African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 By Kelvin Kamau MachariaDepartment of Public Policy andAdministration, Kenyatta UniversityAuthor Email Address: kamauk81@gmail.com Abstract Recently, there has been a tremendous application of enterprise resource planning systems in large companies, government institutions and corporations. Furthermore, in developed countries, due to overwhelming challenges that have emanated from…
Category: RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Social Sciences. The papers emphasize critical inquiry into societal issues, promoting evidence-based understanding and solutions. They contribute to theory development, policy formulation, and practical interventions within Africa’s context.
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Volume 5, 2018
The 2018 volume of the African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences brings to light critical issues shaping education and social systems across Africa. The articles in this issue address pressing challenges in education access, urban development, environmental impact, and the role of family structures, offering insightful perspectives and evidence-based solutions. Through these studies,…
Exposure to Hospital Disinfectant Chemicals and Health Effects among Nurses: Experience From Selected Kibaha Town Health Facilities
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Elias Mseti Assistant Lecturer Faculty of Arts and Social Science, the Open University of Tanzania, Kawawa raod-Kinondoni, P. O. Box 23409, Dar-es-salaam-Tanzania Corresponding Author Email: msetielias@gmail.com Jazila Mgweno, Kibaha Designed Public Hospital Registered Nurse Email: jazilamgweno@yahoo.com Abstract: The occupational chemical exposures have been observed to…
Essence of Environmental Governance in Solid Waste Management: A Spatial Analysis of the unplanned Dumpsites in Nairobi County
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Ogutu Florence Akinyi1, Kimata Dennis2, Kweyu Raphael3 1. Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi 2. Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi 3. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya * Corresponding Author E-mail: florence.akinyi@gmail.com Abstract: In Nairobi County,…
Historical and Contemporary Perspective of Christian-Muslim Dialogue: A Response to Historical Injustices and De-Radicalization in Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Author: Patrick Mburu Kamau Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi School of Religion and Christian Ministry Author E-mail: pkamau@anu.ac.ke Abstract: This paper aimed at examining historical and contemporary perspective of Christian-Muslim dialogue in Kenya‘s context. Further, the paper sought to identify the…
Factors Influencing the Vulnerability of Female Domestic Workers in Nairobi County
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Author: Simon Ndulu The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya Author E-mail: s.ikonze@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore factors that influenced the vulnerability of female domestic workers in Nairobi County. The objectives of the…
Examining the Diversity of Indigenous Woody Trees in Kitutu Chache North Sub- County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Evans O. Obabi Department of Geography, Kisii University, P.O Box 408 – 40200, Kisii – Kenya Daniel Nyantika(PhD), Department of Geography, Kisii university and Evans Nyamwaka (PhD), Department of History, Kisii university E-mail of the Corresponding Author: evansobabi@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose this study…
Catholic Church’s Pastoral Counseling Role in Addressing Domestic Violence against Women in Marriage in Muranga County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Author: Evan Njuguna Mburu Kenyatta University P.O Box 43844-00100 Nairobi – Kenya Author E-mail: evannjuguna@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine the role of pastoral counseling by the Catholic Church in addressing domestic violence against women in marriage, in Maragua Parish, Murang’a…
Effect of Awareness on Substance Abuse among University Students in a Selected Private University in Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Author: Ann Kiriru The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya Author E-mail: akiriru@cuea.edu Abstract: Drug and substance abuse has been on the increase and this has raised concern among most peers particularly in developing countries, where interventions towards…
Exploring the Views of Dental Students on Community Based Education and Service: A Case Study of Makerere College of Health Sciences in Uganda
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(1), 2018 Authors: Emma Nordlund, DDS, Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet. Tove Zander, DDS, Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet Mesfin Tessma, MD, MPH, Medical Statistics Unit, Learning, Informatics Management and Ethics (LIME), Karolinska Institutet Patricia De Palma, DDS, PhD,…