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Adoption of Near Field Communication in Universities in Kenya
(2015-09)In our day to day life, the adoption of new technology to new innovation in various sectors is rising. Campus life has shifted from students’ carrying laptops and a bag full of pass cards to carrying Ipads or smart phones. ... -
ANALYSIS OF THE VOLATILITY OF REAL EXCHANGE RATE AND EXPORTS IN KENYA USING THE GARCH MODEL: 2005-2012.
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research, 2015-08-16)The real exchange rate has proven to be an important factor in international trade because it is expected that exports respond to real exchange rate movements with respect to the characteristics of the importing and ... -
Application of Central Composite Design Based Response Surface Methodology in Parameter Optimization of Watermelon Fruit Weight Using Organic Manure
(2017-03-18)Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a critical technology in developing new processes, optimizing their performance and improving the design. In Kenya, watermelon cultivation is gradually gaining ground. It is a crop ... -
Application of Simplex Lattice Design in Watermelon Production
(2019)This paper discusses the use of Simplex Lattice Design approach to plan the experiment for yield of watermelon with an overall objective of optimizing the multiple responses of watermelon to organic manure. Multiple linear ... -
Communication Strategies Inherent in Business Discourse by Miraa Traders of Igembe and Somali Origin
(2014-10)The main purpose of this paper was to analyse the communication strategies employed by miraa traders from Igembe and Somali origin, in their business discourse. The researchers were given the impetus to undertake this ... -
DENOTATIVE MEANINGS OF NAMES GIVEN TO BUSINESSES IN CHOGORIA TOWN: A PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS
(International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research, 2019)Naming is an important aspect of our everyday life. Practically everything in the world has a name. This Article sought to provide a pragmatic analysis of names given to businesses in Chogoria town, Tharaka Nithi County ... -
Determination of Infant and Child Mortality in Kenya Using Cox-Proportional Hazard Model
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-09-10)Abstract One of the Millennium Development Goals is the reduction of infant and child mortality by two-thirds by year 2015. To achieve this goal, efforts need be concentrated at identifying cost-ffective strategies as ... -
EFFECT OF CASH MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN KENYA
(International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, 2021-02)This study sought to determine the effect of Cash management on financial performance of deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of cash management on financial performance ... -
Effect of Corporate Environmental Disclosure on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(2016-08-01)Corporate environmental disclosure entails reporting on the impact of company activities on the natural environment such as waste management, recycling, carbon management, emission, pollution, wetland and wildlife conservation. ... -
Effect of Debt Finance on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Maara Sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2017)Debt financing is the acquisition of funds through borrowing. Most Sacco's results into borrowing to finance their increased customer's demands thus increasing the leverage if not controlled. This study determined the ... -
Effect of Debt Finance on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Maara Sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2017-08-03)Debt financing is the acquisition of funds through borrowing. Most Sacco’s results into borrowing to finance their increased customer’s demands thus increasing the leverage if not controlled. This study determined the ... -
The Effect of Initial Public Offer Announcements on Market Returns of Listed Stocks at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2013-03)Initial Public Offers (IPOs) attract much attention in World stock markets. The IPOs do not go unnoticed in emerging markets since they are focal points, particularly if listed alone, and stirs the whole market. As such a ... -
Effect of Leverage on Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-08-13)Managers strive to maximise shareholder wealth by making rational financing decisions regarding optimal capital structure which would minimise its cost of capital. In attempt to magnify the return to shareholders, managers ... -
Effect of Leverage on Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(2015-09)Abstract: Managers strive to maximise shareholder wealth by making rational financing decisions regarding optimal capital structure which would minimise its cost of capital. In attempt to magnify the return to shareholders, ... -
Effect of Liquidity on the Dividend Payout by Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.
(2015-10)Dividend decision is a critical finance function since it involves determining the amount distributed to shareholders as earnings or the amount to reinvest internally. The determination of dividend pay-out is influenced ... -
Effect of Mortgage Market Risk on Mortgage Uptake: A Case Study of Mortgage Lenders in Kenya
(2015-12)Mortgage market is a financial system that provides opportunity for originating and trading mortgage loans. A mortgage loan is used for financing real estate investments. Although there has been a remarkable increase in ... -
Effectof Organizational Values onEmployee Productivity in Public Universities in Mt. Kenya Region
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and BooksPublishers, 2022)The presence of insensitive employees who are not flexible enough to fit into the organizational culture could be a barrier to employee productivity and thus fail to realize the benefit associated. The purpose ... -
Effects of Compensation on Job Satisfaction Among Secondary School Teachers in Maara Sub - County of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2015)Abstract: Compensation plays an important role in determining employees’ job satisfaction. According to Bozeman & Gaughan (2011), the perception of being paid what one is worth predicts job satisfaction. Teachers in Kenya ... -
Evaluating Secondary School Examination Results: Application of Principal Component Analysis
(Scienpress Ltd,, 2014-12-07)Results from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) indicate that there are schools that have had an upward trend in performance while others have continued to show a decline. This paper seeks to find out the principal ... -
Evaluating Secondary School Examination Results: Application of Principal Component Analysis
(2014-05-15)Results from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) indicate that there are schools that have had an upward trend in performance while others have continued to show a decline. This paper seeks to find out the principal ...