Machakos University Journal of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Design Courses and the ‘New Normal’: ePortfolios as a Pedagogic Innovation in Advancing University Education
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Portfolios are crucial for practitioners in the creative industry. Practitioners in the field of art and design use portfolios as a means to show their skills to prospective clients or audiences. Portfolios may either be ... -
Factors Influencing Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment Process of Nairobi-Thika Superhighway Improvement Project in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Public participation is a key component in environmental impact assessment and governance. Public participation is a process by which public concerns, needs and values are incorporated into governmental and corporate ... -
A Review of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy
(Machakos University Press, 2022-03)Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders typically caused by a non-progressive lesion or abnormality of the developing brain that appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects body movement, ... -
Co-Design: Catalyst for Inclusion in the Design Process
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Older persons are considered custodians of culture and the knowledge they possess need to be preserved for posterity. Is there a good approach to extract this knowledge and package it for posterity? This paper is an analysis ... -
Influence of Customer Relationship Management on Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The study sought to determine the influence of customer relationship management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. This study employed descriptive research design. The targeted population of this study is ... -
Influence of Trade credit on the Growth of Small and Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises in Rwanda
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of trade credit on the growth of manufacturing SMEs in Rwanda. To achieve the objective, the study used a mixed research approach involving both qualitative and ... -
The Role of Knowledge Sharing in Enhancing Innovation Performance: A Study of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Modern organizations are exposed to challenges arising due to a complex and an unpredictable competitive environment. Over the years, knowledge sharing has become a major strategic necessity that organizations require to ... -
Implication of Climatic Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resource Management in Africa: Individual and Collective Responsibility
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The impact of climate change is quite evident: Increasing aridity, disruption of livelihood in term of food and drinking water supply, risking the collapse of marine eco-systems, food insecurity, Arctic melting, loss of ... -
Innovative Approaches for Promoting Resilience, Inclusion and Access to Education Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Education has the potency to not only initiate but sustain change for development of an individual and the society at large. As such, education needs to be accessible and inclusive to all members of society regardless of ... -
A Review of Literature on Product Differentiation Strategy and Brand Loyalty
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The concept of product differentiation goes back to the early 20th century when there were hardly any models of differentiated products. Incremental differentiation of products and services is the main variable that helps ... -
Using e-Learning as a Tool for Enhancing Teaching and Learning in University Education: Lessons Learned from Machakos and Chuka Universities
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)This paper argues that e-learning is a critical component in teaching and learning especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The paper interrogates the online teaching and learning environments, the Moodle as an e-learning ... -
Covid- 19 Pandemic And Its Impact On The Lecturers’ And Students’ Performance In Teaching And Learning At Kenyatta University, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruptions in all aspects of human life across the globe. In the education sector, university calendars were re-scheduled and in-class learning was commuted to ... -
Universal Design for Learning: Promoting Inclusive Education in an Empathic Manner
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Access to quality education is deemed a basic human right around the world. To this end, universal primary education is available in many countries around the world. To bolster countries’ efforts in their quest to support ... -
Benefits of Psychosocial Interventions on Traumatized Children Living in Difficult Environments in Mbeere North: a Systematic and Meta-Analysis
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)This study examined the benefits of psychosocial interventions of traumatized children living difficult environments. Psychosocial interventions refer to additional forms of assistance for child development other than ... -
Assessment of Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters of Groundwater in Chuka Igambang’Ombe Constituency, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Groundwater is an essential source of water for drinking and other domestic uses. Recently, there has been high dependence on groundwater due to water shortage as a result of changing climates, and higher costs of accessing ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on The Implementation of The University Curriculum: a Case of Public Universities in South Eastern Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic was the least expected catastrophe globally. The first case of Covid-19 infection was reported on March 2020. Due to the panic of the Covid-19its’ effects on human life, the Government ... -
Transactional Leadership and Organizational Performance: A study of Private Universities in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Private universities are undergoing tough times due to reduced number of students, financial crisis, poor academic programs and general management crisis. The manner in which the vice chancellors dispense with their authority ... -
The Effects of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on Task Competence of Secondary School Physics Students in Kitui County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on learners’ task competence of secondary school physics students in Kitui County, Kenya. It adapted a mixed methodology ... -
Assessing the Influence of School Environmental Programmes on the Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Muranga County, Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Environmental degradation is a major challenge which requires appropriate strategies to reverse the situation. One of such strategies is experiential environmental education among high school students who, through change ... -
Contribution of Education Technology to Continuation of Teaching and Learning During Covid-19 Disruption
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Covid-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenge to in person learning in secondary schools all over the world. This disruption affected between 1.2 -1.5 billion learners. To ensure that access to secondary education ...
