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An Investigation into Factors that Contribute to Cheating in Examinations in Technical Institutions in Central Province, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Cheating in an examination is an act of deception by students to gain unfair advantage over others by using unauthorized materials and information. There is a significant increase in test cheating. Among those who cheat ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Using Different Types of Irrigation Water on the Soil-To-Crop-Transfer Factor in Leafy Vegetables Grown Along Peri-Urban Areas of Kiambu County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The water used for irrigation has a significant effect on the way heavy elements accumulates in the soil as well as how plants grown on those soils uptake elements. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing the effect ... -
DETERMINANTS OF APARTMENT PRICES WITHIN HOUSING ESTATES OFNAIROBI METROPOLITAN AREA
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The objective of this study is to establish the determinants that significantly influence apartment pricesthat are located within housing estates of Nairobi metropolitan area. Thedeterminants comprise of apartments features ... -
Does Rhizobial Inoculation Functionality Vary With Host Plant Genotype? A Case Study of Common Bean Phaseolus Vulgaris l. Germplasms Grown by Smallholder Farmers In Eastern Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Rhizobia inoculants are soil bacteria that promote biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). Understanding of rhizobia-host genotype association is a critical step in enhancing legume productivity. Questionnaires were used to ... -
THE VIRTUE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: PREVALENCE, ANTECEDENTS AND INTERVENTION MEASURES
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This paper explores literature on one of the most rampant vices (academic dishonesty) that have existed in institutions of learning for many years. A number of studies have documented and demonstrated alarming cases of ... -
Comparison of Descriptive English Compositions of Visually Impaired and Sighted Students in Kenyan Secondary Schools
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Language is common to visually impaired and sighted students because they both use language to communicate ideas, feelings, and emotions and above all to describe their worlds. Descriptive writing brings alive the object ... -
Harnessing Educational Technology to Stimulate Critical Thinking among Secondary School Learners for Sustainable Development in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Critical thinking (CT) isan essential life skill that education should seek to equip learners with in order to actualize the attainment of Kenya’s vision 2030 and the sustainable development goals (SDGS). Psychologists ... -
Development of Emblems for Longevity for County Governments in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The emergence of county governments in Kenya has seen the development of emblems for each county. These emblems exhibit the spirit of the counties, however they cannot be said to be successful because they are not well ... -
Exponentiated Generalized Geometric Burr Iii Distribution
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Statistical distributions play a major role in parametric statistical modeling and inference. However, most of the existing classical distributions do not provide reasonable parametric fits to data sets. Thus, the need ... -
Innovative Approaches to Higher Education and Training for Sustainable Quality and Standardization of University Education for Sustainable Development in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Education is a key for better life and effective foundation for smooth operations of person’s lifetime. In the recent times university education is becoming irrelevant for hiring the individuals, in organizations and ... -
An Investigation of English Writing Errors Encountered by Certificate in Law Students in Tanzanian Institutions: The Case of Institute of Judicial Administration Lushoto
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This study aims at exploring the English academic writing errors that encountered by a certificate in Law students in Tanzania. These problems arise because the students are not adequately familiar with the English ... -
The Need for ICT in Adult Education for Socio-Economic Development in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The thrust of the study was to examine the need of ICT in Adult Education for socio-economic development in Maiduguri, Borno state. In this light, the study adopted questionnaire method for data collection, simple frequency ... -
Nigerian Plant Resources, an Incredible Generosity with an Incredible Responsibility
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Nigeria is a physically and climatically diverse country that has been endowed with substantial plant resources. The natural vegetation varies from rain forest to savanna with nine distinct ecological zones which permit ... -
The role of Universities in Harnessing Scientific Research, Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development.
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Innovation for Industrial Trasformations Drivers and Barriers in Yobe State Construction Industries Nigeria
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The universal demand for industrial transformation in effective project delivery process led to the implementation of an advance innovative technology. However, a number of issues are increasingly becoming relevant with ... -
An Evaluation of The Inauguration Speech Made by His Excellency The President of Kenya on 28th November, 2017.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)An inauguration speech in any political set up seeks to give an assertion of the round map on how to address issues that directly impact on the electorate. It should also be a timely moment to thank those who voted you ... -
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 ... -
Uimarishwaji Wa Umaizi Mseto Kupitia Mikakati Shirikishi Ya Ufundishaji Wa Kiswahili Nchini Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Upataji wa elimu na maarifa ni shughuli isiyo na kikomo katika maisha ya mwanadamu. Ili kuimarisha shughuli hii, lengo la nne la Maendeleo Endelevu linamhitaji kila mwanafunzi kutoachwa nyuma kwenye ujifunzaji na upataji ...