Staff Publications: Recent submissions
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Decision Support System for Managing Reverse Supply Chain
(National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (India), 2015)Reverse logistics are becoming more and more important in the overall Industry area because of the environment and business factors. Planning and implementing a suitable reverse logistics network could bring more profit, ... -
The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its Application to the Utilization of Mobile Learning Technologies
(Br. J. Math. Comput. Sci, 2017)Researchers have argued that inclusion of technologies in the teaching-learning places must be preceded by the user accepting the technology. Without this effort, the technologies remain abandoned or heavily underutilized ... -
Conflict Resolution in Improving Management-Students Relations in Learning Institutions in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2017)Rapid changes in university structure and mission present various conflicts that require effective management. This article evaluates the effectiveness of distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, and interactive ... -
Knowledge and Perception of Lecturers regarding Problem-Based Learning as an Educational Approach in College of Health Sciences, Moi University
(Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2018)Over the last few decades there has been a paradigm shift from teacher-centered to student-centered learning. The teachers have been more of facilitator ensuring learning objectives are met. Problem Based Learning (PBL) ... -
Students’ Perception and Preference of Problem Based Learning at Moi University College of Health Sciences
(World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 2018)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess the perception and preference of the SPICES model among students at the Moi University College of Health Sciences. We can define innovative teaching and learning method ... -
Successes and Limitations of Community- Based Education Service at Moi University School of Medicine, Eldoret, Kenya
(World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 2018)Community-based education has been introduced in many medical schools around the globe, but evaluation of instructional quality has remained a critical issue. Community-based education is an approach that aims to prepare ... -
Challenges Faced in Implementing SPICES Model at Moi University College of Health Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya
(World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 2018)The foundation of SPICES Model of teaching and learning is in its facilitation skills and resources which are vital to student learning. SPICES Model is a mode of teaching in the undergraduate medical curriculum at the Moi ... -
The interpretive research paradigm: A critical review of is research methodologies
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2017)Interpretive research is also sometimes referred to as interpretivism, qualitative research or phenomenological research. It does not rely on numerical or statistical analysis of data or evidence. Interpretivists acknowledge ... -
Effects of Grafting Azacrown Ether on Thermal and Swelling Properties of Chitosan Films
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2017-11-17)The thermal and swelling properties of a series of azacrown ether-crosslinked chitosans prepared with varying molar amounts of N, N-diallyl-7, 13-diaza-1, 7, 10, 16-tetraoxa-dibenzo-18-crown-6 (molar equivalents ranging ... -
Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments, Water and Flora along Thika River
(2018-06)The levels of heavy metals were determined in environmental samples; water, flora and sediments along the Thika River, specifically, to investigate their distribution and to determine the extent of pollution. Water, sediment ... -
Effects of credit risk management practices on loan performance of commercial banks in Nyeri County, Kenya
(European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, 2017-05-06)This study sought to establish how various credit risk management practices affect performance of commercial banks in Nyeri County in Kenya. Even though commercial banks face several types of risks, credit risk stands out ... -
To Third Generation Cephalosporins among Multi Drug Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2016)This study focused on the prevalence molecular biology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae ... -
Influence of work life conflict on performance of the banking industry in Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), 2016)The government has encouraged private organizations and social services to deliberately introduce family friendly policies in the workplace to help employees to balance their work and family life. International labor ... -
Evaluation Of Asset Management Practices In TVET Institutions In Kenya
(2016-04)TVET institutions are expected to produce the bulk of Kenya's middle level manpower equipped with skills to drive the attainment of infrastructural objectives of Kenya Vision 2030. However inadequate training resources ... -
Profile Privacy Aware Framework for Static objects Participatory Sensing
(Foundation of Computer Science, 2016)Mobile devices users in Participatory Sensing Systems (PSS) are required to collect information from their nearby data collection points (DCs). A query normally reveals the identity (id), location, and user profile (eg, ... -
Expression profiling of Trypanosoma congolense genes during development in the tsetse fly vector Glossina morsitans morsitans
(BioMed Central, 2018-12)The tsetse transmitted parasitic flagellate Trypanosoma congolense causes animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) across sub-Saharan Africa. AAT negatively impacts agricultural, economic, nutritional and subsequently, health ... -
Robust Variance Estimation by Linearization Techniques for Poverty Indicators
(Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association, 2018)The need for a reliable and equitable means of measuring population disparity and providing guidelines on implementation of policy decisions has necessitated the search for a precise estimating scheme for poverty indicators. ... -
Prevalence and genotyping of Echinococcus granulosus in sheep in Narok County, Kenya
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2018)Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus species (sensu lato, s.l.). In East Africa, several species/strains occur in livestock, wildlife, and humans, but there ... -
Influence of Lean Production Practices on Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 2018)The study sought to establish the influence of lean production practices on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. The unit of analysis consisted of 138 large manufacturing firms registered with the Kenya ...