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The challenge of teaching in a second/foreign language and alternative approaches to developing fluency in the languages of instruction
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016)Teaching at the university makes me realize that something needs to be done in the teaching of language for learning. Observation shows that students arrive at university without the requisite language skills (Tekeste, ... -
Role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Social Development in Developing Nations
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2016)Lack of social development is a very common feature in many countries of the world those in the developing world being the most affected. Such is taking place in the backdrop of most government efforts to ensure maximum ... -
Relationship between Flexible Work-Arrangement and Commitment of Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 2016)The study was set to determine the relationship between flexible work arrangement and commitment of nurses in public hospitals in Kenya. The study adopted cross sectional survey design and the target population consisted ... -
Improving Seed Potato Leaf Area Index, Stomatal Conductance and Chlorophyll Accumulation Efficiency through Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Management
(Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2016)A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm, Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application on ... -
Bantu and Nilotic Children’s Singing Games: a Comparative Study of their Value Communication
(International Journal of Informative & Futuristic Research, 2016)The study is based on the assumption that literary style is paramount to literary communication and the meaning we derive out of a work of literature. Literary meaning cannot therefore be divorced from literary style. The ... -
Relationship between Flexible Work-Arrangement and Commitment of Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kenya
(Hrmars, 2016)The study was set to determine the relationship between flexible work arrangement and commitment of nurses in public hospitals in Kenya. The study adopted cross sectional survey design and the target population consisted ... -
The challenge of teaching in a second/foreign language and alternative approaches to developing fluency in the languages of instruction
(Chemchemi, 2016)Teaching at the university makes me realize that something needs to be done in the teaching of language for learning. Observation shows that students arrive at university without the requisite language skills (Tekeste, ... -
Mapping and Modeling Kenya’s Hospitality Industry Cyber Security Factors: Case of Selected Hotels in the North Rift
(Mara Research Journal of Computer Science & Information Security, 2016)This study investigated by modeling cyber-security factors affecting tourism and hospitality industry in Kenya. More specifically, three selected state of the art hotels in the North Rift that were then used for the study. ... -
Using 2x4 Factorial Design to Assess IaaS Delivery Model Security Issues in Heterogeneous Cloud Deployment Models: Case of Selected Firms in Kenya
(Mara Research Journal of Computer Science & Information Security, 2016)This paper employed the use of a factorial design statistical model to examine and compare cloud security concerns of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) service delivery models with their respective deployment models ... -
Influence of Age and Education Level on the Choice of Higher Tourism Education at Moi University, Kenya
(Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, 2016)The purpose of the study was to determine how age and education level influenced the choice of higher education in tourism by students of Moi University, Eldoret. Kenya. The objectives were: i) To determine how age affects ... -
Effect of Gender and availability of Funds on the choice of Higher Tourism Education at Moi University, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Management and Social Sciences, 2016)Education is an important element in the civilization and modernization of the society. Tourism education is particularly pivotal in ensuring that the industry has personnel that is competent and proficient in delivering ... -
Effects of a selected herbal beverage on the full haem ogram, inflammation and serum zinc status of HIV and aids subjects in Nairobi, Kenya, 2010
(Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2016)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of a selected herbal beverage on the full Haemogram, inflammation and serum zinc status of HIV and AIDS Subjects in Nairobi, Kenya. Methodology: This was a ... -
Influence of the 12-steps process on rehabilitation and recovery of alcoholics at Asumbi AA center of Kenya
(International journal of Academics and Scientific Research, 2016)The present study investigated the influence of the 12-steps process on rehabilitation and recovery of alcoholics at Asumbi AA center of Kenya. This study adopted the ex- post- facto design. The target population was 70 ... -
Efficacy of Alcoholic Anonymous Programmes on Rehabilitation and Recovery of Alcoholics at one selected Recovery Centre in Kenya
(2016)Alcoholism is one of the chronic problems of a modern society. Many lives have been lost and thousand others ruined as a result of alcoholism. In the recent times, Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) institutions have been the desirable ... -
Perceptions of Socio-Economic and Educational Factors affecting Marriage Instability: A case Study of Oyugis Town, Kenya
(International J. Soc. Sci. & Education, 2016)The breakdown of marriage unions in Kenyan society is a serious problem as is evidenced by increased marital violence, high divorce rates, numerous separations and other family problems. Even then people are still ... -
The Aesthetic Function of the Style of Masking as used in V.S. Naipaul’s collection of Sketches, Miguel Street
(International journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies (IJERL), 2016)The study is based on the assumption that literary style is paramount to literary communication and the meaning we derive out of a work of literature. Literary meaning cannot therefore be divorced from literary style. The ... -
Relationship between Flexible Work-Arrangement and Commitment of Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 2016)The study was set to determine the relationship between flexible work arrangement and commitment of nurses in public hospitals in Kenya. The study adopted cross sectional survey design and the target population consisted ... -
Effects of financial budgeting in the management of public secondary schools in Uriri sub-county, Migori County, Kenya
(European Journal of Research and Reflection in Educational Sciences, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by the Board of Management in the management of public secondary schools in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County, Kenya. Objective of the article was to determine ... -
Role of Educational Investment on Economic Growth and Development in Kenya
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2016)The Government of Kenya spends 30% of its budget on education. It is commonly assumed that education has an important positive effect on economic growth, but to date the evidence for this assumption has been surprisingly ... -
Occurrence and estimated losses caused by cassava viruses in Migori County, Kenya
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2016)A farm survey was conducted in Kuria East and Suna West sub-counties to determine the incidence, severity and estimated losses of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) on cassava crops in ...