Journal Reviews: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library
(university of Nairobi, 2021)Purpose – The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the collection development process at the University of Nairobi library and suggest ways for improvement. Design/methodology/approach – A ... -
Organophosphate and carbamate pesticide residues and accompanying risks in commonly consumed vegetables in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current study was conducted to assess the levels of organophosphates and carbamates in vegetables in Kenya and to examine potential consumer health risks. A total of 90 samples were analysed by liquid chromatography/ ... -
Meloxicam emulgels for topical management of rheumatism: Formulation development, in vitro and in vivo characterization.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Purpose The study designed, formulated and evaluated meloxicam emulgels as a potential alternative topical treatment option for rheumatism. Methods A 32 factorial design was employed to formulate nine preliminary ... -
Quality and psychosocial factors influencing purchase of orange-fleshed sweet potato bread.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This 2018 study, conducted in six Tusky's supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya, combined the Just-About-Right, Penalty and Mean-End-Chain analyses to examine the quality and psychosocial factors influencing the purchase of a ... -
Factors that affect vaccines availability in public health facilities in Nairobi City County: a cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction over 1.5 million children die from vaccine-preventable diseases yearly. To avert these deaths and improve their livelihood, vaccine availability is important. The study assessed the availability of the vaccine, ... -
Multiple Mycotoxins in Kenyan Rice.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Multiple mycotoxins were tested in milled rice samples (n = 200) from traders at different milling points within the Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya. Traders provided the names of the cultivar, village where paddy was ... -
Mucosal Blood Group Antigen Expression Profiles And Hiv Infections: A Study Among Female Sex Workers In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The ABO blood group antigens are carbohydrate moieties expressed on human red blood cells however; these antigens can also be expressed on some other cells particularly the surface of epithelial cells and may ... -
Hepatitis B infection is highly prevalent among patients presenting with jaundice in
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Viral hepatitis is a major concern worldwide, with hepatitis A (HAV) and E (HEV) viruses showing sporadic outbreaks while hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are associated with chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular ... -
Increased Cervical CD4 + CCR5 + T Cells Among Kenyan Sex Working Women Using Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is the most common hormonal contraceptive used by women in sub- Saharan Africa, however, it has been epidemiologically associated with HIV infections. To assess whether DMPA has ... -
Endothelial Dysfunction Is Related to Monocyte Activation in Antiretroviral-Treated People With HIV and HIV-Negative Adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Residual monocyte activation may contribute to increased risk for endothelial dysfunction and subsequent atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among people with HIV (PWH) on antiretroviral therapy ... -
Uptake And Correlates Of Contraception Among Postpartum Women In Kenya: Results From A National Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Objective: The objective was to characterize uptake and correlates of effective contraceptive use postpartum. Study design: We analyzed data from a national, cross-sectional evaluation of prevention of mother-to-child ... -
Treatment Outcome and Its Associated Factors Among Multidrug-resistant (Mdr-tb) Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Kenya- a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis is described as tuberculosis caused by a genetic variant of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis which is resistant to most potent anti-TB drugs i.e. isoniazid and rifampicin. Kenya is ... -
The Antecedents of Innovativeness in Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya: a Critical Review of Literature
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Innovation has been accepted as a key stimulus for growth. This is more so with SMEs which are widely acknowledged as being a significant driver in economic growth. In a review of over 90 peer reviewed journal articles ... -
Molecular Survey Ofcoxiella Burnetiiin Wildlife and Ticksat Wildlife–livestock Interfaces in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Coxiella burnetii is the causative agent of Q fever, a zoonotic disease of public health importance. The role of wildlife and their ticks in the epidemiology of C. burnetii in Kenya is unknown. This study analysed the ... -
Antioxidant Potential of Flavonoid Glycosides From Manniophyton Fulvum Müll. (Euphorbiaceae): Identification and Molecular Modeling
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Chemical investigation of the leaves of Manniophyton fulvum led to the isolation of seven flavonoid glycosides: myricetin-3- O - β- Dd -rhamnoside ( 1 ), kaempferol-3- O - β- d -rhamnoside ( 2 ), quercetin-3- O - β- d ... -
nfection With Trichomonas Vaginalisi Increases the Risk of Hiv-1acquisition
(University of Nairobi, 2007)We conducted a prospective study among women in Mombasa, Kenya, to determine whether Trichomonas vaginalis infection was associated with an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. At monthly ... -
External Influence on the Political Economy of Kenya: the Case of MNCS
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The political economy of Kenya has since the colonial era been subject to a number of external influences. The external forces that have had most impact on the country's economic and political structures include ... -
Inherent Challenges of Immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone: a Case Report
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Replacement of missing teeth with implant borne prostheses has become generally become acceptable in the field of dentistry. The traditional “Branemark protocol” has advocated for a period of healing after extraction before ... -
Evaluating the Effects of Formulated Nano-npk Slow Release Fertilizer Composite on the Performance and Yield of Maize, Kale and Capsicum
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Effect of formulated slow release NPK fertilizer [cellulose-graft-poly(acrylamide)/nanohydroxyapatite/soluble fertilizer] composite (SRF) on the performance and yield of maize, kale and capsicum was evaluated in a greenhouse ... -
Enabling Knowledge Sharing Practices for Academic and Research in Higher Education Institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper underscores the need for knowledge sharing practices as an enabler for enhancing academic and research activities in Higher education institutions (HEIs). Despite the various HEIs availing support driven digital ...
