Proceedings of the fourth Biennial Research Conference held at the Adventist University of Africa, Kenya. September 13-15, 2018

SECTION I:
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Chapter 1: Psychosocial Effects on Early Enrollment on Academic Performance among Boarding Primary School Pupils and their Coping Strategies in Malava Sub-Counties / Lydia K. Isoe, Peter Odera, and Moses W. Poipoi

Chapter 2: A Model of Value-Based Leadership and Strategic Management in Education for Sustainability / Daniel Otieno

Chapter 3: Institutional Quality Influencing College Choice Decision of Adventist Students: A Mixed Method Approach / Tara Jung Gurung and Iren Aguillon Gurung

Chapter 4: Advancing Education System through Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (Manets) In the Developing Countries / Mutuma Ichaba

Chapter 5: Analysis of Students' Knowledge, Attitudes And Behavior Towards Sustainability And Sustainable Lifestyle: Implications For The Sustainable Future Of Africa / Josephine Ganu and Evans O. N. D. Ocansey

SECTION II
HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Chapter 6: Mental Health and Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study Of Zimbabwean Chaplains / Sikhumbuzo Dube

Chapter 7: Hand Hygiene Knowledge And Utilization of Hand-Washing Facilities Among Pupils In Primary Schools In Mbale Municipality, Uganda / Paul Katamba and Godfrey N. Nambale

Chapter 8: Spiritual and Moral Health and Wellbeing: A Necessary Ingredient for Sustainable Development in Africa / Dimgba Dimgba Esowe

Chapter 9: Effectiveness of Life Skills Training on Adaptation and Reduction of Self Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients in Leprosy Hospital, Magadi Road, Bangalore, India / Anjana Basnet

Chapter 10: Effectiveness of Foot Reflexology to Improve the Quality of Sleep among Geriatric Clients in Selected Old Age Homes, Bangalore / Rubi Pradhan

SECTION III
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS PERSPECTIVES

Chapter 11: Asking the Right Questions For Sustainable Development / Prisca Chileya

Chapter 12: Challenges of Global Partnership and Networking For Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Africa In The Face Of Globalization / Macleard Simeon Banda

Chapter 13: The I, Me, Myself Of African Leadership: A Moral Suation Plea / Goodluck Nwokoma Okezie

Chapter 14: Combating Socio-Cultural Impediments to Gender Equality and Female Empowerment in an African Malawian Adventist Church Perspective / Frank Barden Chirwa

SECTION IV
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS & SDGs

Chapter 15: Improving Water Quality through Upland Farming Practices and Closing the Loop: The Case of Lake Victoria Basin / Ezekiel Gechuki Manyara.

Chapter 16: Toxicological Assessment of Wastewater from Selected Industries for Sustainable Development in Liberia / Glory I. Baysah

SECTION V
ECONOMIC APPROACHES TO SDGs

Chapter 17: Transforming Africa: Food Security and Poverty-Perspectives from Economists, the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy / Earnest Khonje

Chapter 18: Global Competitiveness in Kenyan Industries for Rural Transformation / Ezekiel Gechuki Manyara and Jong Hi Baek

Chapter 19: Enhancing Food Security and Poverty Reduction through Community Participation in Smallholder Irrigation Project in Kenya / Samuel Ochuodho and Ernest Nene Khalema

Chapter 20: Sustainable Innovative Food Preservation for Economic Growth in Monze District, Zambia / Irene Mpulubusi Chimoga and Sarah Mukela Simate

Chapter 21: Challenges and Opportunities of E-Commerce in Kenya: A Case Study Of Jumia Kenya / RoseMercy Chebichiy and Elizabeth Odhiambo

Chapter 22: Tales Of Coffee, Global Prosperity And Local Poverty: A Boon Or A Curse? / Onesimus Otieno, Josephine Ganu, Jeanne Mogusu and Daniel Ganu

Chapter 23: The Relationship Between Sustainable Leadership and Financial Sustainability: A Key To Transforming Agricultural Financing / Williams Kwasi Peprah

Chapter 24: Standard Gauge Railway: Impact On Future Logistics and Freight Transportation Management in East Africa / George B. O. Kidenda