Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Text messaging for maternal and infant retention in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services: A pragmatic stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Timely diagnosis of infant HIV infection is essential for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. In a randomized controlled trial, we found the Texting Improves Testing (TextIT) intervention (a theory-based ... -
Investigation of flow dynamics of porous clinkers in a ball mill using technitium-99m as a radiotracer.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A radiotracer investigation was carried out in a ball mill of a cement plant in Kenya. Residence time distribution (RTD) of raw feed to the mill was measured using Technetium-99m adsorbed on the clinkers as a radiotracer. ... -
Assessment of farmers' compliance in implementing recommended cow comfort changes and their effects on lying time, stall and cow cleanliness within smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Our study aimed to evaluate farmers' compliance in implementing recommendations of farm-specific cow comfort changes, and the effects of these changes on lying time, stall cleanliness and cow cleanliness using a randomized ... -
Geosystems' Pathways to the Future of Sustainability.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The world's future development depends on effective human-computer linkages. From local to global, the virtual illustrations of a geographical place have to emphasize in an integrative approach peoples' key position in the ... -
Prevalence and Treatment Needs for Early Childhood Caries Among 3-5-Year-Old Children From a Rural Community in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Early Childhood caries (ECC) is the term used to describe dental caries in children aged 71 months and below. ECC causes a lot of pain and discomfort in the affected children and is expensive to treat. There ... -
Prevalence and adverse obstetric outcomes of female genital mutilation among women in rural Northern Ghana.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is commonly practiced in sub-Saharan Africa and results in adverse pregnancy outcomes among affected women. This paper assessed the prevalence and effects of FGM on pregnancy ... -
Seroprevalence of Zika virus in selected regions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: The Zika virus pandemic in South America in 2015-2016 and the association of Zika virus infection with neurological complications such as microcephaly in newborns distressed the global community. There is ... -
Risk Factors of Microbial Keratitis in Uganda: A Case Control Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Purpose: Microbial keratitis (MK), is a frequent cause of sight loss worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of MK in Uganda. Methods: Using a nested ... -
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the anatomical variants of the left colic artery.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)PURPOSE: To provide a comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the anatomical variations of the left colic artery (LCA). METHODS: A thorough systematic search of literature up until the 1st April 2019 was conducted ... -
Dividend Announcements and Market Value of Shares in the Agricultural Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Abstract: This study investigated the information value of dividend payout announcements and the market value of shares in the agricultural companies listed at Nairobi stock Exchange (NSE). It used a modified market model ... -
Kiswahili translation on the scientific and space-related terminology
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This paper explores space dictionary translation to Kiswahili and its potential to arouse interest for building African space technology capacity. Kiswahili is spoken in 12 countries making 26.8% African population; in ... -
Near Real-time Tropospheric Water Vapour Profiling Using A Ground-based GPS Receiver
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This article presents a remote-sensing tool employing an artificial neural networks algorithm for near real-time determination of the relative humidity (RH) profile above a site using global positioning system (GPS) data ... -
On Finite Dimensional Hilbert Space Frames, Dual And Normalized Frames And Pseudo-inverse Of The Frame Operator
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this research paper we do an introduction to Hilbert space frames. We also discuss various frames in the Hilbert space. A frame is a generalization of a basis. It is useful, for example, in signal processing. It also ... -
On Analysis And Synthesis Operators And Characterization Of The Synthesis Matrix Of A Frame In Terms Of The Frame Operator
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this research paper we introduce the operators associated with a frame. That is the Analysis and the Synthesis Operators and their basic properties. The structure of matrix representation of the Synthesis operator is ... -
Perceptions Of School Managers On The Impact Of Integration Of ICT In Human Resource On Management Of Schools In Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions of principals and deputy principals of secondary schools in Nairobi City County on the impact of integration of information communication technology (ICT) in ... -
Impact Of Students’ Exposure To Electronic Media Facilities In Their Homes On Parental Involvement In Management Of Students’ Discipline In Public Day Secondary Schools In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Students’ exposure to electronic media facilities and lack of parental supervision has led to indiscipline among students globally. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of students’ exposure to ... -
Effect Of Drug And Substance-Abusing Families On Parental Participation In The Management Of Students’ Discipline In Public Day Secondary Schools In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Drug and substance abuse among students has been one of the main concerns of managers in secondary schools worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of drug and substance- abusing families on parental ... -
Influence of Boards of Management's Partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations on the Provision of Quality Education in Kajiado West Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of boards of management’s partnership with non-governmental organizations on the provision of quality education in Kajiado West Sub-County. The study employed a ... -
Board of Managements’ Initiatives Influencing Quality Education in Secondary Schools in Kajiado, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate the initiatives of the Board of Management that influences the provision of quality education in secondary schools in Kajiado West-sub County, Kajiado County. The study employed ... -
Guidance and Counselling Strategy in Curbing Drug and Substance Abuse (DSA) in Schools; Effectiveness and Challenges to Head Teachers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Drug and substance abuse (DSA) is and remains a major social problem world over. The purpose of the study was to investigate effectiveness of guidance and counselling (G/C) as a strategy for curbing drug and substance abuse ...
