Browsing 7th International Research Conference of Chuka University,2020 by Title
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THE ROLE OF RESEARCH AND FARMER ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)The global challenges (climate change, soil and biodiversity degradation) are affecting sustainability of food and agriculture systems, and livelihoods of millions of farmers by threating achievement of the right to ... -
SARIMA MODELS: REVIEW AND ITS APPLICATION TO KENYAN’S COMMODITY PRICE INDEX OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE.
(Chuka University, 2021)Attaining price stability is one of the objectives of monetary policy in any economy to protect both consumers' and producers' interest. Unpredictable food and beverages prices make it difficult for consumers to plan for ... -
SELECTION OF OPTIMAL FEATURES IN STATISTICAL MODELLING
(Chuka University, 2021)In statistical modelling, selection of optimal features entails making a selection of relevant predictor variables to be used in development of statistical models. Most modelling studies have focused on construction of ... -
SELF-ESTEEM AND ADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENT AMONG RETIREE TEACHERS IN MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Retirement poses psychological problem for many retirees. There is an increase in the number of retired teachers in Meru County in Kenya because majority of the pioneer teachers in Meru County had begun retiring. It was ... -
SOCIAL CAPITAL AND POVERTY REDUCTION AMONG THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)Social capital is now gaining prominence among researchers, policy makers and development practitioners as a valuable resource for promoting economic growth, creation of secure neighborhoods and sustainable communities. ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS DRIVING PRIMATE TOURISM AND COMPOUNDING HUMAN-NON HUMAN PRIMATE CONFLICTS WITHIN URBAN GREEN SPACES: CASE OF NAIROBI CITY PARK
(Chuka University, 2021)Green spaces such as parks and sports fields are a fundamental component of any urban ecosystem by playing a critical role as wildlife refuge, recreation centers and offering a myriad of environmental services. The Nairobi ... -
TEACHERS’ INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY PREPAREDNESS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MERU SOUTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Teachers are the implementers of curriculum hence play a significant role in developing and transforming a learner. Teachers’ competencies such as knowledge and skill in the use of digital devices in all areas of the ... -
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION IMPEDIMENTS ON BUSINESS IDEA SCREENING AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRO-BASED YOUTH OWNED SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN MERU COUNTY Peter Gituma Kimathi Faculty of Business Studies, Chuka University, P. O. Box 109-60400. Chuka, Kenya.
(Chuka university, 2021)This paper is focused examining some of the challenges faced by youth in applying modern technology in screening business ideas before implementation to enhance management of sustainable agri-based small and medium scale ... -
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN MARKETING CHANNELS FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)Horticultural produce can be retained on the farm or marketed through local fresh markets; local processed markets, fresh export markets, or processed export markets. Kenya has ecological conditions which favor a wide ... -
TRIPLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING TECHNIQUES: APPLICATION TO KENYA’S INDUSTRIAL INPUTS PRICE INDEX
(Chuka University, 2021)A move towards industrialization is an active ingredient in achieving sustainable economic development owing to the derived benefits of the creation of employment opportunities and enhanced international trade. Through ... -
UHALISIA WA KIMANDHARI NA KIMAUDHUI KATIKA RIWAYA YA SIKU NJEMA (1996)
(Chuka University, 2021)Kulingana na Ntarangwi (2004), fasihi huwakilisha maisha kwa upana wake na hasa uhalisi wa kijamii. Aidha, anasema kuwa mojawapo ya majukumu muhimu ya fasihi ni kuwasaidia wanadamu kuyaeleza vyema masuala wanayokumbana ... -
UKIUKAJI WA HAKI ZA WATOTO KATIKA RIWAYA YA CHOZI LA HERI
(Chuka University, 2021)Lengo la makala haya ni kubainisha ukiukaji wa haki za watoto katika riwaya ya Chozi la Heri (Matei, 2017). Ni vyema ikaeleweka kwamba tunapozungumza kuhusu watoto, tunazikusudia jinsia zote mbili. Yaani watoto wa kiume ... -
USE OF CHARACTERIZATION AS A STYLISTIC DEVICE IN KISWAHILI NOVEL: EXAMPLE FROM SIKU NJEMA AND KIDAGAA KIMEMWOZEA NOVELS-KEN WALIBORA.
(Chuka University, 2021)According to Ntarangwi (2004), literature portrays in a wider way the realism of the society. In addition, he states that one function of literature is to help human beings to bring out personal and society’s challenges. ... -
UTILIZATION OF ALATE TERMITES (MacrotermeSpp) TO IMPROVE NUTRITIONAL SECURITY AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN VIHIGA-KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)Among key concerns all over the globe is the rising demand for high-value protein, expected to double by2050 due to the rapidly growing population in developing economies, Kenya included. To meet the new demand, conventional ...