Library and other Administrative DepartmentsContains research papers from the Library and other non-academic staffhttps://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/17982024-03-29T09:15:30Z2024-03-29T09:15:30ZMechanisms Used by Academic Libraries in Kenya to Enhance Webometrics Rankingwamahiga, George M.https://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/30302024-01-10T00:00:25Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZMechanisms Used by Academic Libraries in Kenya to Enhance Webometrics Ranking
wamahiga, George M.
Libraries essentially provide equal and fair access to information. Thus, they have a significant
influence on the Webometrics ranking of universities across the world. Academic libraries affect
Webometrics ranking through the generation of scientific publications and other scholarly
resources. The purpose of this study was to examine mechanisms used by academic libraries in
Kenya to enhance Webometrics ranking and to analyse the extent to which Webometrics ranking
mechanisms in place in university libraries in Kenya have been successful. This study adopted a
mixed research design. The target population included staff members of the University of Nairobi,
Chuka University, and Kirinyaga University. A total of 73 staff members from the library,
ICT, and research departments involved in Webometrics ranking were selected purposively.
Semi-structured questionnaires were used as the data collection instruments. Quantitative data
was analysed descriptively while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The
study established that mechanisms put in place to enhance the participation of university libraries
in Kenya in the Webometrics ranking include improved us and submission of e-resources as well
as promotion of high-quality research in the institutions. Webometrics ranking mechanisms
currently in place at the university libraries in Kenya have only been moderately successful. The
findings of this study may be used by other institutions of higher learning on the mechanisms they
can adopt to increase the capacities of their academic libraries so as to improve the
contribution of these libraries to Webometrics and consequently to the overall ranking of the
individual universities nationally and internationally.
Mechanisms Used by Academic Libraries to Enhance Webometrics Ranking
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZInfluence of Flexible Work Practices on Employee Performance in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: A Case of Selected Universities in Nyeri CountyDikirr, Sammy N.Omuya, Jacquelinehttps://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/29682023-11-21T00:00:26Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZInfluence of Flexible Work Practices on Employee Performance in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: A Case of Selected Universities in Nyeri County
Dikirr, Sammy N.; Omuya, Jacqueline
Work flexibility offers employees a balance between their professional and personal lives, leading to job satisfaction and high performance and an overall improvement of the organization as a whole. Work flexibility is very important, and with digital advancements and improved technology, employees are able to continue their work anywhere they wish, provided they have an internet connection. The general objective was to examine the influence of flexible work practices on employee performance in institutions of higher learning in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study was anchored on Self-determination theory, Three Stage Model for Talent Management and Spill Over Theory. This study employed a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was 1300 staff of Karatina University and Dedan Kimathi University. The study applied stratified random sampling to sample 260 staff. The study used questionnaires to collect data. A pilot was conducted with 10% of the sample size hence 26 staff. Content validity was tested using factor loadings. Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient method was used to check reliability. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean,) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) with the help of SPSS version 28. Data was tabulated and presented in tables. Ethics were observed before, during, and after data collection. Findings show that; there is a strong significant relationship between flexi time and employee performance (r=0.467, p=0.005), a moderate significant relationship between leave and employee performance (r=0.348, p=0.000), a weak significant relationship between tele working and employee performance (r=0.240, p=0.000), and a strong significant relationship between job sharing and employee performance (r=0.511, p=0.022). The study recommends that; the institutions should embrace flexibility in relation to the work schedules of the staff, the institutions should come up with policies that will guide on how to compensate staff who are recalled to work while on leave, the institutions should organize training for the staff especially on use of technology, the management should also establish a culture that promotes sharing and have proper plans for conducting orientations and inductions to ensure effective onboarding of new personnel.
Influence of Flexible Work Practices on Employee Performance
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZThe Quest for Quality in University Education in the Post COVID-19 Era: Do Anti-plagiarism Tools Still Matter?Kavulya, Joseph M.https://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/29522023-10-10T00:00:15Z2023-09-27T00:00:00ZThe Quest for Quality in University Education in the Post COVID-19 Era: Do Anti-plagiarism Tools Still Matter?
Kavulya, Joseph M.
Plagiarism is a major global challenge to quality assurance in higher education. Various efforts have been made to overcome the menace including the use of anti-plagiarism tools. At the same time, many questions have been raised about the efficacy of the current generation of tools in detecting, preventing plagiarism, and guaranteeing the quality of education. This paper examines the limitations of plagiarism detection tools in enhancing the quality of academic outcomes and proposes measures for improvement. The paper argues that while anti-plagiarism software has a role in preventing plagiarism in academic writing and academic integrity, they are not the panacea to the plagiarism pandemic, especially in the COVID-19 era. It proposes that there is a need to reform methods of assessment and implement forward-looking policies to address the underlying causes of plagiarism, provide students with appropriate information literacy skills training, and above all cultivate a culture of academic integrity in higher education institutions (HEIs).
Antiplagiarism
2023-09-27T00:00:00ZThe Quest for Quality in University Education in the Post COVID-19 Era: Do Anti-plagiarism Tools Still Matter?Kavulya, Joseph M.Kiilu, Vincent BobKyengo, Bernadetta N.https://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/29512023-09-29T00:00:13Z2022-06-01T00:00:00ZThe Quest for Quality in University Education in the Post COVID-19 Era: Do Anti-plagiarism Tools Still Matter?
Kavulya, Joseph M.; Kiilu, Vincent Bob; Kyengo, Bernadetta N.
Plagiarism is a major global challenge to quality assurance in higher education. Various efforts have been made to overcome the menace including the use of anti-plagiarism tools. At the same time, many questions have been raised about the efficacy of the current generation of tools in detecting, preventing plagiarism, and guaranteeing the quality of education. This paper examines the limitations of plagiarism detection tools in enhancing quality in academic outcomes and proposes measures for improvement. The paper argues that while anti plagiarism software has a role in preventing plagiarism in academic writing and academic integrity, they are not the panacea to the plagiarism pandemic, especially in the COVID-19 era. It proposes that there is a need to reform methods of assessment and implement forward looking policies to address the underlying causes of plagiarism, provide students with appropriate information literacy skills training, and above all cultivate a culture of academic integrity in higher education institutions (HEIs).
Antiplagiarism
2022-06-01T00:00:00Z