Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Work Progress Feedback and Employees Performance in Organizations: A Case Study of Water and Sanitation Companies in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Scholars Bulletin, 2015-09)Work progress feedback has played a critical role in creation of a conducive and harmonious relationship in organizations all over the world. Indeed it is one factor that is essential in enhancement of service delivery in ... -
Assessing Influence Of Product Research In Enhancing Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nyeri Town
(European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2015-09)In the world today, it is nearly impossible to efficiently sell products or services without conducting market research. Increased competition has led businesses to demand more of market research to improve on performance. ... -
An Assessment Of The Physiological Quality Of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L Moench) Seeds Planted By Farmers In Bomet District Of Kenya
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2012-08)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an important crop that enhances food security in a region. As a food crop, sorghum is nutritious, containing starch (75-79%) as the major component, followed by protein (6.0-16.1%) ... -
Library 2.0 and the changing landscape of information services in academic libraries in Kenya
(International Journal of Library and Information Science, 2015-12)Traditional models of libraries offering information services are not working for current generation of students. The current generation of library users can be termed as‘digital natives’. These digital natives have grown ... -
Redefining Reference Services In Academic Libraries: A Critical Review
(Knowledge Librarian, 2015-10)Within the 21st century, academic libraries have witnessed a lot of technological changes, which cannot be wished away. There is need to rethink and redefine the reference services in the library. Reference librarians ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Credit Policy on Profitability of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), 2014-01)This paper considered the effects of credit policy on profitability of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study looked at the elements that constitute the credit policy; credit terms, collection efforts, credit period and ... -
The risk of pathogenic intestinal parasite infections in Kisii Municipality, Kenya
(BMC Public Health, 2008-07)Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common infections worldwide. Various epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is high especially in developing countries, ... -
Lake Baringo: Addressing threatened biodiversity and livelihoods
(Lakes & Reservoirs: Research & Management, 2006-12)Lake Baringo is a shallow, internal drainage, freshwater lake located in the Kenyan Rift Valley. The lake is an important source of water for humans and livestock, as well as a significant income source for local communities ... -
Metazoan Parasites of Some Commercially Important Fish along the Kenyan Coast
(WIOMSA, 2004)The parasitic fauna of some commercial fish species along the Kenyan coast was investigated at four localities between August 2001 and March 2002. The study was carried out to establish the extent of parasitisation of ... -
Biological diversity of the Yala Swamp lakes, with special emphasis on fish species composition, in relation to changes in the Lake Victoria Basin (Kenya): threats and conservation measures
(Biodiversity & Conservation, 2003-05)During the second half of the last century, the Lake Victoria ecosystem has undergone drastic ecological changes. Most notable has been the decline in the populations of many endemic cichlid fishes. The lake has lost nearly ... -
Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in certified food-handlers working in food establishments in the City of Nairobi, Kenya
(Journal of Biomedical Research, 2012-03)Most intestinal parasites are cosmopolitan with the highest prevalence in the tropics and subtopics. Rural-to-urban migration rapidly increases the number of food eating places in towns and their environs. Some of these ... -
Environmental assessment of the East African Rift Valley lakes
(Aquatic Sciences, 2003)An assessment of the East African Rift Valley lakes was initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with funding from Global Environment Facility as part of the Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA). ... -
Tag Archives: Information Security A Configurational Approach of the Relationship between Information Security Management and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(European - American Journals, 2014-07)Enterprises corresponding to a backbone of a modern society recognize information security management (ISM) as one of business management factors.Companies suffer significant financial and reputational damage due to ... -
Moderating Effect Of Entrepreneurial Orientation On The Relationship Between Human-Related Information Security Issues And Firm Performance In Kenya
(ASIAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH J O U R N A L O F S O C I A L S C I E N C E & H U M A N I T I E S, 2014-08)By having an effective organizational information security culture where employees intuitively protect corporate information assets, SMEs could improve information security. Research has also identified information ... -
Remote Sensing Applications for Sustainable Aquaculture in Africa
(IEEE, 2007)The authors review the current state of the science with respect to remote sensing applications for aquaculture, including site location, aquaculture facility mapping, market proximity analysis and associated roadway ... -
Do Earnings Announcement Have an Effect on the Level of Efficiency of The Nairobi Securities Exchange?
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2013)Capital markets are normally considered to be efficient when prices reflect all the available information. However, there are instances when this information takes several weeks to be incorporated into share prices. This ... -
What Are the Factors that Influence A Wide Interest Rate Band in Micro-Finance Institutions in Kenya?
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2014)Interest rates play a significant role of intermediation between savers and potential borrowers. High deposit rates acts as incentives to attract savings while high lending rates discourage credit demand from potential ... -
Influences of land use/cover on water quality in the upper and middle reaches of River Njoro, Kenya
(Lakes & Reservoirs: Research and management, 2007-06)Data from 10 sampling sites along the River Njoro are used to examine the contribution of nutrients from upstream land uses draining each of the sampling sites. The data also are used to assess whether both the proportion ... -
Ecology and Management of Lake Naivasha, Kenya, in Relation to Climatic Change, Alien Species' Introductions, and Agricultural Development
(Environmental Conservation; Cambridge Journals, 1990)Lake Naivasha is an important freshwater resource for Kenya's foreign-currency-earning agriculture and tourism, and for water-supply. It has always experienced extensive water-level fluctuations as a consequence of irregular ...