MMUST Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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What Lies Beneath Social Media Sex Traps? Interrogating the Trends of Online Self-disclosure Among Youth in Kenya
(Journal of Psychosexual Health, 2026-04-02)Scholarly evidence indicates that the rise of sexual and health misinformation on social media platforms (SMPs) continues to affect the majority of the global youth population, denying many the right to make safe and ... -
Electronic Funds Transfer Practices and Performance Own Source Revenue Collection in County Government’s Western Region, Kenya
(Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2026-03-31)Purpose: To examine the effect of e-funds transfer practices on performance of own source revenue collection in county government’s western region, Kenya Design/Methodology/Approach: This study embraced descriptive ... -
Advanced responder training priorities in Kenya: A Delphi study with implications for low- and middle- income countries
(African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2026-03-30)Introduction Low- and middle- income countries account for 90 % of global trauma-related mortality. Organized prehospital emergency medical services and formal first responder systems are often lacking, contributing to ... -
Investigation of electronic and optical properties in bismuth/antimony co-doped methylammonium lead bromide
(AIP Advances, 2026-06-09)Lead halide perovskites, exemplified by methylammonium lead bromide (MAPbBr3), represent a cornerstone in the pursuit of next-generation photovoltaic materials owing to their tunable optoelectronic properties, defect ... -
Charaxes Butterflies as Bioindicators of Forest Integrity: Conservation Priorities for Kenya's Threatened Nandi Forests
(African Journal of Ecology, 2026-05-06)Fragmented tropical forests urgently need practical, cost-effective tools to assess ecosystem health and direct management resources where they matter most. Butterflies of the genus Charaxes are promising candidates: their ... -
From Lake Victoria to the Tap: Antibiotic Resistance and Pathogenic Contamination of Kisumu City Water Supply and Wastewater Network
(Tropical medicine and International Health, 2026-03-16)Waterborne diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pose mounting public health threats across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rapidly urbanising regions dependent on untreated or poorly treated surface waters. This ... -
Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Behavior Change Intervention in Addressing First Maternal Delay in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2026-04-01)Context:Globally, about 700 mothers die daily during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, a steadily increasing trend, where 40% of the cases have been linked to the first maternal delay. Pregnant mothers who ... -
Employee Empowerment and Service Delivery in Kakamega County Government
(Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2026-03-31)Purpose: Assess the extent to which employee empowerment affects service delivery in Kakamega County Government. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a descriptive research design with correlational analysis. ... -
Midwives' Support and Its Influence on Weight Gain for Neonates Under Kangaroo Mother Care in Western Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2025-10-01)Context:The World Health Organization strongly recommends Kangaroo Mother Care due to its favorable effects on reducing mortality among low-birth-weightneonates weighing less than 2500 grams. Thisnursing procedure has been ... -
What Lies Beneath Social Media Sex Traps? Interrogating the Trends of Online Self-disclosure Among Youth in Kenya
(Journal of Psychosexual Health, 2026-02-12)Scholarly evidence indicates that the rise of sexual and health misinformation on social media platforms (SMPs) continues to affect the majority of the global youth population, denying many the right to make safe and ... -
Advanced responder training priorities in Kenya: A Delphi study with implications for low- and middle- income countries
(African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2026-03-30)Introduction Low- and middle- income countries account for 90 % of global trauma-related mortality. Organized prehospital emergency medical services and formal first responder systems are often lacking, contributing to ... -
Factors Influencing the Major Trauma Clinical Outcomes in Hospitals in the Lake Region Economic Block (LREB), Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2026-04-01)Context:Trauma contributes to substantial economic losses, accounting for over 3.9% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In countries like Kenya, it heavily strains healthcare systems. Effective management of ... -
Nurses' Knowledge of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Management in Selected Hospitals in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2026-04-01)Context:Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remains one of the most distressing side effects experienced by cancer patients, particularly in low-resource settings. Nurses play a central role in the prevention ... -
Bridging the Last Mile: County-Proximate University as a Local Implementation Anchor for Two Parallel Digital Systems in Western Kenya
(Journal of Research and Academic Writing, 2026-04-18)This paper examines the role of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) as a County-Proximate University (CPU) in implementing two parallel digital systems in Kenya's Western Region: The Health Information ... -
Effect of Risk Avoidance on the Financial Performance of Public Corporations in the Water Sector in Kenya
(Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2026-03-31)Purpose: To determine the effect of risk avoidance on financial performance of public corporations in the water sector in Kenya Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilized descriptive survey research design. The ... -
Impact of Green Warehouse Practices on Performance of Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Western Region Kenya
(Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2026-03-31)Purpose: To examine the impact of green warehouse practices on performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Western region Kenya Design/Methodology/Approach: This research used two types of designs, namely causal and ... -
Moderating Impact of Underwriting Risk on the Relationship between Firm Specific Factors and Insurance Financial Inclusion in Kenya
(Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2026-03-31)Purpose: The study further determined the moderating impact of underwriting risk on the relationship between firm specific factors and insurance financial inclusion in Kenya. Design/Methodology/Approach: Longitudinal ... -
Dual-optimization of pyrolitic parameters of biochar for application as a sustainable effluent biofilter
(International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026-01-19)Biochar is a carbonaceous solid produced through pyrolyzing biomass under limited oxygen. It is widely recognized for its role in soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and contaminant adsorption. This study optimizes ... -
Effect of Biochar Mixed With Different Phosphorus Rates on Selected Soil Chemical Properties in Western Kenya
(AgroEnvironmental Sustainability, 2026-03-15)Low maize productivity in Acrisols and Ferralsols caused by phosphorus (P) fixation poses a constraint to food security in Bungoma County, Kenya. Continuous application of ammonia-based fertilizers has further intensified ... -
Association of serum testosterone concentrations with central adiposity in men who inject heroin in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2026-04-19)Introduction: heroin is the most commonly injected drug among people who inject drugs globally. Heroin injection disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, leading to hormonal imbalances such as altered testosterone ...