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Learning Management System and Academic Optimism among Online Postgraduate Students at Kenyatta University
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2025-06) Otieno, Terry Apiyo; Ng’eno, Weldon K.
The study sought to establish learning management system effects on the performance of online postgraduates at Kenyatta University, Kenya. The problemis that thetraditional model of the classroom is being dismantled but the effect of the LMS on the performance of online postgraduate students is not yet substantiated. The studyobjectives are to find out the effect of learning management systems on academic optimism at Kenyatta University. The LMS is the independent variable while theperformance indicator: academic optimism is the dependent variable. A mixed method of survey and a phenomenological research design were used. The datacollection instrument was a questionnaire. The study used convenient volunteer sampling. Data was analyzed using thematic and statistical analysis includingdescriptive and inferential analysis. The findings showed that the LMS also provides an option for the learners to access learning materials from anywhere theyarewhich promotes self-paced learning. The LMS, therefore, is a vital system in postgraduate faculties at KU. The findings showed that the features of LMSs enhancestudents’ experiences while learning which increases their motivation for studies. The ability to access all the learning materials conveniently and with no physical restrictions contributes to an uninterrupted learning experience for postgraduate students at KU. The number of dropouts is reduced among postgraduate students whenLMS is used due to the students’ ability to access learning material from anywhere without time restrictions. Recommendations include that all higher learninginstitutions in Kenya integrate a LMS to provide alternative and flexible learning modes to their postgraduate students, that KU designs an orientation videoandsession to be run every beginning of a semester to equip both enrolled and aspiring KU postgraduate students with the necessary skills of using Kusoma LMS. that KUdevelops of an offline version of the Kusoma LMS which will be accessible to all students using different devices without internet access.
Mixed Methods Research Design Explained
(Cari Journals, 2025-05) Mulili, Benjamin Mwanzia; Maina, Samuel Mwangi; Kinyuru, Reuben Njuguna
Purpose: This paper examined how research paradigms determine, among many other things, the types of data collected and the methods used to collect and analyze the data. The key differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative approaches were identified, before explaining why and how mixed methods research is conducted. Methodology: The paper reviewed extant literature touching on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs. Findings: The paper highlighted the conditions that favor the use of the mixed methods research design. In addition, the advantages associated with mixed methods research design were emphasized in the paper. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The paper pointed the need to consider a researcher’s paradigm, ontology, epistemology, axiology, methodology, and methods when deciding the research design to adopt. The authors recommended greater adoption of the mixed methods research design among academicians and practitioners, especially when the research issues are multifaceted, broad, and complex
Promotion of a Sports Culture in Kenya
(Cari Journals, 2025-04) Mulili, Benjamin Mwanzia; Mwangi, Samuel Maina; Kinyuru, Reuben Njuguna
Purpose: This paper reviewed conceptual literature related to the promotion of a sports culture in Kenya. The paper highlighted the benefits associated with engaging in physical exercises and it emphasized the role of health-promoting sports clubs as suitable avenues for undertaking organized physical activities. Methodology: The paper was based on extensive review of extant conceptual, theoretical, and empirical literature related to promotion mix elements, health-promoting sports clubs, and adoption of a physical activities culture. Findings: The paper found limited use of the promotion mix elements of advertising, personal selling, sales promotions, public relations, and direct marketing in the promotion of a sports culture among academic staff of chartered public universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The paper points out areas that need to be addressed by policy makers and practitioners in order to improve membership to health promoting sports clubs, and to encourage more people to adopt a physical activities culture.
Work Environment Strategies and Employee Job Performance in Jubilee Insurance Company in Nairobi City County Kenya
(Strategic Journals, 2025-03) Adhiambo, Beatrice Okech; Makhamara Hilda
Challenges faced by underperforming employees in the insurance industry in Kenya might encompass a
saturated market, intense sales goals, restricted opportunities for career growth, and inadequate backing
from leadership. Furthermore, individuals with low productivity levels could encounter difficulties in grasping
and conforming to evolving legal obligations and adherence standards, along with upholding a favorable and
polished reputation within the sector. Therefore, the present study sought to investigate the effects of work
environment strategies on employee job performance in Jubilee Insurance Company in Nairobi City County
Kenya. The study was guided by expectancy theory, equity theory and reinforcement theory. Descriptive
research design was employed in this study. The unit of analysis was Jubilee Insurance Company and the unit
of observation was 96 employees from comprising of 10 HR managers and 86 other staff. A census of 96
respondents was conducted. Data was gathered through the use of a semi-questionnaire. To test the
dependability of research tools, questionnaires were tested on 9 respondents from Madison Insurance
Company in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Content validity and face validity was used to assess the validity of
the questionnaire. Chronbach alpha test was used to test reliability of the questionnaire. Quantitative data
was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. Furthermore, inferential
statistics like correlation and regression analysis was employed to investigate the connection between
variables and the extent of their influence on each other. The study results were displayed through tables and
figures. The work environment, training and development, incentives and performance management were
found to have a positive significant influence on the employee job performance in Jubilee Insurance Company
in Nairobi City County Kenya. The study concludes that a positive workplace fosters high morale among
employees, leading to increased job satisfaction and encourages teamwork and collaboration, which can lead
to improved service delivery. It also recommended that the company should invest in ergonomic furniture and
equipment to reduce physical strain and discomfort on employees
Healthcare Worker Related Determinants of Adherence to Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses Guidelines for Childhood Pneumonia in Level 3 Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2025-03) Mumo, Magdaline Maureen Nduku; Bett, Sarah; Jacob Masika
Background: In Kenya, the basic level for implementing the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) guidelines is the level 3 health facilities. However, grim statistics denote possible gaps in implementation of IMNCI guidelines on pneumonia among healthcare providers working in the country’s primary health care facilities. This is also affirmed by various surveys on the INMCI implementation in Kenya which noted that implementation of IMNCI strategy remained highly inadequate in the country. To address this implementation gap, the ministry of health in Kenya has been embarking on an increased rollout of revised IMNCI guidelines. Despite the roll-out of the revised IMNCI guidelines across health care facilities, the determinants for the adherence to the pneumonia IMNCI guidelines in the county’s level 3 health facilities are unclear. This necessitates the current study that sought to determine the healthcare worker related factors influencing adherence to IMNCI guidelines for childhood pneumonia in Level 3 health facilities in Nairobi City County. Materials and Methods: This study utilized an analytical cross-sectional research design. the location for the study was Level 3 health facilities in Nairobi City County constituted the study site. The target population for the study was 443 healthcare workers (295 nurses and 148 clinical officers) attending to infants/young children. The sample size for the study was 65 respondents, comprising of 44 nurses and 21 clinical officers. The research instrument used in this study was a self-administered/self-reported questionnaire. Data from the questionnaires was quantitative in nature and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. This included frequencies and percentages. Further, assessment of how the study’s explanatory and explained variables related was undertaken with chi-square test at 95% confidence-interval with p values ≤ 0.05 denoting existence of a statistically significant association between the study variables. The study’s outcomes were presented as figures and tables. The analytical software utilized was SPSS v.25. Results: The healthcare worker related factors found to have a statistically significant association with adherence to the IMNCI guidelines on management of pneumonia were education level of the healthcare workers (χ2 = 15.27, p = 0.002); years spent in caring for under-fives (χ2 = 8.81, p = 0.032); interaction with sick children (χ2 = 11.07, p = 0.032); training on the IMNCI guidelines (χ2 = 9.20, p = 0.02); being aware of and knowledgeable of the IMNCI guidelines (χ2 = 14.45, p < 0.0001); and attitude towards the IMNCI guidelines on pneumonia (χ2 = 16.63, p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Majority of the healthcare workers working in level 3 health facilities in Nairobi City County adhered to the IMNCI guidelines on management of childhood pneumonia. From the results education level of the healthcare workers, years spent in caring for under-fives, interaction with sick children, training on the IMNCI guidelines, being aware of and knowledgeable of the IMNCI guidelines and attitude towards the IMNCI guidelines on pneumonia were the healthcare worker related factors that influenced adherence to the IMNCI guidelines on pneumonia among healthcare workers in level 3 health facilities in Nairobi City County