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Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: Communities and wildlife living in close proximity bear the brunt of direct impacts from human-wildlife conflicts (HWC). HWC can lead to hostility to animal species and loss of livelihoods. However, few studies ... -
Determinants of students learning competencies in agriculture through hands-on experiences
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The overall goal of this study was to assess the implementation of curricula for agricultural courses aimed at equipping students with the requisite emerging competencies that should make them selfreliant after training. ... -
The necessity for up-scaling resource mobilization for implementation of Competency-based Curriculum at basics Education level
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)School resources comprise of necessary materials both financial and human. A growth towards evidence-based allocation and utilization of school resources is affected by inadequate capacity of the school managers, ministry ... -
Role of information professionals in alleviating student plagiarism for academic integrity in Kenyan universities: a review of literature
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Academic integrity is the commitment and demonstration of honest and moral behavior in an academic setting. This is most relevant at the university level as it relates to providing credit to other people when using their ... -
Phonological analysis of Kĩtigania borrowed words from the Maa Language: An optimality approach
(Miriti, G. and Thuranira, S. (2022, June 28-30). Phonological analysis of Kĩtigania borrowed words from the Maa Language: An optimality approach. [Paper Presentation]. The Inaugural Meru University of Science and Technology International Conference, Meru., 2022-06)The notion of loanwords in languages that are in a contact situation is a phenomenon that is very common and unavoidable. For languages of the world, language change is remorseless, inevitable and ceaseless. This is ... -
Promoting innovations in SMEs - findings from Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)This paper looks closely at the relationship existing between entrepreneurial activity, innovations and the development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Most SMEs result from implementing the entrepreneurial ... -
SMEs and Covid-19. The aftermath
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The Corona-Virus (Covid-19) has had ruthless ramifications on all businesses (Small and Large) since its emergence in 2019/2020. It has devastated jobs and businesses across the globe. SMEs have had the worst experiences ... -
Brand equity and customer citizenship behavior among students of selected universities within Mount Kenya region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The growing number of higher learning institutions in Kenya and around the world has emphasized the importance of brand equity in customer decision-making. Despite the role of brand equity, enrollment in public universities ... -
Camel herding and commerce: adaptation for reducing poverty through camel meat value additions
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Camel rearing among the pastoralist of Northern Kenya is both a socio-cultural and a livelihood phenomenon signifying perceived wealth and authority. This centuries old practice has otherwise enjoyed tranquility and ... -
Teacher training pathways for competency based curriculum (CBC) in the university education in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The education reform in Kenya recommended phasing out of the 8-4-4 education system to embrace the 2-6-3-3-3 competency based curriculum (CBC). The embraced curriculum has three learning pathways or pillars at senior ... -
Social media and fake news: boon or bane for journalism?
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)The upsurge and growth in the uptake of social media has had a profound impact on journalism as it has traditionally been practised. Social media has permeated all aspects of human activities and brought with it negative ... -
Development of a complete meal from underutilized indigenous and exotic foods
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)A complete meal is a food served and eaten in one sitting whose nutrient variety has been optimized.Green bananas are a good source of resistant starch and dietary fibre while Irish potatoes are rich in starch and dietary ... -
Green gold: refining crude Miraa (Catha edulis) into a real green gold
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)Miraa (Catha edulis) is a very lucrative psychoactive crop for the farmers in lower parts of Meru county and Embu county. However, its handling is unhygienic and it’s a perishable crop. Withering and drying leads to ... -
Impact of fermented milk on the glycemic response of maize, millet and sorghum stiff porridges
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)Objective: 1.To determine the proximate composition of millet, maize and sorghum stiff porridges 2.To examine the impact of fermented milk (mala) on the glycemic response of maize, millet and sorghum ugali. Problem Statement: ... -
Effect of Green distribution on the Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Journal of Business and Management, 2020)The purpose was to determine the effect of green distribution on the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was descriptive in positivist approach. Questionnaire were used to collect data from a random ... -
Influence of Procurement Records Management on Procurement Performance in Public Universities in Kenya
(international Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2020)The battle of forms in procurement process merits inculcation of procurement records management mechanisms in public universities in Kenya. In recent years, enormous institutions of higher learning have been receiving ... -
The Role of Strategic Procurement Approaches In Internal Supply Performance: A Case Study of Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers Limited in Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 2014)Strategic procurement is the development of a true partnership between a buying company and a supplier of strategic value, based on embracing long-term plans for ensuring timely supply of goods/services that are critical ... -
Review of Clay-Based Nanocomposites as Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals
(Hindawi, 2022-06-22)Due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and surge in modern human activities, water contamination is a major threat to humanity globally. Contaminants ranging from organic compounds, dyes, to inorganic heavy metals ... -
The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in Provision of Universal Health Coverage
(Egerton University International Conference, 2022-03-21)In the quest for provision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in healthcare, information is not only private, but also proprietary and requires higher security. Medical regulatory bodies have developed standards, policies, ... -
Coverage properties of a neural network estimator of finite population total in high-dimensional space.
(Journal of Mathematics, 2022)The problem in nonparametric estimation of finite population total particularly when dealing with high-dimensional datasets is addressed in this paper. The coverage properties of a robust finite population total estimator ...