Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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The Relationship between Strategic Planning and Firm Performance
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2012)Organizations from both the private and public sector are increasingly embracing the practice of strategic planning in anticipation that this will translate to improved performance. Past studies have mainly focused on the ... -
Achieving legitimacy through co-operative governance and social and environmental disclosure by credit unions in a developing country
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2017)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to utilize legitimacy theory to test the association between the governance of credit unions and their social and environmental disclosure in a developing country, Kenya. A further ... -
Leveraging donor funds: the switch to commercial funding
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2003)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight important factors that influence funding decisions from the perspective of commercial lenders, and suggest commercialization of microfinance as a source of alternative ... -
Scholarly publishing in sub-Saharan Africa in the twenty-first century: challenges and opportunities.
(2007)A free flow of ideas and information is vital to the process of scientific inquiry, and in turn to the ability to address economic, environmental and social development issues both in the sub-Saharan Africa region and ... -
The Role of Library Schools in Shaping the Changing Patterns of Scholarly Communication
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The strategic importance of identifying knowledge-based and intangible assets for generating value, competitiveness and innovation in sub-Saharan Africa
(Sabinet, 2011)This article discusses the strategic importance of identifying intangible assets for creating value and enhancing competitiveness and innovation in science and technology in a knowledge economy with particular reference ... -
Managing a Library automation project: the Moi University experience
(MCB University Press, 1999)Examines the major problems associated with managing a library automation project in a developing country. The Moi University experience is representative of the type of problems that a library project manager in a developing ... -
Impediments to promoting access to global knowledge in sub-Saharan Africa
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2004)Knowledge-based societies have come to be identified with the advanced economies. Knowledge is now looked on as a new source of competitive advantage. Those economies where knowledge is created and used in large quantities ... -
Training needs of practising professional librarians in the Kenyan public university libraries: a critical analysis
(MCB University Press, 2000)Examines the training needs of practising professional librarians in the Kenyan public university libraries. There is a general, but false assumption, in this sector that professional librarians who have attained the minimum ... -
The role of knowledge management in enhancing government service-delivery in Kenya
(Stellenbosch University, 2009)This article explores the role that knowledge management (KM) can play to support governance, performance effectiveness, and service delivery in government agencies in Kenya. It further addresses the challenges and problems ... -
Knowledge Management in a Research Organisation: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, 2006)Knowledge is fast becoming a source of competitive advantage that makes a difference between success and failure for both profit and non-profit organisations. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is a non-profit ... -
Knowledge production and distribution by institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and challenges
(Unisa Press, 2011)This article focuses on available opportunities and challenges which institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa face in producing and distributing knowledge. Institutions of higher education are also expected ... -
Response of Economic Growth to Domestic Borrowing in Kenya
(Amity Journal of Economics, 2017)Kenya envisioned economic growth rate of 10 per cent per annum and a reduction in domestic debt levels to below 25 per cent of GDP by 2012. These targets were not achieved. Whether the slow rate of ... -
Impedimetry and microscopy of electrosynthetic poly(propylene thiophenoimine)-co-poly(3,4 ethylene dioxythiophene) dendritic star copolymer
(2011)The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of generation 2 poly(propylene thiophenoimine)-co-poly(3,4 ethylene dioxythiophene) dendritic star copolymer (G2PPT-co-PEDOT) film was studied in LiClO4 solution. The results show ... -
Determination of Anthracene on Ag-Au Alloy Nanoparticles/Overoxidized-Polypyrrole Composite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes
(Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2010)A novel electrochemical sensor for the detection of anthracene was prepared by modifying a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with over-oxidized polypyrrole (PPyox) and Ag-Au (1:3) bimetallic nanoparticles (Ag-AuNPs). The ... -
Mitazamo ya Kusawiri Wahusika wa Kike katika Tamthilia za Kiswahili: Posa za Bikisiwa na Mama Ee
(The Africa Premier Research Publishing Hub, 2017)Uhusiano kati ya jinsia ya kiume na ya kikeni ni suala linaloendelea kuzua mijadala si haba miongoni mwa jamii kila uchao. Aghalabu midahalo hiyo huibua mitazamo kinzani baina ya wasomi na wahakiki wa kazi za kifasihi. ... -
Electrochemical Aptasensor for Endocrine Disrupting 17β-Estradiol Based on a Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiopene)-Gold Nanocomposite Platform
(Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2010)A simple and highly sensitive electrochemical DNA aptasensor with high affinity for endocrine disrupting 17β-estradiol, was developed. Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiophene) (PEDOT) doped with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was ... -
Synthesis and characterization of poly (propylene imine) dendrimer–Polypyrrole conducting star copolymer
(Elsevier, 2010)A star copolymer based on poly(propylene imine) (PPI) dendrimer core (generations 1–4) and polypyrrole (PPy) shell was prepared. The synthesis procedure involved a condensation reaction between PPI surface primary amine ... -
Optimal Placement of FACTS Devices to Improve Power Flow Using Bees Algorithm
(International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science, 2016)Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) device has gained popularity recently as an essential device in power systems. The introduction of FACTS technology in power systems has seen increased flexibility and control of ... -
Relationship between Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure Level in Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu District Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2018)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 ...
