9th Annual Conference Kabarak University 2019
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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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