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The History of TIRDO and Industrialization in Tanzania up to 2018
(MksU Press, 2021-06)This paper examines different areas which are the prerequisites of industrialization. It focuses on the issues of research and innovation as imperatives in industrialization from historical point of view, the paper ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on The Implementation of The University Curriculum: a Case of Public Universities in South Eastern Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic was the least expected catastrophe globally. The first case of Covid-19 infection was reported on March 2020. Due to the panic of the Covid-19its’ effects on human life, the Government ... -
Implication of Climatic Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resource Management in Africa: Individual and Collective Responsibility
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The impact of climate change is quite evident: Increasing aridity, disruption of livelihood in term of food and drinking water supply, risking the collapse of marine eco-systems, food insecurity, Arctic melting, loss of ... -
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 Project Technical Skills on Performance of Community Based Human Immuno Deficiency Virus Projects in Kiambu, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Identifying factors that are critical for the success of HIV projects not only leads to initiating mechanisms for efficiency and effectiveness in projects, but also for implementation of projects on time. This study sought ... -
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 ... -
Innovative Approaches for Promoting Resilience, Inclusion and Access to Education Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Education has the potency to not only initiate but sustain change for development of an individual and the society at large. As such, education needs to be accessible and inclusive to all members of society regardless of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Modeling Stock Returns Volatility Using Regime Switching Models
(MksU Press, 2021-06)This paper seeks to model the dynamic relationship between stock market returns, volatility and trading volume in both developed and emerging stock markets. Modeling stock returns volatility has a tremendous reflection ... -
Nonparametric Prediction Interval for Conditional Expected Shortfall Admitting a Location-Scale Model using Bootstrap Method
(MksU Press, 2021-06)In financial risk management, the expected shortfall is a popular risk measure which is often considered as an alternative to Value-at-Risk. It is defined as the conditional expected loss given that the loss is greater ... -
Results on Robust Model Based Estimation in Finite Populations
(MksU Press, 2021-06)In this article, we present results on nonparametric regression for estimating unknown finite population totals in a model based framework. Consistent robust estimators of finite population totals are derived using the ... -
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, ... -
A Review of Literature on Product Differentiation Strategy and Brand Loyalty
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The concept of product differentiation goes back to the early 20th century when there were hardly any models of differentiated products. Incremental differentiation of products and services is the main variable that helps ... -
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 ... -
A Service Oriented Architecture Approach to Implementing an Omnichannel Personal Health Record System
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Interoperability of eHealth systems has been a problem that has been unresolved due to variations in platforms, protocols, data formats, patient matching criteria and lack of universal patient identification. Most of ... -
Solar PV Potential and Energy Demand Assessment in Machakos County
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Machakos County has the need for renewable energy access due to its rapid industrial development, growing population, higher living standards and rural electrification. Wind-solar hybrid off-grid system has therefore ... -
A Stage Model for Cloud Computing Adoption in E-Government Implementation
(MksU Press, 2021-06)As Governments look for ways to improve service provision, the need for restructuring processes and effectively using technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of their functions becomes critical. Cloud computing ... -
Threshold Determination for Maximum Product of Spacing Methodology with Ties for Extreme Events
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Extreme events are defined as values of the event below or above a certain value called threshold. A well-chosen threshold helps to identify the extreme levels. Several methods have been used to determine threshold so ... -
Transactional Leadership and Organizational Performance: A study of Private Universities in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Private universities are undergoing tough times due to reduced number of students, financial crisis, poor academic programs and general management crisis. The manner in which the vice chancellors dispense with their authority ...