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Management Practices, Farmers' Knowledge of Diseased Fish, and Their Occurrence in Fish Farms in Nyeri County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this study, fish farmers' management practices, occurrence, and knowledge of fish diseases in Nyeri County, Kenya, were evaluated. Fish farming management practices for small-scale farmers in Kenya have numerous challenges ... -
Significance bias: an empirical evaluation of the oral health literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The tendency to selectively report “significant” statistical results (file-drawers effect) or run selective analyses to achieve “significant” results (data-dredging) has been observed in many scientific fields. ... -
Skewed logit model for analyzing correlated infant morbidity data.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Infant morbidity is a topic of interest because it is used globally as an indicator of the status of health care in a country. A large body of evidence supports an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) ... -
High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Clostridioides difficile Following Extensive Use of Antimicrobials in Hospitalized Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Clostridioides difficile is a neglected pathogen in many African countries as it is generally not regarded as one of the major contributors toward the diarrheal disease burden in the continent. However, several ... -
Differential Elevation of Inflammation and CD4+ T Cell Activation in Kenyan Female Sex Workers and Non-Sex Workers Using Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Depot Medroxyprogesterone (DMPA) is one of the most widely used contraceptives in Sub-Saharan Africa where HIV incidence is high. We explored the effect of DMPA on the activation of HIV cellular targets and ... -
Policy and research frame of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: reflections on urban informality.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)How has the informality of urban slums exposed a gap in policy formulation and research questions in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic? This paper seeks to identify the appropriate questions and ... -
Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for Equity in the Era of Universal Health Coverage: Findings and Recommendations from the Kenya NCDI Poverty Commission.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ... -
Spatiotemporal hydro-chemical and isotopic dataset of the tropical Nyando river basin in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This article presents hydro-chemical and isotopic (δ15N-, δ18O‒NO3−, δ11B) data of water samples and potential nitrate sources from the Nyando river basin, a tributary of the Lake Victoria in Kenya. The data collection ... -
Effect of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping on preterm neonates in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a placental to new-born transfusion strategy recommended by obstetric and gynaecological societies. Though not widely adopted, umbilical cord milking (UCM) may achieve faster ... -
Preliminary Study on Disinfectant Susceptibility/Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Slaughtered Village Free-Range Chickens in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Disinfectants are regularly used for cleansing poultry slaughterhouses to control microorganisms. However, the microorganisms such as bacteria are developing resistance to disinfectant(s) and complicate control of bacterial ... -
Hedging Market Risk, Market Imperfections, Firm Characteristics and Firm Value: a Critical Literature Review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been growing academic and industry interest in hedging market risk as a result of globalization of economic activity that has led to rapid and continuous changes in the business environment. With the collapse ... -
The Gender Dimension of Democratization in Kenya:some International Linkages
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The Nairobi Pork Value Chain: Mapping and Assessment of Governance, Challenges, and Food Safety Issues.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Nairobi pork food system is a growing livestock sub-sector which serves as a source of food and livelihood to its inhabitants. The study aimed to map Nairobi's pork value chains, assess their governance, operational ... -
Reverse logistics and competitive advantage: the mediating effect of operational performance among manufacturing firms in Kenya
(European Scientific Journal, 2020-07-31)Today globally, countries and manufacturing entities alike are concerned with environmental sustainability apart from economic gains. Implementation of reverse logistics programs has been contemplated as a feasible alternative ... -
Willingness to Pay for Hexanal Technology among Banana Farmers in Meru County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)From the perspective of food categories, fresh produce are the leading sources of food loss and waste globally. Their highly perishable nature shortens their shelf-lives leading to high postharvest losses if not properly ... -
Gross and Histopathology of Goats Feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Various plant species such as Opuntia stricta have developed defensive measures, namely, spines, thorns, and other sharp pointed structures to protect themselves from herbivores and other animals feeding on them. Opuntia ... -
Mental Health Challenges and Needs among Sexual and Gender Minority People in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people in Kenya face pervasive socio-cultural and structural discrimination. Persistent stress stemming from anti-SGM stigma and prejudice may place SGM individuals at increased ... -
Burden of HIV-Related Stigma and Post-Partum Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients Attending Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: We look at how various HIV-related stigma subtypes, especially internalizing types, interact with postpartum depression (PPD) among women living with HIV. Additionally, we identify key psychosocial risk factors ... -
The Implications of Religion and Culture on Gender Equality: Observations from the 2014 Elections in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Fifth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women as the avenue of reducing global poverty and human deprivation. This article discusses ways ... -
Persistent Gender Inequity in Academic Employment at Makerere University: Is There a Gendered Agenda?
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The study investigated the persistent gender inequity in academic employment to specifically establish, on one hand, what explains and maintains gender inequity and, on the other hand, what can be done to close the gender ...