University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Heart rate variability analysis in toxic leukoencephalopathy-induced malignant catatonia: A case report
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rationale: Toxic leukoencephalopathy, a condition resulting from exposure to toxic substances, can lead to malignant catatonia, a severe motor dysfunction with symptoms such as muscle rigidity and high-spiking fever, ... -
Rapid and non-destructive identification of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis mosquito species using Raman spectroscopy via machine learning classification models
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Identification of malaria vectors is an important exercise that can result in the deployment of targeted control measures and monitoring the susceptibility of the vectors to control strategies. Although known ... -
Influence of Training on Employee Performance in Kenya’s Public Universities: a Case of University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study's goal was to determine how training affected University of Nairobi personnel' performance at state universities in Kenya. The University of Nairobi's 8,175 personnel from various departments were the focus of a ... -
Just-in-time Purchasing Strategies and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study had the objective of establishing the JIT purchasing strategies that are commonly used in Nairobi’s manufacturing firms and ascertain the effect of the JIT purchasing strategies on operational performance of all ... -
Study of Concentrations of Pm2.5 in the Air at Selected Sites in Nairobi and Their Relationship to Respiratory Diseases Reported in Local Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) refers to dust or aerosols (droplets floating in the air) with a diameter of at most two and a half microns and once inhaled by a person, settle in the lungs, specifically the alveoli. Many ... -
A Critique of Pedagogical Methodologies Used in Science in Early Years of Education in Nyamira County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Effective choice, adoption, and utilization of a pedagogical methodology in the early years of education science curriculum are crucial in developing essential skills in preschool learners. In Nyamira County, the pedagogical ... -
Strategies Adopted by K.C.B. Bank Kenya During the Covid-19 Pandemic Time
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study seeks to identify the strategies used by Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd. In 2020, the industry was affected immensely by changes in the external environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The main objective of ... -
Presidential Elections in Kenya and the Notion of Accept and Move on
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research project paper seeks to assess the effectiveness of the Kenyan electoral laws and institutional frameworks, including identifying any gaps in the laws that hinder the realization of electoral democracy in ... -
Implementing the Right to Public Participation in the Legislative Process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This thesis assesses the frameworks on implementation of the right to public participation in the legislative process in Kenya. Primarily, the thesis addresses the “how” of implementing the right to public participation ... -
Management Perception of the Influence of Strategic Choice on Performance of I & M Bank Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Management decisions on the strategic choices to be adopted in an organization for improved organizational outcomes, depends on how they interpret and perceive the environment impinging on the organization. It is imperative ... -
Determinants of Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprise Projects a Case of Litein Town Bureti Sub County Kericho County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Small businesses (SMEs) have indeed been discovered to serve critical roles in Kenya’s economy. They are the bedrock of every nation’s economic growth. In Kenya, SMEs are essential drivers in transforming the nation into ... -
Influence of School-based Resources on Implementation of Kiswahili Curriculum Among Pupils in Refugee Primary Schools in Kenya: a Case of Kakuma Camp
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to establish influence of school based resources on implementation of Kiswahili curriculum among pupils in refugee primary schools in Kakuma Camp. The study examine extent to which availability ... -
Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System Using Contingency Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System using contingency analysis. The demand for reliable power supply in Kenya has been driven by increased industrialization however, the reliability of the Kenyan Power ... -
The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Political Marketing in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the age of the digital revolution, information and communication technologies are permeating all societal levels and influencing how each nation develops. Today, the effectiveness of the process will mostly depend on ... -
Factors Associated With Utilization of Long-lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets Among Pregnant Women in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County, 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: In spite of the progress made in the past decades, malaria continues to be a pressing public health problem in sub-Saharan African countries. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to infections and adverse ... -
Methods of In Ovo and Ex Ovo Ostrich Embryo Culture with Observations on the Development and Maturation of the Chorioallantoic Membrane
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Culture of shell-free and windowed eggs for drug testing and other experiments has been perfected for smaller eggs such as those of chickens, where the developing blood vessels of the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) become ... -
Human brucellosis in Baringo County, Kenya: Evaluating the diagnostic kits used and identifying infecting Brucella species
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human brucellosis diagnosis has been a challenge in Brucella-endemic areas. In Kenya, diagnosis is usually carried out using Febrile Brucella Antigen agglutination test (FBAT) whose performance is not well documented. This ... -
Risk of autism spectrum disorder and association of its symptoms with psychiatric and substance use disorders in non-clinical student sample in Kenya: cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The prevalence and patterns of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms/traits and the associations of ASD with psychiatric and substance use disorders has not been documented in non-clinical students in Sub-Saharan ... -
Basic human values drive food choice decision-making in different food environments of Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Increased access to a variety of foods in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) has led to greater autonomy in food choice decision-making. Autonomy allows individuals to make decisions through negotiation of considerations ... -
Nursing and midwifery research priorities for Kenya: Results from a national Delphi survey
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization have prioritized evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice derived from nurse-led research. However, in a low-resource country like ...