scholarly journals Utilization of Online Past Examination Papers and Academic Performance of Information Technology Students at Jomo Kenyatta University- Eldoret Campus

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Chelulei Kennedy Kipkosgei ◽  
Paul Gichohi ◽  
Grace Irura
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Normal Mean

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of utilization of online past examination papers on academic performance of IT students at Jomo Kenyatta University.Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was used in this study. Respondents were the 105 undergraduate students in Information Technology Department and 2 librarians in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology-Eldoret Campus. They were sampled using stratified sampling, while Head of library and the library staff in charge of e-resources in JKUAT Eldoret Campus were purposively included in the study. Primary data was collected from students using closed-ended questionnaires, while interview guide was used on librarians. To ensure validity and reliability, pre-testing of research instruments was done on 20 undergraduate students of Mount Kenya university-Eldoret Campus in the department of Information Technology. D Descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage, frequencies and standard deviation, SPSS (version 22) was used in analysing data. Univariate and multiple regression analysis were used to test the hypothesis and overall model respectively. The results were presented using tables and explanations.Results: There is a positive and significant relationship between online past examination papers and academic performance of IT undergraduate students of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Eldoret Campus. The study had a normal mean of 4.7 and standard deviation of 0.58. The online past examination papers had R estimation of 0.715. The P estimation of constant was significant (.000), consequently R square value was used. The R square estimation of 0.711 inferred that online past assessment papers anticipated 71.1% of the fluctuation in the academic performance. It had a beta of 0.504 at p<0.012.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: This study reports positive and significant relationship between online past examination papers and academic performance. The study recommends that more policies be developed so as to enable students to access diverse examinations papers, not only from JKUAT library, but also government examination bodies such as Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). This will improve university students’ research skills and enhance their academic performance. The study contributes to the theory by acknowledging that an undergraduate student will always weigh various online electronic resources available based on their applicability to the student’s academic needs. If they suit their needs, the student will continue to utilize them further but when the needs are not met, the student stops utilizing the online past examination papers.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DEBATES ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Ndei Maina ◽  
Mike Iravo ◽  
Kepha Ombui
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public Debates

Purpose- This study focused on establishing the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Its main objective was to establish the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Methodology- Descriptive research design and positivism research philosophy were adopted. The study focused on a target population of 680 respondents from Eighty-five wards within Nairobi County, and data was collected from the following groups of respondents; Civil society representative, religious representative, ward administration representative, youth representative, women representative, the special interest group representative, a representative of the citizens’ anticipating county services and a representative of the old aged residents were targeted. A sample size of 139 respondents was determined though purposive sampling technique. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data through published materials. Data was analysed through SPSS and presented in tables. Hypothesis testing was done through the use of t-test. F test (ANOVA) was also conducted to ascertain the difference between groups on study variable. Findings- The study found that participation in public debates had a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance. The study concluded that through participation in public debates citizens are able to support the incumbent leader to facilitate achievement of county goals.  The results from participation in public debates indicated that an increased Participation in Public Debates resulted to responsive governance. Correlation results revealed that Participation in Public Debates and responsive governance were positively and significantly related. Regression further showed that participation in public debates have a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance in Nairobi city county government in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice - The study recommended that there is need to establish forums to in order to enable citizens to engage directly in planning, policy making and monitoring service delivery.  Based on the study findings, the study recommends that there is need to establish, County, Sub-County and Ward Citizens Forums to enhance participation of residents in local governance. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need understand how Participation in Public Debates can influence responsive governance.

Human Capital And The Use Of Information Technology To Enhance Sustainable Competitive Advantages

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 239-249
Author(s):  
Nurul Hidayah ◽  
Ahmad Badawi ◽  
Lucky Nugroho ◽  
Moetopo
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Inner Model

This study aims to determine the effect of human capital and the use of information technology on the competitive advantage of Sharia banking. The study takes an analysis unit of Indonesia Sharia banking. The type of data used is primary data using a questionnaire which sampling used is a stratified random sampling model where respondents in this study consist of leaders and employees in Sharia banking. This research uses desciptive qualitative approach. Data analysis used PLS consisting of Outer Model test (Validity and Reliability) and Inner Model test (coefficient of determination and T test). The results show that human capital has no significant effect and the use of information technology has a significant effect on the sustainable competitive advantage of Sharia Banking.

scholarly journals EXAMINING THE BARRIERS TO REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-84
Author(s):  
Sarah Ssali ◽  
Agnes Namaganda ◽  
Ronald Bisaso
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public University ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Sexual Harassment Policies

Purpose: Universities have responded to sexual harassment by putting in place formalized reporting processes through which victims can seek redress. Despite these processes, victims seldom invoke the grievance handling mechanisms that are enshrined in university sexual harassment policies. This study therefore sought to investigate why the vice is grossly under reported. Given the asymmetrical relationship between students and faculty as well as the gendered position of female students, this study specifically focused on why female undergraduate students seldom reported faculty perpetrated sexual harassment. Methodology: The study was carried out at a large public university in East Africa, was purely qualitative and involved 42 participants who included students, members of faculty and university administrators. The data was analyzed thematically Findings: These indicated that institutional and social cultural barriers coupled with power asymmetries and financial inadequacy play a role in the non-reporting of sexual harassment amongst female university students. Unique contribution to policy and practice: These findings are beneficial to universities especially as they seek to revise their existing sexual harassment policies. University managers ought to ensure that complaint handlers are well positioned to fairly handle sexual harassment complaints. This may help victims to build trust in the grievance handling mechanisms thus encouraging them to report the vice

Influence of Islamic Auto Financing Instruments on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Isiolo County Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-85
Author(s):  
Abdi Huka Halake ◽  
Dr. Nancy Rintari ◽  
Fredrick Mutea
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Loan Officer ◽  
Loan Officers ◽  
Isiolo County

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of Islamic auto financing instruments on financial performance of commercial banks in Isiolo County Kenya. Methodology: This study used descriptive research design. The respondents were customer service officers and loan officers in the ten commercial banks in Isiolo County. They were be selected using census method. Data collection was done using closed-ended questionnaires and secondary data collected through analysis of report from 2017 to 2020. To ensure validity and reliability, pre-testing of questionnaires was done at Kenya Commercial Bank in Meru town. Coded data in SPSS 24.0 computer program analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using the descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage and standard deviation. Multiple regression was used to test hypothesis of the study. Tables, graphs and detailed explanations were used to present the final results of the study. Results: Options had a statistically significant relationship with financial performance. The respondents agreed that the lending terms of Islamic automobile financing have attracted diverse clients (mean of 4.78). However, in comparison with other statements, the respondents did not tally that having sharia committee in disbursing car loans had enabled clients have confidence with the automobile loans (mean of 3.83). The R value was 0.862 and R-square of 0.743. This indicated that Islamic auto financing instruments’ level of contribution towards financial performance was 74.3%. The Durbin- Watson value was 1.969. This value lied between 0 and 2 hence indicating that there was a positive correlation between auto financing instruments and financial performance. The significance value was 0.000 which was below 0.05 hence Islamic Auto financing instruments had a significant influence of financial performance. In addition, the respondents did not tally that having sharia committee in disbursing car loans had enabled clients have confidence with the automobile loans. This proved that the confidence that clients had on auto financing, was not purely on the nature and process of administration of the financing but also due to reliability. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that auto financing should be provided reliably by ensuring all client concerned are amicably handled by the banking staff. The various car loan officer should be trained on good customer service to as to ensure they sell well their products without necessarily losing new clients. The bank management should also diversify auto financing to cater for all categories of vehicles for expansion of their client base.

scholarly journals Business Model Transformation and Business Process Reengineering in Information Technology Companies in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 46-59
Author(s):  
Godwin Poi ◽  
Bobby Chime Elechi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Model Transformation ◽  
Business Process Reengineering ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Domain Transformation ◽  
Information Technology Companies

Purpose: This study examined the relationship between business model transformation and business process reengineering of information technology companies in Nigeria. Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional research survey. The population of the study was the 4 major information technology companies that met the capitalization base condition as listed in Nigeria Stock Exchange. Questionnaire was the major instrument for data collection and the pilot survey was distributed to 50 respondents to help ascertain the possible response outcome on the long run if the entire respondents are examined. A Cronbach alpha of 0.7 was used to determine the level of reliability of the research instrument.  The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0. Results The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between business model transformation and business process reengineering of information technology companies in Nigeria. The study specifically found that there is a significant relationship between business model transformation and process formation in information technology companies in Nigeria. Also, the study found that there is a significant relationship between business model transformation and enhanced capabilities in information technology companies in Nigeria. Finally, the study found that that there is a significant relationship between business model transformation and efficiency improvements in information technology companies in Nigeria. Based on the study findings, the researchers conclude that domain transformation significantly relate with business process reengineering in information technology companies in Nigeria. Unique contribution: The study recommends that preference to expertise can be emphasized through the acknowledgement and appreciation of skill and creativity within the workplace in a manner that recognizes and encourages knowledge development and skill upgrades within the organization, thereby driving competence in the workforce of the organization.

scholarly journals GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF KENYA’S INSURANCE COMPANIES

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Johannes Mwangangi Kitaka ◽  
Dr. David Kiragu ◽  
Prof. Simmy M. Marwa
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Validity And Reliability

Purpose: The study investigated government regulation and sustainability of Kenya’s insurance companies. Methodology: The study adopted the positivist research philosophy and employed a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was the 51 insurance companies registered by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Kenya as at 31st December 2016. The study took a proportionate sample of 30 companies from 10 life, 15 general and 5 composite companies. The primary data collection was through a structured questionnaire with closed questions. A pilot study was carried out before questionnaire distribution, which ensured the research instrument validity and reliability, before distribution through both hand delivery and email, followed by a telephone call to the respondents and a research assistant later visiting the respondents to collect the filled questionnaires. The raw data was cleaned, edited, coded and analyzed to generate descriptive statistics of ANOVA and T-test and inferential statistics of mean, standard deviation and frequencies,  while secondary data was collected using data collection sheets. Study Findings: The findings showed that there is a moderating effect of government regulation on drivers of sustainability of insurance companies in Kenya. While there was positive and significant effect of government regulation on capital adequacy, management capability and sensitivity to risk, government regulation had no moderation on asset quality as management of other variables of management quality, capital adequacy and risk sensitivity would address the quality of capital. Unique Contribution: The study recommends that IRA opens up the RBC measurement tool to bring in sustainability and management indices. Further, IRA should review regulation to support the insurance companies to enhance innovation and customer service delivery, which are key for growth, and sustainability of the various insurance companies in the country.

scholarly journals THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Hamidu Jada ◽  
◽  
Ali Giginyu ◽  
Muhammad Mutah ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Psychological Effect ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
E Learning

The study assesses the Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Academic Performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprises of the total number of undergraduate students in Federal University Dutse (FUD) which is 10,710 of both male and female. While the sample size of the study was based on Research Advisor (2006) table, which is 370 respondents. Simple Random Cluster Sampling was used for this study. However, after the data was collected, it was analyzed and interpreted using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 21) computer software program. Primary data were mainly obtained using structural questionnaire. The specific objectives are as follows; to: determine the Psychological Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Academic Performance of FUD, identify the relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic and Students’ academic performance of FUD and determine the Challenges militating against Students’ Academic Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The collected data for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics i.e. frequency distribution and percentages. The study covered regular FUD undergraduate students, thus, postgraduate students, IJMB students, remedial and others were delimited. The research is significant which could serve as a document and a guide to government policy makers, National Universities Commission etc, a guide for those who want to study psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on student academic performance especially in Nigerian Universities and provides some vital information on psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Students’ academic performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Result revealed that 79% as a majority of the respondents agreed that Covid-19 Pandemic has Psychological Effects on Students’ Academic Performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The research if published will be significant to provide a way out for Students’ Academic Performance during Pandemic. The following recommendations have been made as: government should provide available and effective e-learning programmes, effective and functional entrepreneurships must be provided in University and other institutions, therefore, the study also recommended for further study.

scholarly journals Exam anxiety in college students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Pagaria
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Exam Anxiety

Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which individuals experience outrageous distress and anxiety in testing circumstances. It is a form of performance anxiety. Fear of exams influence the academic performance of students in the exam. It is an irrational distress that can also lead to avoidance of the feared situation. The objective was to study the level of test anxiety in college students and observe the gender difference in test anxiety. Using purposive sampling, the sample size consisted of 120 undergraduate students (Male = 60, Female = 60). The instrument used for the study was Westside Test Anxiety Scale. The mean score and standard deviation of test anxiety are 28.18and 7.65 respectively. The t-test was conducted to observe the gender difference in test anxiety. The results came out to be that there is a significance difference between male and female college students on test anxiety.

scholarly journals Students’ Attitude and Interest as Correlates of Students’ Academic Performance in Biology in Senior Secondary School

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
AWODUN ADEBISI OMOTADE ◽  
ADEKUNLE Rachael Funke ◽  
FEMI-ADEOYE Kudirat Oyewumi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Made In ◽  
Assessment Results

The study examined the relationship in the students’ attitude to Biology and students’ interest and academic performance of student in Biology in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Students for the study were two hundred (200) SS II Biology students randomly drawn from five secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The research design adopted was a descriptive survey research which was questionnaire based and past terminal continuous assessment results of the students involved in the study. The instruments used to collect relevant data from the students were Biology Attitudinal Scale (BAS), Biology Interest Scale (BIS) and terminal continuous assessment results. The instruments were subjected to validity and reliability mechanism. Pearson Product Moment correlation(r) statistical analysis was used to analysed the two null hypotheses formulated for the study. The findings showed that there is significant relationship in the students’ attitude to Biology and students’ academic performance in Biology, and the findings also revealed that there is significant relationship in the students’ interest in Biology and students’ academic performance in Biology. Conclusion and recommendations were also made in this paper.

THE INFLUENCE OF INTENAL AUDIT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN MARSABIT COUNTY GOVERNMENT- KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Abudo Yohana Dambala ◽  
Dr. Nancy Rintari ◽  
Fredrick Mutea
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public Funds ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of internal audit on the financial management in the County Government of Marsabit. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey was adopted for this study. The targeted study population was 63 staff members who are Job group K and above from the department of Finance in the directorate of Accounts, Revenue, Procurement and Internal Audit. The study employed simple structured questionnaires to gather primary data which was analyzed using SPSS. Results: The study revealed that internal audit function had a significant influence on financial management at the county government of Marsabit (r=0.691, p=0.00) Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Good financial management is very essential in protecting the public funds. This study encourages good practices of accountability, transparency and wealth creation with public funds. The study is beneficial to not only Marsabit County but other counties in Kenya. The study concludes that the Marsabit County has a functional internal audit committee and internal auditors perform their duties with great autonomy and independence. The study further concludes that internal audit has strong positive effect on the financial management in Marsabit County. The study recommends internal audit to be well staffed and resourced so that it is able to carry out regular audits of the county government. This will improve financial management of the County Government since it has been established that internal audit has strong positive effect on the financial management. Additional research can be conducted in the National government on factors influencing financial management and drawing comparisons.

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