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Potential Economic Impact and Willingness to Pay for Postharvest Technologies of Mangoes and Their Value-added Products Among Producers and Consumers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Postharvest loss reduction is increasingly recognized as a promising strategy for ensuring food and nutrition security. Historically, horticultural research has focused on increasing production with little emphasis on ... -
Synthesis of Clay Derived Nanosilicates Impregnated With Prosopis Juliflora Biochar for Removal of Selected Heavy Metals in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to growing urbanization, population growth, and industrial activity, heavy metals are now entering water bodies at a faster pace. The current treatment methods are ineffective, and this has detrimental effects for ... -
Diversity, Factors Influencing Spread and Population Build Up of Potato Cyst Nematodes and Potential of Phytochemicals in Their Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) of the genus Globodera are one of the most significant constraints to potato production in Kenya. Limited research has been undertaken on the causal agent, practices that influence population ... -
Transmission Mechanisms and Macroeconomic Convergence Within the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The East African Community had set to achieve macroeconomic variables convergence by specific timelines to open way for the formation of a monetary union, which have never been realized even after numerous timelines. Member ... -
An Analysis of the Legal Regulation of Outsourcing Triangular Employment Relationships in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, the current legislative framework on employment focuses on the SER and does not adequately cater for NSWs; it is unable to deal with many of the challenges faced by outsourced workers. Employment laws are framed ... -
Dividend Policy, Agency Costs, Liquidity and Value of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Firm value is an indispensable focus for every establishment since it depicts stockholders’ fortunes. Dividend policy is thought to be a key predictor of stockholders’ wealth. Payout-policy nonetheless, still remains a ... -
Attrition in Competitive Swimming in Kenya: Assessment of Selected Psycho-social, Demographic and Structural Attributes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Reasons cited by athletes, for attrition before reaching their full potential are varied based on the sports among other factors. This study sought to assess the perception of selected psychological, social and structural ... -
Migration and Inequality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Since early 2000, understanding the nature of the migration and inequality relationship has received global attention. This arises from the different conclusions from research, on the nature of the association, as a result ... -
Accounting Risk Management, Internal Control Procedures, Firm Characteristics and Performance of State Enterprises in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study examined the effect of accounting risk management, internal control procedures and firm characteristics on performance of state enterprises in Uganda. It evaluated the relationship between accounting risk ... -
Influence of Management Strategies Applied by Head Teachers on Pupils’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examinations in Public Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The goal of this study was to ascertain how head teachers' management practices affected their students' performance in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Examinations in Meru County public schools. The study's goals are ... -
Export Strategy, Market Orientation, Market Dynamism and Performance of Large Export Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The globalization of business combined with its internationalization has made it essential for companies to design and implement export market success strategies in order to compete successfully in settings that are highly ... -
Water Resource Management Tools, Monitoring and Evaluation and Sustainability of Projects in Nyangores River Sub-catchment Basin in Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water resources can be successfully managed only if the natural, social, economic and political environments, in which water occurs and used, are taken fully into consideration, coupled with regular monitoring and ... -
Energy Efficiency and Substitution Possibilities in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Energy holds a pivotal role in an economy’s social and economic transformation and it is a key ingredient driving the production of nearly entire goods and services. Consequently, energy demand has been increasing over ... -
Diagnostic Analysis and Modeling of Trace Biometals and Speciation Alterations in Urinary Tract Cancers by Machine Learning Based X-ray Fluorescence and Scatter (Xrfs) Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy has the capability to determine the levels, chemical speciation, and distribution of trace biometals in a biological sample for disease diagnostics. Direct biometals analysis in soft tissues ... -
Co-designing for Sustainable Community-based Tourism Enterprises in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The advocacy for community participation in local development has been in existence for a while now, with its roots in the concept of sustainability and sustainable development. This emphasis on community participation ... -
Viability of Hay Production as a Drought Resilient Climate-smart Strategy for the Pastoralist Systems of Kajiado
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in Kenya account for over 83% of the country's land area, hosting over 70% of livestock and 85% of wildlife populations. Pastoralism is the primary livelihood practised in Kenya's rangelands. ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation, Business Incubation, Business Strategies and Performance of Start-ups in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The need for the establishment mechanism to influence and run successful start-ups especially on new technological platforms formed the basis for the study of entrepreneurial orientation, business incubation and business ... -
Empowering Kenyan Maasai women through cultural Bomas Tourism
(AWSC, 2023-07-28)The focus of this article is on the empowerment of Maasai women through tourism. Using cultural bomas tourism as a case study, the article explores the different ways this form of tourism is contributing to the empowerment ... -
Quality assessment of eucalyptus oils available in Nairobi County, Kenya
(ECAJPS, 2023-11-24)This study assessed eucalyptus oil quality in Nairobi County, Kenya, a product that garnered global attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twelve Eucalyptus oil product samples were obtained from local retailers encompassing ... -
Formulation design and in vitro characterization of gastroretentive floating acyclovir tablets.
(ECAJPS, 2023-11-20)Acyclovir is a thymidine kinase enzyme inhibitor used in the management of herpes zoster. Doses above 400mg exhibit poor bioavailability necessitating frequent administration to achieve the required therapeutic serum ...