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Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership on the Relationship between Senior Team Attributes and Organizational Ambidexterity of Coffee Marketing Cooperative Societies in Kenya
Get PDFCoffee Marketing Cooperative SocietiesCoffee has been an important cash crop in Kenya’s agricultural sector. Coffee is a foreign exchange
earner to the country, main source of employment in rural areas, providing food security and income for the
rural areas. This has been achieved through coffee cooperative societies that process and market coffee for the
farmers. There has been a decline in coffee production in Kenya that has caused devastating effects to the
economy impacting on social inequality problems and increasing poverty levels.This study was anchored on the
transformational leadership theory and it used both exploratory and cross-sectional survey designs. The target
population was coffee marketing cooperatives societies registered in Kenya. The sample frame was coffee
marketing cooperatives while the sample size was 242 coffee marketing cooperative societies in Kenya. Primary
data was obtained from cooperative society managers using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire.
Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Study found out that the entrepreneurial
leadership, though found to be meritorious, had its indicators rated below three on average. This means
entrepreneurial leadership in terms of innovation influence, creativity and risk taking consideration is still
infrequently practiced which explains the reasons behind the low performance by coffee marketing cooperative
societies. On mediating role of entrepreneurial leadership on the relationship between senior team attributes
and organizational ambidexterity of coffee marketing cooperative societies in Kenya. Entrepreneurial
leadership is therefore a very crucial factor when modelling for the practice of senior team attributes towards
achieving organizational ambidexterity. The study recommends that all training for coffee marketing
cooperative societies include the senior team attributes, the content of organizational ambidexterity and
entrepreneurial leadership. This important to enhance practice so as to move the cooperative societies from
below to optimal performanc
Importance of Ethics in Safeguarding and Ensuring High Quality Research.
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The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the important of ethics in safeguarding and ensuring
high quality research. Ethics are norms or standards of behavior that guide moral choices about
individual behavior and their relationship with others. Ethics has also been defined as norms of
conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Research Ethics is
defined as a code of guidelines on how to conduct scientific research in a morally acceptable
way. The importance of Ethics in Research cannot be under estimated. Researchers world over
face ethical dilemmas due to lack of adherence to ethical guidelines. Ethical lapses in research
can significantly harm human and animal subjects, students, participants, researchers, institutions
and the public. For example, a researcher who fabricates data in a clinical trial may harm or even
kill patients. Responsible conduct of research is therefore important for safety of all involved in
carrying out research. Further, prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting
research data can promote the truth and minimize error. There is need for Research integrity in
areas of falsification, fabrication and plagiarism. The goal of ethics in research is to ensure that
no one is harmed or suffers adverse consequences from research activities. Researchers have
carried out studies on importance of ethics in research. This is a desk top research study to
sensitize researchers on the important of upholding high ethical standards when carrying out
research. The study recommends that in order to ensure accuracy of scientific knowledge, ethics
should be followed rigorously. The study recommends the need to sensitize researchers on the
benefits of ethical research and that every researcher should be aware of the ethical
considerations that need to be taken into account while undertaking research
REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF NATURALIZED RAINBOW TROUT (Oncorhynchus mykiss, WALBAUM 1792) FROM SAGANA COLD WATER STREAM AND IMPLICATION ON FRY PRODUCTION FOR AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA
Get PDFA THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE CONFERMENT OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, KARATINA UNIVERSITYNaturalized rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) populations form important recreational fishing resource in the world. Globally, rainbow trout is among the most widely introduced fish species and has been translocated outside its native home range, into at least 99 countries including the tropical regions where it has established naturalized populations. Information on the performance of the hatchery and wild populations of O. mykiss following spawning interactions has not been adequately explored especially in the tropical environments. The current study aimed at evaluating the spawning interactions between naturalized and wild O. mykiss from the high altitude second order stream, the Sagana in Kenya. Spawning and incubation were performed under controlled conditions in a hatchery facility to assess their performance. In each spawning process, total length, weight, condition factor and fecundity of the brooders were recorded. Fertilization rate, hatchability and survival of the fry were determined. Egg diameters were modelled as a function of biometric and reproduction parameters, using generalized linear model. Total fecundity of the broodstock differed significantly among the wild strain, hatchery reared and the cross between hatchery and wild stock (F = 8.934, df = 2, P = 0.0045). The fecundity of the broodstock varied with the average weight of the brooders where brooders with high average weight had a high fecundity. Relative fecundity was significantly different among the three groups of fish (F = 6.134, df = 2, P = 0.0217) but the differences between the hatchery and cross strain of wild and hatchery fish were not significant. Fertilization rate showed significant differences among fish in the three experimental groups (F = 10.136, df = 2, P = 0.0057), Eyed egg survival was lowest among the wild fish but showed no significant differences between the hatchery and cross between wild and hatchery strains. The study recommends the use of hatchery and wild crossed fish to support fry production for use in subsequent restocking of all trout streams in the country. Based on this study, management strategies involving restoration of trout population that would benefit anglers without reliance on importation of eyed eggs are recommended
MEDIA COVERAGE, CONTENT FRAMING AND AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION DISCOURSE IN KENYA
Get PDFA THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONFERMENT OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
OF KARATINA UNIVERSITYA THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONFERMENT OF THE
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
OF KARATINA UNIVERSIT
Karatina University Dean of Students with Karatina University Staff Volleyball Team at KUSA Central Inter-university Staff Games Held at the University of Embu 17th June 2023.
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The Role of Product Innovation and Entrepreneurial Passion on Performance of Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya.
No full textperformance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in KenyaThe study explores the impact of entrepreneurial passion on process innovation and firm performance, based on self-efficacy theory. Relevant hypotheses were proposed, and the promotion mechanism of entrepreneurial passion on process innovation and enterprise performance was analyzed. A survey of 150 Kenyan firm owners/managers was conducted, and the results showed that process innovation has a significant positive effect on performance. Entrepreneurial passion is a significant moderator of the relationship between process innovation and performance, with firms with higher levels of passion achieving greater performance from implementing process innovation. This suggests that entrepreneurial passion can guide entrepreneurial persistence and promote enterprise performance by stimulating positive emotions and creativity. The study suggests that effective management of process innovation can enhance performance and encourage more entrepreneurial behavior in competitive business environments
Arrival of Karatina University knowledge Ambassadors at Magutu Girls High School to Set up a Library
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The Influence of Institutional Resources on Doctorate Degree Enrolment and Completion Rates in Selected Public Universities Kenya
No full textDoctorate Degree enrolment in Public Universities in KenyaDoctorates are fundamental pivot towards facilitating the social and economic transformation of a nation.
Nevertheless, research on doctorate education point out that most candidates in Kenyan public
universities spend lengthy period of time to earn their doctorate degrees. Furthermore, data of those
enrolling in selected Kenyan public universities demonstrate that less students enroll for doctorate
programmes in contrast with those who register for Master and Bachelors’ programmes. Institutional
resources have been cited as a critical ingredient toward enhanced students’ enrolment into doctorate
programmes. The purpose of this paper was, therefore, to establish the influence of institutional
resources on doctorate degree enrolment and completion rates from selected Kenyan public universities.
The study sought to analyse institutional resources influence on doctorate degree programmes enrolment
and completion rates from selected public universities in Kenya for the last fifteen years. The study
employed the mixed methods research design. Data was collected from four purposively sampled
universities using questionnaires, analysis of documents (on enrolment, completion and staff enrolments)
and interview schedules. Qualitative data was coded and then thematically analysed guided by the study
objectives while quantitative data was analysed using percentages and graphs. The study revealed that
institutional resources influence enrolment and completion rates at doctorate level. Availability of
qualified and sufficient academic staff, funding, mentorship programmes, well equipped libraries, reliable
internet connections and ambient social environment to be critical in determining where one enrolls for
a doctorate programme and how long it will take to complete. The study furthermore established that
between 2003 and 2017, there was low doctorate programmes enrolment and completion rates at the
selected public Universities Kenya. This was demonstrated from trends in the numbers of those who
enrolled and those who graduated. The trends revealed that more males than females enrolled and
completed their studies with the highest being between 2008 and 2013. The findings of this research
would be resourceful to university policy makers, administrators and lecturers to improve on institutional
policy framework with regard to institutional resources which could be used to enhance doctorate
programme enrolment and completion in Kenyan public universitie
In Vitro Bioactivities of Commonly Consumed Cereal, Vegetable, and Legume Seeds as Related to Their Bioactive Components: An Untargeted Metabolomics Approach Using UHPLC–QTOF-MS2.
No full textIn Vitro Bioactivities: We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic,
and anti-glycation activities associated with the consumption of broccoli, red cabbage, alfalfa, and
buckwheat seeds. Additionally, we explored the relationship between these biological activities and
the profiles of amino acids, polyphenols, and organic acids identified in the seeds. Our findings
demonstrated that red cabbage, broccoli, and buckwheat extracts exhibited significantly higher
antioxidant potential compared to the alfalfa extract. Moreover, buckwheat displayed the most signif icant capacity for inhibiting alpha-glucosidase. Remarkably, broccoli and red cabbage demonstrated
substantial anti-glycation and lipase inhibitory potentials. We identified the presence of amino acids,
polyphenols, and organic acids in the extracts through untargeted metabolomics analysis. Correlation
analysis revealed that pyroglutamic acid positively correlated with all the investigated functional
properties. Most polyphenols made positive contributions to the functional properties, with the
exception of ferulic acid, which displayed a negative correlation with all tested biological activities.
Furthermore, gluconic acid and arabinonic acid among the organic acids identified displayed a
positive correlation with all the functional properties. These results strongly support the anti-diabetic,
anti-obesity, and anti-glycation potential of red cabbage, broccoli, and buckwheat seeds
Importance of Ethics in Safeguarding and Ensuring High Quality Research
Get PDFAbstract on importance of research ethicsThe purpose of this article is to demonstrate the important of ethics in safeguarding and ensuring
high quality research. Ethics are norms or standards of behavior that guide moral choices about
individual behavior and their relationship with others. Ethics has also been defined as norms of
conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Research Ethics is
defined as a code of guidelines on how to conduct scientific research in a morally acceptable way.
The importance of Ethics in Research cannot be under estimated. Researchers world over face
ethical dilemmas due to lack of adherence to ethical guidelines. Ethical lapses in research can
significantly harm human and animal subjects, students, participants, researchers, institutions
and the public. For example, a researcher who fabricates data in a clinical trial may harm or even
kill patients. Responsible conduct of research is therefore important for safety of all involved in
carrying out research. Further, prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting
research data can promote the truth and minimize error. There is need for Research integrity in
areas of falsification, fabrication and plagiarism. The goal of ethics in research is to ensure that
no one is harmed or suffers adverse consequences from research activities. Researchers have
carried out studies on importance of ethics in research. This is a desk top research study to
sensitize researchers on the important of upholding high ethical standards when carrying out
research. The study recommends that in order to ensure accuracy of scientific knowledge, ethics
should be followed rigorously. The study recommends the need to sensitize researchers on the
benefits of ethical research and that every researcher should be aware of the ethical
considerations that need to be taken into account while undertaking research