Browsing 2nd International Conference by Title
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MAPPING GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES: CASE STUDY OF BUNGOMA COUNTY
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Mchango wa Kiswahili katika Upunguzaji wa Ajali za Vyombo vya Moto Barabarani: Mifano kutoka Madereva wa Magari na Pikipiki Tanzania
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Makala haya yanajadili mchango wa Kiswahili katika kupunguza ajali za vyombo vya moto barabarani. Tangu serikali ya Tanzania iboreshe miundombinu ya barabra baada ya uhuru, mwaka 1961, kwa kutengeneza barabara zenye upana ... -
MERGER STRATEGY AND ITS EFFECTS ON PROFITABILITY FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED IN THE NSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)For some of the commercial banks that are listed in the NSE in Kenya, merger strategy has been previously used, more-so to grow their profit margins. But for the past two decades, these commercial banks have been ... -
Mifanyiko Ya Unyambulishaji Wa Vitenzi Katika Kigĩchũgũ
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Unyambulishaji wa vitenzi ni mojawapo ya masuala yanayoshughulikiwa katika taaluma ya mofolojia katika lugha nyingi za Kiafrika. Makala hii inashughulikia unyambulishaji wa vitenzi katika Kigĩchũgũ, mojawapo ya lugha za ... -
MODELING STOCK RETURNS VOLATILITY USING REGIME SWITCHING MODELS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)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 ... -
Mustakabali wa Ufundishaji na Ujifunzaji wa Fonolojia ya Kiswahili kwa kutumia Uwili Lugha katika Elimu ya Juu Tanzania: Mifano kutoka Programu za Uzamili
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Tangu serikali ipanue wigo wa utoaji elimu ya juu Tanzania, hususani elimu ya Chuo Kikuu, kumekuwa na ongezeko la vyuo vikuu vinavyotoa elimu ya Juu. Ongezeko hili limechangiwa na taasisi zisizo za umma kuanzisha vyuo ... -
Nonparametric Prediction Interval for Conditional Expected Shortfall Admittinga Location-Scale Model using Bootstrap Method
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Infinancialriskmanagement,theexpectedshortfallisapopularriskmeasurewhichisoften considered as an alternative to Value-at-Risk. It is defined as the conditional expected loss given that the loss is greater than a given ... -
Optimizing Access to Safe Water Through Chlorinated Dispensers in Rural Kenya, Uganda and Malawi
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The use of unsafe water has been the primary cause of diarrhea, the main child- Mortality contributor causing 1 in every 10-child deaths (WHO, 2009), yet 58% of diarrhea cases can be averted through safedrinking water, ... -
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AND ETHICS: A DECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF KENYAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
(Machakos University, 2019-04)One of the objectives of education is to promote ethical behaviour among learners. This is emphasized by various commissions and reports on education. Despite the enormous investment in education over the years and the ... -
The place for Dry Land Agriculture in Kenya’s Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Purpose: The paper set out to document the extent to which secondary school agriculture curriculum addresses competencies on Dry Land Agriculture (DLA) and the possible ways of bridging the gaps. Approach: This is a ... -
The Place of an Applied Linguist in Actualising the Big Four Agenda
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The Big Four Agenda, hereafter BFA, is a four-point agenda initiated by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of Kenya, which outlines his focus in his final Presidential term. The BFA is geared towards ... -
POSITIONING MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS, AS A STRATEGY FOR PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION IN BEACH HOTELS OF MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study purposed to investigate Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, abbreviated “MICE” as an important element of tourism product innovation and diversification in Kenya. This paper had specific reference ... -
Rediscovering The Core Cognitive Processes That Define Scientific Competence.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Scientific competence has largely been portrayed in terms of observable attributes like: observation, classification, experimentation, problem-solving, explanation among others. This conceptualization ignores the cognitive ... -
Research and publish, publish or perish, so what?
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Research primarily is geared towards creation of new knowledge. Researchers in Applied Linguistics are expected to identify and solve linguistic problems in the society. For this to be realized scholars in applied linguistics ... -
Results on Robust Model Based Estimation in Finite Populations
(Machakos University, 2018-04)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 literature on local community participation towards sustainable tourism development in East Africa
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Tourism is a major contributor to global economic growth, hence it has been earmarked for the achievement of the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As a result, UNWTO has partnered with governments, ... -
THE ROLE OF THE ‘PATH’ AND THE ‘CONTAINER’ IMAGE SCHEMAS IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study of conceptual interaction has attracted the attention of many scholars in Cognitive Linguistics. Primarily, the analysis has focused on the role of image-schemas in the construction of metaphors. This study ... -
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMMES, NATIONAL FOOD POLICIES, ACTION OF PLAN AND STRATEGIES ON SCHOOL MEALS AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KENYA. (REVIEW)
(Machakos University, 2019-04)School feeding programs have been implemented in Kenya since the 1979 with varying degrees of success (Langinger, 2011). It began in 1979 with a government led and short lived school milk programme (Ministry of ... -
A Service Oriented Architecture Approach to Implementing an Omnichannel Personal Health Record System
(Machakos University, 2019-04)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 the ... -
SERVICE QUALITY DELIVERY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The paper assesses the service quality delivery and Customer’s satisfaction in some selected Banks in Nigeria. Primary data is used where (600) respondents were selected through convenient Sampling. The study uses gap ...
