MUT REPOSITORY: Recent submissions
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Effect of Dy3+ Concentrations on the Structural and Optical Properties of SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ NPs
(TRENDS IN SCIENCES, 2024-08)Recently, there has been extensive research on the synthesis of luminescent particles, as these materials show great potential for various industrial uses. Multiple matrices have been formulated, with the SrAl2O4:Eu2+, ... -
Effects of Stirring Speed of Precursor Solution on the Structural, Optical and Morphological Properties of ZnO:Al:Ga Co-Doped Nanoparticles Synthesized via a Facile Sol-Gel Technique
(American Journal of Condensed Matter Physics, 2024-07)Solar energy offers solutions to the growing demand of energy due to rising population but available silicon-based solar cells are expensive also zinc oxide (ZnO)-based solar cells suffer low efficiency. Therefore the ... -
Structural and Optical Properties of ZnO:Al:Ga Co-Doped Nanoparticles: Investigation on the Effects of pH of the Precursor Solution via a Simple Sol-Gel Route
(American Journal of Materials Science, 2024-05)Zinc oxide (ZnO) has unique properties that are suitable for solar cell applications. However, there is need to improve its effectiveness by incorporating dopants into ZnO structure. This study investigates how pH affects ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Telluride Quantum Dots: Studies on the Structural and Optical Properties
(Journal of Nanosciences Research & Reports, 2023-09)Zinc telluride (ZnTe) quantum dots (QDs) prepared via a facile one-pot synthetic route is hereby reported. Zinc acetate, l-cysteine and potassium telluride were utilized as the starting materials for synthesis under low ... -
Effect of Deposition Time on Material Properties of ZnO Nanorods Grown on GZO Seed Layer by CBD
(Journal of Nanosciences Research & Reports, 2024-01)ZnO nanorods (ZNRs) were grown on Ga-doped ZnO (GZO) through a two-step procedure, involving pre-treatment to form the seed layer followed by growth of the nanorods through chemical bath deposition (CBD) method. The study ... -
Effects of Reaction Temperature and Cadmium Source on the Optical, Morphological and Cytotoxic Properties of CdSe/ZnSe Quantum Dots
(ChemistrySelect, 2023)The colloidal synthesis of CdSe/ZnSe core/shell quantum dots (QDs) under nitrogen gas flow is presented in this study. The optical, morphology and structural properties of CdSe/ZnSe core/shell QDs are varied by changing ... -
Investigation on the material properties of ZnO nanorods deposited on Ga-doped ZnO seeded glass substrate: Effects of CBD precursor concentration
(Surface and Interface Analysis, 2022-05)Optimized Ga-doped ZnO (GZO) seed layer was coated onto a glass substrate where ZnO nanorods (ZNRs) were grown via a facile chemical bath deposition (CBD) technique. The concentrations ([Zn (NO3)2]/[C6H12N4]) ratio was ... -
Effects of growth time on the material properties of CdTe/CdSe core/ shell nanoparticles prepared by a facile wet chemical route
(Materials Science Express, 2022)This study presents a facile synthetic approach used to prepare CdTe/CdSe core/shell nanoparticles (NPs). The effects of reaction time on the material properties of the CdTe/CdSe NPs are reported. It was realized that ... -
PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AROUND LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK, KENYA.
(MOI UNIVERSITY, 2015)Climate change is an environmental challenge facing the world today. This is one of the most serious threats to the society, economy and environment and has lately become an international agenda. Climate change has ... -
Tourism as a Factor in the Development of Cultural Integration between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
(Journal of Tourism and Environmental Sustainability, 2024)The aim of this study is to provide evidence on the role and contribution tourism can make towards promoting cultural integration between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Through historical context, recent tourism planning ... -
PERCEPTIONS AROUND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY IN PROTECTED AREAS; A CASE STUDY OF MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA
(Researches Reviews of the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, 2022-08)Kenya’ tourism industry is predominantly based on nature and founded on protected areas (PAs) model. However, climatic changes through unstable temperature as well as rainfall patterns have the potential to cause declines ... -
Perceived Effects of Climate Change on Tourism Sustainability in Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, Kenya
(International Tourism and Hospitality Journal, 2020)Nature based tourism industry is undoubtedly not immune to climatic changes. The climatic changes are due to natural causes but others are attributed to human activities. The purpose of the study was to determine the ... -
Potential Use and Challenges of Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment and Conservation in Game Lodges and Resorts in Kenya
(The Scientific World Journal, 2020-10)Constructed wetlands are cost-e1ective wastewater treatment alternatives that receive worldwide acceptance. For the Kenyan hospitality industry, in particular, constructed wetlands (CWs) provide opportunities for wastewater ... -
Influence of Climate Change on Biodiversity, Human health and Sustainable Livelihood
(African Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies, 2015)Climate change is an environmental challenge facing the world today especially developing countries. This is one of the most serious threats to the society, economy and environment. Climate change effects are anticipated ... -
Greening the Savannah: Environmental Pathways to Zero GHG Emissions in Kenya’s Game Lodges and Tented Camps
(African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainabilit, 2025-07)This study examined the relationship between environmental sustainability practices and the adoption of zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission practices among lodges and tented camps in Kenya’s Southern Tourism Circuit. ... -
CLIMATE CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION, DISEASE BURDEN AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EMERGING ISSUES
(Baraton Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2015)Climate change is an environmental challenge facing the world today and has emerged as a global issue facing most developing countries. This is one of the most serious threats to biodiversity, conservation and the environment. ... -
Climate change effects on natural resources availability and tourism sustainability in Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, Kenya
(African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2019)The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of natural resources on tourism sustainability in Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, Kenya. The study adopted explanatory research design. The target population was ... -
The Mediating Role of Behavioural Intentions on the Relationship between Eco-Friendly Perceptions and Behaviour of Guests in Eco-Rated Camps at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
(African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2024-05)The study sought to establish the mediating role of behavioural intentions on the relationship between eco-friendly perceptions and behaviour of guests in eco-rated camps at the Maasai Mara National Reserve (MMNR) in Kenya. ... -
Moderating Effect of Government Policies and Regulations on the Relationship between Diversification Strategies and Organizational Performance among Star Rated Hotels in the Kenyan Coast
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024-02)Nowadays, organizations must exploit opportunities and avoid risks by applying relevant strategies and developing various strategic approaches that will improve their competitive edge and overall performance. One of the ... -
Social Cultural Contribution of Urban Tourism towards Sustainable Development in Nairobi City County – Kenya
(IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal, 2023)This paper explores the social and cultural contributions of urban tourism towards sustainable development in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The findings suggest that urban tourism has been instrumental in strengthening the ...