Browsing 7th International Research Conference of Chuka University,2020 by Title
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FACTORS AFFECTING PROFITABILITY OF AGRIBUSINESS ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY OF SMALLHOLDER PIG FARMING IN THARAKA-NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)The research study examined the influence of institutional arrangements and management factors on profitability of smallholder pig farming in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. A two-stage sampling technique was employed in ... -
GENDER DISPARITIES AND SUSTAINABLE WILDLIFE ECOSYSTEM: A CASE OF MAASAI MARA CONSERVANCIES NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Gender equity and women’s empowerment are prerequisites to effective biodiversity conservation, climate action and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. In view of its ecological, social and economic value, wildlife ... -
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF SAMPLE SIZE ESTIMATION FOR RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIALS
(Chuka University, 2021)Calculation of the minimum sample size needed to meet the primary study objective is a key feature of the design of any clinical trial. The other reason a priori sample size determination is to limit participant harm or ... -
GENOME-WIDE VARIATION AND OCCURRENCE OF BROAD-BASED RESISTANCE TO COFFEE BERRY DISEASE (Colletotrichum kahawae, Waller&Brige) WITHIN Coffea arabica CULTIVAR, BATIAN
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)Coffea arabica varieties are characterized by a narrow genetic base, leading to their susceptibility to disease including Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) and hindered development of molecular tools for improvement. CBD epidemics ... -
HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS REVITALIZATION INNOVATIONS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: AN EXPLORATION OF ITS EVOLUTION, DRIVERS AND MEASURES
(Chuka university, 2021)Employee engagement has recently become a mechanism to improve organisational performance, yet there has been inadequate understanding of the multidimensional measures adopted to measure engagement (Hester & Martins, ... -
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES REVITALIZATION INNOVATIONS LOSS AND GRIEF COUNSELLING AS A COPING MECHANISM OF WIDOWHOOD: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WIDOWERS AND WIDOWS IN MERU COUNTY KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Widowhood has been on increase globally and Kenya as nation is not exceptional. The state of widowhood globally has been made worse during this period of Corona Virus Disease which started in Wuhan in China in December ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING UPTAKE OF BANANA VALUE ADDITION BY FARMERS IN CHUKA SUB-COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)Banana farmers in most parts of the country have not embraced uptake of banana value addition despite its accrued economic benefits and emphasis by stakeholders. A study was done in Chuka Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County ... -
IMPACT OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND MIDWIVES ON PATIENTS’ OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
(Chuka University, 2021)Background: Advanced practice nursing and midwifery education was introduced globally and in Kenya with an objective of introducing high quality nursing and midwifery care services that would result to improved patients ... -
THE IMPEDIMENTS OF VIABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY IMPLEMENTATION ON PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN OWNED FAST FOOD SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN CHUKA TOWN
(Chuka university, 2021)Women owned SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa continue to record poor performances compared to their male counterparts. Women entrepreneurship represents a vast untapped source of innovation, job creation and economic growth ... -
IN-VITROEVALUATION OF FUNGICIDES SENSITIVITY OF TOMATO LEAF BLIGHT PATHOGENS ISOLATES Alternariasolani and Phytophthorainfestans
(Chuka University, 2021)Tomato early and late blight diseases caused by Alternaria solani(Ellis & Martin) Sorauer and Phytophthora infestansrespectively hinder tomato production globally. Use of fungicides in management of blight diseases has ... -
INFLUENCE OF GREEN CERTIFICATION ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR IN 4-5 STAR RESTAURANTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2021)The main aim of this study was to examine the role of green certification on consumer buying behavior in 4-5 star restaurants in Nairobi County. With the increasing environmental conservation concerns, consumers are ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN HANDLING LEARNERS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS ON LEARNING AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KIAMBU WEST SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Learning of preschool children continues to face numerous challenges where learners have registered and continued to register dismal grades in basic numeracy, language and creativity skills. Thus, the study examined the ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ IMPROVISATION OF SOUND-PRODUCING MATERIALS ON ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE SKILLS AMONG PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Acquisition of science skills among pre-primary school learners has had its fair share of challenges with many pre- primary school learners manifesting low competencies in manipulation, experimentation and observation ... -
INTEGRATING SOCIAL PROTECTION WITH HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY DISASTER RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Chuka University, 2021)Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the need for humanitarian assistance. This increase has been occasioned by the increased frequency of disasters, the severity of the disasters and the protracted nature ... -
INTERVENING ROLE OF JOB TENURE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB SECURITY AND JOB STABILITY OF UNIVERSITY CATERING EMPLOYEES IN NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2021)The study sought to find out the intervening role of job tenure in the relationship between job security and job stability of University catering employees in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to ... -
LEARNING TEACHING SKILLS THROUGH MICRO-TEACHING IN TEACHER TRAINING FOR CHEMISTRY TEACHING
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Teacher training equips teachers with skills that help them to substantially develop learner knowledge, skills and attitudes that translate to quality education and eventual development of a nation. The professional ...