Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Antimicrobial Activity and Characteristics of Bacteriocin Producing Bacillus subtilis against Mastitis Pathogens
(American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021)The use of drugs and antibiotics has increased the resistance of pathogenic bacteria in both animals and humans. This has been a significant problem and therefore triggers the investigation of novel antimicrobial ... -
Isolation and Identification of Bacteriocin-Producing Bacillus spp from Rastrineobola argentea (Omena) with Activity against Bovine Mastitis Bacterial Pathogens
(Journal of Food Security, 2021)Rampant use of antibiotics has increased resistance of pathogenic bacteria in both animals and humans. This has triggered the investigation of novel antimicrobial agents produced by a bacterial strain of low virulence with ... -
E-Supplier Management Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Sugar Processing Firms in Kenya
(2021-06)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of electronic supplier management practices on supply chain performance of sugar processing firms. The target population is 7,584 employees of sugar processing firms ... -
Detection of Visual Similarity Snooping Attacks in Emails using an Extended Client Based Technique
(2021-04)This paper provides an Extended Client Based Technique (ECBT) that performs classification on emails using the Bayessian classifier that attain in-depth defense by performing textual analysis on email messages and attachment ... -
A Review of Biological Activities and Phytochemistry of Rhus Species
(2021-04)The genus Rhus (family: Anacardiaceae, order: Sapindales) consists of more than 250 species distributed in the tropics, subtropics and temperate regions. Traditionally, extracts and products from Rhus species are regarded ... -
An In-Depth Thematic Analysis of Customer Driven Factors Influencing the Purchase Decisions of Guests in Four and Five Star Hotels in Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2015-11)It is apparent that Kenya’s tourism marketing strategies are not effective. One way for hospitality facilities in the country to stay ahead of competitors is by addressing the ever changing needs of their guests. Various ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility in Four and Five Star Hotels in Kenya
(2016)Corporate social responsibility as a major aspect of societal marketing is under explored and under reported in the hospitality industry in Kenya. This article compiles primary and secondary data on corporate social ... -
Marketing models for performance among four and five star Hotels in Kenya
(2016)Corporate social responsibility as a major aspect of societal marketing is under explored and under reported in the hospitality industry in Kenya. This article compiles primary and secondary data on corporate social ... -
Gaps in Guests and Managers Perceptions of The Marketing Strategies of Four and Five Star Hotels in Kenya
(2016)This study assessed guests’ and managers’ perceptions of the extent to which the marketing strategies of four and five star hotels in Kenya addressed the factors which influence the guests’ purchase decisions. The research ... -
Career path determinants of Eco-tourism and Hospitality Management university graduates
(2013)There has been an increase in the number of hospitality management university graduates working in non hospitality organizations in Kenya. Despite this, studies have not been undertaken to investigate the factors that ... -
Interest Rate Risk and Value of the Firm among Private Equity Firms in Frontier Markets: Insights from Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya
(2021-05)Savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) form an integral part of the financial sector across the globe. However, in pursuit of their wealth creation goals, these cooperatives are exposed to numerous risks that threaten ... -
Career change intentions of eco-tourism and hospitality management University graduates
(International Research Journals, 2013-02)In the recent past, there has been an influx of hospitality management university graduate employees into non hospitality organizations in Kenya. However, the main causes of this career change have not been examined. This ... -
Customers’ perceptions and expectations of service quality in hotels in western tourism circuit, Kenya
(International Research Journals, 2014-01)Quality management is important in any establishment since it enhances organization’s performance and profitability in the long run. Subsequently, quality has been a focus of many successful establishments all over the ... -
The relationship between the marketing strategies and competitiveness of four and five star hotels
(2015-12)The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between the marketing strategies and competitiveness of four and five star hotels in Kenya. The results showed that the hotels adopted the 5 P’s marketing concept ... -
Enhancing Competitiveness Through Guests’ Experiences: A Typology of Customer Experiences in Upscale Hotels
(2017-02)This study sought to develop a marketing model that can enhance the competitiveness of four- and five-star hotels in Kenya. The main factors generating guests’ expectations and delight were investigated after focusing on ... -
Customers’ perceptions and expectations of service quality in hotels in western tourism circuit, Kenya
(International Research Journals, 2014-01)Quality management is important in any establishment since it enhances organization’s performance and profitability in the long run. Subsequently, quality has been a focus of many successful establishments all over the ... -
Effect of Women Group Membership to Poverty Vulnerability among Female Headed Households in Yathui and Central Division, Machakos District, Kenya
(2013-08)This article examines the effect of group membership to magnitude of poverty among female headed households in Yathui and Central Divisions of Machakos District. The study adopted a descriptive and cross-sectional study ... -
Influence of Information Availability on the Choice of Source of Entrepreneurial Finance
(2013-08)This study examines the influence of information availability on the choice of source of entrepreneurial finance for small and medium sized enterprises in Thika district of Kenya. This study adopted a mixed methods empirical ... -
Challenges Facing Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse in Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-12)This article examines challenges child sexual abuse victims and their families experience in trying to access healthcare services and justice in Kenya. Child sexual abuse is a vice that shocks and traumatizes the victims ... -
Effect of Training on the Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management in the Kenyan Public Sector
(2015-03)It is a common practice by most firms to cut or freeze training budget whenever the economic conditions are hard or even suspend training programs altogether. The aim of this study is to find out the effect of training on ...
