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Effect of gross capital formation on the relationship between debt financing and economic growth among East Africa Community Member Countries
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)The main proponentsof public borrowingto bridge the domestic financial resources gapconfirmthat debt contributes to economic growth through capital accumulation.Public debt and growth relationships can be both positive ... -
Effect of governance on the relationship between external debt financing and economic growth among East Africa Community Member Countries
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)Governments borrow to finance budget deficits. Public debt and growth relationships can be both positive and negative.The main proponentsof public borrowingto bridge the domestic financial resources gapconfirmthat debt ... -
Detection of fraud in financial statements using Beneish ratios for Companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)Purpose: To determine and analyze financial statement fraud amongst Nairobi securities exchange listed companies. Methodology: The research design that was used in this study was descriptive research design in collecting ... -
Development of antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity function in HIV-1 antibodies.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A prerequisite for the design of an HIV vaccine that elicits protective antibodies is understanding the developmental pathways that result in desirable antibody features. The development of antibodies that mediate ... -
In vitro antifungal susceptibility of yeasts and molds isolated from sputum of tuberculosis relapse and retreatment patients.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction opportunistic fungal infections due to immunosuppression coupled with antifungal drug resistance are an emerging challenge globally. The present study examined the antifungal susceptibility of yeasts and molds ... -
Analysis of the TCR Repertoire in HIV-Exposed but Uninfected Infants
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been shown to leave profound and lasting impacts on the HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infant, including increased mortality and morbidity, immunological changes, and ... -
Time to tumour detection in familial retinoblastoma patients: a retrospective study
(JOECSA, 2020-07-29)Background: Screening in familial retinoblastoma through regular fundus examination and molecular genetic testing, is recommended to improve prognosis in terms of vision, globe sparing and save life. At The Hospital ... -
Impact of being an adolescent mother on subsequent maternal health, parenting, and child development in Kenyan low-income and high adversity informal settlement context.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Women who have experienced adolescent pregnancy and early motherhood are disproportionately affected in terms of their health and parenting capabilities, as well as their offspring’s health. Guided by Stress ... -
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/ ... -
Prediction of dose-dependent in vivo acetylcholinesterase inhibition by profenofos in rats and humans using physiologically based kinetic (PBK) modeling-facilitated reverse dosimetry.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are known to inhibit acetylcholine esterase (AChE), a critical effect used to establish health-based guidance values. This study developed a combined in vitro–in silico approach to predict ... -
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 ... -
Characteristics and outcomes of patients with an unscheduled return visit within 72 hours to the Paediatric Emergency Centre at a Private Tertiary Referral Hospital in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Patients' unscheduled return visits (URVs) to the paediatric emergency Centre (PEC) contribute to overcrowding and affect health service delivery and overall quality of care. This study assessed the characteristics ... -
Parents' experiences of care and support after stillbirth in rural and urban maternity facilities: a qualitative study in Kenya and Uganda
(university of nairobi, 2021)Objective: To explore parents' lived experiences of care and support following stillbirth in urban and rural health facilities. Design: Qualitative, interpretative, guided by Heideggerian phenomenology. Setting: ... -
Circulating Levels of Tissue Plasminogen Activator and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Are Independent Predictors of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Severity: A Prospective, Observational Study
(university of nairobi, 2021)A substantial pool of evidence suggests that the pathophysiology of the severe form of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mediated, in part, by a hypercoagulable state termed COVID-19-associated coagulopathy (CAC),[1] ... -
Detecting Glaucoma in Rural Kenya: Results From a Teleglaucoma Pilot Project in Nyamira, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2021)Precis: A teleglaucoma (TG) case-finding model was used in Kenya. Of the patients, 3.46% had definite glaucoma and 4.12% were glaucoma suspects. Most cases were of moderate to advanced stage and referred for further ... -
Glycomic-Based Biomarkers for Ovarian Cancer: Advances and Challenges
(university of nairobi, 2021)Ovarian cancer remains one of the most common causes of death among gynecological malignancies afflicting women worldwide. Among the gynecological cancers, cervical and endometrial cancers confer the greatest burden to the ... -
The Nigral Coup in Parkinson's Disease by α-Synuclein and Its Associated Rebels
(university of nairobi, 2021)The risk of Parkinson's disease increases with age. However, the etiology of the illness remains obscure. It appears highly likely that the neurodegenerative processes involve an array of elements that influence each other. ... -
Simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma versus conventional training alone: the GLAucoma Simulated Surgery (GLASS) trial. A multicentre, multicountry, randomised controlled, investigator-masked educational intervention efficacy trial in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe
(university of nairobi, 2021)Background/aim: Glaucoma accounts for 8% of global blindness and surgery remains an important treatment. We aimed to determine the impact of adding simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma. Methods: We designed ... -
Online action planning forums to develop a roadmap to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of global children's surgical care
(university of nairobi, 2021)Purpose: We aimed to understand the challenges facing children's surgical care providers globally and realistic interventions to mitigate the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on children's surgery. Methods: Two online ... -
Knowledge and Beliefs on Osteoporosis among African Postmenopausal Women in a Kenyan Semi-Rural County of Kiambu
(university of nairobi, 2021)Background: Assessing people’s knowledge and beliefs about osteoporosis is funda-mental to the formulation of preventive strategies for this condition. To our knowledge, no randomized community survey has ...
