Dr. Isaac Gachanja Publications

Publications in Journals:

1. Gachanja, I. M, (2023). Influence of technology transfer from universities on  manufacturing firms’ innovative performance. International Journal of Innovation Studies 7 115-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijis.2022.12.003
2. Gachanja, I. M, (2021).  Influence of pedagogy on self-efficacy of university students in Kenya across gender. Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis. Discussion Paper No. 265 202. ISBN 978 9966 817 77 8
3. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. (2020). The moderating effect of innovation ecosystem on Knowledge entrepreneurship and innovation performance. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development 3(3). DOI https://doi.org/10.29138/ijebd.v3i387
4. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. (2020).The influence of leadership on innovation efficiency in manufacturing firms in Kenya. International Journal of Management, Knowledge and learning 9(1) 43-57. Available in print and electronic format; https://doi.org/toc/2232-5697
5. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. (2020).The influence of organization learning on innovation output in manufacturing firms in Kenya. International Journal of Innovation Studies 4 16-26. Available in print and electronic format; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijis.2020.02.001
6. Gachanja, I. M., Irura, S. N &  Maina, L. K. 2016. The influence of blended learning on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of university students. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences,    Vol.    5(3)    June    2016.    Available    in    print    and    electronic    format;URL: http://www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx-/ ISSN: 2235 – 767X
7. Gachanja, I. M., Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. 2016.The moderating effect  of learning context on training approach and entrepreneurial self-efficacy of students in Kenya Universities. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Vol. 4(3) June 2016. Available in print and electronic format http://www.researchjournali.com ISSN: 2349-5383
8. Gachanja, I. M., Irura, S. N & Kiganane, M. 2016.The influence of Team-based learning on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of university students. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 5(8) September 2016. Available in print and electronic format URL: http://www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx-/ ISSN: 2235 – 767X
9. Gachanja, I. M., Irura S. N & Maina, L. K. 2016.The influence of Project-based learning on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of university students.   Journal of Entrepreneurship, Vol. 4(3)June 2016. Available in print and electronic format;  http://www.researchjournali.com  ISSN:2349-5383
10. Mose, J and Gachanja, I. (2024). Influence of Performance Appraisal on Employee Performance in the Energy Sector Kenya. Journal of Business Management and Economic Development 2 (1) 71-87. https://doi.org/10.59653/jbmed.v2i01.329

Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

1. Gachanja I. M., Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K.  2019. The influence of Entrepreneurship Education Pedagogy on Self Efficacy of University students in Kenya across Gender. Presented at 2nd Annual Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis Regional Conference at   the Sarova White sands Beach Resort and Spa 11th - 13th June 2019, Mombasa, Kenya.
2. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. 2018. The influence of technology transfer from universities to manufacturing firms’ innovative performance. Presented at 2ndBiennial Conference on the State of Higher Education in Kenya, between 30th October to 2nd November 2018 at Kenya school of monetary studies
3. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. 2016. The moderating effect of learning context on training approach and entrepreneurial self-efficacy of students in Kenya Universities. Presented at The 1st School of Business International Conference, 15th – 17th June 2016, Main Campus, Karatina University, Kenya.
4. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. 2016. The moderating effect of learning context on training approach and entrepreneurial self-efficacy of students in Kenya Universities. Presented at the 14th International Conference on Private higher education in Africa, 12th – 14th July 2016, African Union Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
5. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N. & Maina, L. K. 2016.The influence of blended learning on entrepreneurial  self-efficacy  of  university  students.   Presented  at  the  Association  of Common Wealth Universities Conference of University leaders, Accra International Conference Center,  27th – 29th  July 2016, Accra, Ghana
6. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. 2016. The influence of Innovative pedagogy on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of students in Kenya universities. Presented at the Nairobi    Innovation Week 1st - 5th August, 2016, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
7. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K. 2016. The influence of Project based learning on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of students in Kenya universities. Presented at the 21st Annual International Management Conference (AIMC) September 12th -15th, 2016, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Kampala, Uganda.
8. Gachanja, I. M, Irura, S. N & Maina, L. K.  2016. The influence of Team based learning on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of students in Kenya universities. Presented to the Eastern African Multidisciplinary Annual Research Conference (eamarc3), at United States International University- Africa 15th -17th November, 2016, Nairobi, Kenya.
9. Gachanja I. M., 2016. The mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy between
   education, peace and sustainable development among university graduates in Kenya. Presented to the International Conference on Peace, Security and Social Enterprise at Safari Park hotel 16th -19th May, 2017, Nairobi, Kenya.