University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Socioeconomic and environmental risk factors for respiratory infections prevalence in some urban area of Kenya
(Journal of Climate Change and Sustainability, 2018-05)In this study, face-to-face survey was conducted between 28 May and 3 June 2016 in order to investigate socioeconomic and environmental risk factors for respiratory infections prevalence from 559 respondents in Kenya. From ... -
Promoting laboratory-based scientificresearch in Kenya: are we flogging a dead horse?
(East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci, 2019-12-19)Medicinal chemistry and allied biochemical sciences are an essential part of the drug discovery and development process. Countries with a well established pharmaceutical industry base are necessarily backed by a strong ... -
Editorial: Post-COVID-19 Reopening
(East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci, 2020-09-03)The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked unprecedented havoc worldwide with catastrophic ramifications. The disease broke out in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and spread globally unabated, fueled by international travel and ... -
Determinants of adherence to tuberculosis chemotherapy in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci, 2021-04-19)Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading global cause of death and Kenya is among the top 20 countries with a high burden of the disease. Adherence to drugs used to treat the disease remains a crucial challenge towards the elimination ... -
Quality control report of drugs analyzed in the drug analysis and research unit during the period 2011-2015
(East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-04-12)During the period 2011-2015, the Drug Analysis and Research Unit (DARU) analyzed 1972 drug samples. The samples consisted of 21.5% locally manufactured and 78.2% imported products while the origin of 0.3% of products was ... -
Editorial: Pharmacists' Role in COVID-19 Vaccination
(East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-05-11)The pharmacy profession has largely been quiescent with respect to vaccinations since time immemorial despite the critical role pharmacists play in other facets of healthcare. It is a well-established fact that pharmacists ... -
The Politics of revenue Allocation and Resource Control in Kenya: Implications for County Governments stability
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)Purpose - the purpose of the paper is to establish the existence of ERM components in the integrated financial statements and further establish the relationship between ERM and firm performance. Design/Methodology/Approach- ... -
Enterprise risk management and firm performance among financial firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)Purpose - the purpose of the paper is to establish the existence of ERM components in the integrated financial statements and further establish the relationship between ERM and firm performance. Design/Methodology/Approach- ... -
Effect of gross capital formation on the relationship between debt financing and economic growth among East Africa Community Member Countries
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)The main proponentsof public borrowingto bridge the domestic financial resources gapconfirmthat debt contributes to economic growth through capital accumulation.Public debt and growth relationships can be both positive ... -
Effect of governance on the relationship between external debt financing and economic growth among East Africa Community Member Countries
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)Governments borrow to finance budget deficits. Public debt and growth relationships can be both positive and negative.The main proponentsof public borrowingto bridge the domestic financial resources gapconfirmthat debt ... -
Detection of fraud in financial statements using Beneish ratios for Companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(ADFJ, 2021-06-09)Purpose: To determine and analyze financial statement fraud amongst Nairobi securities exchange listed companies. Methodology: The research design that was used in this study was descriptive research design in collecting ... -
A Study of prevention of drug and substance abuse by Kenyan Youth
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In the last two decades Kenya has suddenly experienced unprecedented abuse of drugs and substances that has rapidly burst into unmanageable levels. These drugs and substance of abuse are alcoholic beverages, tobacco, ... -
Development of antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity function in HIV-1 antibodies.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A prerequisite for the design of an HIV vaccine that elicits protective antibodies is understanding the developmental pathways that result in desirable antibody features. The development of antibodies that mediate ... -
In vitro antifungal susceptibility of yeasts and molds isolated from sputum of tuberculosis relapse and retreatment patients.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction opportunistic fungal infections due to immunosuppression coupled with antifungal drug resistance are an emerging challenge globally. The present study examined the antifungal susceptibility of yeasts and molds ... -
Analysis of the TCR Repertoire in HIV-Exposed but Uninfected Infants
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been shown to leave profound and lasting impacts on the HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infant, including increased mortality and morbidity, immunological changes, and ... -
Time to tumour detection in familial retinoblastoma patients: a retrospective study
(JOECSA, 2020-07-29)Background: Screening in familial retinoblastoma through regular fundus examination and molecular genetic testing, is recommended to improve prognosis in terms of vision, globe sparing and save life. At The Hospital ... -
Analyzing the effects of digitalization on mainstream Media and Journalism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study aimed at analysing the effects of digitalization on mainstream media and journalism in Kenya. The study included sampled officials in the media industry in Nairobi. The study achieved its purpose through three ... -
The Influence Of Corporate Brand Image On Customer Behavior In Commercial Banks In Nairobi County Kenya
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Effects of corporate governance practices on financial performance of public secondary schools in Siaya , county Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Basic Education Act 2013 regulates the establishment of Board of Management in Public Secondary Schools. Every BOM considered frequency of holding meetings, gender diversity and audit committee makes it effective. The ... -
Detection Of Fraud In Financial Statements Using Beneishratios For Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
