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Toward a reconciliatory outlook at Aquinas’ application of the politic and royal rule analogy to the passion/reason relation: a conceptual-interpretive contrast between Robert Miner and Leonard Ferry
(Strathmore University, 2022)Robert Miner’s understanding of Aquinas on the passions seems to downplay the dominating role of reason, claims Leonard Ferry. Ferry argues that Miner’s general work, Thomas Aquinas on the Passions, and particularly his ... -
Friendships among young professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Strathmore University, 2022)At the beginning of 2020, the world changed with the vast spread of the COVID-19 virus. With it came many devastating effects some of which though not life threatening, were deemed debilitating to the flourishing of the ... -
Effect of form four Students’ reading habits on academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub-County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2022)This study investigated the effect of form four students' reading habits on academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub-County, Kenya. Form four students in secondary schools in Kitui Central ... -
The Role of deputy principal in enhancing students’ academic performance in secondary schools: a case study of schools in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2022)The administrative duties performed by the deputy principals tend to obscure their academic responsibilities. The purpose of this study was to explore the deputy principals’ role in enhancing students' academic performance ... -
Effects of out-of-school suspension on students’ behaviour in public secondary schools: a case of Kyuso Sub-County, Kitui County
(Strathmore University, 2022)The usage of out-of-school suspension has been employed by the school administration in order to address incidents of indiscipline as students’ lack of discipline continues to be a worry for the majority of educators, ... -
Parental involvement in the formation of school and family partnerships in the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum: a study of public primary schools in Lang’ata Sub County
(Strathmore University, 2022)One of the aims of the change by the Kenyan government from 8-4-4 system of Education to Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) was to ensure that education is practical and responsive to the needs of the people. This was also ... -
Influence of parental involvement on student’s academic achievement in public mixed day secondary schools in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County
(Strathmore University, 2022)Research shows that parental involvement in schools is closely linked to better student behavior, higher academic achievement and enhanced social skills. The influence of parental involvement on student’s academic achievement ... -
Service-based learning as a form of community engagement in achieving student outcomes : the experience of an East African university .
(SUN PReSS, 2022)The modern university is expected to be many conflicting things at the same time: conservative and radical; critical and supportive; competitive and collegial; autonomous and accountable; traditional and innovative; local ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of a differentiated instruction model in Kianjiruini Primary School
(Strathmore University, 2021)The differentiated instruction model has been cited as an effective tool in enhancing inclusive education by enabling teachers to give all learners personalized attention. A differentiated instruction model caters for ... -
An Analysis of the role of the police service in counterterrorism operations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This study explored the role of the Kenya Police Service in counterterrorism operations, specifically examining and analyzing the factors underlying the continued terrorism attacks in Kenya despite various counterterrorism ... -
National security implications of human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Kenya (2009-2019)
(Strathmore University, 2021)Using the Rational Choice Variant of Gary Becker as its conceptual tool of analysis, this study sets out to; firstly examine and analyze factors underlying the increase in human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Kenya. ... -
An Examination of the business ethics education curriculum in Kenyan business schools in the light of Mele’s personalist virtue ethics approach
(Strathmore University, 2021)In the past two decades, business schools have come under sharp criticism for failing to promote ethical business practice. Moreover, scholars argue that the prevalent approaches to business ethics education in the schools ... -
An Examination of the relationship between induction of newly recruited teachers and students’ academic achievement in public primary schools in Nyandarua South Sub-County
(Strathmore University, 2021)Students’ academic achievement is the primary goal of learning institutions in Kenya, especially at basic level (Primary and Secondary schools). Effort by the government, parents and other stakeholders are aimed at ensuring ... -
The Dynamics of private security provisioning in homeland security in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Using Robert Dahl’s Pluralism theory, this study responds to three questions; how does proliferation of private security entities and consequent relational dynamics affect homeland security provisioning in Kenya? What are ... -
A Critical analysis of the National intelligence community in the war on terrorism in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)There have been concerted efforts by the National intelligence community to fight terrorism in Kenya in the wake of rampant terrorist attacks. This study sets out to critically analyses the role of the intelligence community ... -
The Enforcement aspects of combating money laundering in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Over time the rule of law has been formulated and used to regulate human conduct including discouraging the commission of crime. The purpose of the study is therefore to assess law enforcement aspects of combating money ... -
Influence of parental involvement on discipline of secondary school students in Kitui Central Sub- County
(Strathmore University, 2021)The performances of schools generally rely on effectiveness of the management of learners’ discipline. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of parental involvement in managing the discipline of the students. ... -
Intelligence aspects of big data analytics for Kenya national security
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)In the age of rapid technological advancement, the range of threats to national security have evolved, becoming more complex and diverse, while the duty of the government remains that of securing its country. With the ... -
Comparative analysis of intelligence oversight mechanisms in East African Community [EAC] states
(Strathmore University, 2020-12)National security intelligence agencies across East Africa have undergone many reforms from the period of decolonization, during and after the Cold War, the eras of state rebuilding in some of the post conflict states ... -
The Ethical perspective of cheating in examination among university students in selected universities in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-09)Different research on cheating confirms widespread and prevalent academic dishonesty in academic institutions in the world and shows that some types of cheating have increased considerably in the past decades. This study ...
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