Chuka University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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DISSEMINATING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE PLACE OF KISWAHILI AND OTHER INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN KENYA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES
(Chuka University, 2021)The significance of research to any endeavour aimed at the realisation of the aspirations of Kenya's Vision 2030 cannot be gainsaid. It goes without saying that in order to generate and disseminate significant knowledge ... -
TRANSITIVITY ACTION OF THE CARTESIAN PRODUCT OF THE ALTERNATING GROUP ACTING ON A CARTESIAN PRODUCT OF ORDERED SETS OF TUPLES
(Chuka University, 2022)Transitivity action properties of the alternating group An on ordered and unordered n - tuples and on the direct product of alternating group on unordered sets have been greatly studied by different researchers. However, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
DENSITY FUNCTIONAL STUDY OF STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF Ca AND Mg DOPED TIO2
(Chuka University, 2022)The scarcity of affordable and environment-friendly sources of energy has led to emergence of photo catalysis to mitigate this problem. This is so if the photo catalysts are active in solar energy spectrum. Environment-friendly, ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
EFFECT OF DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES (SACCOS) IN THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Many enterprises adopt diversification strategy for the sole purpose of expansion and growth. The success of the diversification of an enterprise mainly depends on the choice and implementation of a strategy. Choosing an ... -
SURVIVING A PANDEMIC CRISIS: STRATEGIES FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Global disease outbreaks have become a major concern for sustainability of tourism and hospitality industry. Recently, many top performing tourism destinations were gripped by Covid-19 and Kenya was not spared either. There ... -
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 ... -
PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTED LOCAL MAIZE LANDRACES FOR DROUGHT TOLERANCE BASED ON FLOWERING STRESS, AND THEIR RESISTANCE TO LARGER GRAIN BORER (Prostephanus truncatus) IN KENYA
(Egerton University, 2008-10-01)Maize is staple food in Kenya and is grown in almost all agro-ecological zones. The average maize yield in the highlands is about 3.5 t/ha while that for the arid and semi arid (ASALs) low altitude areas is less than 1.3 ... -
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN AFRICA: OVERVIEW OF CURRENT CONCERNS AND PROSPECTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2022)This paper uses the concept of “research excellence” to investigate the contribution of research to sustainable development in Africa and propose strategies for enhancing research practice in the region. Specifically, ... -
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 ...