scholarly journals EFFECT OF THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRATEGIC TRANSPORT INTEGRATION AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY OF MATATU SACCOS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-15
Author(s):  
Priscilla Muhoro ◽  
Anita Wachira ◽  
David Kiarie
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Regulatory Environment ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Strategic Integration ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of the regulatory environment on the relationship between strategic transport integration and sustainable mobility of Matatu Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya. Materials and Methods: The study was guided by Positivism philosophy while descriptive research design was adopted. The target population was 177 Sacco Managers and two representatives, one from MOT and other from MVOA respectively.  The whole population of 179 respondents was used in the study hence; the study employed the census approach. The questionnaire was pilot tested on 18 respondents who were selected randomly. The study applied Cronbach's alpha and the results displayed a high level of internal consistency hence infers that the research tool used in the study was reliable. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured questionnaire, which were dropped and picked later. A semi-structured interview guide was also used. Data was analysed using descriptive and SPSS Version 24. Results: The findings indicate that there exists a statistically significant, positive effect of strategic integration on sustainable mobility of Matatu Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya. The R square in the moderated models changed from 71.3% to 80.9% indicating 9.6% increase in variation as a result of the regulatory environment moderating effect. Further, the increase was statistically significant; this implies that regulatory environment does significantly moderate the effect of strategic integration and sustainable mobility of Matatu Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya.  Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that both the Ministry of Transport and Sacco management develop a punitive measure to curb corruption. The other recommendation is that they should also develop regulatory policies to ensure that vehicles are regularly inspected to confirm their minimum road worthiness to increase safety and increase passenger comfort. This will also promote green environment that will reduce the health hazards of vehicle emission. Additionally, the policy can enhance traffic discipline which is poorly enforced.  and also provide basic statistics on transport system.  

scholarly journals EFFECT OF INTEGRATED TICKETING ON SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN THE MATATU SACCOS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Priscilla Muhoro ◽  
Anita Wachira ◽  
David Kiarie
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of integrated ticketing on sustainable mobility in the Matatu Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya. Materials and Methods: The study was guided by Positivism philosophy while descriptive research design was adopted. The target population was 177 Sacco Managers and two representatives, one from MOT and other from MVOA respectively.  The whole population of 179 respondents was used in the study hence; the study employed the census approach. The questionnaire was pilot tested on 18 respondents who were selected randomly. The study applied Cronbach's alpha and the results displayed a high level of internal consistency hence infers that the research tool used in the study was reliable. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured questionnaire, which were dropped and picked later. A semi-structured interview guide was also used. Data was analysed using descriptive and SPSS Version 24. Results: Correlation analysis indicates that there is a strong positive and significant relationship between integrated ticketing and sustainable mobility of Matatu Sacco in Nairobi County.  (rho = 0.809, p value <0.05). Regression analysis also showed that in general, integrated ticketing is significant in explaining the variation in sustainable mobility of Matatu Sacco’s in Nairobi County, Kenya (β = 1.046, t = 15.872, p<0.05).   Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that, the Ministry of Transport and the management of the Saccos should formulate substantial policies on how to handle ticketing where the government imposes control of fares. This ensures that there is functional guidance on charging the passengers, which would, in turn, improve customer satisfaction and improve company image.  

scholarly journals EFFECT OF CHARACTER AND TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR PARASTATALS IN KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Chrisantus Namada Ouma ◽  
Professor George O. K’Aol ◽  
Professor Damary Sikalieh
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Employee Commitment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
African Context ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the character and technical dimensions of ethical leadership on employee commitment among senior managers in the transport sector parastatals in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive correlational research design. The target population consisted of 253 senior managers in the transport sector parastatals. A sample of 153 senior managers was selected from the target population using the stratified random sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from senior managers. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Correlation analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between the character dimension and employee commitment, r (111) = .72, p < .05, and also between the technical dimension and employee commitment, r(111) = .56, p < .05, Analysis of variance showed that employee commitment was significantly affected by the character dimension, F(1, 111) = 197.56, p < .05 as well as the technical dimension, F(1, 111) = 55.23, p < .05. Results of multiple linear regression indicated that 64% of the variance in employee commitment were caused by the character dimension, R2 = .64, F(1,111) = 197.56, p < .05; β = .78, p < .05 while 33% of the variance in employee commitment were caused by the technical dimension, R2 = .33, F(1,111) = 55.23, p < .05; β = .65,  p < .05.Ethical climate was found to significantly moderate the relationship between the character and technical dimensions of ethical leadership and employee commitment, R2 = .67, F(7,105) = 30.56, p < .05; β = .24, p < .05.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Previous studies on ethical leadership have focused on the ethical characteristics of the leader and behavioral traits in the Western settings. This study has provided an in-depth examination of ethical leadership and its effect on employee commitment in the African context. In addition, the application of ethical climate as a moderating variable in this study presented the opportunity to further test its moderating effect on the relationship between the character and technical dimensions of ethical leadership and employee commitment in public organizational settings.

scholarly journals EXAMINING THE PROMINENCE OF THE POLITICAL CORRUPTION NEWS IN SOUTH SUDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Chief Editor
Keyword(s):  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Political Corruption ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Single Element ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The purpose of the study to examine the prominence of political corruption news by newspapers in South Sudan Method: The study used descriptive research design to address the research objectives. The target population in this study was Sudan Tribune, Juba Monitor, The Dawn, Peace Day, Sudanese Online newspapers, international and local NGOs, journalists who work for the media station and lecturers and students from Juba University. The researcher can identify every single element and the sampling frame was the five newspapers, also local and international NGOs, students and lecturers from Juba University Findings: The findings indicated that media houses shied away from giving priority to political corruption news for the fear of their lives, intimidation and torture. This further saw the coverage of political corruption news on a quarter of a page, hence confirming the fact that the public in South Sudan was denied the opportunity by the print media to question the government on corruption in the country Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study had the following recommendations: The various media regulatory policies and the constitutional rights should be implemented by the instruments of power including the police, the government and the judiciary. This would assure journalists and media houses of their freedom to access information and freedom of expression, while shielding them from intimidation, torture and killing. The legislature, in collaboration with the media regulatory bodies in South Sudan should enact laws that protected media houses and journalists, especially in the cases where they covered sensitive but important information. Those who infringed on the rights of journalists and media houses should be pursued and arraigned in the court of law, where punitive action would be taken against them. This would further reaffirm journalists of their safety.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ON COMPETITIVENESS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Edward Maina Muiruri ◽  
Dr. Patrick Karanja Ngugi ◽  
Dr. Allan Kihara
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Cash Holdings ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Bank Deposits ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The firms have been facing steep competition from foreign companies due to increased globalization. The aim of the study was to find out the influence of financial capabilities on competitiveness of food and beverage processing companies in Kenya. Methodology: The study was informed by resource based theory. Empirical studies were reviewed to provide the basis for research gaps to be filled by the current study. Descriptive research design was employed while the target population was the 187 food and beverage processing firms in Kenya. A census was used where all the 187 companies were contacted. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain the primary data which was analyzed through mixed method analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. Inferential statistics were used to analyze the relationship between variables through the regression model. The findings were presented in form of tables, pie-charts and bar-graphs. Results: The companies however mainly relied on bank deposits as the source of funding for their operations. Financial capabilities significantly and positively influence the competitiveness of the food and beverage processing firms. The bank deposits, cash holdings and stock holdings create the financial muscle of the firms by ensuring that they are able to obtain adequate and high quality production inputs thus contributing to the companies’ success. The correlation analysis revealed that there was a positive and significant association between Financial capabilities and firm competitiveness (r = 0.698, p = 0.000). Regression of coefficients results revealed that Financial capabilities and firm competitiveness are positively and significantly related (β =0.638, p=0.000). Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The firms ought to seek adequate financial capabilities as a way of effectively financing their operations to gain competitiveness. The companies should embrace accountability and proper investments that increase their bank deposits, cash holdings and stock holdings through which they can sustain their operations towards competitiveness. The companies should embrace accountability and proper investments that increase their bank deposits, cash holdings and stock holdings through which they can sustain their operations towards competitiveness.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION REFERRAL SYSTEM AMONG THAI HOSPITALS

2021 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Referral System ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Response Data ◽  
Financial Factor ◽  
Management Personnel ◽  
St Segment ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

Background: This descriptive study aimed to study the relationship between administrative factors and the effectiveness of the referral system of patients with acute ischemic heart disease in Thai hospitals. Materials and methods: The target population was 1,180 hospitals that serving heart disease in Thailand. Data were collected by using a questionnaire. A total of 1,022 response data were obtained. Administrative factors were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the relationship was analyzed using multiple regression analysis (MRA) methods. Results: The study showed that the administrative factors which consisted of personnel, finance, supporting, and management factors had overall average readiness at a high level (x̄ = 3.34, S.D. = 0.27). Except budget sufficiency was at a low level (x̄ = 2.43, S.D. = 0.43). All factors were related to the mortality rate significantly, as follows: management factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.433), personnel factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.231), supporting factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.092) and financial factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.035). All factors were also significantly related to the timely cardiac catheterization rate, as follows: management factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.442), personnel factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.244), supporting factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.212) and financial factor (Adjusted R2 = 0.091). Conclusion: Thai Ministry of Public Health should provide adequate support for administrative factors, especially in terms of management, personnel, supporting factors, and budget sufficiency.

scholarly journals “Tem espaço para todas”: as estratégias de relacionamento de maquiadoras profissionais em um contexto binacional

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-135
Author(s):  
Márcia Vanessah Pacheco Abbondanza ◽  
Paola Rosano Rodrigues ◽  
Paulo Vanderlei Cassanego Junior ◽  
Carolina Freddo Fleck
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Narrative Study ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
New Business ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Main Strategy

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar como se configuram as estratégias de relacionamento entre maquiadoras profissionais na fronteira de Santana do Livramento e Rivera, e dessa forma apresentar dados sobre um grupo já analisado, por isso o seu caráter descritivo. A pesquisa é qualitativa, e o método escolhido foi o de estudo narrativo. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado, em que os resultados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise interpretativa. A profissão de maquiadora é uma oportunidade de negócio que vêm crescendo na fronteira em questão. O estudo apontou para a coopetição como a principal estratégia presente entre as profissionais entrevistadas. Algumas estão dispostas a auxiliar as iniciantes do setor e as colegas de profissão já estabelecidas, mostrando que há evidências de coopetição e de colaboração. Grupos de cooperação são vistos como algo benéfico e até almejado, para quem trabalha de forma mais isolada, bem como em parceria. A competição foi vista como algo positivo, pois abre oportunidades de especialização e novos produtos para oferecer aos clientes. A pesquisa vem a contribuir para a área de estratégias de relacionamento com foco em empreendimentos hegemonicamente femininos, sendo de caráter autônomo e micro empresarial. O instrumento utilizado para a coleta dos dados pode ser aplicado em estudos semelhantes. Os resultados apontam estratégias de relacionamento que podem ser adotadas por quem trabalha nesse setor, tendo em vista a influenciar novas práticas de gestão em negócios.   Palavras-chave: Coopetição. Estratégias de relacionamento. Profissionais da maquiagem.  ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to analyze how they are configured as a relationship between professional makeup on the border of Santana do Livramento and Rivera, and thus present data on a group already analyzed, hence its descriptive character. The research is qualitative, and the method chosen was that of narrative study. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured interview script in which the results were found using the interpretative analysis technique. The makeup profession is a business opportunity that will multiply at the border. The study pointed to coopetition as the main strategy among the interviewed professionals. Some are willing to assist as begginers in the industry and as colleagues in an existing profession showing that there is evidence of coopetition and collaboration. Groups are seen as beneficial and even desired for those who work in a more isolated way as well as in partnership. The competition was seen as something positive as it opens up opportunities for specialization and new products to offer customers. The research contributes to the relationship area with a focus on hegemonically female ventures being autonomous and micro business. The instrument used for data collection can be applied in similar studies. The results point to relationship implementations that can be adopted by those who work in this sector in view of new business management practices. Keywords: Coopetition. Relationship Strategies. Makeup professionals.

scholarly journals PALLIATIVE CARE RECOVERY OUTCOMES: NATURE OF RECOVERY OUTCOMES AMONG CANCER PATIENTS IN NAIROBI AND NYERI COUNTIES, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Joyce Wang’ombe ◽  
Beatrice Kathungu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Palliative Care Units ◽  
High Level

Purpose: This study sought to find out nature of recovery outcomes among cancer patients attending palliative care in Nairobi and Nyeri County Methodology: The study adopted a correlation research design. The target population were the cancer patients, attending treatment at the three palliative care units in Nairobi and Nyeri Counties. Systematic random sampling technique was used in the study to obtain a sample of 96 participants. Semi structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient(r). Findings: Result showed that, majority of the respondents (65.5%) had a low level of recovery outcomes, while 32.1% had a high level of recovery outcomes. results indicate that the lowest score on recovery outcomes was 31, while the highest score was 74. The mean score was 47.0+9.465, which indicates that the recovery outcomes fell in the low range. These findings were not unusual considering that most of the patients were newly diagnosed with cancer and for some respondent’s metastasis had set in. Conclusion: The study concluded that the two most significant challenges encountered in palliative care were, patient experiencing isolation and lacking finances. Provision of financial support and increasing the number of counselling sessions were suggested as possible strategies for enhancing patient recovery outcomes Recommendation: This study recommended that the palliative care units staff should encourage participation of family members, friends and significant others in the cancer continuum, so as to provide psychological and social support to patients  Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy Patients under palliative care could adopt group psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioural, informational, non-behavioral, social support, and using unusual treatments such as music and art therapy to curb cancer. More cancer related programs enhancing patients AQ should be put in place by the counsellors in order to increase the patients AQ in the palliative care units from moderate level to high level of AQ in order to boost recovery outcomes

scholarly journals EXTENT OF TEACHER PREPAREDNESS AND CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE NEPAD E-SCHOOLS, KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mobisa Jackson Mogeni ◽  
Samson R. Ondigi ◽  
Bernard C. Mugo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Body ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sampled Data ◽  
Training Programmes

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers and principals are prepared and capacitated to implement ICTs in the NEPAD e-Schools, Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The target population for the study were all principals and 256 teachers from 6 model e-Schools. Sampling was done employing a mixture of methods. Stratified sampling was used to pick schools, while purposive sampling was used to pick principals and teachers. Five principals and 110 teachers were sampled. Data was collected using questionnaire for teachers, and structured interview for principals. The collected data was coded, run for descriptive analysis; including frequencies, percentages, measures of central tendency and measures of variability/spread, and presented with the aid of appropriate notes, frequency tables, percentages, charts and figures. Findings: The study established that despite most teachers and principals having been trained, they had not been sufficiently empowered towards effectively and successfully applying ICTs. Moreover, majority of the untrained teachers and principal had not trained because no training had occurred since they joined the schools. However, despite their status, most teachers believed they could still perform some tasks involving ICTs. Most trained teachers and principals needed to be trained, retrained and/or trained further on several skills, especially in the preparation and use of multimedia instructional tools, and on-line research and communication. The study concluded that most teachers and principals may be willing to apply ICTs but are limited by the nature and extent of their empowerment. Moreover, ICTs application programmes are likely to succeed better if they employ regular, on-going training. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study could inform education planners and trainers about necessary adjustments to future pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes involving application of ICTs. It would also contribute to the body of knowledge in educational technology, which might inform theory and practice in ICTs integration. It could also inform the development of best practices in the application and integration of ICTs in instruction.

Academic motivation and professional skills development in the Specialty of Social Sciences and Tourism at a public university [Motivación académica y desarrollo de competencias profesionales en la Especialidad de Ciencias Sociales y Turismo de una universidad pública]

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Ana Cecilia De Paz Lazaro ◽  
Jessica Luz Palomino Collantes
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Public University ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Competencias Profesionales ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of the research is to determine the relationship between academic motivation and the professional skills development in the specialty of Social Sciences and Tourism. The study is quantitative and the design is non-experimental correlational translational. The results indicate that there is a high level relationship (0.914) between the independent academic motivation variable and the professional competences development in the Specialty of Social Sciences and Tourism. In conclusion, motivation is directly related to the professional skills development in the specialty of Social Sciences and Tourism. The research results conclude that there is a high relationship between the variables.

Barriers of physical activity (kinesiophobia) in patients subjected to cardiac rehabilitation

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janusz Kocjan ◽  
Andrzej Knapik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBackground: Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a process designed to restore full physical, psychological and social activity and to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Fear of movement may contribute to the occurrence and intensification of hypokinesia, and consequently affect the effectiveness of therapy. The aim of the study was to determine the level of barriers of physical activity in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. The relationship between selected determinants (age and health selfassessment) and the kinesiophobia level were also examined.Material/Methods: 115 people aged 40-84 years were examined: 50 females (x = 63.46; SD = 11.19) and 65 males (x = 64.65; SD = 10.59) - patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation at the Upper-Silesian Medical Centre in Katowice. In the present study, the Polish version of questionnaires: Kinesiophobia Causes Scale (KCS) and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used. Questionnaires were supplemented by authors’ short survey.Results: The patients presented an elevated level of kinesiophobia, both in general as well as in individual components. In women, the kinesiophobia level was higher than in men. The psychological domain was a greater barrier of physical activity than the biological one. Strong, negative correlations of psychological and biological domains of kinesiophobia to physical functioning (SF-36) were noted in women. In the case of men, correlations were weaker, but also statistically significant.Conclusions: 1. Sex differentiates patients in their kinesiophobia level 2. Poor self-assessment of health is associated with a greater intensification of kinesiophobia 3. A high level of kinesiophobia may negatively affect cardiac rehabilitation process

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