Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The centre and pathology: Postmodernist reading of madness in the oppressor in contemporary fiction
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2023-08)This study examines the pathological consequences of in-between identity on the members of the dominant group in polarized cosmopolitan settings in Lessing’s The Grass is Singing (1950). The study is a postmodernist reading ... -
Warburgia Ugandensis: A Review of Compounds and Bioactivity
(2023-07)Warburgia species (Canellaceae) are traditionally used to treat a wide range of illnesses including stomach ache, diarrhea, abdominal pains, toothache, oral thrush, venereal diseases, cold and cough, fever, muscle pains, ... -
Evaluating Linear and Non-linear Dimensionality Reduction Approaches for Deep Learning-based Network Intrusion Detection Systems
(2023-08-08)Dimensionality reduction is an essential ingredient of machine learning modelling that seeks to improve the performance of such models by extracting better quality features from data while removing irrelevant and redundant ... -
Panacea or Pacifier. Faith-Based Perspective on the Management of Cattle Rustling among Pastoral Communities in Kenya
(2022-09)The research study focused on the state and non-state policies employed to manage cattle rustling among pastoral communities in Kenya. The general objective was an evaluation of the interface between state and non-state ... -
Factors Influencing the Capital Structure of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kapenguria Town, West Pokot County in Kenya
(2017-07)The purpose of this project was to investigate the factors that influence the capital structure of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) operating in Kapenguria Town. The capital structure that an enterprise chooses is bound ... -
Effects of Product Differentiation Strategies on Firm Product Performance: A Case of Kenya Seed Company (KSC), Kitale
(2015-09)Firms within the same industry have been selling products that are good substitutes for each other, yet it is commonly the case that no firm within the industry sells a product that is identical to that sold by a competing ... -
Effects of Retained Profits on Performance of Supermarkets in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.
(2018-04)This study analyzed effects of financing structure on financial performance of supermarkets. The study aimed to specifically determine the effect of retained profits on performance of supermarkets. The study was informed ... -
Electronic Tender Advertisement System on Operational Performance of Small & Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(2023-07-03)he aim of the study was to evaluate how the electronic tender advertisement system affects the the operational performance of SMEs in Kenya. Schumpeter’s theory of entrepreneurship has been applied to ground the study. A ... -
Supplier’s Past Performance Criteria and its Effect on Procurement Performance in County Governments in Kenya
(2023-07-04)The major focus of the study is to investigate the supplier selection criteria and its effect on procurement performance in county governments. The specific objective was to examine the effect of supplier’s past performance ... -
A Review of Chemical Compounds and Bioactivity of Conyza Species
(2023-06)A large proportion of the African population's primary healthcare requirements are still mostly met by traditional medicine. Previous studies have demonstrated the potential of plant extracts disease management. Conyza ... -
Contemporary Trends and Issues in The Hospitality and Tourism Industry
(2023-05-13)Contemporary trends and issues in the hospitality and tourism industry often generate opportunities and challenges. The hospitality and tourism environments are constantly changing. Customers’ needs and preferences dictate ... -
Evaluation of Industrial Attachment Training of Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply management students, Murang’a University of Technology
(Novelty Journals, 2023-05)An Industrial Attachment is a structured, college-graded work experience in a professional work setting during which the student applies and acquires knowledge and skills. It involves the application of learnt skills in ... -
Effect of Complaints Handling by Consumer Federation of Kenya on Consumer Protection in Commercial Banks of Kenya
(2023-03)Despite the growth of the financial services industry, the formulation of consumer protection legislation has not been done in many jurisdictions. This calls for the need for basic protections for the clients of financial ... -
Chemical Composition And Biological Activity Of Extracts From Conyza Species
(iosrjournals.org, 2023-04)The genus Conyza (Asteraceae) comprises about 50 species and found in the tropical and warm regions. Extracts from Conyza species have numerous pharmacological applications. The aim of this study was review the chemical ... -
Stakeholders’ Role in the Adoption of Green Practices among Star Rated Hotels along Coastal Kenya: Partnerships and Collaborations
(2022-12)The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the key economic sectors expected to take a leadership role in transforming the emerging green economy. Climate change impacts on ecological sustainability alongside considerable ... -
Dietary practices, habits and physical activity levels of the Swahili community, Kenya in relation to obesity and chronic diseases of lifestyle
(2018-11)Chronic diseases of lifestyle like diabetes mellitus and hypertension appear at greater rates in populations which consumed high fat, high calorie diets and engaged in low or no physical activity. Physical inactivity and ... -
Food insecurity, a perceived barrier to healthy eating in the Lake Victoria Region, Kenya: Findings from a qualitative study
(2022-09)Consumption of poor-quality diets was noted as prevalent in the Lake Victoria Region, Kenya. As a strategy to communicate desirable change and promote healthy eating in the region, a 30-member panel of policymakers and ... -
Perception of proposed preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for Lake Victoria region of Kenya: findings from a qualitative study among adult community members
(2022-06)Background: Diets in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya have been described as monotonous, consisting chiefly of starchy staple foods, accompanied by green vegetables and oil. To promote healthy eating in the region, 11 ... -
The impact of authentic leadership on employees' organizational citizenship behavior in Ethiopia public service
(2021-09)There has been an increased recognition that more attention needs to be paid to authentic leadership as it emphasizes positive psychological behavior. Organizational citizenship behavior is crucial in the public service, ... -
A Review of Fatty Acid Components in Avocado
(2023-03)Avocado is one of the world's most economically significant tropical fruit crops. In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in avocado as a natural functional food in due to its excellent nutritional value and ...
