MMUST Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Correlates of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Rural Communities in Western Kenya
(Vaccines, 2023-09-13)Vaccine hesitancy is a significant global public health concern. This study sought to determine the correlates of acceptance and hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in rural populations of selected counties in Western ... -
The Cursed Promised Land? Demographic Risk Factors for Homegrown Extremism in the Squatter Enclaves of Mount Elgon Region of Western Kenya
(Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2023-09-19)Globally, conflicts are phenomenal and are caused by multivariate risk factors; however, purely land-use-based conflicts are gradually growing and becoming conspicuous. Authoritative studies project that violent conflicts ... -
Effects of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) Compost on Growth and Yield Parameters of Maize (Zea mays)
(British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 2013-11-18)Aims: To evaluate the effects of water hyacinth compost prepared with various cultures on growth and yield parameters of maize. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Field experiments ... -
Challenges and Opportunities of Domestic Violence in Nyeri County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-11)For many years, domestic violence has been stereotyped as violence against women and girls, with men as perpetrators. However, in recent times, men have also become victims. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights ... -
Prevalence of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Pulmonary Disease in HIV-1 Patients with Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Western Kenya
(Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-09-21)Background: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs) are ubiquitous, free-living, environmental saprophytic microorganisms. NTMs belong to the genus Mycobacterium which includes Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). NTMs have ... -
Cytokine profiles in highly active antiretroviral treatment non-adherent, adherent and naive HIV-1 infected patients in Western Kenya
(African Health Sciences, 2021-12)Background: Cytokines play an important role in signaling the immune system to build an adequate immune response against HIV. HIV distorts the balance between pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines causing viral replication. ... -
Supplier Risk Management Practices and Performance of Supply Chain in the Health Sector in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-18)Disruptions within the supply chain due to various risks can have significant and far-reaching consequences for businesses. To effectively address these risks, firms must develop robust strategies for risk management. The ... -
A Critical Review on Working Capital Management and Financial Distress in Chartered Public Universities in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-15)Working capital management is a matter of concern in public universities in Kenya, with the main challenge being how to prudently manage assets in order to achieve financial self-sufficiency. Working capital management ... -
Market Innovation and Competitiveness of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-09)The dynamics of change in the business environments catalysed by globalization, changing consumer preferences, and the whirlwind development of technology have exerted immense pressure on commercial banks to introduce new ... -
Effect of Government Capital Expenditure on Tourism Sector Growth in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-09)Tourism is a vital sector of Kenya’s economy by contributing to employment, alleviation of poverty, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), foreign exchange earnings, and balance of payments surplus. Tourism is a productive economic ... -
Effect of Rehabilitation on Drawings by Learners in Shikusa Borstal Institution, Kakamega County
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-29)The Shikusa Borstal Institution (SBI) provides rehabilitation to the young offenders through formal technical training, spiritual programs and counselling. The weekly inspection reports carried out in this institution, ... -
Effect of Quality of Financial Reporting on Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-26)Even though manufacturing firms in Kenya are of great value, there are inadequacies in financial performance. Kenyan Manufacturing firms are reporting losses, as evidenced by audit committee shortcomings and low earnings. ... -
Post COVID-19 Analysis of the Status of online Infrastructure use by Public Universities in Kenya: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-29)The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a lot of interference in learning institutions. Universities were not spared by this pandemic, and this brought about a need to reconsider modes of learning which had all along been ... -
Students’ Perception of Teacher Classroom Effectiveness and Academic Achievement: A Case of Secondary School Students in Hamisi Sub-County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-19)Teacher classroom effectiveness plays a crucial role in influencing students' perceptions and academic achievement. This study aimed to address this research gap by examining students' perceptions of teachers' classroom ... -
Effect of Integrated Financial Management Information Reporting System on Financial Management in County Governments, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-18)The purpose of the research was to determine whether or not the implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information (IFMIS) financial reporting system improved the financial management of county governments ... -
Influence of Liquidity Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-05)The management of liquidity risk in commercial banks determines the banks' financial performance, which predominantly influences the quality of the loan portfolio and the nature of credit administration programs as a whole. ... -
Influence of Audit Committee Meetings on the Quality of Audit Reports of Saccos in Homabay County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-22)Every operating organization keeps tabs on its development by producing accurate financial statements at the conclusion of each fiscal year, which are subsequently distributed to various individual users who are concerned ... -
MEDIA REPORTAGE INFLUENCING TERRORIST ACTIVITIES IN MANDERA COUNTY - KENYA
(MMUST, 2021)Terrorism, often, has been used as a weapon by non-state actors like terrorist organizations, liberation movements and other clandestine organizations fighting for recognition and intending to advance different agenda. ... -
Resource Availability and its Role in Promoting Participation in Non-Formal Curricular Activities in Kenyan Secondary Schools
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-08)This study examined the resources that promoted participation in Non-Formal Curricular Activities (NFCAs) in secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. A descriptive survey design was used. The study utilized 2507 ... -
School Administration Support Systems for Educational Technology Adoption and Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-08)Adoption of technology in instruction requires the unconditional support of school administration. Certain mandatory pillars of support services must be in the right place for educational technology adoption by teachers ...