University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
A retrospective study of oral and dermatological formulations compounded via dosage form modifications at Kenyatta National Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021
(ECAJPS, 2023)The current study aimed to elucidate the extent of compounding involving dosage form modifications at Kenyatta National hospital from 2020-2021. A total of 2205 oral formulations, containing one out of thirty-eight active ... -
Effect of Ownership Structure on Corporate Risk among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-12-18)Ownership structure of companies as well as corporate risk management are critical features in corporate governance. The relationship between ownership structure and corporate risk is partially studied and existing scholarly ... -
Effect of Automation of Accounting Services on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-12-19)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the automation of accounting services on the financial performance of the commercial banks in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey ... -
Operational innovation practices effect on performance of manufacturing firms: empirical evidence from firms in Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2023-12-08)The concept of firm performance was premised on operational innovations. The interplay of these factor's dimensions contributes towards the firm's performance outcome. The factors, which include innovations ... -
Capital structure, profitability, growth and firm value: a critical literature review
(AJBUMA, 2023-12-08)Future research preparations and development of in-depth exploration forms the key objective of the independent study paper. The paper sought to answer this research question; what is the effect of capital ... -
Interest Rate Spread, Credit Risk, Bank Size, Ownership and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The country's commercial banks have been confronted with a plethora of difficulties that are connected to several essential FP data. Some of the problems that continue to plague the banking industry include expanding ... -
Relationship of Timing of Diclofenac and Celecoxib Use and Fracture Callus Morphology and Morphometry in a Rat Model
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Fractures are increasingly common worldwide partly due to road traffic collisions, workplace mechanization, and aging. The healing of fractures goes through a series of overlapping stages starting with the ... -
Muundo Na Usimulizi Katika Riwaya Ya Kiupelelezi Ya Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tasnifu inahusu uchunguzi wa muundo na usimulizi katika riwaya ya kiupelelezi ya Kiswahili. Ili kufanikisha uchunguzi huu, malengo matatu yalizingatiwa. Malengo hayo yalikuwa; kuchunguza usimulizi katika riwaya ya kiupelelezi ... -
Evaluation of Radiation Protection (Knowledge, Attitude and Practices) and Radiation Side Effects Awareness Among Health Workers in Bungoma County Referral Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study background: There has been an increase in ionizing radiation producing diagnostic equipment in Kenya. While its use is highly beneficial in medical diagnosis, exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation to patients ... -
Anticancer and Antibacterial Properties of Secondary Metabolites From Three Selected Macaranga Species and Phytochemistry of Ficus Thonningii
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Medicinal plants are essential in human ailment therapy even before modern civilization.The quest for and utilization of these medicinal plants has continued to receive increased interest. Cancer is a major global health ...