Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Power And Internationalized Conflict In The 21St Century
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this research project is to provide an in depth understanding of the role of power transitions and power politics in the emergence and persistence of conflict in the Middle East region. The study used two ... -
The Multi Agency Operational Approach to Communal conflicts
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Community level conflicts are widespread in Africa than any other part of the world according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Approximately 1.3 million Africans have lost their lives in these initially community ... -
The Law Of Armed Conflict And Counter-Terrorism: A Case Study Of The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
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Competencies in Ecg Interpretation Among Newly Graduated Medical Students at the University of Nairobi School of Medicine
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: ECG is vital in screening, diagnosis and monitoring treatment of cardiovascular diseases. ECG interpretation accuracy influences the sensitivity and specificity of ECG utility in clinical practice. ECG ... -
International Institutions As Diplomacy Tools For Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to determine the role that international institutions play in promoting diplomatic relations. Specifically, the study was set to determine the extent to which international organisations are ... -
The Role Of Devolution In Advancing Democratic Governance In Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Devolved democratic governance has continuously been embraced by many nation states as a response to the abuse of authority by the ruling elites as well as a means of promoting effectiveness and efficiency in governance ... -
Quality of Sleep and Burnout Among Undergraduate Medical Students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In a pressure prevailing environment, medical students find themselves in a vicious cycle of cutting down on sleep in attempts to cope and adjust to increasing workloads. Students with poor sleep quality have been found ... -
Promoting Security In Africa Through Effective Counter Cyber Terrorism Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)At the heart of cyber-attacks is the threat of terrorism, which is trying to achieve a political effect by creating fear in the population. Kenya, as a society, is becoming increasingly dependent on the Internet in everything ... -
Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients in Knh Diabetic Outpatient Clinic
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A Case Of The Diminishing Water Resources In The Mau Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2019)I set out to carry out a research on the threats of environmental degradation on human security in Kenya with a focus on the diminishing water reserves of Mau Forest. I was guided by the following research questions: ... -
An Evaluation of Inotropic Use Post- Cardiac Surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Cardiac Surgery in Kenya has evolved over the past few decades amid a myriad of challenges. One of these challenges appears to be low cardiac output syndrome as well as the minimum availability of published ... -
Corporate Governance In The Kenyan Banking Sector: A Critical Review Of The Credit Information Sharing Mechanism And Its Impact On Borrowers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This ithesis iseeks ito ilook iat ithe iinterplay ibetween iprinciples iof icorporate igovernance iin igeneral iand iin iparticular ias ielucidated iby iCentral iBank iof iKenya iin ithe iPrudential iGuidelines i2013, ... -
Effect Of Macroeconomic Variables On Share Price Index Volatility At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An understanding of the dynamic behavior of stock markets is as such important for policy makers, macroeconomists, and market analysts. Investments are guided by the perceived risk profile, which is subject to macroeconomic ... -
The Role Of 21St Century Communication Technology In Diplomatic Engagement
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The thesis topic in this study is on the role of 21stCentury Communication Technology in enhancing Diplomatic engagement. The study set out to assess State management of diplomatic engagement in a liberal globalized ... -
Incidence and Clinical Profile of Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy and Puerperium at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2013 and December 2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with severe morbidity and is currently among the leading causes of maternal mortality in the high income countries. Pregnancy increases the risk of venous thromboembolism ... -
Incidence and Predictors of Chronic Hypertension Following Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital,(a Descriptive Prospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy complicate up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, constituting one of the greatest causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. In Kenya, studies conducted at ... -
A Critical Analysis Of Uganda’S Refugee Regime
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The research study has analyzed the refugee policy in Uganda, which is deemed as one of the most progressive in the world. A lot of literature has been extracted from policy documents, Acts, reports, books and newspapers ... -
International Refugee Law And The Refugee Crisis In The 21St Century
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The refugee problem is not one that has begun recently but the world has been experiencing it even before the World War I. However, the world’s focus on this issue only become more serious after the second war when it ... -
Correlation Between Burn Severity Index and Burn Wound Sepsis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Burn injuries incur a significant cost to the healthcare system worldwide (1). Prolonged hospital stays and size of burn wound are among the strongest risk factors for the development of infection. Burns involving ... -
Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies The Role Of Human Rights Organizations In Promoting Democratic Governance In Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The notion of democratic governance is increasingly being promoted in Africa. In the post colonial era, the global mushrooming of non-state actors has overwhelmed most African governments, especially in the Human Rights ...
