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Digital Resources Accessibility as A Strategy for Enhancing User Engagement in University Libraries in Meru County
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers: Journal of Information and Technology, 2024-09)Purpose: The engagement of users in university libraries is defined by the interactions between students, faculty, and staff with library resources, services, and facilities. Digital resource accessibility serves as a ... -
A Digital Storytelling Model for Increasing Information Security Awareness among Kenyan Smartphone Users
(International Journal of professional Practice (IJPP), 2020)The proliferation of smartphones in Kenya has resulted to smartphone users’ overdependence on their phones for everyday activities. This increased interaction with smartphones poses a threat to users’ privacy and security. ... -
Effect of Different Spacing Intervals on Growth and Yield of Cowpea Varieties in Kilifi County, Kenya
(International Journal For Research In Agricultural And Food Science, 2018-08)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] walp) is an ancient leguminous plant that is indigenous to Africa. It was domesticated in sub-Saharan Africa and is now widely adapted and grown throughout the world. Cowpea is commonly ... -
Effect of Gibberellic Acid on Sprouting of Arrowroot (Colocasia esculenta L.) Rhizomes in Different Media
(2025-07)Arrowroot [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] is traditionally propagated through headsets or suckers. However, initiating an arrowroot crop remains a challenge due to shortages of propagation materials. This ... -
Effect of Network Accessibility on Record Maintenance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kenya: (A Case Study of Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology)
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Effect of Network Accessibility on Record Maintenance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kenya: (A Case Study of Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology)
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The effect of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the growth and yield of yellow grams (Vigna radiata L.)
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development., 2020-06)Yellow gram is a cheap source of protein often grown by small scale farmers in Kenya; it is well adapted to even in areas that receive less optimal rainfall and matures in less than 120 days. Yellow gram crop is widely ... -
Effect of Phosphorus Application on Yield of Sweet Potatoes in Embu West Sub-County, Kenya
(African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, 2022-10)Sweet potato is a crop that plays a great role in food security in Kenya since it is a drought resistant crop, takes a short time to mature and is highly flexible. The main economic activity in Embu West Sub County is ... -
EFFECT OF SAVING LITERACY ON INVESTMENT DECISION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MERU COUNTY
(EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies, 2024-08)The education sector in Kenya receive the largest share of the country's budget, with a significant portion allocated to paying teachers' salaries, as they constituted a large portion of the employed workforce. This study ... -
Effect of spacing and number of plants per hill on growth and yield of Sc duma 43 in the coastal lowlands
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2021-09)Maize (zea mays L) is an important cereal grain globally as feed, and food for human and livestock respectively, rated third after wheat and rice in terms of production. The per capita consumption is 103 kg per person ... -
EFFECTS OF ADOPTING GREEN PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE IN TEA INDUSTRIES IN MERU COUNTY
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management,, 2024-06)This study investigates the impact of adopting green procurement practices on the environmental performance of tea processing industries in Meru County, Kenya. The research specifically focuses on four critical areas: ... -
Effects of Inter-community Conflicts on Beef Cattle Production among Pastoral Communities of Marsabit County, Kenya
(Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 2024-08-28)The focus of this research was to determine the effects of inter-pastoral communities’ conflicts on beef cattle production, to determine the effects of livestock diseases on beef cattle production among pastoral communities ... -
Effects of Intercropping Cowpeas with Maize and Phosphorous Levels on Growth and Yields of Cowpeas in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Agriculture, 2020-10)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is a legume that is grown for various uses Humans consume it as grain or leaf vegetable and as fodder by livestock. It has high nutritive value and high palatability. It is widely produced ... -
Effects of over story Tree Litter Quality on Nutrient Release Pattern to the Understory Native Grass Species
(World Journal of Innovative Research, 2022-10)Tree litter falls is a major pathway of enhancing nutrients cycling to the understory grass vegetation. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of over-story tree litter quality on nutrient release ... -
Effects of Water Conservation Methods and Cropping Systems on the Growth and Yield of Maize and Beans
(International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS), 2020-07)Maize and beans form a significant part of the diet for thousands of households in Uganda and neighbouring countries, but the yields of these crops have been greatly affected by erratic rains and prolonged droughts. ... -
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF USING SCAFFOLDING TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT JAVA PROGRAMMING ON A MOBILE PHONE
(IADIS International Journal on WWW/Internet, 2016)The ubiquity of mobile phones provides an opportunity to use them as a resource for construction of programs beyond the classroom. However, limitations of mobile phones impede their use as typical programming environments. ... -
Evaluating the Librarian’s Role in Organizing Knowledge at University Libraries in Nairobi County
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers: Journal of Information and Technology, 2024-09)Purpose: It has long been recognized in several sectors that librarians can enhance the efficacy and operational efficiency of knowledge management. Previous research has primarily relied on cross-sectional data projecting ... -
Factors Determining Successful Adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in University Libraries: A case of Catholic University of Eastern Africa Library
(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2023-08)The potential of Internet of Things technology to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness has been recognized across various sectors. However, its adoption in Kenyan university libraries remains limited. The ... -
Fundamental Concepts Underlying Strutural Activities of Selected Trees’ Roots on the Performance of the Adjacent Native Grass Pastures
(International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, 2022-10)Tree root growth structure is a major pathway of enhancing uptake of water and minerals salts to the soil. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the fundamental concept underlying structural activities of ... -
Gamification on Social Media to Enhance Library Services in Kenyan Private Universities
(Journal of Science & Technology, 2025-09)This study examined the application of gamification strategies on social media as an innovative approach to enhance student interaction with library services at Strathmore and Riara Universities, Kenya. Guided by ...
