Browsing 2018 Research and Innovation Conference by Title
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Does inflation rate convergence spur exchange rate volatility? Evidence from East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2018)Attaining a monetary union is an ambition for most regional economic blocks. However, the arrangement towards monetary union for the East African nations has remained indifferent. Inflation rate is critical for EAC members ... -
Engaging communities: an approach to strengthen health systems in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)In traditional Africa, there were lower preventable burdens of diseases and mortality because health was viewed collectively by the community. Therefore, community members worked collaboratively to prevent and manage ... -
The Impact of the expansion of the big four on the legal services market and mid-sized law firms
(Strathmore University, 2018)This paper is based on an article by The Economist titled ‘Attack of the Bean Counters’ published in March 2015, which advances the argument that the Big Four audit firms are the biggest underestimated threat to the legal ... -
Implementation of Article 159 bit by bit: a place for online dispute resolution in the Kenyan bar
(Strathmore University, 2018)The Constitution guarantees and promises all persons access justice, reasonably and the affordably. This rightly chimes with Article 159 of the Constitution giving all persons the right to exercise judicial authority through ... -
Influence of financial literacy training on the performance of village savings and loan associations supported by NGO’s in Kenya: a case study of VSLA’s in Kwale county
(Strathmore University, 2018)Studies in Kenya largely indicate that VSLA’s have been adopted as a strategy to alleviate poverty in non-formal settlements like the slums in Mathare, Kibera, Korogocho and Kianduti villages or slums for more than 10 years ... -
The Influence of relationship marketing on customer loyalty in the telecommunication industry in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: lessons for entrepreneurial leadership
(Strathmore University, 2018)Relationship marketing (RM) refers to the process of establishing, developing, and maintaining mutually beneficial relations with consumers at a profit. The main objective of this MCOM study was to analyze the relationship ... -
A Normative reflection on public relations and or corporate communications practice
(Strathmore University, 2018)There has been debate among scholars, students and practitioners and in the field of communication management regarding the correct name to describe the practice of public relations and corporate communications. One of the ... -
On the portrayal of the Messiah
(Strathmore University, 2018)Within religious belief systems, God serves to represent one or both of two ideas: the incomprehensible and uncontrollable nature of reality and the instantiation of all moral virtue. The research question for this paper ... -
Pata Services: a mobile application for professional home maintenance services
(Strathmore University, 2018)In the past few decades, there has been population increase thus leading to high demand for housing especially in urban areas. This situation has created opportunities for the private sector with massive investments in the ... -
Performance evaluation of the 600kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic system in Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2018)This paper presents the performance of a 600kW a grid – tied system installed at Strathmore University. The plant has two systems, a 420kW and 180kW connected to two independent transformers. The system is composed of 2,400 ... -
Promoting women ICT start-ups to accelerate women’s economic empowerment: a case of @ibizafrica, Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2018)The technology sector has always been considered as a ‘man’s field’ for the longest time. Only recently, women have gained recognition as formidable players in this field. Tech companies are beginning to make changes to ... -
Role of FACTS devices in enhancing integration of renewable energy sources to the grid: a review
(Strathmore University, 2018)The modern power system is facing challenges such as exponential growth in demand, constrained infrastructure and deregulation of electricity markets. For a sustainable energy system, it is necessary to meet energy need ... -
Smart democracies in Africa: legitimizing Kenyan elections through block-chain technology
(Strathmore University, 2018)In numerous nations in sub-Saharan Africa, national elections are accompanied by allegations of – if not actual – malpractices, including electoral fraud, imprisonment of opposition candidates, and constitutional amendments ... -
A System development methodology guidance tool for supervision of IT projects
(Strathmore University, 2018)Top universities in the world have shown that successful research activities can be the largest source of value and revenue for a University. However, many universities in Kenya still over-rely on tuition fees such that a ... -
Towards high-impact community-based projects through data-driven monitoring - a case study of the community service centre at Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2018)Over the year’s philanthropic spirit has been on the rise across the globe. The gesture has enabled community outreach make strides in impacting and uplifting the livelihood of poor stricken nations and communities. A lot ... -
Understanding the complex and dynamic nature of e-health systems assimilation: a system dynamics modelling approach
(Strathmore University, 2018)Technology assimilation process allows organisations and individuals to integrate technologies into their user practices in a non-routine post-adoptive manner that enhances organisational outcomes. However, previous research ... -
Unpacking the disruptive potential of data driven policy making process and blockchain technology in enhancing good governance transparency and development among African countries in line with Agenda 2030
(Strathmore University, 2018)This paper on Unpacking the Disruptive Potential of Data Driven Policy making process and block-chain Technology in enhancing Good Governance Transparency and Development among African Countries in line with Agenda 2030 ... -
Visual analytics: tackling data related challenges in healthcare process mining
(Strathmore University, 2018)Data-science approaches such as Visual analytics tend to be process blind whereas process-science approaches such as process mining tend to be model-driven without considering the “evidence” hidden in the data. Use of ... -
A Web-based employee time tracking system: enhancing operational efficiency in the workplace
(Strathmore University, 2018)Originally, the only way to confirm employee presence at work involved physical supervision and signing of sheets on arrival. People could report to work late and therefore, they could not render their services effectively ...
