MUT REPOSITORY: Recent submissions
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STRUCTURAL COMPLEXITY METRICS FOR LARAVEL SOFTWARE
(International Journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA),Vol.15, No.4, July 2024, 2024-07)Existing software complexity metrics do not adequately address the unique architectural patterns of Laravel. This research, therefore, solves this problem by proposing a suite of novel complexity metrics for Laravel software. ... -
Assessing Awareness and Implementation of School Re-entry Policy in Primary Schools: A Study of Practices and Perceptions in Kuria East Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2024-08-09)This study investigated the awareness and implementation of school re-entry policy in primary schools within the Kuria East Sub-County, located in Migori County, Kenya. School Re-entry policies are crucial in facilitating ... -
Utilization Of Plant Extractives And Compounds For Sitophilus Oryzae (Rice Weevil) Management
(IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB), 2024-08)In stored crops, Sitophilus oryzae (rice weevil) can cause damage of up to 80%, depending on the circumstances of storage. A vast variety of grains and seeds, including sorghum, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, rice, and ... -
The role of emotions in food choice: How mood, stress and nostalgia can influence what we find appealing
(The Pharma Innovation Journal, 2024-03-16)Nutrition possesses a significant impact on the incidence of chronic disease, with unhealthy diets being associated with a higher risk for obesity and overweight, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Dietary mannerisms are ... -
Electronic Ordering and its Effect on Tendering Process Efficiency in Public Universities in Kenya
(East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2024-07)E-procurement, indicated as an emerging trend in procurement, promises various benefits including cost reduction, improved efficiency, and transparency. However, its uptake and effectiveness within the tendering processes ... -
Determinants of Performance of Innovative Integration Summer Flower Value Chain among Medium and Small-Scale Farmers Kenya.
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024-07)The floriculture industry has undergone significant changes due to evolving global consumption patterns. While previous studies have primarily focused on large-scale production, there is a growing need to understand the ... -
Assessment of the effects of climate change on the occurrence of tomato invasive insect pests in Uganda
(Heliyon, 2023-02)The shift in the geographical spread of invasive pests in Africa has rarely been linked directly to climate change. However, it is predicted that environmental changes play a significant role in spreading and expanding ... -
Climate change scenario projections and their implications on food systems in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(PLOS CLIMATE, 2023-06)This study explored how Taita Taveta County could use the power of climate scenarios in planning agricultural activities on food systems to enhance sustainable food. The study involved the use of climate scenarios to model ... -
Gendered Livelihood Vulnerability to Climate Change in Makueni County, Kenya
(International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2024)Climate change is not gender neutral as its effects are not felt equally by men and women. Existing gender disparities result into gender differentiated vulnerabilities which in turn result into gender differentiated ... -
Influence of Cognitive Destination Brand Image on Wildlife Park Attractiveness: A Case Study of the Amboseli-Tsavo Ecosystem, Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-08)The attractiveness of a holiday destination motivates the development and growth of tourism in terms of tourists’ perceived value; however, the attractiveness of wildlife protected places, such as game parks, is little ... -
Rainfall and Temperature Trend Analysis using Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope Estimator Test in Makueni County, Kenya
(Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 2024-03)This study sought to analyze annual, seasonal, and monthly rainfall and temperature (minimum and maximum) trends in Makueni County from 1991 to 2020 using the Mann–Kendall (MK) trend test and Theil-Sen’s slope estimator. ... -
Tourists Choice of Destinations and Willingness to Pay for Environmental Conservation
(Journal of Tourism & Hospitality, 2023-10)Nakuru County is located in the central rift and has a diverse range of tourist attractions for investors and tourists. Although the attractions have economic benefits attributed to park entry fees already stipulated by ... -
Soil Properties and Stoichiometry as Influenced by Land Use, Enclosures and Seasonality in a Semi-arid Dryland in Kenya
(Anthropocene Science, 2024-07)Agropastoralism and nomadic pastoralism constitute the main land use systems in semi-arid drylands in Kenya. However, limited studies have investigated how land use and management practices and seasonality affect soil ... -
Teachers’ Interpretation and Application of Language Policy Guidelines in Kenya
(Multilingual Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 2023-12)The absence of a clearly defined language policy in education within the government of Kenya has led to a lack of structured and rational discussion on language policy matters. This gap is evident in the competence-based ... -
Intertextuality and Interdiscursivity in Post-Colonial Language Policies in Kenya
(European Journal of Applied Linguistics Studies, 2023-12)Addressing the intricate challenges within the realm of language planning and policy involves establishing meaningful connections between language policy texts, discourse, and actual language practices. Moreover, navigating ... -
Language and Ideologies: A Critical Analysis of the Basic Education Curriculum Framework (BECF) During the Transition From 8-4-4 to the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2023-08)This study utilises a critical analysis approach to investigate the language and discursive strategies employed in the Basic Education Curriculum Framework (BECF) during the transition from the 8-4-4 system to the ... -
Exploring Parents' Perspectives on Indigenous Language Teaching in the CBC Curriculum: A Case Study of Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences, 2023-06)This study aimed to investigate parents' perceptions of the importance of teaching indigenous languages in the competence-based curriculum (CBC) of schools in Kiambu County. The study also aimed to assess parents' awareness ... -
Contribution of Tourism Investments and their Impact on the Local Economies of Kenya: A Case Study of Nakuru County
(African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2024-05-24)Tourism development stimulates growth by attracting foreign direct investment and building new facilities and partnerships. This study sought to establish the contribution of hospitality and tourism investments to the local ... -
Adoption of Digital Technologies as a Driver for Cost Leadership Strategy in Tour Firms within Nairobi City County, Kenya
(African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2024-04)Digital technologies play a major role in reducing the cost of operations in tour firms. The main focus of the study was to find out the adoption of digital technologies as a driver of cost leadership strategy in tour firms ...