Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Correlates and outcomes of preterm birth, low birth weight, and small for gestational age in HIV-exposed uninfected infants.
(BMC, 2014)Preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW) and small for gestational age (SGA) contribute to neonatal mortality. Maternal HIV-1 infection has been associated with an increased risk of PTB, but mechanisms underlying this ... -
The Effects of Oxotremorine, Epibatidine, Atropine, Mecamylamine and Naloxone in the Tail-flick, Hot-plate, and Formalin Tests in the Naked Mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber).
(2014)The naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is a promising animal model for the study of pain mechanisms, therefore a thorough characterization of this species is essential. The aim of the present study was to establish the ... -
Detection of Immune Responses in Mucosal T-cells in Kenya
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Influence of employee characteristics on training outcome in Tuberculosis Vaccine Research in KEMRI/CDC, Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Training is a critical element for every employee working in any organization and it results in outcomes that need to be evaluated so as to understand the influence of certain factors on the outcome. The purpose of this ... -
Analysis of preparedness towards adopting cloud computing technology: A case of Kenya medical Research Institute/Centres for Disease Control at the Kisia Station, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cloud computing is a new term in the computing world and it signals the advent of a new computing paradigm. Adopting cloud computing as an organization wide strategy requires careful planning, creation of roadmap and ... -
Pattern Of Peripheral Vascular Disease In An African Country
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Morphometry Of Pelvic Ureter
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Morphometric features of the pelvic ureter such as length and obliquity of the intravesical part are important in etiology of vesicoureteric reflux (VUR). Although differences in morphometry of the ureter ... -
The effect of tax incentives on foreign direct investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)FDI creates employment and acts as a vehicle of technology transfer, provides superior skills and management techniques, facilitates local firm’s access to international markets and increases product diversity. Most countries ... -
Estimation of the length of the tibia from dimensions of the distal articular surfaces of the tibia in adult Kenyans
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-07)Introduction: The present study was planned to determine the utility of distal tibial dimensions in estimation of the length of the tibia in a Kenyan population. Materials and methods: A total of 156 tibiae were obtained ... -
The effect of investment strategies on the financial perfomance of private equity funds investing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Private equity investing (PE) has over the years experienced a rapid growth and has become a significant industry. Academic literature shows that there are many different strategies associated with private equity ... -
Effect of business combinations on values of companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Pattern Of Gender Based Violence In Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Gender based violence is a profound health problem worldwide. It displays regional, cultural and ethni c differences and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Data from Kenya are however, scarce . This ... -
The effect of interest rates on deposits and returns of conventional and Islamic Banks in Kenya
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Company specific factors that determine rights issue returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
The effect of budgets on financial performance of manufacturing companies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aim of this study was to determine the effects of budgets on financial performance of manufacturing companies in Nairobi County. The study used cross-sectional research method targeting eighteen (18) manufacturing firms ... -
Relationship between the central Bank of Kenya rate and the Nairobi Securities all share index
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This research study set out to examine whether a relationship between the Central Bank Rate and the Nairobi All Share Index exists. It used data collected over the period 2008 to 2013 which was collected from the Central ... -
Relationship between firm characteristics and financial performance of life insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Organizational performance has attracted scholarly attention in corporate finance literature over several decades -
Influence of Government credit scheme on growth of micro and small enterprises in Vihiga District of Vihiga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)MSEs are vehicles of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Vision 2030 (Republic of Kenya, 2008). This study attempted to look at the influence of Government credit scheme on the growth of MSEs in Vihiga ...
