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  • African Journal of Education and Practice  
    African Journal of education and practice(AJEP) is a peer reviewed African journal published by IPRJB. It has significant findings that provide knowledge to readers on education environments, innovative responses, preparation programs, teaching and learning in all levels education and practice. Published both in printed and online version the journal is of high factor.
  • African Journal of Information and Knowledge Management  
    The African Journal of Information and Knowledge Management is a prestigious and reputable journal that welcomes submissions from researchers, practitioners, and policy makers who are interested in advancing the field of information and knowledge management. By publishing in AJIKM, you will contribute to the development of knowledge and practice in this important domain. African Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (AJIKM) invite you to join their growing community of authors and readers.
  • American Journal of Physical Sciences  
    The American Journal of Physical Sciences (AJPS) is a monthly, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by IPRJB Journals. The aim of AJPS is to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their original and innovative findings in various fields of physical sciences, such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, geology, and engineering. The scope of AJPS covers both theoretical and experimental aspects of physical sciences, as well as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary topics.
  • Asian Journal of Computing and Engineering Technology  
    Asian Journal of Computing and Engineering Technology (AJCET) is a high-quality journal that publishes original and cutting-edge research in computing and engineering fields. It offers a fast and fair peer review process, open access publication, wide visibility and impact, and author rights protection. Publishing in AJCET can enhance your academic reputation and career prospects.
  • European Journal of Business and Strategic Management  
    European Journal of Business and Strategic Management (EJBSM) is a peer reviewed journal published by IPRJB. The scopes of the EJBSM include, but not limited to business, management, marketing, finance, economics, human resource management, strategies and decision science. The journal is published in both printed and online versions. The ambition of EJBSM is to become a recognized top tier journal, acclaimed for redirecting international business research and management studies for defining new directions.

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    Post Crisis Communication Strategies Used in Crises Preparedness in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Naivasha Sub-County
    (IPRJB, 2024-08-14) Robert Muriuki; Gertrude Inimah; Idah Muchunku
    Purpose: This study sought to evaluate the post-crisis communication strategies used in crises preparedness in the tourism and hospitality industry in Naivasha Sub-County in Nakuru County of Kenya. Methodology: Mixed research methodology was used in the study, particularly the dominant-less dominant parallel/simultaneous (QUAL + quan) design. A quantitative sample of 362 and a qualitative sample of the key informants was drawn from a population of 1092 employees using the multi-stage and purposive sampling techniques, respectively. The instruments of data collection were questionnaires for survey of the 362 respondents and interview guides for the key informant interviews. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data and were subjected to regression analysis using SPSS software whereas qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Findings: The study found that various post-crisis communication strategies were used in crises preparedness in tourism and hospitality industry on Naivasha subcounty. A communication strategy that emphasizes protection of the reputation of the organization was popular among a larger portion of the respondents 60% (n=177). The study also revealed that as a post-crisis communication strategy, the management in the hotels was keen to give information that focuses on coping psychologically with a crisis situation. The hotels also ensured that keeping the image of the hotels through communication strategies would enhance crises preparedness. The findings in post-crisis communication strategies included the messaging that focuses more on rebuilding of the organization’s profitability. This was found to be strongly and positively associated with restoration of the hotel’s image (r=.610). Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The situational crisis communication theory guided the study. The study recommends that the Cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Tourism develop policies that spell and guide crisis management plans that acknowledge effective crisis communication strategies in hotels in the country. This study findings will inform academia and be a base for scholars in mass communication in carrying out further studies in communicative strategies used in crises preparedness. The study will also inform the hotel and hospitality management on the importance of allocating adequate resources on communicative strategies to be prepared for crises.
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    Inclusive Design in the Aviation Industry for Passengers with Mobility Issues: A Case Study of Wilson Airport, Nairobi County, Kenya
    (IPRJB, 2024-07-05) Rose Koech; Michael Michael; Mutune Gitau
    Purpose: To establish the challenges faced by airline passengers who have mobility issues at Wilson Airport. Methodology: This was by a descriptive qualitative research design. The sample size was 45 participants and comprised of 10 aviation regulators, 10 air operators and 5 officers from the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The study used a combination of focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and observation techniques. Data analysis was conducted by thematic analysis it was used to examine data gathered through focus groups, observation and interviews. The study employed purposive sampling as a method to specifically choose individuals based on their significance to the research goals. The data was presented in the form of a narrative. Findings: The findings of the study indicated revealed that traveling through airports presents a number of difficulties for airline passengers with mobility impairments. The absence of accessible features including ramps, elevators, and signage at airports was criticized by participants. Participants also emphasized the need for enhanced communication to guarantee a seamless and stress-free travel experience between airport personnel and travelers with impairments. Eight participants who used wheelchairs participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews where the researchers asked them about their experiences traveling by air and provided them with options. The study's main finding demonstrated the significant difficulties encountered when passengers with mobility impairments engaged with the airplane. Concerns concerning airline employees' lack of training on helping customers with mobility challenges were also raised by a number of attendees. According to the findings, the aviation sector in Nairobi County clearly needs to improve the programs and services offered to meet the needs of travelers with mobility impairments. This could entail making investments in upgraded infrastructure, giving employees more training, and putting better communication plans into place to guarantee that every passenger has a more inclusive and accessible travel experience. Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice and Policy: The report suggests that the Nairobi County aviation sector provide courses to teach airport employees how to properly assist travelers with mobility challenges. The report also recommends making structural upgrades to airport amenities, such adding wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms. In addition, the study suggests setting up a special customer care desk to cater to travelers with mobility impairments and offer them individualized help and support during their trip. According to the study, forming alliances with regional disability organizations can help gather information and provide more inclusive services for travelers who have mobility problems. All things considered, the proposals are meant to improve the overall travel experience for passengers who have mobility challenges and make sure that airports in Nairobi County, Kenya, give them the assistance and services they require.
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    Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Selected Hotels in Rwanda
    (IPRJB, 2024-11-15) Divine Inshuti; Eugenia Irechukwu
    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction in selected hotels in Rwanda, a case study of Park Inn and Retreat Hotel. The study is guided by the following specific objectives: To determine the effect of responsiveness on customer satisfaction in Park Inn and Retreat Hotel, to identify the effect of tangibility on customer satisfaction in Park Inn and Retreat Hotel, to assess the effect of reliability on customer satisfaction in Park Inn and Retreat Hotel and to examine effect of empathy on customer satisfaction in Park Inn and Retreat Hotel. Methodology: This study adopted descriptive research design to get results related to the study, the target population was 346 while sample size was 186. Researcher applied stratified random and convenience sampling. Findings: The findings showed that responsiveness influence customer satisfaction at strong positive correlation r=. 845; tangibility influence customer satisfaction at Park Inn and Retreat Hotel at Pearson Coefficient correlation r=.823; the results showed that reliability influences customer satisfaction at Coefficient correlation r=. 812, the empathy influence customer satisfaction in Park Inn and Retreat Hotel Pearson Correlation Coefficient r=.811; The study concluded that responsiveness, tangibility, reliability, and empathy enhance customer satisfaction in the hotel industry. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Finally, the research recommended that hotels need to invest in comprehensive training programs for staff to enhance their service skills, product knowledge, and interpersonal communication leading to the maximization of quality service.
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    Impact of Eco-Friendly Practices on Resort Profitability in the Maldives
    (IPRJB, 2024-11-06) Ahmed Riyaz
    Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of eco-friendly practices on resort profitability in the Maldives. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Studies on the impact of eco-friendly practices on resort profitability in the Maldives show that sustainable practices, such as renewable energy use, water conservation, and waste reduction, positively affect profitability. Resorts adopting green initiatives benefit from lower operational costs, such as reduced energy and water consumption, while also attracting environmentally conscious tourists willing to pay premium prices. These practices also enhance brand reputation and long-term resilience, reducing dependency on finite resources. However, the initial investment in eco-friendly infrastructure can be high, and profitability gains are more evident in the long term. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Sustainable tourism theory, corporate social responsibility (CSR) theory, resource-based View (RBV) theory may be used to anchor future studies on the role of technological advancements on customer satisfaction in Japan’s hospitality. Practically, resorts in the Maldives can use this research to improve their profitability while simultaneously enhancing their environmental sustainability. At a policy level, this research can provide empirical evidence for policymakers in the Maldives to promote and regulate eco-friendly practices in the tourism sector.
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    Influence of Social Media Marketing on Destination Choice among European Travelers
    (IPRJB, 2024-11-06) Johan Johan Andersson Johan Andersson
    Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of social media marketing on destination choice among European travelers. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Social media marketing has a significant influence on destination choice among European travelers, as it shapes their perceptions and decision-making processes. Studies show that platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube serve as key sources of inspiration and information, with user-generated content and influencer recommendations often playing a pivotal role in shaping travel preferences. Travelers are particularly drawn to visually appealing content, which showcases destinations' attractions, culture, and experiences in an engaging manner. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Uses and gratifications theory (UGT), social proof theory & elaboration likelihood Model (ELM) may be used to anchor future studies on the influence of social media marketing on destination choice among European travelers. Travel businesses should invest in creating visually compelling content that showcases their offerings. Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) should adopt policies that prioritize high-quality visual content in their marketing strategies.
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    Role of Technological Advancements on Customer Satisfaction in Japan’s Hospitality
    (IPRJB, 2024-11-06) Shota Ito
    Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the role of technological advancements on customer satisfaction in Japan’s hospitality. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Technological advancements have significantly enhanced customer satisfaction in Japan’s hospitality industry by improving service efficiency, personalization, and overall guest experience. Innovations such as AI-driven customer service robots, automated check-in systems, and smart hotel rooms equipped with IoT devices offer convenience and seamless interactions for guests. These technologies reduce waiting times, streamline operations, and allow for personalized services, such as customized room settings and tailored recommendations, increasing guest satisfaction. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Technology acceptance model (TAM), service quality model (SERVQUAL) & expectancy-confirmation theory (ECT) may be used to anchor future studies on the role of technological advancements on customer satisfaction in Japan’s hospitality. Hospitality businesses should adopt integrated management systems that combine customer relationship management (CRM), property management systems (PMS), and online booking platforms. Industry regulators should promote standards for technology integration in the hospitality sector.
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    Effect of Climate Change on Bee Farming. A Critical Review of Literature
    (IPRJB, 2017-01-25) James Kimani
    Purpose: Climate warming affects the phenology, local abundance and large"scale distribution of bees. Despite this, there is still limited knowledge of how climate affect plant"pollinator mutualisms and how changed availability of mutualistic partners influences the persistence of interacting species. This article reviews the evidence of climate warming effects on bee farming and discuss how their interactions may be affected by change in climate. Bees provide the majority of biotic pollination and are at risk from a multitude of factors; changes in land use, intensive agricultural practices, mono-cropping (growing a single crop year after year on the same land), and the use of pesticides have all contributed to large-scale losses, fragmentation and degradation of bee habitat. The general objective of the study was to establish the effect of effect of climate change on bee farming. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study found out Climate change is causing temperature shifts which are leaving bees unable to pollinate in time. Bees are severely vulnerable to extreme weather and climate change has caused flowers to emerge and bloom earlier. Changing temperatures have also reduced the size of their wild range by approximately five miles. Recommendations: The study recommends that the local community needs to be enlightened on the need to form self-help group. These will provide them a platform to access more incentives and be able to share more information in relation to honey yield and to put more emphasis on providing food and water to bees during dry season
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    The Effect of Adaptation Practices to Climate Change on Agricultural Production by Farming Household. A Critical Literature Review
    (IPRJB, 2017-01-14) James Kimani
    Purpose: Climate change can disrupt food availability, reduce access to food, and affect food quality. Projected increases in temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, changes in extreme weather events, and reductions in water availability may all result in reduced agricultural productivity. Increases in the frequency and severity extreme weather events can also interrupt food delivery, and resulting spikes in food prices after extreme events are expected to be more frequent in the future. Increasing temperatures can contribute to spoilage and contamination. The general objective of the study was to establish the effect of Adaptation practices to climate change and its impact on agricultural production by farming household. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study found out the locals households prefer multiple adaptation strategies to counter the effects of climate variability and change. The current local adaptation strategies include crop, diversification, shifting planting dates, off farm jobs and diversifying from farm to non - farm activities. However majority of the respondents employ crop diversification as the main adaptation strategy. For the locals' crop diversification does, to an extent, guarantees good harvests although there are years in which farmers report total crop losses Recommendations: The study recommends that policy efforts should be directed at enforcing adaptation measures of climate change in order to boost agricultural production
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    Climatic Variability and Livelihood Vulnerability in Kaduna State, Nigeria
    (IPRJB, 2017-08-02) N. Muhammad; Y.R. Abdullahi; H.I. Manu; Y. Maina Bukar
    Purpose: This paper focused on livelihood vulnerability induced by climatic variability amongst farming households in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Methodology: The research used a sample population of 400 using Taro Yamane formula which represents about 0.05% of the population of the three selected local government areas and it purposively targeted farming households heads (FHHH) in one of each of the three eco-climatic zones in the state. Kagarko, BirninGwari and Makarfi local government areas were based on their eco-climatic location and rurality to represent humid, sub-humid and dry sub humid zones of the state respectively. A multi stage sampling technique was further adopted in which farming districts and villages were selected for the administration of 400 structured questionnaires proportionately distributed proportionately to the three local government areas. The Department for International Development (DFID) sustainable livelihoods framework was adopted in the design of the structured questionnaires. Coefficient of Variation (CV %) was deployed to determine the variability of rainfall and temperature of the three eco-climatic zones of the past thirty six years (1981-2016) which was employed into the Micah Hahn's Livelihood Vulnerability Index model.The results show that Kagarko (humid) had a CV% of 105.43 of rainfall, 9.06 CV% of maximum temperature and CV% of 17.63 in minimum temperature. BirninGwari (sub-humid) had a CV% of 119.64 in rainfall, CV% of 14.17 in maximum temperature and CV% of 15.92 in minimum temperature while Makarfi (dry sub-humid) had a CV% of 124.71 in rainfall, CV% of 9.72 in maximum temperature and 16.29 CV% in minimum temperature. The livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) of Kagarko was calculated to be 0.35, Makarfi and BirninGwari were calculated to be 0.36 respectively and vulnerability spider diagrams were used to capture and compare results. On a vulnerability scale of 0-1, the three eco-climatic zones were found to be very vulnerable to climatic variability. The paper has proved the applicability of Co-efficient of Variation (CV %) into the LVI model which is a departure from previous users who have consistently deployed Mean Standard Deviation into the model. Results: This study will serve as a spring board to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets on vulnerable communities in Kaduna state. It is discovered that farmers in Makarfi and BirninGwari, even though in different eco-climatic zones of sub-humid and dry sub humid zones respectively, share equal level of livelihood vulnerability index of 0.36 while Kagarko area which is in humid zone, is having 0.35. These indicated that all the areas are within the very vulnerable values on a vulnerability scale of 0-1. The vulnerability levels of the study area can be attributed to weak Natural, Financial and Physical capitals. Recommendations: The paper recommended Integrated Farmers' Livelihoods Support Strategy (IFLISS) so as to build the resilience of farming households' livelihood capitals and reduce vulnerability levels.
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    Effect of Spacing on Grain Yield and Above Ground Biomass of Cowpea
    (IPRJB, 2017-07-19) Armara Macimiliam Galwab; Peter Kamau
    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spacing on grain yield and above ground biomass of cowpea. Methodology: A randomized complete block design was used. Field experiments were conducted. The study was conducted at Agriculture demonstration farm (Dakabaricha) and Yayo's farm(Nagayo) and a private farm Demo farm. There were 18 treatment combinations consisting of three water harvesting techniques and two intra-row spacing. Results:Tied ridges with cross bars at 2.5m interval with the spacing of 60 x 20cm (W3 /S1) and open ridges with a spacing of 60 x 20cm (W3/S1) recorded the highest grain yield of 1408 kg/ha and 1296 kg/ha respectively. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:An assessment of adaptation of more cowpea genotypes at different environments across years is recommended. The investigation provided sufficiently evidence to continue with further studies.