Conference Papers: Recent submissions
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(Kabarak University, 2019-09-17)Computational modeling in materials science involves the employment of fundamental physical and life sciences as well as computer science to study the properties of matter at the microscopic level. Such studies can be ... -
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Classification Techniques for Neonatal Postprandial Hypoglycemia Symptoms Screening.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Neonatal postprandial hypoglycaemia occurs when blood sugar level (BSL) is too low to cause symptoms of impaired brain function among new-born babies. Machine learning algorithms such as Neural Networks, SVM, Naive Bayes, ... -
Screening Strategies to Detect Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Gestational DM has been associated with increased risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity however, screening recommendations are not clearly described in Kenyan guidelines. Kenyan studies have shown wide-ranging ... -
Personality Determinants of Burnout Among Nurses: A Study at Nakuru County Referral Hospital
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Workplace burnout is characterized as feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and reduced professional efficacy. ... -
Pattern of Antibiotic Prescription for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Under- Fives in Outpatient Clinics in Tharaka-Nithi County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)The World Health Organization (WHO) qualified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the principal threats to public health globally and inappropriate antibiotic prescription is its modifiable contributor. Therefore ... -
The Moderating Effect of Information Systems Capabilities on the Relationship between Information Systems Resources and Performance of Firms in the Telecommunications Industry in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Kenya’s economy is today driven majorly by information-based service businesses where telecommunication industry is playing a critical role. A 2018 report from Communications Authority of Kenya indicates that mobile phone ... -
Digital Technologies as a Driver in the Provision of Universal Health Coverage
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)The digital revolution is affecting various sectors in the world ranging from banking, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, insurance, and Government. Technological innovations like digital health and electronic ... -
Customer Profiling from Social Media Engagement using LDA and Sentiment Analysis Approach
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Social media is now an essential component of the daily life of consumers. People usually share their interest, thoughts on brands and companies through discussions, tweets and status. At present, companies are competing ... -
Comparing Logistic Regression and Decision Tree Classifications Performance in the Context of Personal Cloud Storage Post-Adoption Behaviour
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Machine learning literature is replete with algorithms for classification problems. The choice of an algorithm for a particular problem is not only dependent on statistical assumptions but also its performance. The current ... -
Collecting Blood Pressure and Activity Data Using an Integrated Mobile and Smartwatch Application
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)Predicting hypertension among individuals using historical blood pressure (BP) readings has been the focus of recent studies in Artificial Intelligence in health. This has been occasioned by the growing prevalence of ... -
Challenges of Health Information Exchange in Maternal Healthcare in Kenya A Case Study of Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-08-05)In Kenya, Medical facilities have made efforts to adopt Electronic Health Records systems at various levels and for different use cases. However, there lacks a robust and secure system for sharing sensitive and confidential ... -
An RFID Embedded Micro-controller Based Media Integration Auto- Stream Framework for Car Packing
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10-05)This paper discusses on an integrated car parking system that provides the ultimate solution for drivers, municipalities and private parking lot owners. This enables the drivers to be guided when parking their cars at ... -
Tutors’ Attitudes Towards Integration Of Adaptive Technology Devices For Visually Impaired Student Teachers In Primary Teacher Training Colleges In Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Adaptive technology devices improve the quality of education and remove learning barriers for the Visually Impaired learners. This paper is a report of a study that assessed the tutors’ attitudes towards integration of ... -
Market Forces versus Professionalism:A Priority Dilemma Resultingin Departures from Traditional Layout ofthe Standard Newspaper
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The phenomenon of tabloidization enteredthe realmof journalism as an undesirabletrend as early as 1833 when the “penny press” emerged in US cities. These tabloid papers wrote for semiliterateindustrial workerswho ... -
The Relationship between Secondary School Students’ Attributes and their Attitudes Towards Agriculture Subject: The Case of Migori District, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Students acquire attitudes within their classrooms, in their homes and within their community. The study focused on secondary school students attributes related to their attitudes towards agriculture as a subject and as ... -
Antecedents and Consequences of Work Engagement among Professional Counsellors in Kenyan Institutions of Higher Learning
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Positive occupational health psychology research is rapidly taking center stage in the field of work and wellness in the 21st century. Consequently, researchers and practitioners are increasingly gravitating towards ... -
The Effect of Teaching Using Preferred Learning Styles on Students’ Performance, in Biology and Geography in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)In Nairobi County, students in both private and public schools have not been performing satisfactorily in sciences. A study therefore was done to establish the effect of matching of teaching styles with preferred leaning ... -
Influence of Institutional Context Factors on Female Students’ Career Choice in TVET Science Programmes in Technical Training Institutes in Siaya County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Choice of science-based careers by female students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes and particularly Technical and Training Institutes (TTIs) has attracted a lot of attention of education ... -
Influence of Teacher-related Factors on Timely Coverage of KCSE Biology Syllabus in Secondary Schools in Rongai Sub-County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)It has been noted that timely coverage of Biology syllabus is lacking in most of the secondary schools in Kenya. The need for timely coverage of secondary school syllabi is crucial in Kenya and the world at large. The ... -
Birthing Fake Journalism: Problematizing Online Fake Political Analyses during 2017 Electoral Period in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)In order to predict the future of African political environment, it is significant that we make meaning of the fake journalism that disseminates propaganda that shapes the continent political contours. Since in Africa, ... -
Technological Advances That Enabled The Tugen To Adapt To The Physical Environment; A Historical Perspective.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Ever since man evolved,he has continously manipulated the environment for his own survival and the society at large. The physical environment has been crucial in man’s adaptation process as it dictated what man should ... -
Supervision of Postgraduate Students: A Personal Experience
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Supervision can be defined as a dynamic facilitative process that encourages a set of tasks and responsibilities which are performed in different domains. In research context, supervision involves supervisors’ and post ... -
Social Media Neologisms; Made in Kenya for Kenyans: A case Study of Facebook
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)This study investigated the use of Kenyan generated neologisms in the social media. This study was informed by the fact that human language is a dynamic and an ever-changing phenomenon only stable in performing its ... -
Students’ Perception of the Teaching Profession as Antecedents of Sustainability in Teacher Education
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Sustainability and sustainable development have increasingly become critical issues in teacher education and development. Since sustainable development in education is impossible without the professional competence of ... -
Prevalence, Perception and Consequences of Sexual Harassment in Kenyan Institutions of Higher Learning
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The issue of sexual harassment in academia is increasingly becoming the centre of discussion. Indeed, in most educational institutions, sexual harassment and gender-based violence have become an issue of research and ... -
Can’t Pay. Won’t Pay; Discourse of Kenyan Teachers in their Quest for Better Terms and Remuneration
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Kenyan teachers’ strikes and struggle for better pay and terms of service stretches back a long time. Teachers have formed groups on Facebook and WhatsApp where they share issues touching on their profession. These are ... -
Gender Inequality in Enrolment for Accountancy Programme in Nigeria Federal Polytechnics: Emerging Issues in Education
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Gender inequality exists all over the world, in access to and control of vital resources, in educational, economic and political opportunities. This paper investigates gender differences in enrollment pattern for Accountancy ... -
Can Church Conflict Inhibit Moral Development and Christian Formation? A Study of Emmanuel Kengeleni Parish of Mombasa Diocese in the Anglican Church of Kenya (2000- 2010)
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The study set out to examine the impact of church conflict on moral development and Christian formation with a special reference to Emmanuel Kengeleni Parish of Mombasa Diocese in the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) between ... -
Impact of Family Structure and Family Change in Child Outcomes: A case study of Undergraduate Students of Kabarak University
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Students in the universities and tertiary institutions manifest damning consequences of a dysfunctional family structure and family change. Family is a very important unit of the society and requires effort to build it. ... -
A Study of the Morphology of SynthesizedZnO Nanoparticles and their Application in Photodegradation of Dyes
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Environmental pollution by toxic organic contaminants is a global menace and its magnitude is increasing significantly and so declining water quality has become a global issue. Waste products produced from the textiles, ... -
A Serial Number Based Identification Model for a Computer in a Wireless Local Area Network
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)With today’s technological evolution, wireless networks have become very common for organizations, homes and public places. For any device to be authenticated and authorized to use any of the wireless network services, ... -
Assessing Security Risk Caused By Smart Mobile Devices In A University Network Through A Web-Based Threat Matrix
(2018-10-14)The need by staff and students to use smart mobile devices in university network is indisputable. This is because they help them to work and study more effectively as well as achieve better work-life balance. However ... -
Improving the Performance of Network Intrusion Detection Based on Hybrid Feature Selection Model
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Due to the high dimensionality of the network traffic data, it is not realistic for an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect intrusions quickly and accurately. Feature selection is an essential component in designing ... -
Practices, Challenges and Approaches for Software Project Risk Management in Kenyan County Governments
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)In the recent past the county governments in Kenya have embarked on an aggressive drive to automate their processes and systems in an effort to improve service delivery to their citizens, improve revenue collection and ... -
Evaluation of mechanisms that enable self- protection on policy violation in cloud Infrastructure
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Cloud computing is an emerging paradigm that involves all the basic components of computing such as end-user machines (PCs), communication networks, access management systems and cloud infrastructures. According to ... -
An Architecture for Detecting Information Technology Infrastructure Policy Violations in a Cloud Environment
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Organizations are increasingly becoming aware of the business value that cloud computing brings and are taking steps towards transition to the cloud. Just like any other technology it brings new security threats and ... -
The Exponentially Modified Gaussian Function as a Tool for Deconvolution of Astroparticle Physics Data
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)In the period 2004 – 2012, the Pierre Auger Observatory has recorded more than two million of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. In seeking to interpret the data recorded for the events, it is necessary to simulate the ... -
RETSA - Real Time Security Alert
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Insecurity is a major challenge in our current world today. Millions of shillings and property has been lost, many lives has been lost due to insecurity. It is high time to embrace innovation and invention of ways to ... -
The Potential of Electronic Data Interchange at Huduma Center Acase of Nakuru County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-08-14)Huduma Kenya is government initiative that was started in the year 2013 with the aim of transforming public services delivery by providing citizens access to various public services and information to Kenyan citizens. ... -
Computational methods in Materials Science studies
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Recent years have seen a great improvement in the field of density functional Theory (DFT) calculation of electronic structure and properties of crystalline materials. There are many reasons that explain the current ... -
Ab initio calculation of structural and electronic properties of 3c-Silicon Carbide: Density functional theory calculations
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Silicon Carbide has become one of the promising materials that can be used for electronicand optical applications. This is as a result of its superior properties among them structural, thermal, chemical, electronic and ... -
A Proposed Framework for Implementing Cloud ERP System in a Developing Country Local Government: A Case of Uganda
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Increased demand for efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery has made the implementation of information systems and the demand for access to real time information no longer a requirement unique to private sector ... -
The Emerging Roles and Challenges Facing Choir Directors in Contemporary Christian Worship
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The discussions and the assertions of this paper concur with the words of Moody (1995) who observed that the innovation of any kind exemplified in much of the present century’s music is diametrically opposed to the ... -
Contemporary Musical Arts for Sustainable Development
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)This paper explores how Contemporary Musical Arts have and can impact the society for Sustainable development. It will delve into the challenges Musical Arts has and the opportunities that can and have been created to ... -
Ensemble Music Performance as a Fulcrum in an Effectice Curriculum: Learning Through Band Playing
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)An ensemble is a group of players or musical parts playing together. The main purpose of such a collaboration is to bring together different players, of varied musical backgrounds, to make up one harmonized performance. ... -
Communication and Identity in Popular Music Videos in Kenya: Suggesting Value Addition For Archiving and Returns
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)In this paper I first provide some reflections on three issues; communication as achieved through the music medium, cultural and artiste’s identity in popular music, and the realities of the medium as an archive material ... -
Pioneering Role of Kabaa Catholic Mission School in Kenyan Music Education
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Every existence has its pioneering pillars that give it the foundation on which it stands. This is no exception to Kenyan Music Education. Kenyan Music Education as we know it today started as part of the first educational ... -
The Role of Kabarak University in the Development of the Music Industry in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Music in Kenya since 2000 has been neglected in the education system. After the implementation of the 8-4-4 system of education (8 years in primary school, 4 years in high school and 4 years in university), music was not ... -
Comments On Kenyan National Music Policy: General Ideas For Further Exploration
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Nations in Africa are struggling to maintain a respectable presence in the world economy, politics and culture. Kenya, in particular, has a strong visibility in its tourism and cultural elements that present the part of ... -
Popular Music Education: Insights from Tabuley’s ‘Muzina’
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Tabu Ley Rocherou was a renowned popular musician and songwriter. Most listeners to his music knew/know him for his secular popular music themes, structures and performance styles. However, his song ‘Muzina’ is arguably ... -
Zilizopendwa: An Amalgamation of Music Territories at the Kenya Music Festival
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The Kenya Music Festival has incorporated contemporary African musical genres in the festival under the name adaptation and arrangement of zilizopendwa. Somehow in this context, the genre has become very popular among ... -
The use of “Power-Words” in animistic Tugen Worldview in light of biblical perspectives
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Some of the phenomenological features of the practice of animism in Tugenworldview are the exercise of controlling both physical and spiritual realms, especially in handling stressful life challenges to the “known ... -
Enhancing Performance Management in Schools: A Model for Effective School Management
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Performance management as a management process is designed to link the organizational objectives with those of individual employees in such a way as to ensure that the individual and corporate objectives are as far as ... -
Morphological and Semantic Idiosyncrasy: A Case Study of Mbusii and Lion De; Teketeke Radio Show
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)This study investigated morphological and semantic idiosyncrasies witnessed in Teke-Teke Radio Show presented by Kenyan radio personalities, Mbusii and Lion De, a Radio Jambo, English cum Kiswahili prime time production. ... -
The Centrality of the Teacher Education Process in Promoting Sustainability and Sustainable Development
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Sustainable development and societal transformation has gained significant importance in global agenda. Social learning processes will be needed to contribute to real change which is why the 2030 Agenda (UN, 2015) and ... -
Influence of Family Constellations on the Psychosocial Adjustment of Regular Undergraduate Students in Universities within Nakuru County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)University students are facing numerous challenges which affect their psychological and social adjustment. In view of the fact that the family and family structure play a significant role in the psychological and social ... -
African Culture and School Leadership: A Case Study of Secondary School Leader’s Ethical Decision Making in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The need to have a deeper understanding of ethical practice in organizations across contexts has led to calls for an exploration of perspectives outside western derived notions prevalent in the literature. The response ... -
The Influence of Public Perception of Primary Care Givers on the Uptake of Institutionalized Care in Nakuru County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Globally, few of the older people have access to institutional care homes for older people and African lags behinds. Nearly half of the population of the elderly people in the developed world have access to these services ... -
The Influence of Public Perception of Old People on the Uptake of Institutionalised Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)This study investigated public perception on age and aging and its influence on the uptake of institutional care in Nakuru County, Kenya. This study was informed by the growing population of older people around the world ... -
Computer Clubs and the Competency Based Curriculum: An Examination of the Current State of Computer Clubs in Kenyan High Schools
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Computer clubs are extracurricular activities established in some Kenyan High Schools with varying objectives but primarily meant to generate interest in Information and Communication Technologies through activities and ... -
The Influence of Public Perception of Old People on the Uptake of Institutionalised Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)This study investigated public perception on age and aging and its influence on the uptake of institutional care in Nakuru County, Kenya. This study was informed by the growing population of older people around the world ... -
Effect Of Firms’ Capital Structure On Financial Performance: Evidence From Nigerian Listed Consumer Goods Industries.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)This paper assessed the effect of firms’ capital structure on financial performance of Nigerian listed consumer goods industries. The study utilised secondary data gathered from the published annual report and accounts ... -
Efficacy of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework on Implementation of Development Projects. A Comparative Analysis of Machakos And Embu County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Monitoring and evaluation frameworks allow for project activities to be measured and analyzed. There is a gap in the design of M&E frameworks to generate information during the process of monitoring and evaluation and ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy on Implementation Of Donor Assisted EHealth Management Systems In Public Health Facilities In Nakuru County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Thepurpose of this study was to analyze the influence of monitoring and evaluationstrategy on implementation of donor assisted e-health management systems in public health facilities in Nakuru County, Kenya. Descriptive ... -
World Black Tea price volatility, Market Linkages among global tea auction markets
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The primary determinant of the growth of the global tea economy is demand for the commodity. Tea auction markets refer to market leaders to discover prices and market behaviour. The purpose of the study was to evaluate ... -
Effects of Social Media Network Sites on Service Delivery in Hotels in Nakuru Town
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The importance of social media in enhancing positive relationships between customers and business cannot be gainsaid. This is because they offer new and innovative ways to communicate and network via the internet. There ... -
Effect of Board Composition and Structure on performance of Kenya Football Premium League
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The opportunities presented by expanding markets and the challenges of an environment characterized by increasing competition ... -
Investigation on Entrepreneurial Viability of Indigenous Innovations in Kenya. A Survey of Baringo and Nakuru Counties on Mursik Milk
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)Indigenous innovations can aid developing nations embark on a cumulative path of positive growth. Mursik is a traditional milk preservation technology among Kalenjin community in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. However, ... -
Analysis of the Economic Strategies on Strategic Natural Resources Leveraging on Kenya’s Vision 2030 Strategic Plan for Alleviation of Absolute Poverty in Bomet County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The objective of the research was to analyze unique strategies leveraging on Kenya’s vision 2030 strategic plan for alleviation of absolute poverty in Bomet County. The literature review was based on Resource Based View ... -
Effect of Monetary Policy Instruments On the Performance Of Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)This research investigates the effect of monetary policy instrument on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The research was based on country aggregate level annual data that covered a period of twenty three ... -
Effects of Corporate Governance on Financial Reporting Lags: Evidence from Nigerian Listed Deposit Money Banks
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)This paper assessed the effects of corporate governance on financial reporting lags, with particular emphasis to Nigerian listed deposit money banks. It is based on secondary data gathered from the published annual report ... -
The Role Of Bureaucracy On The Socio-Economic Development Of Bauchi State
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The role of bureaucracy in promoting socio-economic development cannot be overemphasis especially amongst the developing countries like Nigeria.The Public Bureaucracy in Bauchi State has been plagued with challenges that ... -
The impact of Transparency on Public Expenditure Management in Nigeria: A Conceptual Review
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)This paper reviews the impact of transparency on public expenditure management in Nigeria. The study explores the relationships between transparency and linked it with the public expenditure management in Nigerian. ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing Retention of Teachers in Private Secondary Schools in Nakuru Sub County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10-14)The purpose of the study was to assess the factors influencing teacher turnover in private secondary schools in Nakuru Sub County. The objectives of this study were to assess the extent to which remuneration and ... -
Exploring the New Ohangla Music in the Context Of Urbanization: The Search for Relevance for Sustainability
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Ohangla music can be traced to the Luo community of Kenya. Over the years, it has changed in form and texture with the rise of new generations and new demands on the artists. The initial intentions, which were basically ... -
Music Beyond Entertainment: Changing The Mind-Set Of Kenyan Artists
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)This paper takes analytical, descriptive and practical approach to unveil some new musical perspectives and useful strategies for peace and social change engagements by musicians in Kenya. While it is obvious that music ... -
Exploring Strategies for Teaching Music and Aurals to the Hearing-Impaired Learners: The Case of Kakamega County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)This paper explores the strategies of teaching Music and aurals to the Hearing-Impaired learners in Kakamega County, Kenya. It: establishes the challenges likely to be experienced by learners with HI in handling Music; ... -
The Effects of Pre-Performance Research and Analysis on Vocal Music Performance
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)The study aimed at establishing whether vocal performers at various levels carry out research as part of the preparation for performance. Secondly, it set out to analyse and outline the characteristics of selected pieces ... -
The Effectiveness of Music Therapy and Speech Therapy Collaboration in Special Schools in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Children with special needs face: delayed language, difficulty making eye contact, disturbed social interaction, problems with pragmatic language and poor comprehension leading to poor communication skills which include ... -
Social cohesion and national integration: the role of the arts
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Machine Learning Sms Spam Detection Model
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Millions of shillings are lost by mobile phone users every year in Kenya due to SMs Spam, a social engineering skill attempting to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, Personal identification numbers and other ... -
Artificial Neural Network Power Demand Forecasting Model for Energy Management a Case Study of Kabarak University.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)World governments face challenges of increasing rate of power consumption and energy insecurity. There is need for countries to increase supply sustainability by reduction of demand through energy efficient investments. ... -
Data breach challenges facing Kenyan Ecommerce
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)E-commerce in Kenya continues to grow in leaps and bounds mainly driven by increased affordability of smartphones, greater internet penetration and affordability and the very extensive automation of government services ... -
Towards a Unique, Secure, and Robust Wireless Local Area Network Device Identifier
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)With today’s technological evolution, wireless networks have become very common for organizations, homes and public places. For any device to be authenticated and authorized to use any of the wireless network services, ... -
Weaknesses and Security Obstacles in The Application of MANETs for Provision of Smart Health Care
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)The use of smart devices in provision of healthcare provides numerous benefits. Use of technology in the healthcare profession has generally led to faster diagnosis, lower costs, health workers and research collaboration, ... -
Evaluating the Feasibility of Using Classifiers in Detecting Social Engineering Fraud
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Social engineering fraud is among the most notorious forms of fraud through which people continue to lose money and sensitive information. Its increasing prevalence is negatively affecting strides made in mobile and ... -
Agent Based Computational Model For Memory Retention: A Focus On Children With Dyslexia
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Memory retention can be defined as a process by which both working memory and long term memory preserves knowledge so that it can locate, identify and retrieve it in the future. Children with dyslexia suffer from lack ... -
An Examination of Influence of Infrastructure on Destination Marketing Performance by Public Organizations in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Kenya as a destination for tourists has unique features that make it attractive and competitive in the global tourism market. According to Brand Kenya, athletics, culture, tourism, horticulture, development in ICT, ... -
Kaizen Principle Of Constant Improvement: Could This Reengineer The Competitiveness Of Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector?
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Kenya is an emerging economy averagely industrialized with manufacturing at the core contributing significantly to the Kenyan economy. Manufacturinghas then been made Big Four Agendas industrialization component. However, ... -
The Influence Of Competition On Market Performance Of Privately Owned TVET Colleges In Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)In the last one hundred years, the higher education sector at a global stage has been rapidly expanding, a phenomenon that education specialists call “massification” of education. From a net enrolment of 500000 students ... -
Effect Of Strategic Environmental Analysis On Disaster Management In Kenya. (A Case Of National Government Ministries)
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Kenya has experienced an increase in the frequency of disasters over the past two decades. This study sought to analyse the effects of strategic environmental analysis on disaster management in Kenya, a case of national ... -
Is the Size of Devolved Expenditure Optimal in Kenya? A Balanced Budget Approach
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)This study, assuming a balanced budget, attempts to estimate the optimal size of county government expenditure in Kenya using the panel ARDL regression and Scully (2008) model for the period 2013-2017. The panel ARDL ... -
Equation of State for a 2D System
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)We have described a simple theoretical model of an equation of state (EOS) for a twodimensional system. The goal was to give a clear description of the interplay between hydrostatic change in surface area and the two ... -
Structural Properties of Photocatalytic Copper Pigmented Anodized titanium
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)The performance of TiO2photocatalyst depends on its surface morphology andthe orientation of its crystal structure. In this study, commercial pure grade 1 titanium substrate was anodized at 200V for different anodization ... -
Optical Characterization Of Co:Zno Films Fabricated By Anodization For Photocatalytic Water Purification
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)While the sixth sustainable development goal to be achieved by 2030 is clean water and sanitation, there is still a global challenge in the supply of adequate clean water due to population growth and urbanization. This ... -
Pressure Dependency of Elasticity in -TiZr Shape Memory Alloys
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Shape memory alloys are a group of materials with two noteworthy properties; shape memory effects and superelasticity thus they have attracted a number of industrial applications. Elasticity is the ability of a material ... -
High-Performance Computing in Materials Science
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Computational modeling in materials science involves the employment of fundamental physical and life sciences as well as computer science to study the properties of matter at the microscopic level. Such studies can be ... -
Current Ratio And Stock Market Price Of Non Financial Firms Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Analysts of financial statements and investors at the stock market consider a multiplicity of factors and metrics when making decisions on what stocks to invest in. This study set out to establish the effect of current ... -
Budgeting Perceived Benefits, Challenges and Factors Considered In The Budgetary Process Of Public Secondary Schools In Nairobi County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Educational institutions generally adhere to tenets of organization management. This principles of management enable schools to play their unique functions that comprise assurance that sound policies and objectives are ... -
Relationship between Inter-Functional Coordination On Performance Of Universities In Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Inter-functional coordination is one of the market orientation components which is based on the customer and competitor information entailing a business’s coordinated efforts involving not only marketing department, but ... -
The Effects Of Communication And Corpporate Social ResponsibilityIn Public Relations As A Corporate Strategy In Universities Enrolment For Postgraduate Students
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)This study was designed to examine the effects of communication and corporate social responsibility in public relations as a strategy to postgraduate enrollment in KabarakUniversity. This research employed a case study ... -
Political and Regulatory Environment Nexus with Growth of Export Oriented Entrepreneurship. A Survey of Performance of Selected Exporting Firms in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Kenya’s endeavor to develop an export led growth of its economic development has been ongoing for decades. It is documented in Sessional Paper No. 1 of 1986 on Economic Management for Renewed Growth, Vision 2030 and more ... -
Assessment On The Level Of Financial Providers Access Strategy On Farmers Economic Empowerment Among Small Scale Tea Farmers In Kisii County- Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Economic empowerment remains an important goal for any Government. Agriculture is a major source of income for Kenyans. Various agencies have carried many interventions to ease financial accessibility. The study used a ... -
Effect Of Customer Focus On Success Of Marketing Strategies Of Microfinance Institutions In Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Customer focus is one of components of marketing orientation. Its philosophy is based on the supremacy of the customer thus the need to focus on the determination of customer needs and wants. Organizations which endeavor ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Whereas the Kenyan banking sector remained stable in profit during 2015; from Kshs. 3.2 trillion in 2014 to Kshs. 3.5 trillion in 2015, the period 2012 to 2016 registered declining trends despite the slowdown in global ... -
Influence Of Strategic Innovation On Revenue Streams Sources Of Public Universities In Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)In spite of rapid increase of number of public universities in Kenya from 5 to 31 in the last two decades, in the last three years the number of qualifying fresh undergraduate students has significantly decreased – yet ... -
Effects Of Disaster Management Strategies for Mobile Telephone Service Providers In Kenya To Attain Business Continuity Management Best Practices
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Disaster recovery is associated with broader issues concerning environmental management and long – term sustainability of an organization. It is possible to plan for disaster recovery because it can be foreseen and ... -
The Moderating Influence Of Bixa ollerana Value Chain Government Policy On The Relationship Between Marketing Mix Strategies And Sales Performance
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Bixa is grown in Kwale, Lamu and Kilifi Counties by small scale farmers and further processed for export by private companies as a natural coloring for butter, margarine, cheese and beverages. Bixa Ollerana crop was ... -
Optical Modeling Of Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide Films For Spectrally Selective Applications
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)SnO2: F films are widely used for solar cell applications as the front electrode as well as other applications such as electrochromics and displays. Optical design of these and other applications need the knowledge of ... -
ab Initio Study of Electronic Structure Properties of Lead Halide Perovskites for Optical Performance of Solar Cell
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)The ever increasing demand of energy has necessitated the need of coming up with measures of seeking alternative energy sources. Solar energy is one of energy. However,the use of the first and second generations solar ... -
Modalities of Healthcare Payment and their Consequences – A Qualitative Study on Kenyan Doctors
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The Kenyan government has put a spirited reform to ensure all Kenyans get universal healthcare. This has led to restructuring of several entities among them the health insurance industry. This is geared at alleviating ... -
Factors Contributing to Underutilization of IUCD Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Eldama Ravine Sub county Hospital
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Influence of Culture on Health Insurance Uptake Among Patients at Chogoria Mission Hospital, Tharaka Nithi County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The government of Kenya plans to largely finance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). However, most of the Kenyan population do not have health insurance cover. Studies have ... -
Integrating Family Planning Data in Kenya’s DHIS 2
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Sources of Support for Primary Home Based Caregivers of Advanced Cancer Patients From AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kiambu County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Eighty percent of cancer cases in Kenya present at advanced stages, when little curative care can be done and palliative care is their best option of care. Majority of the end of life care in Kenya is done in the home ... -
Doctors’ Training and Knowledge in End of Life Care: Case Study of Three Mission Hospitals in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)There is an increasing number of people in Kenya with life limiting illnesses who require palliative and end of life care. In developed countries such care is often given in a hospice or at home by palliative service ... -
Dietary Practices, Healthand Nutrition Status Of Infants Born To Adolescent Mothers In Transmara West, Narok County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Infant and young child feeding practices contribute to the growth and development of infants as well as preventing the occurrence of common illnesses. Infants of young mothers are at risk of malnutrition because they are ... -
Maternal Factors Influencing Low Birth Weight in West Pokot County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Worldwide an estimated 20% babies are born LBW and the impact of LBW on infant mortality is enormous. Child survival and development need more focus on healthy start of life. The objective of this study was to investigate ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Pregnant Women in Migratory Community, Narok County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Globally, Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) has been known to have negative effects on the lives of more than 2 billion people. Currently, pregnant women are the most vulnerable population corresponding to 24.8% of 3.7 billion ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Dietary Supplements Use by Adult Outpatients Seeking Healthcare Services in a County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)There is minimal knowledge on the prevalence and correlates of use of most dietary supplements (DS) by the adult outpatients in Kenya, Kericho county despite the global rise of their use by patients. Dietary supplementation ... -
Factors That Contribute To Stunting Of Children Less Than Two Years In Food Secure Regions: A Comparative Study Of Urban And Rural Uasin Gishu
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Stunting is low height for age with poor brain and physical development. It affects about one fifth of children less than five years globally with Africa having 39% in 2017. Stunting develops during pregnancy and in ... -
Influence of Health Insurance on Clinical Decision Making Among Kenyan Doctors in Emergency Care
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Majority of Kenyans lack health insurance and therefore find it difficult to raise money for health expenditure. Studies elsewhere have shown disadvantage to uninsured individuals in terms of health care accorded to them ... -
Impacts of Infrastructure Development on African Cape Buffalo Behavior: A Case Study of Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Infrastructure development is a necessary activity; however, if the developers do not consider the environment during the design, planning and construction stages, ecosystem losses are bound to happen. African Cape buffalo ... -
Constraints to Use of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change in Baringo County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The main objective of this study was to identify constraints to adoption of rainwater harvesting technologies (RWHT) as an adaptation strategy to climate change in Baringo County. The study used a descriptive survey ... -
Awareness and Adaptation to Climate Change in Arid And Semi-Arid Lands. A Case of Baringo County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The main objective of this study was to determine the awareness and adaptation to climate change in Baringo County. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling technique was used to obtain the sample. ... -
The factors impeding Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) implementation and carbon emissions reductions and energy management in relation to climate change and sustainable development in Africa.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The paper focuses on experimentally researched information on factors that are an impediment to the implementation of clean development mechanism, the effects and solutions on carbon emissions reduction and energy ... -
Influence Of Polythene Bag Alternatives On Compliance To Environmental Legislation On Polythene Bag Ban In Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Polythene bags have been preferred for packaging purposes because they are light in weight, cheap and resistant to degradation. Despite the benefits, poor disposal of polythene causes degradation and pollution of soil, ... -
Management of Flash Floods in Marigat Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Flash flood is a natural disaster that occurs due to the sudden onset of rainfall that causes runoff waters from high altitude areas to low altitude area. This runoff waters leads to loss of lives, destruction of property, ... -
Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems
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Kabarak University International Research Conference on Translational and Preventive Healthcare
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Kabarak University International Research Conference on Emerging Trends and Issues in Education
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Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems
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Kabarak University International Research Conference on Business and Economics
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Kabarak University International Research Conference on Refocusing Music and Other Performing Arts for Sustainable Development
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