IOSR-JBM   Volume-28 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug. 2026

Abstract: Export performance has become an important indicator of firm competitiveness and national economic growth, particularly in developing economies where exports contribute significantly to foreign exchange earnings, employment creation, and industrial development. Despite considerable investments by the Government of Kenya in transport infrastructure, port modernization, customs automation, and logistics systems, many exporting firms continue...

Keywords: Logistics Infrastructure, Export Performance, Trade Facilitation, Export Competitiveness, Mombasa County, Kenya.

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Abstract: Purpose of the Study: The study examined the influence of website marketing on profitability performance of deposit-taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (DT-SACCOs) in Nairobi County, Kenya. Problem Statement: Growing competition and digital transformation have increased the need for SACCOs to use effective digital marketing strategies. However, limited empirical evidence exists on the contribution of website marketing to SACCO profitability.
Method/Methodology.....

Keywords: website marketing, website usability, search engine optimisation, customer engagement, profitability, DT-SACCOs
Date of Submission: 01-08-2026

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Abstract: Dentistry in the United States has undergone a structural transformation over the past two decades, shifting from a profession organized almost entirely around solo and small-group private ownership toward one increasingly consolidated under dental service organizations (DSOs), a substantial share of which are backed by private equity capital....

Keywords: dental service organizations; corporate dentistry; private equity; practice management; clinical autonomy; United States

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Abstract: Economic sustainability of travel and tour agencies has become an increasingly important concern in Kenya's tourism sector due to fluctuating tourist arrivals, intense competition from digital travel platforms, and rising operational uncertainties. Regulatory frameworks established by county governments play a critical role in shaping the business environment within which tourism enterprises operate. However, empirical evidence on the specific influence of county regulatory frameworks on the economic sustainability of travel and tour agencies remains limited. This study examined the influence of regulatory frameworks on the economic sustainability of travel and tour agencies in Mombasa....

Keywords: Regulatory Frameworks, Economic Sustainability, Travel and Tour Agencies, Tourism Policy, County Government, Mombasa County

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Abstract: The role of technology in applying project management practices has become increasingly important in improving the performance of community-based projects. In Kenya, technology integration in community-based projects faces unique challenges, such as limited internet connectivity, inadequate technical training, uneven adoption of technology, and limited infrastructure in rural and other marginalized areas. This study investigated the influence of project management information systems on the performance of community-based peace projects in Kisumu County, informed....

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Abstract: This study examined the effect of capital mix on the financial performance of listed industrial goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria from 2012 to 2025. Specifically, it assessed the effects of debt, equity and retained earnings on financial performance. An ex-post facto research design was adopted, using secondary panel data obtained from...

Keywords: Capital Mix; Debt Financing; Equity Financing; Retained Earnings; Financial Performance; Industrial Goods Manufacturing Firms

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