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Dr. Caroline Mutwiri

Lecturer, Department of Computing & Information Science

Home School of Pure & Applied Sciences Department of Computing & Information Science Dr. Caroline Mutwiri

Dr. Caroline Mutwiri

Lecturer, Department of Computing & Information Science

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Mutwiri, C ., (2014) Challenges facing academic staff in adopting open access outlets for disseminating research findings in selected university libraries in Kenya . Kenyatta University, Kenya

Book Chapters

  1. Mwangi S.M & Mutwiri C.M. (2023). Ageing in East and Central Africa in the two decades of the Madrid International Pan of Action on Ageing: Implications for the future. In M. Farmosa & M.K Shankardass (Eds.) The United Nations Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Global Perspectives . Milton Park, Oxfordshire, England: Routldge
  2. Mwangi, S. K., Mutwiri, C., & Muthima, P. (2022). Towards authentic online assessment in higher education: Lessons learnt during the COVID-19 period. In Academic Voices (pp. 405-415). Chandos Publishing. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-91185-6.00016-1 ISBN: 978-0-323-91185-6

Conference Papers

  1. Mutwiri, C . & Karia, M.K. (2016). Academic staff attitude towards open access outlets in disseminating research findings in selected universities in Kenya. Presented at the 3 rd International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning on 6 th – 7 th October, 2016 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
  2. Mutwiri, C . (2017). Technology dilemma: sustainability of the laptop project for primary schools in learning and teaching in Kenya. Presented at the 4 th International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning on 5 th – 5 th October, 2017 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. Mutwiri, C . (2017). Learning and teaching for sustainable development. Presented at the UK Education and Development Forum held on 5 th – 7 th September, 2017 at Oxford, UK.
  4. Karia, M.K. & Mutwiri, C . (2018). Capacity building for teachers of children with hearing impairments: A Starkey Hearing Foundation Community-based Model. Presented at the 3 rd International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning on 4 th – 5 th October, 2018 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
  5. Mutabari, L., Ndethiu, S.M. & Mutwiri, C. (2019). Evaluation of access of information and personal and social needs as a learner support in open, distance and e-learning programme in selected public universities in Kenya. Presented at Tharaka Nithi University College 1 st International Research Conference held at Tharaka Nithi University College Main Campus on 9 th November, 2019.
  6. Mwangi, S.M. & Mutwiri, C . (2022). Gender transformation social policies to promote equal access to education in Kenya since independence. Presented at the 8 th Virtual International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning on 6 h – 7 th October, 2022.
  7. Mutwiri, C ., Karia, M.K., & Murungi, C.G. (2017). Academic Staff Attitude towards Open Access Outlets in Disseminating Research Findings in Selected Universities in Kenya, International Researchers, 6 (2), 56 – 66.
  8. Wambua MM, Murungi CG, Mutwiri C. (2018). Physical facilities and strategies used by teachers to improve pupils’ performance in social studies in Makueni County, Kenya. Int Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth, 4(6), 241-245. DOI: 10.15406/ipcb.2018.04.00134
  9. Mutwiri, C ., & Muhinja, S. (2018). An Exploration of Academic Library Involvement in the Adaption of Open Educational Resources. East African Journal of Information Science .
  10. Nkoroi, L. K., Mutwiri, C . & Njoroge, R. (2020a). Knowledge acquisition inhibitors faced by incubator tenants in their endeavour to acquire knowledge in university incubation centres in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 5(7) 52 – 60.
  11. Nkoroi, L. K., Mutwiri, C . & Njoroge, R. (2020b). Use of Networks by Incubator Tenants to Acquire Knowledge to Create Businesses in University Incubation Centres in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 5(8), 43 – 54.
  12. Kiambati, F. G. Mutwiri, C ., & Njoroge, R. (2020). Seamless Interaction through Easy to Learn Information Retrieval Systems: Digital Library use by Persons with Visual Impairment. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 5(7), 61 - 69.
  13. Kiambati, F. G., Mutwiri, C., & Njoroge, R. (2021). Determinants of Friendly Digital Library Interfaces in Information Retrieval by Persons with Visual Impairments in Kenya. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies , 5(10), 53-65.
  14. Okodero, M. & Mutwiri, C. (2021). Skills of academic staff on Reference Management Software (RMS): a survey at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Mount Kenya University. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 6(10), 65 – 75.
  15. Njoroge, C. N., & Mutwiri, C . (2022). Perceptions of Postgraduate Students on Accessibility of Print and Electronic Information Resources at Mahatma Gandhi Library. International Journal of Current Aspects , 6(1), 84-98.
  16. Wusa, G. R, Muthee, D., & Mutwiri, C. (2022). Speech recognition as an input device for effective communication in information access: a conceptual approach. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology 15, (1), 27 – 32.
  17. Nyambaka, S B, & Mutwiri, C. (2023). Usability of KOHA OPAC by Undergraduate Users for Information Retrieval with Regard to Usability Testing in Technical University of Kenya Library. International Journal of Current Aspects, 7, ( 1), 37-50
  18. Musisi, J. B, & Mutwiri, C. (2024). Assessing digital preservation strategies implemented for the institutional repository in Kaimosi Friends University Library. Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 9 (1), 1-10