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Effect of performance contracting strategic elements on Implementation of performance appraisal systems in Public Universities within the Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The implementation of performance appraisal systems (PAS) has not been very successful in most public Universities. Despite the implementation of PAS since 2005 in public universities, their performance is still not ... -
Effect of plastic mulch colour and transplanting stage on baby corn plant performance
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)In Kenya most of the baby corn crops are produced on un-mulched soil. The country experiences rainfall scarcity and extreme weather conditions which affect the productivity as well as the farmers’ income. Mulching and ... -
Effect of processing temperature on the stability of parthenolide in acidified feverfew infusions
(Elsevier, 2013)The stability of parthenolide, the active ingredient in feverfew and a potential anti-inflammatory bioactive in beverages was evaluated at different pHs (2.9, 3.7, 4.6 and 6.0) during heat processing at 40–100°C. The ... -
Effect of protein: starch ratio on microwave expansion of imitation cheese-based product
(Elsevier, 2011)Microwave expansion of imitation cheese is a novel way of producing a potentially health crispy snack food. This study aimed to investigate the effects of protein:starch (P:S) ratios of 37:0, 24:13, 20:17 or 16:21 and ... -
Effect of pulsed electric field treatments at various stages during conditioning on quality attributes of beef longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle
(Meat science, 2015)Beef longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle was used to evaluate the effect of PEF treatments (1.4 kV/cm, 10 Hz, 20 μs, 300 and 600 pulses) on meat quality attributes (weight loss, colour, cook loss and texture) and ... -
The effect of purple tea extract activity on selected metabolic syndrome parameters in mice
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities. Prevalence of MetS is documented at 50% and 87.5% in Africa and Kenya respectively. It is managed by combining lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy. ... -
Effect of reward on employee performance: A case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd., Nakuru, Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Management, 2013)Today’s organizations are operating in a very dynamic and highly competitive environment. To remain relevant in the market, they have to be able to respond quickly to ever changing customer demands. Reward management is ... -
The effect of salt and fibre direction on water dynamics, distribution and mobility in pork muscle: A low field NMR study
(Elsevier, 2013)The effect of salt concentration and fibre orientation on water within the meat matrix was investigated by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), water-binding capacity (WBC), diffusion studies and histologyi-cal ... -
Effect of Selected Metal Ions on the Mycelial Growth of Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum Isolated From Soybean Field in Rongai, Kenya
(International Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research, 2014)White mold caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum attacks a wide host range of broad-leafed plants which includes soybeans. The effect of twelve metal ions (Hg+2, Co+3, Ag+1, La+3, Cd+2, Cr+3, Cu+2, Zn+2, Mo+5, Sr+2, Sn+4 and ... -
Effect of self-Efficacy on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2019)Entrepreneurial mindset is one possible strategy for enhancing the performance of SMEs. This study, therefore, sought to investigate effect of self-efficacy on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Kenya. The ... -
Effect of Storage Temperature on Fruit Ripening in Three Kiwifruit Cultivars
(The Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 2017)The responses of three kiwifruit cultivars, Actinidia chinensis ‘Sanuki Gold’, A. chinensis ‘Rainbow Red’, and A. deliciosa ‘Hayward’ to various storage temperatures (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20°C) for 8 weeks were investigated. The ... -
Effect of storage temperature on quality parameters of liquid organic fertilizer prepared from Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia)
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Objectives: To determine the effect of storage temperature on physical-chemical properties of tithonia liquid organic fertilizer. To determine the effect of storage temperature on microbial population in tithonia liquid ... -
Effect of Sulphate and Chloride Ingress on Selected Cements Mortar Prisms Immersed in Seawater and Leather Industry Effluent
(Hindawi, 2019)Cement structures are major capital investments globally. However, exposure of cement-based materials to aggressive media such as chloride- and sulphate-laden environments such as coastal areas affects their performance. ... -
Effect of Talent Management on Organizational Performance in Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2015)The study sought to determine the effect of talent management on organizational performance in companies listed in the Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE) in ... -
The effect of talent retention on organizational performance of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of talent retention on organizational performance of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.Descriptive and correlation surveyresearch designs ... -
Effect of Technology Orientation on Performance of Micro, Small and Medium-Scale Agro-Food Processing Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
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Effect of Training and Development on Workplace Diversity in Public Universities in Kenya
(Doctoral dissertation, JKUAT, 2016)The main objective of this paper is to study the effect of training and development on workplace diversity in public universities in Kenya from the perspective of the senior administrators or managers of the administrative ... -
Effect of Video mediated Instruction on Students’ Achievement, Attitudes and Motivation in Learning Kiswahili Proverbs in Kenya: A Literature Review
(Kabarak j. res. innov., 2017-07-20)The importance of proverbs in enhancing the students’ mastery of a language is well documented.Over time, video-mediated-instructions have boosted students’ academic achievement and attitudes when compared with other ... -
Effect of Water Activity on the Crispiness of a Biscuit (Crackerbread): Mechanical and Acoustic Evaluation
(Elsevier, 2010)The objective of this study was to use mechanical and acoustic methods developed in our laboratory to monitor the changes in crispiness of a Crackerbread biscuit following equilibration at different water activities (aw). ...