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In vitro investigation of orange fleshed sweet potato prebiotic potential and its implication on human gut health
(Functional Foods in health and disease, 2017)Some food ingredients (prebiotics) have been shown to promote a healthy gut by selectively stimulating growth/activity of beneficial gastrointestinal microbes and metabolites such as short chain fatty acids (SCFA) while ... -
Income Distribution and Livelihood Analysis among Horticulture Farming Households in Nyeri District, Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2012-10)The objective of this study was to analyze the distribution of income and livelihood strategies among the horticulture farming households in Nyeri District, Kenya through the estimation of the Gini Coefficient. ... -
Increase in popularity of flavoured tea: The case of Kenyan tea industries
(2015)The aim of the study was to explore the increase in popularity of flavoured tea brands as well as to investigate their marketing effects vis-à-vis non-flavoured brands. Tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed ... -
Independent Measurement of θ13 via Neutron Capture on Hydrogen at Daya Bay
(Physical Review, 2014)A new measurement of the θ13 mixing angle has been obtained at the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment via the detection of inverse beta decays tagged by neutron capture on hydrogen. The antineutrino events for hydrogen ... -
Influence of Member Income on Table Banking Adoption Among Rural Households A survey of Machakos Country, Kenya
(Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2015)The purpose of the study was to assess influence of the income level on table banking adoption. The study was guided by social capital theory and employed descriptive survey and explanatory research design. The target ... -
Influence of Alternative Financing on the Relationship between Managerial Competency and Efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(IJFBS, 2018)Worldwide, Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) exhibit inimitable financial needs. While SMEs remain fundamental to economic growth, their mortality rate in Kenya approaches 90% by the second ... -
Influence of support service linkage strategies on sustainability of donor funded livelihood projects in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Research in Business & Social Science, 2020-07-03)Donor agencies have heavily funded livelihood programs in Kilifi County but these projects struggle with sustainability with some dying immediately the funding is withdrawn. The objective of the study was to establish ... -
Influence of Adherence to Quality Management System Standards on Access to Water and Sanitation Services in Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, 2018-02)In Kenya, over 3,100 children die annually for using unsafe water and poor sanitation. In the 2015/2016 financial year, access to water in Kenya stood at 54% for urban and 51% for rural areas. This low access to water and ... -
Influence of Aggressiveness and Conservativeness in Investing and Financing Policies on Performance of Industrial Firms in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), 2014-01)Working capital level determines whether a firm is aggressive or conservative in its operations. Aggressiveness in application of working capital management brings about improved financial performance but at the same time ... -
Influence of Budget Efficacy on Household Effects in Kenya
(2019)The purpose of this study is to find out whether Budget Efficacy influences household effects under Fiscally Decentralized economy as it is today in Kenya. The study was anchored on the theory of fiscal federalism and ... -
Influence of cattle on browsing and grazing wildlife varies with rainfall and presence of megaherbivores
(The Ecological Society of America, 2017)In many savanna ecosystems worldwide, livestock share the landscape and its resources with wildlife. The nature of interactions between livestock and wildlife is a subject of considerable interest and speculation, yet ... -
Influence of Children Government on Learners Discipline Management in Public Primary Schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(Pedagogical Research, 2018)Discipline management plays a pivotal role in enhancing learners’ academic achievement. The Children Government is a key component geared towards enhancing children rights and creating a conducive learning environment. ... -
Influence of Consumer Complaints Handling on Consumer Satisfaction in Dairy Milk Processors in Kenya
(2019-02-24)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of consumer complaints handling on consumer satisfaction in dairy milk processors in Kenya. The study population was 384 consumers from 15 major supermarkets chains in ... -
The Influence of Contextual Factors on HACCP System Practices in Four and Five Star Rated Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Eastern Africa Journal of Contemporary Research, 2020)Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is an important food safety strategy that most food production entities throughout the world endeavor to implement. However, a variety of contextual factors influence ... -
Influence of corporate governance on performance of public universities in Kenya
(IJRBS, 2021-10-23)This study aims to determine the influence of corporate governance on performance of Public Universities in Kenya. The study was anchored on social network theory. To achieve the objective, the study was based on a pragmatic ... -
Influence of credit risk on shareholder market value of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2020)This study examines the influence of credit risk on the shareholder market value of commercial banks listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A mixed-method approach and concurrent design were used in this study. Logistic ...