MMUST Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy in Selected Rural Communities in Kenya
(COVID, 2024-05-31)Purpose: The post-pandemic management of COVID-19 infections and any emergent outbreaks is because this endemic disease remains a public health concern. Vaccine hesitancy may continue to hamper efforts to respond to any ... -
Image Schemas in Metaphors of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lukabaras
(Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education, 2023-01)Kenyan secondary schools, student conflicts pose significant challenges in the 21st century. This study aimed to evaluate the structure and functions of student councils in secondary schools in ... -
Structure and Functions of Student Councils in Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya
(SCIENCE MUNDI, 2024-04-06)In Kenyan secondary schools, student conflicts pose significant challenges in the 21st century. This study aimed to evaluate the structure and functions of student councils in secondary schools in Kericho County, Kenya, ... -
Forecasting Inflation in Kenya Using ARIMA Model
(AFRICAN SCIENTIFIC ANNUAL REVIEW, 2024-04-19)This study was to investigates the dynamics of inflation in Kenya through the application of advanced time series modeling techniques, specifically Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) analysis. Inflation is a ... -
Physicochemical characterisation and impact of Gryllus bimaculatus addition on gluten-free flour blends
(International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024-05-10)Gryllus bimaculatus (field cricket) powder is a prospect in enriching gluten-free food products' protein and mineral contents. However, the technological impacts of replacing common gluten-free cereal flours with G. bimaculatus ... -
Statistical Analysis of the Effect of EducationalOpportunities and Community Involvement onAdolescents and Sexual Reproductive Health Policy onRetention of Girl Child in Public Secondary Schools inButula Sub-County, Kenya
(African Scientific Annual Review, 2024-07-02)Girls’ retention in schools has been found to be a major challenge. Failure to retain girlsin secondary schools can be considered as a waste of potential human resources andmoney spend on them in primary education and time ... -
Influence of Personality Issues on Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Preventive Measures among Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-06-07)This paper analyses the extent of influence of personality issues on the effectiveness of substance abuse preventive measures among secondary students in Kakamega County through cross sectional survey design. The study was ... -
Effect of Digital Financial Management System on Accountability of Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-05-22)Bungoma County has been characterized by variations in terms of school factors, infrastructure, resource allocation, and administrative capacity. Contextually, similar categories of schools are expected to record near-similar ... -
Effects of High Frequency of Examinations on Choice of Pedagogical Approaches in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-03)The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of examinations on the choice of pedagogical approaches in secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Inferential statistics were applied to analyze the data. We ... -
Performance of Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Silica Sand and Lime for Use as Road Subgrade
(International Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024-02-29)Designing foundations, particularly highway pavements, on black cotton soil has consistently posed a delinquent for engineers, as structures supported by this type of black cotton soil are prone to unexpected cracking and ... -
Effect of Advertising Strategy on Performance of Construction Material Manufacturing Firms in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-04-04)The construction material manufacturing firms plays a major role in the Kenyan economy, and understanding the effectiveness of advertising strategies is crucial for sustaining growth and competitiveness. The purpose of ... -
Forecasting Financial Crisis using Topological DataAnalysis Approach
(African Scientific Annual Review, 2024-07-02)Traditional financial forecasting methods often struggle to capture the complex interactions and emerging patterns that precede financial crises. By leveraging on TDA, this research aims to uncover potential topological ... -
Effect of Operation Assessment on Performance of State-Owned Sugar Firms in Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-03-19)The primary goal of supply chain design is to improve service quality and interaction levels between service providers and customers. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of operation assessment ... -
Assessing Healthcare Provider's Skills in the Management of COVID-19 Infection at Busia County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2024-01-01)Context: The zoonotic coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19) was caused by an enveloped Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus from the Coronaviridae family in the Sarbecovirus subgenus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus – ... -
Effects of High Frequency of Examinations on Curriculum Implementation in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-02-14)Examinations have been widely used as a tool for curriculum evaluation not only in Kenya but across the globe. The use of examinations as an indicator of performance and promotion of learners has led to competition among ... -
Influence of HIV/AIDS Care and Support Services Accessibility on Utilization among HIV Infected Adults in Baringo County, Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2024-03-01)Context: Globally, efforts are being made to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic and improve the general health of people living with HIV/AIDS through continuous access to care and support services. However, the incidence of dropouts ... -
Risk Factors for Leptospirosis in Rural Communities of Bungoma County, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Survey
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-02-29)Leptospirosis is an important re-emerging zoonosis of worldwide public health concern. Leptospirosis is caused by a bacteriumof the genus Leptospira. There was an outbreak of leptospirosis in humans in Bungoma ... -
Analyzing the Relationship between Government Revenue and Economic Growth in Kenya from 2012-2022 using Multiple Linear Regression
(African Scientific Annual Review, 2024-07-02)The relationship between government revenue and economic growth is a debate that has existed for a long time in the living history.Government revenue impacts economic growth differently within different regions. Some ... -
Human Factors Contributing to Accidents and Disasters in Road Transport of Petroleum Products in Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024)Over the past few decades, Africa has witnessed enormous increase in the number of accidents take occur during road transport of petroleum products. Some of these accidents escalated into disasters because of release of ... -
Impact of Alkaline Concentration on the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Made up of Fly Ash and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash
(Sustainability, 2024-03-28)Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a novel and environmentally friendly type of concrete that eliminates the use of cement, resulting in a significant reduction in carbon emissions and a more sustainable construction material. ...