Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Concurrent Machine learning Assisted Raman Spectroscopy of Whole Blood and Saliva for Breast Cancer Diagnostics
(AJPS, 2021-06-30)Highly sensitive and unique biomarkers are needed for early cancer detection. In particular, biomarkers in biofluids can be useful in detecting the existence of a tumor early in the body. The utility of biofluid markers ... -
Petrography and Geochemistry of the Rocks in Lodwar, Kenya and their Influences on Groundwater Quality
(AJPS, 2021-06-30)Rock geochemistry influences groundwater quality and the aquifer processes of an area. The geology of the study area comprises quartzo-feldspathic gneiss and biotite gneiss of the Precambrian basement, sedimentary Turkana ... -
Occurrence and Distribution of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Water from Nairobi River Basin, Kenya, East Africa
(AJPS, 2021-06)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are linked to adverse health effects that include thyroid hormone disruption, neuro-developmental deficit, abnormal pregnancy, and potential carcinogens. This study was aimed at assessing the ... -
The role of brand experience in the relationship between perceived service quality and passenger satisfaction at Airports in Kenya
(DBA Africa Management Review, 2022-06-08)The paucity of research examining the antecedents of satisfaction inspires the need to extend the frontiers of knowledge in the under-researched and emerging market environment of the airport user experience. The purpose ... -
The role of competitive strategies in the relationship between knowledge management and performance of retail pharmaceutical firms in nairobi City County, Kenya
(DBA Africa Management Review, 2022-06-08)Firms perform differently in the same industry with some achieving higher levels of performance than others which can be associated to the type of competitive strategies each adopts. The objective of the study was to ... -
Rare Alleles and Signatures of Selection on the Immunodominant Domains of Pfs230 and Pfs48/45 in Malaria Parasites From Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Malaria elimination and eradication efforts can be advanced by including transmission-blocking or reducing vaccines (TBVs) alongside existing interventions. Key transmission-blocking vaccine candidates, such ... -
Strengthening System and Implementation Research Capacity for Child Mental Health and Family Well-being in Sub-saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experience high rates of mental health problems, and the region has limited access to mental health resources and research capacity to address the needs. Despite the success ... -
Environmental Distribution and Risk of Exposure of Heavy Metal Pollutants From Lolgorian Artisanal Gold Mining in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The aim of the study was to assess the distribution of heavy metals in the environmental compartments from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities from Lolgorian, Kenya. The investigation was carried out ... -
Phylogeographic Assessment Reveals Geographic Sources of Hiv-1 Dissemination Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)HIV-1 transmission dynamics involving men who have sex with men (MSM) in Africa are not well understood. We investigated the rates of HIV-1 transmission between MSM across three regions in Kenya: Coast, Nairobi, and Nyanza. ... -
Speciation and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida Isolates From Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: diabetic foot ulcer is the leading cause of hospital admissions, lower limb amputation and death among diabetic patients. Little information is available on fungal isolation in diabetic foot ulcer patients, ... -
An Empiric Tool to Identify Kenyans Living With Hiv Who Will Have Unsuppressed Viremia 18 Months Following Treatment Initiation to Guide Differentiated Care Models
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: With the global push towards universal access to Antiretroviral Treatment (ART), patient numbers are increasing, further straining already under-resourced healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa. A simple ... -
The Significance of Art in the Matwana Matatu Culture
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)EA description of Kenyan culture would be incomplete without the inclusion of the buses and mini-buses colloquially known as matatus that make up a large part of the country’s public transport system. This is because these ... -
The Impact of Sauti Sol in The Globalization of Contemporary East African Culture
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)East African culture has been enjoyed in the region. However, on the international stage, it plays second fiddle to West and South African culture. This is true of food, music and fashion. Objectives: Sauti Sol have found ... -
The Legacy of Tinga Tinga Art; The Analysis
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)Africa Design Review Journal, University of Nairobi216ABSTRACT Background: Tinga Tinga, named after its founder Edward Saidi Tingatinga, is an informal art and design style and art movement that began in the second half ... -
Impact of Social Media on Educating East African Designers
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)For centuries, there has been a cynical view of Africa. There has always been the perception that Africa is a highly underdeveloped continent. Now that we have the tools in our hands, we can tell our stories ourselves, ... -
East African Contemporary Furniture
(Africa de, 2022-06-27)The East African cultural industries face many challenges including visibility in the international design scene. In fact, there is a myth that there’s ‘nothing’ happening artistically in Kenya or East Africa and a lie ... -
Blankspace: Learning From an Animation Studio That Thrives Through Collaboration
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)Amy Ratelle (2014) poignantly wrote, ‘Studio animation is excluded from discussions of modern and contemporary fine art (and design) for a variety of reasons, including the large, complex collaborative process. This paradox ... -
Street Art: A Form of Expressive Art for Political Change
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)Background: Street art, urban art, or graffiti has become a voice for social change. It has greatly been used to push boundaries and make statements in the country. Street artists are engaging ... -
Influences of 3D Animation on Kenyan Media and Advertising Led by an Analysis of Michael Muthiga’s Works
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)The African animation scene has been slowly but surely growing and booming in the recent years. The same growth has been observed in East Africa. Animation in Kenya begun gaining traction particularly after the migration ... -
Adolescent fertility and its determinants in Kenya: Evidence from Kenya demographic and health survey 2014
(PLOS ONE, 2022-01-12)Background Adolescent fertility in Kenya is vital in the development and execution of reproductive health policies and programs. One of the specific objectives of the Kenyan Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) ...
