MUT REPOSITORY: Recent submissions

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    • Examination of Accepted Grooming Standards for Employees in the Hospitality Sector in Kenya 

      Kabii, Francis; Wandaka, John K. M. (Journal of Tourism Studies and Hospitality Research, 2024)
      The study examined if there exists any relationship between respondents' age, gender, and position in employment and their perceived acceptable grooming. It investigates the accepted grooming for those working in the ...

    • Evaluation of Tour Guides Roles and Required Skills to Enhance Tourist Experience in Kenya 

      Kabii, Francis; Wandaka, John K. M. (Journal of Tourism Studies and Hospitality Research, 2021)
      The purpose of the study is to examine why destinations conduct tour guiding services, techniques applied guiding and interpretation and finally to assess the skills and knowledge gap that exist. The study adopted an ...

    • Effects of Tour Guides Training on Their Performance in Kenya 

      Kabii, Francis; Okello, Moses Makonjio; Kipruto, Nehemiah (Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2017)
      It is important for a completive tourism destination to ensure that tourists get the company of a professional tour guide who guides and interprets attraction in the areas visited. Undefined level of education, lack of ...

    • Assessment of the impact of Smartphone Technology on Tour Guide Performance in Kenya 

      Kabii, Francis; Wandaka, John K. M.; Jilo, Naghea (International Journal of Social Science Research, 2019)
      Several studies have been conducted to examine the influence of technology on the travel and tourism industry. However, there exists limited literature on the adaptation and usage of Smartphone technology by Kenyan tour ...

    • Assessment of Plastics Reduction Strategies in the Kenyan hospitality Industry in Post Covid -19 Era 

      Kabii, Francis; Wandaka, John K. M.; Mwaura, Samuel K. (Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2023)
      Plastics are materials consisting of synthetic or semi-synthetic organics commonly made from petrochemicals. Since they are relatively low cost, impervious to water, and versatile, plastic products are widely used in ...

    • Efficacy of Plant-based Repellents Against Anopheles Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review 

      Wangai, Laura Nyawira; Kamau, Kenny Kimani; Munyekenye, Godwil; Nderu, David; Maina, Eva; Gitau, William; Murigi, Mary; Kamau, Susan; Njuguna, Mercy; Gichuki, Joseph; Otieno, Fredrick (Biomedical Sciences, 2020)
      Mosquitoes are usually targeted using insecticides, insect growth regulators, and microbial agents. Indoor residual spraying and insecticide-treated bed nets. However, these strategies have negative effects on human health, ...

    • Phytochemicals Extraction in Craterostigma Plantagineum Hoscht: Aqueous and Ethanol Solvents 

      Gichuki, Joseph Maina; Ngw’ena, Gideon Magak; Marera, Domnic; Kanyugo, Anne Murugi (Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, 2023)
      Phytochemicals are plant bioactive compounds that are produced for their protection with some having medicinal value. Craterostigma plantagineum hoscht is a plant that is purported to have medicinal value and is used for ...

    • ANALYSIS OF THE SKILLS GAP IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN KENYA 

      Kabii, Francis; Wamathai, Ann; Wandaka, John K.M.; Jilo, Naghea (Journal of Tourism Management Research,, 2020)
      Most training institutions have supply led training instead of demand-driven training there by creating a supply of graduates whose knowledge and skills in not needed in the industry thereby creating a training gap between ...

    • Malignant Small Round Cell Tumor: A Rare Aggressive Malignancy-Case Report 

      Gichuki, Joseph Maina; Ndunge, Loise; Gikonyo, Anthony; Masese, Charles; Wachira, Timothy; Luvayo, Duncan; Ponoth, Premanand (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH, 2023)
      Background: Malignant Small round Cell Tumor (MSRCT) is very rare group of tumors. Malignant cells have similar histologic appearance making it difficult to distinguish one from another, and poses a diagnostic challenge ...

    • Analysis of Impacts of Land Use Changes in Kitengela Conservation Area on Migratory Wildlife of Nairobi National Park, Kenya 

      Wandaka, John K. M.; Kabii, Francis (International Journal of Applied Science, 2019)
      Nairobi National Park (NNP) in Kenya was established in 1946 to conserve the abundance and diversity of wildlife in the Kitengela-Athi-Kaputei plains, from excessive exploitation. It is currently fenced except on the ...

    • An investigation of employee attitudes toward promotion opportunities in the hospitality industry 

      Kabii, Francis; Ngetich, Alice (Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2026)
      This study examined employee attitudes toward promotion opportunities in the hospitality industry, focusing on fairness, age, position, and perceptions of Generation Z workers. The objective was to understand how these ...

    • Association between Serum Total Bilirubin Level and Clinical Outcome of COVID-19 Infection: Protective Role of Bilirubin 

      Murugi, Kanyugo Anne; Gichuki, Joseph Maina; Ngw’ena, Gideon Magak; Marera, Domnic (Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, 2023)
      Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes covid-19 disease. The disease is a multisystem and mosaic disorder that demonstrates extra pulmonary manifestations involving liver and other organs. Elevated ...

    • System Log Parameter Attributes for Predicting Software Failures: Systematic Literature Review 

      Muchori, Juliet Gathoni; Kamau, Gabriel Ndung’u; Ndung’u, Rachael (International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 2025)
      The early prediction of software failure is important in the field of software engineering since it leads to the development of better quality software, along with a reduction in maintenance cost and effort. However, ...

    • Security-aware Mobile Application Development Lifecycle (sMADLC) 

      Wambua, Anthony Wambua; Kamau, Gabriel Ndung’u (I. J. Education and Management Engineering, 2023)
      With the high mobile phone penetration and subsequent significant usage of mobile phone applications, mobile users have become prime targets of hackers. Secure Software Development (SSD) advocates incorporating security ...

    • Lightweight Proof-of-Stake Models for PrivacyPreserving Telemedicine Systems: A Systematic Review 

      Walumbe, Denis Wapukha; Kamau, Gabriel Ndung’u; Njuki, Jane Wanjiru (International Journal of Computer and Information Technology, 2025)
      Proof of Stake (PoS) models are energy-efficient and require limited computational power. These features are critical in telemedicine environments, where resource-constrained devices must handle sensitive data securely. ...

    • INTERNET OF THINGS BASED MODEL FOR IDENTIFYING PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CASES 

      Muchori, Juliet Gathoni; Kamau, Gabriel Ndung’u; Musyoka, Faith Mueni (Advanced Medical Sciences: An International Journal (AMS), 2021)
      Pediatric emergency cases need rapid systems that measure vital body parameters data, analyze and categorize emergency cases for precise action. Current systems use manual examination resulting in delayed medication, ...

    • ICT4D Research in Developing Countries: A Call for Pragmatism Approach 

      Kamau, Gabriel Ndung’u (International Journal of Computer and Information System (IJCIS), 2022)
      Today, Information Systems research and in particular in the area of ICT4D in developing nations is dominated by positivism and interpretivism paradigms. Information systems contributions are influenced by historical, ...

    • (4-{[(Pyridin-4-yl)methylidene]amino} phenyl)ferrocene 

      Nyamori, Vincent O.; Keru, Godfrey; Omondi, Bernard (Acta Crystallographica Section E, 2012)
      The asymetric unit of compound, [Fe(C5H5)(C17H13N2)], contains two independent molecules whose conformations differ, especially in the 4-{(pyridin-4 yl)methylidene]amino}phenyl unit where one is flipped by almost ...

    • E-HRM Practices and Public Value Creation. A Case of County Government in Kenya 

      Kamau, Gabriel; Mwangi, Grace (2024)
      Public organizations are adopting the use of electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM), as it is regarded as a key catalyst for generating value for HRM processes. However, empirical evidence is scanty, particularly ...

    • An Ensemble Learning Model for Predicting Social Engineering Pharming Attacks 

      Njuguna, Lilian; Kamau, Gabriel (International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research, 2023)
      Pharming attack has a broad scope as social engineers can masquerade as anyone, particularly during the COVID19 pandemic from health authorities or even organization executives getting in touch with their personnel. The ...