A 3-dimensional mathematical model is developed to determine the effect of drug binding kinetics on the spatial distribution of a drug within the brain. The key components, namely, transport across the blood-brain barrier ... -
Youth Employability: Fostering University-Industry Links in Syllabus Design
(EAST AFRICANNATURE & SCIENCEORGANIZATION, 2021)The potential of young people to be agents of social and economic progress continues to be undermined by massive unemployment. According to statistics on the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender ... -
Integrating e-learning in teacher education
(JFP Publishers, 2021)In considering the integration of electronic learning (e-learning) in teacher education, there is also a need to consider the kinds of skills and competencies the teacher needs for using such technical media in pedagogical ... -
THE EFFECT OF INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE TEACHING APPROACH ON SELFCONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS STUDENTS IN KITUI COUNTY, KENYA
(African Journal of Education and Practice, 2021)Purpose: The study sought to investigate the effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on learners’ self-concept of secondary school physics students in Kitui County, Kenya. Methodology: The study adapted Quasi ... -
Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Raspador for Simultaneous Extraction and Brushing of Sisal Fibers by Small-scale Sisal Farmers
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-07-10)Demand for natural fibers is on the rise as awareness of environmental protection keeps abreast. Sisal fibers, for instance, are largely utilized not only in the manufacture of mats, ropes, carpets, and sacks but also ... -
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF KENYA PRISONS SERVICE
(Semantic Scholar, 2015)The study sought to understand the Impact of Change Management strategies based on Organizational Culture, Power and Politics and Managerial behavior at the Kenya Prisons Service. Using a descriptive study approach, a ... -
EFFECTS OF HUMAN COMPETENCIES IN THE ADOPTION OF E-COMMERCE STRATEGIES AMONG SMEs IN KENYA
(IJECM, 2015-10)The paper presents findings of a study which sought to determine the effects of Human factors and competencies in the adoption of E-Commerce strategies among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Kericho - Kenya. ... -
Strategic Innovation and Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)The current business environment is dynamic, turbulent and unpredictable. The success of business in such environment is depended on its adaptability to respond to environmental change. Strategic innovation is a strategic ... -
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF STAKEHOLDERS’ PARTICIPATION ON THE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN KENYA
(IJECM, 2016-03)Food security has been a great challenge in Kenya even after a great intervention by Government ministries, private sectors and stakeholders. There are several factors that cause food insecurity in Kenya. The purpose of ... -
An Assessment of the Organizational Culture Change on Organizational Performance
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Culture change has indeed become an imperative for organizational competitiveness and effectiveness. Forces like globalization and internationalization of public issues contribute to expanding the flow of labour ... -
Assessment of Micro Financial Institution Funding on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Murang’a County-Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)The fundamental purpose of this study was to assess the impact of Micro finance Institutions (MFIs) funding on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in rural Murang’a. Simple random sampling technique ... -
AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF MONTHLY DEFAULT PENALTIES AS A DETERRENT MEASURE OF DEFAULT ON HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN RECOVERY IN KENYA
(Semantic Scholar, 2017)Despite the various measures taken by Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in Kenya to increase its loans recovery, there has been reluctancy by HELB funded University graduates to repay their loans. In this regard, HELB ... -
FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENY
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015-05)Kenya’s banking system has not been exception as far as financial innovations is concerned. The major impetus for financial innovation has been globalization of financial systems, deregulation, and great advances in ... -
An investigation of the effects of extraction and brushing variables on the properties of hedge sisal fibers using a raspador
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-01)Natural fibers have emerged as an important component in the development of composite materials because of their mechanical properties. The properties are highly influenced by environmental conditions and processing ... -
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 ... -
UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP IN KENYA
(Center for International Research Development, 2021-10)Governance in university education is said to involve the powers to make decisions about fundamental policies and practices in several critical areas concerning universities such as mission, enrolment size, the access ... -
ENTRENCHING REALIST EVALUATION IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS IN THE AWAKE OF MIXED METHODOLOGY
(British International Journal of Education And Social Sciences, 2021-10)The choice of either Quantitative or Qualitative research methods or a mixture of both (Mixed Methods) presents a researcher’s construction of the reality he or she purposes to investigate. The central element in mixed ... -
PHILOSOPHICAL METHODS AS FULCRUM OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: A THEORETICAL REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
(Center for International Research Development, 2021-10)As universities continue to be confronted with research productivity there seems to be a micro-political issue regarding the relationship between philosophers of education and educational researchers with educational ... -
Training Strategy and Employee’s Performance: Lessons from Kenya Power
(International Journal of Science and Engineering, 2015)The study sought to examine the relationship between training strategy and employees’ performance at Kenya Power. The study was motivated by concerns on employee performance in the organization despite the consistent ...
