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The Effect of Assessment Components on Lecturers’ Assessment Practices in Mogadishu Higher Institutions
(Research gate, 2023)Learning expectations and the strategies students use in a course are influenced by assessment techniques, an important aspect of course design. The study analyzed the effect of assessment components on lecturers’ ... -
The Ethical Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
(African Journals Online, 2013)One of the major challenges of the 21st century is the need to harmonize efforts at environmental conservation with endeavours to foster human development. This challenge has been on the world agenda for several decades, ... -
Ethical Objections to Commercial Farming and Consumption of Genetically Modified Foods in Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2015)Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing problems of Third World countries. The causes of this predicament are varied, ranging from drought, inadequate farming methods, poverty, among others. The responses to ... -
Development and Validation of Rapid Colorimetric Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus
(Hindawi, 2023)Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a high-priority zoonotic pathogen with the ability to cause massive loss during its outbreak within a very short period of time. Lack of a highly sensitive, instant reading diagnostic ... -
Compliance with Tuberculosis Infection, Prevention and Control Guidelines among Healthcare Workers in Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi District Hospital
(Science and Education Publishing, 2023)Background: Tuberculosis is a major occupational hazard among healthcare workers, not just in Kenya but globally due to consistent and routine exposure. This is especially true among the nurses and laboratory workers among ... -
Decision Making in Shifts to Online Teaching, Analysing Reflective Narratives from Staff Working in African Higher Educational Institutions
(MDPI, 2023)Many higher education institutions moved from in-person to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, but these shifts have a longer history and potential. They require challenging individual and collective decision ... -
Reflections on Bukusu Ecological Wisdom and Virtue in Environmental Ethics Discourse
(European Centre for Research, Training and Development (ECRTD), UK, 2018)Conservation, protection and care of the natural environment is a major issue of concern in the 21st century. It’s in recognition of this fact that environmental issues occupy significant space in various fields of ... -
Teacher -Related Barriers to Effective Utilization of Science-Teaching and Learning Resources in Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Focus Journals, 2019)Sciences form an important block of the secondary school curriculum. In fact at K.C.S.E., a candidate must choose at least two science subjects. This is due to the importance attached to the sciences in view of national ... -
Painting in Oils’ – Refinement of Skill and Personal Style through the Study of Birds. Analysis of the Work of Zephania Lukamba, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
(EANSO, 2023)The gradual acquisition and constant refinement of artistic skills in whatever genre of art are important for the ultimate development of personal styles that enable artists and students alike to fully engage in their ... -
Trends in doctorate Degree Programmes Enrolment and Completion Rates from Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(International Journal of Arts and Social Science, 2023)Doctorate holders are central in spurring socioeconomic development of any country, globally. However, studies indicate that most students in Kenyan public universities take long to complete their doctorate programmes. ... -
Top 10 International Priorities for Physical Fitness Research and Surveillance among Children and Adolescents, a Twin-Panel Delphi Study
(Springer Link, 2023)Background The measurement of physical ftness has a history that dates back nearly 200 years. Recently, there has been an increase in international research and surveillance on physical ftness creating a need for setting ... -
Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield of Selected Sorghum Genotypes in Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(EAJSTI, 2023)Sorghum production in semi-arid lands is constrained by inadequate soil moisture and low nitrogen. Research was carried out between 2018-2020 to determine the effect of nitrogen fertilizer on nitrogen use efficiency, yield ... -
Power Relations in Climate Finance Coordination: The North-South Divide in Strategy and Implementation of Adaptation Programs in Nepal, Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Zambia
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2023)Despite the Global South’s minimal contribution to the causes of climate change, the region bears a disproportionate burden of its consequences. Acknowledging this predicament, the Global North has enhanced transitional ... -
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Irvingia Species Using Dartseq Generated Markers
(Taylor and Francis, 2023)Irvingia gabonensis and Irvingia wombolu trees indigenous to West and Central Africa are economically important owing to their valuable kernels. Massive fruit harvesting and reduction of forests land area has threatened ... -
Budgeting Skills and Accountability of Public Primary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2023)The concept and practice of accountability of school finances is paramount in ensuring received school funds are used for their intended purposes. This study intended to establish the effect of budgeting skills ...
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The Effect of Assessment Components on Lecturers’ Assessment Practices in Mogadishu Higher Institutions
(Research gate, 2023)Learning expectations and the strategies students use in a course are influenced by assessment techniques, an important aspect of course design. The study analyzed the effect of assessment components on lecturers’ ... -
The Ethical Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
(African Journals Online, 2013)One of the major challenges of the 21st century is the need to harmonize efforts at environmental conservation with endeavours to foster human development. This challenge has been on the world agenda for several decades, ... -
Ethical Objections to Commercial Farming and Consumption of Genetically Modified Foods in Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2015)Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing problems of Third World countries. The causes of this predicament are varied, ranging from drought, inadequate farming methods, poverty, among others. The responses to ... -
Development and Validation of Rapid Colorimetric Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus
(Hindawi, 2023)Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a high-priority zoonotic pathogen with the ability to cause massive loss during its outbreak within a very short period of time. Lack of a highly sensitive, instant reading diagnostic ... -
Compliance with Tuberculosis Infection, Prevention and Control Guidelines among Healthcare Workers in Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi District Hospital
(Science and Education Publishing, 2023)Background: Tuberculosis is a major occupational hazard among healthcare workers, not just in Kenya but globally due to consistent and routine exposure. This is especially true among the nurses and laboratory workers among ... -
Decision Making in Shifts to Online Teaching, Analysing Reflective Narratives from Staff Working in African Higher Educational Institutions
(MDPI, 2023)Many higher education institutions moved from in-person to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, but these shifts have a longer history and potential. They require challenging individual and collective decision ... -
Reflections on Bukusu Ecological Wisdom and Virtue in Environmental Ethics Discourse
(European Centre for Research, Training and Development (ECRTD), UK, 2018)Conservation, protection and care of the natural environment is a major issue of concern in the 21st century. It’s in recognition of this fact that environmental issues occupy significant space in various fields of ... -
Teacher -Related Barriers to Effective Utilization of Science-Teaching and Learning Resources in Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Focus Journals, 2019)Sciences form an important block of the secondary school curriculum. In fact at K.C.S.E., a candidate must choose at least two science subjects. This is due to the importance attached to the sciences in view of national ... -
Painting in Oils’ – Refinement of Skill and Personal Style through the Study of Birds. Analysis of the Work of Zephania Lukamba, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
(EANSO, 2023)The gradual acquisition and constant refinement of artistic skills in whatever genre of art are important for the ultimate development of personal styles that enable artists and students alike to fully engage in their ... -
Trends in doctorate Degree Programmes Enrolment and Completion Rates from Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(International Journal of Arts and Social Science, 2023)Doctorate holders are central in spurring socioeconomic development of any country, globally. However, studies indicate that most students in Kenyan public universities take long to complete their doctorate programmes. ... -
Top 10 International Priorities for Physical Fitness Research and Surveillance among Children and Adolescents, a Twin-Panel Delphi Study
(Springer Link, 2023)Background The measurement of physical ftness has a history that dates back nearly 200 years. Recently, there has been an increase in international research and surveillance on physical ftness creating a need for setting ... -
Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield of Selected Sorghum Genotypes in Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(EAJSTI, 2023)Sorghum production in semi-arid lands is constrained by inadequate soil moisture and low nitrogen. Research was carried out between 2018-2020 to determine the effect of nitrogen fertilizer on nitrogen use efficiency, yield ... -
Evaluation of Cardiopreventive Efects of Ximenia Americana (Linn.) and Pappea Capensis (Eckl. And Zeyh.) Leaf Aqueous Extracts in Rat Models with Myocardial Infarction
(Springer Link, 2023)Background Myocardial infarction is a signifcant health issue in both wealthy and underdeveloped nations. Globally, it is the leading cause of deaths among cardiovascular diseases. In 2012, myocardial infarction-related ... -
Prevalence of Listeria Species in Ready to Take Milk and Meat Products in Nairobi and Its Environs, Kenya
(Unique Scientific Publishers, 2022)Listeriosis is one of the leading causes of death in food-borne infections globally. The disease has mortality rates between 30-50%, especially in high-risk groups. The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a ... -
The Use of Agricultural Extension Information Services in enhancing Maize Productivity among Smallholder Farmers in Tana River County, Kenya
(EAJCR, 2023)Food security assessment reports have demonstrated that, most food insecure people live in rural areas, with no access to information and technology geared towards enhancing agricultural productivity. This suggests that ... -
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 ... -
Power Relations in Climate Finance Coordination: The North-South Divide in Strategy and Implementation of Adaptation Programs in Nepal, Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Zambia
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2023)Despite the Global South’s minimal contribution to the causes of climate change, the region bears a disproportionate burden of its consequences. Acknowledging this predicament, the Global North has enhanced transitional ... -
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Irvingia Species Using Dartseq Generated Markers
(Taylor and Francis, 2023)Irvingia gabonensis and Irvingia wombolu trees indigenous to West and Central Africa are economically important owing to their valuable kernels. Massive fruit harvesting and reduction of forests land area has threatened ... -
Budgeting Skills and Accountability of Public Primary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2023)The concept and practice of accountability of school finances is paramount in ensuring received school funds are used for their intended purposes. This study intended to establish the effect of budgeting skills ...
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