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The Old Wine in the New Skin: Integrating Acholi Ritual Pots in Contemporary space
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The purpose of the study is to design and produce pots derived from indigenous Acholi ritual pots for contemporary space and their resultant effect in promoting sustainable development that is prosociety. Specifically ... -
Options Payoffs Perspective on Financial Engineering
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The option theory and its applications play an important role in modern finance. Many trading strategies, corporate incentive plans, and hedging strategies include various types of options. In this paper, the option ... -
Path Loss Propagation Model Predictionfor GSM Mobile Networks In Nigeria
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This research is aimed at predicting propagation path loss model which can be helpful in planning the best Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) networks in Dutse town, Jigawa state Nigeria. The methodology employed ... -
Performance of Imputation Methods towards Increasing Percentage of Missing Values
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The aim of this paper is to study the performance of eightdifferent existing imputation methodsused on simulatedand real dataset. The methods are compared in term of their ability to estimate the missing observationsand ... -
Preparing Faculty for Utilization of Innovative Approaches in Digitalized Teaching and Learning Environments
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The emergence of new information and communication technologies that can be used to enhance teaching and learning environments provide both an opportunity to transform delivery of education and a challenge in its adoption. ... -
Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Conference on Harnessing Scientific Research, Innovation And Technology For Sustainable Development, Machakos University, 17th-19th April, 2018.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)It delights me to write the foreword to this Book of Conference Proceedings of the Machakos University 1st Annual International Conference that was held from 17th -19th April 2018 at the Machakos University Hotel. The ... -
QUALITY OF LIFE AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AT KANGUNDO SUBCOUNTY HOSPITAL COMPREHENSIVE CARE CLINIC
(Machakos University, 2018-04)HIV/AIDs (Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) possess a great burden to mankind. 37 million people are HIV infected worldwide. 19 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are infected. In Kenya, ... -
A Review of Drivers of Technology Adoption in The Hospitality Industry in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)In July 2016, Kenya held a 14th Session of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to discuss the potential of emerging nations in unlocking their growth on the back of technology. UNCTAD estimates ... -
Right to food and sustainable livelihoods: use of pastoral cycle approach to respond to communities’ needs isiolo county, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The constitution of Kenya provides that each and every person has a right to adequate and quality food. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2 and 6 focus on ending poverty and hunger, and availability of clean water ... -
The Role of Language, Culture and Communication in Development
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The paper discusses the idea that culture starts at personal level and becomes a national culture and the idea that a new culture can develop from the mixing of people from different backgrounds.It explores the idea that ... -
The role of Universities in Harnessing Scientific Research, Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development.
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ROOTED IN CULTURE, MANIFESTED IN CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS: DEVELOPING BRIDAL ADORNMENTS INSPIRED BY SELECTED ANKOLE MOTIFS
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Creating body adornments rooted in the individual and specific cultures, and integrating them in contemporary designs that come with global fashion of attires and body adornments which are influenced by the Western ... -
Screening Selected Maize Single Crosses for Tolerance to Low P in Acidic Soils of Bumala and Maseno
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Generally, 13% of Kenya’s arable land mass (7.5 million ha) is acidic and prone to poor phophorus (P) availability and soil acidity. This results in crop yield losses due to the direct adverse effects Aluminium toxicity ... -
Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum Reforms in Kenya 1959-2016: Challenges to Innovations
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Fifty seven of curriculum reforms targeting innovations to education through school agriculture remain unattainable to date. Observations indicate challenges to reforms rather progress as there exists a gap between the ... -
Secrets to Success in Informal Sector Financial Compliance: Utilizing New Technological Application for Improved Community Health Program Efficiency and Effectiveness
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Secrets to success in informal sector financial compliance: Utilizing new technological applications for improved community health program efficiency and effectiveness Financial compliance is an essential aspect of good ... -
A Social Enterprise, Better Maternal Health Services Through Mobile Messages Automated-System, A Pilot Study in AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kiambu County.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)There is a tremendous need to increase patient specific approaches to reduce barriers to care and enhance compliance of healthier strategies for pregnant women. Digital innovation is a text messaging platform allowing ... -
Students’ Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Their Attitude Towards Sexual Behaviour in Coast Region, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The HIV/AIDS and life skill education in Kenyan secondary schools was intended to reduce HIV/AIDS infection and stigmatisation of people living with HIV in the education sector. However, it is not known how implementation ... -
Sustainable Design Approaches for Handicraft Community Development in Machakos County.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This paper highlights the important role played by design in shaping the new African continent economically, socially and environmentally. This role is highly linked to the rich interaction between religion, art and ... -
Taswira ya Gereza Katika Riwaya ya Haini (Shafi Adam Shafi): Uhakiki wa Ki- Foucault
(Machakos University, 2018-04)IKISIRI Makala hii inakusudiwa kutalii jinsi gereza ilivyotumiwa kama msingi wa kuendeleza maudhui katika riwaya ya Haini ya Shafi Adam Shafi. Aidha, inapania kudhihirisha jinsi maudhui ya jamii ya kigereza yanavyobainika ... -
Translated Kiswahili Texts: A Case Study of Kithaka Wamberia’s Texts.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Translation is a complex exercise that involves not only transfer of meaning of linguistic aspects of translated texts but more importantly their literary aspects. This means that as Omboga 2006:50 observes a translator ...