Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Speaker Age-related Effects on the Intonation of Simple Declarative Paratones in Ekegusii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This paper provides an analysis of intonation-related features in Ekegusii simple declarative paratones using the PRAAT speech analysis software. Ekegusii is a tonal Eastern Bantu language spoken in Kisii and Nyamira ... -
Objectification of Women in Kiswahili and Arabic Proverbs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A number of Kiswahili and Arabic proverbs are used as a strategy to objectify women in Swahili and Arab societies. “Objectification of women”, as discussed in this paper, is a notion borrowed from feminist literature, ... -
The Phonology of Borrowed Words in Kitharaka
(University of Nairobi, 2004)One consequence of language contact is borrowing. Kitharaka, a Bantu language spoken in the Eastern Province of Kenya, has had such contact with a number of languages including Kiswahili and English. As a result, several ... -
Land,The Environment And The Courts In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Land is an important aspect of the life of any society. It is essential for food production and security, supports important biological resources and processes, sustains the livelihoods of the majority of Kenyans, and ... -
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 ... -
Provision of Services and Care for HIV-Exposed Infants: A Comparison of Maternal and Child Health Clinic and HIV Comprehensive Care Clinic Models
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Objective: Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV programs require follow-up of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) for infant feeding support, prophylactic medicines, and HIV diagnosis for at least 18 months. Retention ... -
Medical Male Circumcision Is Associated With Improvements in Pain During Intercourse and Sexual Satisfaction in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Two cohort studies using data from randomized controlled trials in Africa offer the best evidence to date on the effects of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) on male sexual function and satisfaction, ... -
Privatization and Democracy in East Africa: The Promise of Administrative Law
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This book explores the role of democracy and Public Law in privatization processes in the three East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In particular, the book recommends the creation of strongly institutionalized ... -
Women and Democratization Struggles in Africa What Relevance to Postmodernist Discourse
(University of Nairobi, 1995)We want a world where basic needs become basic rights and where poverty and all forms of violence are eliminated. Each person will have the opportunity to develop her or his full potential and creativity, and women's ... -
The Kenyan Women's Movement in a Changing Political Context
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Women of Kenya have a long history of exercising their freedom of association and assembly within the context of their women's groups! and organizations. But whether or not women have used the spaces afforded by these ... -
Countering Terrorism in the 21sl Century Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The IDIS Journal of International Studies and Diplomacy is a quarterly peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya. The Journal aims at generation of ... -
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 ... -
Fertility transition in selected sub-Saharan African countries: the role of family planning programs [version 2; peer review
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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 ... -
Response of ‘Apple Mango’ Fruit to 1-methylcyclopropene as Affected by Agro-ecological Zone and Maturity Stage.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Preharvest production conditions affect fruit growth and development and subsequently their postharvest characteristics. In this study the response of 'Apple' mango fruits produced under two different agro-ecological zones ... -
Phenotypic characterization of selected African eggplant accessions collected from a number of African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Africa is home to a variety of Solanaceae crops including the African eggplant used as food and for income generation. However, African eggplant has not been characterized to show their diversity to inform crop improvement ... -
Population Growth, Structure And Momentum In Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite debates on the linkages between population and development, studies have shown that issues related to population go beyond its size. The inter linkages between components of population such as age, structural ... -
A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This paper uses Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa to examine the use of maternal health services by teenagers. A comparison of maternal health care between teenagers and older ... -
Globalization, The Rule Of (administrative) Law, And The Realization Of Democratic Governance In Africa: Realities, Challenges, And Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This article reviews the impact of globalization on democracy in Africa. it sees globalization, which has largely taken the shape of liberalism, as leading to the development of a minimalist conception of democracy in ... -
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection in anal/rectal swabs and stool specimens in COVID-19 patients after negative conversion in nasopharyngeal RT-PCR test
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a rapidly escalating pandemic that has spread to many parts of the world. Current data available on COVID‐19 would suggest that SARS‐CoV‐2 virus is shed through the gastrointestinal ...