Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effectiveness of risk management practices on foreign currency exposure amongst oil marketing companies in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)Kenya being a net importer of oil, the Oil marketing companies (OMC's) are exposed to foreign exchange transactions while purchasing the products either locally from other OMC's or while importing the whole parcel to ... -
Organizational Reward System and Job Performance of Nursing Professionals working in Meru County Government Hospitals
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)According to Meru County government CIDP (2013-2017), the department of health mission statement is geared towards rendering quality health services to the citizens. Three major indicators suggested the likelihood of ... -
Influence of credit risk management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Meru Town
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)In today's environment of intense competition, volatile economic conditions, rising default rates and increasing levels of consumer and commercial debt, an organizations ability to effectively monitor and manage its ... -
Effectiveness of Internal Audit on the financial performance of Banks listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)The internal audit function plays a significant role in the financial performance of banks as it tasked with not only carrying out an oversight function but also providing assurance to their stakeholders. It is also ... -
A Deterministic Model of Miraa addiction with voluntary quitting component
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2017)This study is a deterministic model of miraa addiction based on three compartmental classes incorporating miraa specific attributes as well as the aspect of voluntary quitting. The model was based on SIS classical ... -
Management of public day secondary schools through infusion of information and communication Technology in Githunguri sub-county,Kiambu county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The relevance of information and communication technology (ICT) in educational management can be seen all over the world. Due to ICT's importance in the society and possibly in the future of education, identifying the ... -
Exploring the input of pharmaceutical waste management disposal in sanitation service chain:A case study of Nkubu town,Meru,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a serious issue, with both health concerns and environmental damage. The study assessed the availability of infrastructures that supports sound pharmaceutical waste ... -
Flexible working arrangements on employee performance in Public Universities in Mount Kenya region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The study sought to identify the effect of flexible working arrangements on employee performance in public universities in Mount Kenya region. The Objectives of the study were: to determine the extent to which job ... -
Co-digestion of faecal matter with kitchen waste using black soldier fly process performance evaluation
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The need for innovative resource-based technology in faecal management has led to the adoption of black soldier fly (BSF) technology in faecal treatment. Faecal matter processing through BSF technology offers a promising ... -
Determinants affecting menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Chuka sub county in Tharaka Nithi county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Menstrual hygiene management remains a major challenge in developing countries and is sometimes unaddressed in public places such as schools. Although menstruation is an important part of adolescent girls’ lives, if ... -
Effect of performance contracting strategic elements on implementation of performance appraisal systems in public universities within 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 the public universities, their performance is still ... -
Financial innovations on financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)There is more to innovation than commercializing ideas and inventions. What is labeled as an innovation may have little or no novelty in practice but slight change in the use or application of the innovation. This study ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia Coli and Salmonella Spp.isolated from contaminated areas of Majengo slum in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The aim of this study was to evaluate antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. in Majengo slum that have emerged due to poor sanitation implementation. Multidrug resistance of E. coli ... -
Glycemic index values of stiff porridge: impact of various flour blends and fermented milk
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood glucose rises after consumption of a carbohydrate-based food. GI is important in the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Globally T2DM affects ... -
Assessment of bank regulations and profitability of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The most heavily regulated workplace in the world is that of commercial banks, which is why theoretical analysis of banking rules is ongoing. Every bank in Kenya is required to abide by the laws and regulations set forth ... -
Tracking the flow of excreta across the sanitation service chain in Nkubu town using a shift flow diagram
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Inadequate access to improved sanitation remains a huge factor contributing to increased mortality and morbidity rates, especially among children. Despite the growth in economy and recognition of sanitation as a basic human ... -
A finite state transducer for morphological segmentation of Swahili verbs
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Morphological segmentation is a subtask of natural language processing (NLP) that specializes in identifying the constituent morphemes of words in a language. As a subtask of morphological analysis, morphological segmentation ... -
Internet of Things based model for hydropower monitoring
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)In the energy sector, hydropower energy is very significant as it contributes to being a major source of renewable energy. Therefore, knowledge about hydropower energy and its existing challenges has led to an emerging ... -
Factors affecting utilization of pit latrines in Tigania East Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)It is estimated that more than half of the population from developing countries experience communicable diseases related to inadequate sanitation and contaminated water. Children are the most affected cohort by the ... -
Factors influencing the uptake of contraceptives among youth in Imenti South subcounty, Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Contraceptive methods have been in use since 1960s although underutilized in most countries. Pregnancies which are too many, too early and too frequent result in maternal child morbidity and mortality. Unintended pregnancy ...