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Correlation Between the Degree of Alignment and Opto-Piezoelectric Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals Fabricated From Water Hyacynth
(2023)Cellulose nanomaterials have recently continued to attract higher attention in the current research output, due to their extremely excellent mechanical, optical as well as electrical properties. Their sustainability coupled ... -
Relationship Between Social Adjustment Indices and Academic Achievement of Students in Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2023)The number of students quitting school before passing their matriculation examination is a major cause for concern. A highly qualified workforce is necessary due to the acceleration of technological advancement and the ... -
Integrating Engagement Theory in Usability Evaluation Framework for the Design and Development of Health Information Systems.
(JOOUST, 2022)Usability is often ignored; many software developers focus on the functionalities and give little thought to the usability. This hinders the users and also damages the reputation of developers and the softwares. Such systems ... -
Assessing the Management Strategy and the Potentiality of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Larvae as Poultry Feed
(JOOUST, 2021)Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda is a serious pest of about 350 plant species such as maize and sorghum. Management of this pest through mass trapping and handpicking of the larvae to feed the chicken would reduce its ... -
Effect of Pollution Gradient on Sediment Bacterial Composition and Potential Pathogens in Urbanization-Impacted Streams Draining into Lake Victoria
(Jooust., 2022)Despite urban rivers/streams draining into Lake Victoria suffering from urbanization- linked anthropogenic pollution, little is known about their microbiome diversity and structure, or how they respond to intensive ... -
Assessing the Management Strategy and The Potentiality of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Larvae as Poultry Feed
(JOOUST, 2022)Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda is a serious pest of about 350 plant species such as maize and sorghum. Management of this pest through mass trapping and handpicking of the larvae to feed the chicken would reduce its ... -
Financing Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya: A Dynamic Panel Approach
(JOOUST, 2022)Globally, the manufacturing industry is a crucial engine for sustaining economic growth and development. However, in Kenya, the sector’s contribution the economy has stagnated at 10% of the gross domestic product (GDP), ... -
Analysis of Capital Structure Decisions and Financial Performance of Sugar Firms
(JOOUST, 2023-01)Capital structure decisions help to maximization of the value of the firm; but in most cases these capital structure decisions if they are inappropriate the performance of firms shall remain in jeopardy. The sugar industry ... -
On Continuity and Separability in Bitopological Spaces
(JOOUST, 2023)Many studies have been conducted on properties of bitopological spaces and aspects of continuity over a long period of time and different results have been obtained so far. However, pointwise characterization of various ... -
Selected Factors Influencing the Implementation of Learners’ Psychomotor Activities in Public Pre-Primary Schools’ Curriculum, in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022-09)Studies indicate that learners’ participation in the psychomotor activities is limited and that more emphasis is put on the academic-oriented activity areas. The purpose of this study was to establish selected factors ... -
Returns from Investment on Wheat Research, Varietal Adoption, Turnover Rates and Production Risks
(JOOUST, 2022-11)Appreciating the expanding significance of wheat in Kenya’s food availability, remarkable research endeavors have been undertaken to breed for inflated yielding crop varieties to contribute to food availability in the ... -
Social Cognitive Skills as Predictors of Delinquent Behaviour Modification Among Students in Public Secondary Schools.
(JOOUST, 2022)The purpose of the study was to find out about social cognitive skills as predictors of delinquent behaviour modification among public secondary school students in Rongo Sub-County. The study objectives were to examine ... -
Assessment of Termite Species Diversity, Soil Chemical Characteristics, And Evaluation of Phytochemicals as Edible Termite Attractants
(JOOUST, 2022)Termites are social insects that live in colonies underground. Globally, there are 3000 species, of which 39% are found in Africa. Termites are used as food and feed in most communities of the world. In Kenya, termites are ... -
Integrated e-marketing adoption model for small businesses: An institutional theory perspective.
(JOOUST, 2019)Small sized businesses play an important role in the growth of economies all over the world, yet they appear to be slow in adopting E-marketing technology to market their products and services despite the benefits ... -
Relationship between selected determinants and examination cheating tendencies of students in public secondary schools.
(JOOUST, 2018)There have been reported cases of examination cheating tendencies among student 111 Kisumu County; Kenya according to report• released on the cheating problem by Kenya National Examination Council ... -
Influence of Liquidity Ratio on the Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Profitability of Small Scale Hotels .
(JOOUST, 2018)In Kenya, small scale enterprises are contributors to economic development by providing employment opportunities and reducing poverty levels. Despite the significance to economic development. small scale ... -
Resilience to Climate Change by Fishing-Based Livelihoods along Lake Victoria Beaches.
(JOOUST, 2018)climate change has emerged as one of the global concern over the recent 30 years and it affects aspects of the society such as health, food security, international peace and security. This study was governed ... -
Analysing the Influence of Supply Chain Perfomance on the Relationship Between Supply Chain Flows and Lead Time of Road Construction Projects in Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2016)Construction supply chains encompass the Flows of Materials, Cash, Labor, Information, Plant, Equipment and Temporary Works that originate from a variety of different parties. Project Lead Time Management, Quality and in ... -
Usability Maturity for Virtual Learning Systems in Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2016)The use of technology in education has revolutionized learning globally. Shifting beyond traditional mode of education, the integration of technology in education has become an advantage for students ...
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