http://ajsse.org/index.php/1 <p><strong>Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education (AJSSE)</strong> is a prestigious, peer-reviewed, and open-access publication dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in social sciences and education. Published by the <strong>Stanford Research and Publishing Institute</strong>, the journal serves as a global platform for scholars to share innovative, high-quality research that addresses contemporary issues and theoretical advancements.</p> <p>AJSSE encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, education methodologies, curriculum development, and creative arts such as literature, performing arts, and visual arts. It aims to promote academic excellence and become a leading journal in its field.</p> <p>The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, conceptual frameworks, and book reviews, with special issues highlighting critical topics in social sciences and education. Available in both print and online versions, AJSSE ensures widespread dissemination of impactful academic work.</p> <p><strong>Mission</strong>: To provide a rigorous intellectual platform for global scholars, fostering innovation and collaboration in the social sciences and education disciplines.</p> <p><strong>Country of Publication:</strong> U.S.A</p> <p><strong>Accepted Language:</strong> English</p> <p><strong>Indexing: </strong>Articles of SPRJB journals are subjected to a thorough peer review process before being included in the standard indexing databases such as index copernicus (IC value), cross Ref DOI, Scientific Indexing Services (SIS), Directory of Open Acess Journals (DOAJ), Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI), Google Scholar, Research Bible, and Science Centre.</p> Stanford Research and Publishing Institute en-US Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education http://ajsse.org/index.php/1/article/view/341 <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;">This study examines the relationship between strategic leadership practices and service delivery excellence in Level Six hospitals in Kenya. An empirical review of peer-reviewed literature published in the last decade was conducted, utilizing databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The review synthesized evidence to identify leadership-related factors that influence hospital performance and patient outcomes. Findings indicate that hospitals led by managers employing strategic leadership practices such as visionary planning, participative decision-making, performance monitoring, and effective communication demonstrate higher levels of patient satisfaction, timely service delivery, and adherence to clinical protocols. Additionally, strategic leadership was associated with enhanced resource optimization, financial performance, staff motivation, and operational efficiency. Nevertheless, challenges persist, including limited infrastructure, workforce shortages, and misalignment with national healthcare policies, which hinder the full realization of leadership benefits. The review highlights the importance of strengthening strategic leadership initiatives to promote service delivery excellence, with particular attention to aligning hospital practices with national health quality standards and addressing systemic constraints.</p> Simon Waithaka Copyright (c) 2026 Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education 2025-12-29 2025-12-29 3 4 23 32 http://ajsse.org/index.php/1/article/view/343 <p>This study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance of star-rated hotels in Kenya. The hospitality industry is increasingly characterized by intense competition and environmental dynamism, necessitating entrepreneurial strategic behaviors to enhance firm performance. Despite the growing scholarly interest in entrepreneurial orientation, limited empirical evidence exists regarding its influence on hotel performance within the Kenyan context. The study adopted a quantitative research design and collected primary data from managers of star-rated hotels across Kenya using structured questionnaires. Entrepreneurial orientation was operationalized through three dimensions: innovativeness, competitive aggressiveness, and proactiveness. Organizational performance was measured using indicators of operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Data were analyzed using inferential statistical techniques, including regression analysis, to establish the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance. The results revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance. Specifically, entrepreneurial orientation exhibited a substantial explanatory effect on organizational performance (β = 0.971, p = 0.000), indicating that higher levels of entrepreneurial orientation are associated with improved performance outcomes among star-rated hotels. Hotels that demonstrated greater innovativeness, pursued aggressive competitive strategies, and proactively responded to market opportunities recorded superior performance compared to those with lower entrepreneurial orientation. The findings provide empirical support for the relevance of entrepreneurial orientation in enhancing firm performance within the hospitality sector. This study contributes to the entrepreneurship and hospitality management literature by extending empirical evidence on entrepreneurial orientation–performance linkages in a developing economy context, with specific reference to star-rated hotels in Kenya</p> Aroko Atieno Willy Muturi Doris Mbugua Copyright (c) 2026 Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education 2026-01-21 2026-01-21 3 4 76~87 76~87