Browsing 8th International Research Conference of Chuka University,2021 by Title
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IMPACT OF MARKETING CHANNELS, FEED SUPPLEMENTS AND CREDIT ACCESS ON MILK PRODUCTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS IN CHUKA SUBCOUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Kenya dairy farming contributes approximately 17% of the Gross Domestic Product. Kenyan milk production has been projected to be between seven to nine litres/cow/day, way below international standards whereby a cow produces ... -
INFLUENCE OF BIOPHYSICAL FACTORS VARIATION ON TREE SPECIES STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
(Chuka University, 2022)Forests are important for survival and development of human and other fauna. However, they are under degradation due to changes in biophysical factors affecting tree species structure and composition. Understanding ... -
INFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING ON SUSTAINABILITY OF SUGAR COMPANIES IN KENYA
(Chuka university, 2022)Sugar companies in Kenya like many other firms in the world have used Knowledge Management Practices (KMPs’) since 1959, to transform knowledge to enhance their performance and sustainability but have realized dismaying ... -
INFLUENCE OF RETAINED EARNINGS ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN RWANDA
(Chuka University, 2022)This study analyzed the influence of retained earnings finance structure on the growth of manufacturing SMEs in Rwanda. Mixed research design was used in collecting, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data. The target ... -
INFLUENCE OF SPECIFICATION WRITING ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN EASTERN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Procurement process plays a critical role in the success of any organization. Despite interventions to ensure a smooth procurement process, the problem of the lack of coordination between the user and procurement department ... -
INFORMATION LITERACY STANDARDS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES OF NAIROBI AND THARAKA- NITHI COUNTIES
(Chuka University, 2021-10-07)Studies have shown that many students have very little or no basic knowledge about library use and information searching skills when they enroll in higher institutions. This study investigated the information literacy ... -
INFORMATION-SEEKING STRATEGIES OF STUDENTS IN NAIROBI AND THARAKA NITHI COUNTIES’ SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(Chuka University, 2021-10-07)In this information technology age, Kenyan secondary school students need to be equipped to develop the skills to help them search for information and evaluate and utilize the information effectively. This study ... -
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND ACADEMIC STAFF TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)This study established the effects of leadership styles on academic staff turnover intentions in universities in Kenya. The specific objectives were to: establish the effect of employee leadership styles (autocratic, ... -
LEGAL FRAMEWORK SPECIFICATION AND PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE IN WATER COMPANIES IN KIAMBU, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2022)This research assessed the effect of legal framework specifications on procurement performance in water and sewerage companies in Kiambu. Descriptive research design was used, with the target population being 983 staff ... -
MAPPING FOOD DESERTS IN THARAKA CONSTITUENCY USING COMPOSED INDEX OF CRITICAL ACCESSIBILITY TO FOOD AND LIVESTOCK MARKETS
(Chuka University, 2021-10-07)In agropastoral regions of Kenya, households often trek long distances to access food markets and sell livestock. Distance defines physical accessibility and even utilisation of market facilities especially in semi-arid ... -
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE FOR CONTROL OF FALSE CODLING MOTH
(Chuka University, 2022)The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a biological and nonpolluting method of control of pest population in a farm. This method relies on the release of sterile male False Codling Moth (FCM) in order to reduce the population ... -
MUWALA KATIKA VIKATUNI VYA SHUJAAZ: MTAZAMO WA KIUCHANGANUZI MAKINIFU WA DISKOSI
(Chuka university, 2022)Vikatuni vina wajibu muhimu katika aushi ya watoto na vijana ulimwenguni. Huenda ndio sababu Karne ya 21 imeshuhudia ongezeko la tafiti kuhusu vikatuni. Kumekuwepo na tafiti nyingi kuhusu muwala katika uwanja wa kiusomi. ... -
NORM ATTAINABILITY OF GENERALIZED FINITE OPERATORS ON C*-ALGEBRA
(Chuka University, 2022)Norm attainability of elementary operators on Hilbert and Banach spaces has been characterized before. However, there is little information on Norm attainability of generalized finite operators on C*-algebra. This paper ... -
PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING AMONG YOUTH IN ANGLICAN CHURCH OF KENYA IN EMBU DIOCESE OF EMBU WEST, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-10-07)Youths whether in church or outside get so much involved in use of technology especially social media during lockdown of churches. Social media may affect their relationship with others especially chats from peers. ... -
PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING AMONG YOUTH IN ANGLICAN CHURCH OF KENYA IN EMBU DIOCESE OF EMBU WEST, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-10-07)Youths whether in church or outside get so much involved in use of technology especially social media during lockdown of churches. Social media may affect their relationship with others especially chats from peers. ... -
PERCEPTION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILIT
(Chuka University, 2022)Climate change and variability have been identified globally as a major challenge to food security especially in Arid and Semi-Arid lands (ASALs). Agriculture and smallholder farmers have also been identified as the ... -
PERCIEVED CAUSES OF STUDENTS’ LOW ENROLMENT IN AGRICULTURE SUBJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KITUI WEST
(Chuka University, 2022)Agriculture is an important science subject that enables learners to develop skills in cultivating the soil, harvesting crops, and raising livestock. Content of Agriculture subject is relevant to all learners irrespective ... -
PREPAREDNESS OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE ADOPTION OF ICT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ABOTHUGUCHI WEST DIVISION, MERU, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Adoption of computers in schools has been recognized as a way of making the education process more efficient, richer and relevant. The Kenyan Ministry of Education is committed in the adoption of ICT in learning and ... -
PREVALENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF EARLY BLIGHT, LATE BLIGHT AND SEPTORIA SPOT IN DIFFERENT AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONES OF KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2022)Tomato production is characterized by inconsistence quality and yields that result from biotic constraints such as foliar fungal diseases that include septoria spot, early and late blights. Despite of disease constraints, ... -
PREVALENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARASITIC ROOT KNOT NEMATODES IN SWEET POTATO FARMS OF KIRINYAGA COUNTY
(Chuka university, 2022)Sweet potato production is constrained by many biotic factors which include parasitic root knot nematodes. Root knot nematodes (RKN) pose a significant threat to a wide range of agricultural crops. The effect of RKN on ...