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Efficacy Evaluation of Organic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality Parameters of French Beans, Maize and Kale in Different Counties of Kenya
(IJPSS, 2023)Sustainable agriculture is an important global issue. Organic fertilizer application improves crop growth by supplying plant nutrients, including micronutrients, as well as improving the physical, chemical, and biological ... -
Frequency of Use of Instructional Media and Acquisition of Numeracy Skills among Pre-Primary School Children in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(RJI, 2023)The purpose of this study was to establish the frequency of the use of instructional media in the acquisition of numeracy skills among pre-primary school children.The study was guided by Kolb's Experiential ... -
Psychological Effects Experienced by Mothers who’s Neonates Are Admitted in ICU at a National Hospital with Gastroschisis: A Phenomenology Study
(Full Length Research, 2023)Background: Gastroschisis is a rare congenital condition that occurs while a fetus is in the early stages of development that results in the abdominal wall having a protrusion of abdominal contents – small and large ... -
Determinants of the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease at Siaya County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Reviewed Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 2023)Sickle Cell Disease is a high-morbidity and early-mortality ailment if not managed and controlled properly. Several challenges are usually experience by both the caregiver as well the family unit since the children ... -
Moderating Effect of Financial Literacy on the Relationship between Loan Characteristics and Financial Performance of Smes in Bungoma County Kenya
(Full Length Research, 2023)The so called small and medium sized firms has proven to positively contribute to social-economic threats arising from poverty, increased job opportunities and economic upscaling. Even with such a remarkable support, ... -
The Influence of Market Orientation on Innovation Attitude and Firm Innovativeness, a Case of Agri-Food Msmes in Uganda
(Emerald, 2023)Purpose – This study assessed the relationship among market orientation, innovation attitude and firm’s innovativeness in the context of agri-food micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in a developing country ... -
Current Observations on Shifts in Malaria Vector Biting Behavior and Changing Vulnerability to Malaria Transmission in Contrasting Ecosystems in Western Kenya
(Research Square, 2023)Background: Designing, implementing, and upscaling effective malaria vector control strategies necessitates understanding of when and where transmission occurs. This study assessed the biting patterns of potentially infectious ... -
Student Council Election Process and Effectiveness of Student Councils in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(EAJCR, 2023)The Ministry of Education in Kenya introduced the Student Council Policy in 2009 to enhance student participation in school governance and make student leadership more participatory. This was to help reduce the cases of ... -
Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Hepatitis B Infection in Mombasa County, Kenya
(IJCMPH, 2023)Background: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is responsible for causing a communicable liver disease that can be prevented through vaccination. Although the HBV vaccine was introduced in Kenya’s expanded immunization program ... -
Entrepreneurial Competencies and Organizational Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Machakos County, Kenya
(IAJHRBA, 2023)MSEs performance is observed as the long term well-being and strength of the enterprise relative to its competitors. When sufficient performance lacks, survival of MSEs in competitive business environment will ... -
The Link between Expansionary Fiscal Policy and Resilience to Covid-19 Economic Shocks in Kenya: Evidence from Nairobi City County
(FORCE, 2023)This study examines the nexus between expansionary fiscal policy and resilience to COVID-19 economic shocks in Kenya. We focus on two instruments of fiscal policy namely; public expenditure and public revenue from ... -
Influence of Governance Practices on Performance of County Governments in Kenya: A Case of Embu County
(Full Length Research, 2023)County Governments in Kenya has been dwindling since their inception in the year 2013. The poor performance is attributed to poor practices in the execution of county functions. In addition, noncompliance with the set ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of Vision 2030 Flagship Projects In Kenya: A Case of the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme
(Full Length Research, 2019)Vision 2030 blueprint has received applauds as one of most progressive ideas ever envisioned. However, its implementation has come to be synonymous with its failure rate more than its success rate. The study focus on ... -
Teachers’ Perception on Influence of Tusome Intervention Strategies on Reading in Public Primary Grade Two Pupils, Kilifi County, Kenya
(OAPUB, 2023)The purpose of the study was to establish the teachers’ perception on the influence of Tusome instructional intervention strategies on reading levels in public primary schools in central zone, Kilifi North Sub-County, ... -
Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections and Associated Factors in a Kenyan Intensive Care Unit: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Research Square, 2023)Background: Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) are at risk of Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) infections, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates, increasing morbidity, mortality, and ...
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Efficacy Evaluation of Organic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality Parameters of French Beans, Maize and Kale in Different Counties of Kenya
(IJPSS, 2023)Sustainable agriculture is an important global issue. Organic fertilizer application improves crop growth by supplying plant nutrients, including micronutrients, as well as improving the physical, chemical, and biological ... -
Frequency of Use of Instructional Media and Acquisition of Numeracy Skills among Pre-Primary School Children in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(RJI, 2023)The purpose of this study was to establish the frequency of the use of instructional media in the acquisition of numeracy skills among pre-primary school children.The study was guided by Kolb's Experiential ... -
Psychological Effects Experienced by Mothers who’s Neonates Are Admitted in ICU at a National Hospital with Gastroschisis: A Phenomenology Study
(Full Length Research, 2023)Background: Gastroschisis is a rare congenital condition that occurs while a fetus is in the early stages of development that results in the abdominal wall having a protrusion of abdominal contents – small and large ... -
Determinants of the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease at Siaya County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Reviewed Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 2023)Sickle Cell Disease is a high-morbidity and early-mortality ailment if not managed and controlled properly. Several challenges are usually experience by both the caregiver as well the family unit since the children ... -
Moderating Effect of Financial Literacy on the Relationship between Loan Characteristics and Financial Performance of Smes in Bungoma County Kenya
(Full Length Research, 2023)The so called small and medium sized firms has proven to positively contribute to social-economic threats arising from poverty, increased job opportunities and economic upscaling. Even with such a remarkable support, ... -
The Influence of Market Orientation on Innovation Attitude and Firm Innovativeness, a Case of Agri-Food Msmes in Uganda
(Emerald, 2023)Purpose – This study assessed the relationship among market orientation, innovation attitude and firm’s innovativeness in the context of agri-food micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in a developing country ... -
Current Observations on Shifts in Malaria Vector Biting Behavior and Changing Vulnerability to Malaria Transmission in Contrasting Ecosystems in Western Kenya
(Research Square, 2023)Background: Designing, implementing, and upscaling effective malaria vector control strategies necessitates understanding of when and where transmission occurs. This study assessed the biting patterns of potentially infectious ... -
Entrepreneurial Competencies and Organizational Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Machakos County, Kenya
(IAJHRBA, 2023)MSEs performance is observed as the long term well-being and strength of the enterprise relative to its competitors. When sufficient performance lacks, survival of MSEs in competitive business environment will ... -
The Link between Expansionary Fiscal Policy and Resilience to Covid-19 Economic Shocks in Kenya: Evidence from Nairobi City County
(FORCE, 2023)This study examines the nexus between expansionary fiscal policy and resilience to COVID-19 economic shocks in Kenya. We focus on two instruments of fiscal policy namely; public expenditure and public revenue from ... -
Influence of Governance Practices on Performance of County Governments in Kenya: A Case of Embu County
(Full Length Research, 2023)County Governments in Kenya has been dwindling since their inception in the year 2013. The poor performance is attributed to poor practices in the execution of county functions. In addition, noncompliance with the set ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of Vision 2030 Flagship Projects In Kenya: A Case of the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme
(Full Length Research, 2019)Vision 2030 blueprint has received applauds as one of most progressive ideas ever envisioned. However, its implementation has come to be synonymous with its failure rate more than its success rate. The study focus on ... -
Student Council Election Process and Effectiveness of Student Councils in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(EAJCR, 2023)The Ministry of Education in Kenya introduced the Student Council Policy in 2009 to enhance student participation in school governance and make student leadership more participatory. This was to help reduce the cases of ... -
Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Hepatitis B Infection in Mombasa County, Kenya
(IJCMPH, 2023)Background: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is responsible for causing a communicable liver disease that can be prevented through vaccination. Although the HBV vaccine was introduced in Kenya’s expanded immunization program ... -
Teachers’ Perception on Influence of Tusome Intervention Strategies on Reading in Public Primary Grade Two Pupils, Kilifi County, Kenya
(OAPUB, 2023)The purpose of the study was to establish the teachers’ perception on the influence of Tusome instructional intervention strategies on reading levels in public primary schools in central zone, Kilifi North Sub-County, ... -
Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections and Associated Factors in a Kenyan Intensive Care Unit: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Research Square, 2023)Background: Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) are at risk of Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) infections, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates, increasing morbidity, mortality, and ... -
Challenges in Using Closed-Circuit Television in Police Operations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Strategic Journals of Business & Change Management, 2023)Despite the police-operated closed-circuit television (CCTV) system in Nairobi City County being operational since mid-2015, insecurity remains a big problem. Hence, this study endeavored to establish the challenges hindering ... -
The Nexus between Poverty, Inequality and Growth, a Case Study of Cameroon and Kenya
(Oxford Academic, 2023)We conduct an in-depth analysis of the nexus between inequality of opportunity and inclusive growth in Cameroon and Kenya employing cross-sectional data collected over two time periods in each country. Empirical results ... -
Knowledge Management Practices and Implementation of Projects at the Tea Research Foundation in Kenya
(2023)The tea industry has encountered challenge in implementation of major research done in Tea Research Institute leading to poor prices for tea produced in Kenya and poor quality of tea products. These are associated with ... -
Interactions between Integrated Pest Management, Pollinator Supplementation, and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index In Pumpkin, Cucurbita Maxima (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae), Production
(Oxford Academic, 2023)Sustainable production of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne) partly relies on integrated pest management (IPM) and pollination services. A farmer-managed field study was carried out in Yatta and Masinga Sub-Counties of ... -
Multiplier Design using Machine Learning Alogorithms for Energy Efficiency
(VLSI, 2023)Designers primary goal is to develop the Adder cell with improved performance viz. speed, fixed rise and fall time, as it the fundamental block in VLSI design process. The dynamic logic circuits are far better than the ...
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