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    EFFECTS OF USE AND APPLICATION OF ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM ON USER SATIS- FACTION AT THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES: A CASE OF UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON
    (Baraton Interdisciplinary Research Journal (, 2014) A A Omambia; Albert Wakoli; A Nyansiaboka
    Whereas a number of institutions of higher learning have embraced Information Systems (IS), many of suchinstitutions in developing countries are still grappling with heavy manual processes and majority of these ser-vices do not effectively meet the intended purposes. Moreover, the adopted IS by such institutions in developingcountries more often have failed to effectively meet the unique individual needs of these institutions. The mainobjective of this study was to assess the effects of use and application of Online Registration System on usersatisfaction at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton in Kenya. A total of 289 respondents out of 1047 weresampled. A two stage sampling method was used whereby stage one involved stratified sampling in which caserespondents were stratified into students and lecturers at stage two, simple random sampling method was usedto ensure that each eligible member in the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample. Thefindings from this study revealed that even though most users were satisfied with the services offered by OnlineRegistration System, a deeper consideration of the dimensions of quality services needed to be improved andthat involves support staff training, user communication and provision of prompt services. (PDF) EFFECTS OF USE AND APPLICATION OF ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM ON USER SATIS- FACTION AT THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES: A CASE OF UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372448974_EFFECTS_OF_USE_AND_APPLICATION_OF_ONLINE_REGISTRATION_SYSTEM_ON_USER_SATIS-_FACTION_AT_THE_INSTITUTIONS_OF_HIGHER_LEARNING_IN_DEVELOPING_ECONOMIES_A_CASE_OF_UNIVERSITY_OF_EASTERN_AFRICA_BARATON [accessed Oct 14 2024].
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    UNDERNUTRITIONOF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN: A COMPARISON OF CASH TRANSFER BENEFICIARIES AND NON BENEFICIARIES IN KOROGOCHO SLUMS, NAIROBI
    (East African Journal of Public Health, 2012-12) Albert Wakoli; G A Ettyang; Alice Lakati
    To assess the prevalence and associated factors for undernutrition among the beneficiaries of Kenya Cash Transfer Program compared to non-beneficiaries in Korogocho, Nairobi. Optimal nutrition reduces the prevalence of undernutrition and contributes to improved child survival and development. A comparative descriptive cross-sectional study design in which a total of 336 children were sampled from the two groups each consisting 168 children. A questionnaire was administered to caregivers. A Food Frequency Questionnaire and a 24 Hour Recall sought information on foods consumed. Anthropometric measurements were taken based on standard procedures. Wasting, underweight and stunting were determined based on a z-score of > or = -2 or < -2 SD. A chi-square test was used to test significance associations of wasting, underweight and stunting with other variables. A majority (89.3%) and (73.8%) of the principal caregivers were females among the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries respectively. Among the beneficiaries, prevalence of wasting was 6%, underweight 6% and stunting 32.7%. Among non-beneficiaries, undernutrition was higher with wasting 9.5%, underweight 17.9% and stunting 37.5%. There was a significant difference (chi2 = 11.351, df = 1, p = 0.001) for underweight among the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. Nutrient inadequacies were high in vitamin A, folate and zinc in both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. In beneficiaries, undernutrition was significantly (p < 0.05) associated with number of children aged 6-59 months in the household, cash transfer used on food, carbohydrate intake, protein intake and frequency of breastfeeding. Among non-beneficiaries, undernutrition was significantly (p < 0.05) associated with number of household members, number of children 6-59 months in the household and income spent on food. There was improved nutritional status among the beneficiaries compared to non-beneficiaries. However, there is need of training beneficiaries on the best use of the cash transfers and educating them on consumption of adequate food to improve nutrient intake and eventually their nutritional status.