University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Recognizing Brain Tumor Using Convolutional Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A brain tumor is a collection of abdominal cells in the brain that, if left untreated, can cause permanent brain damage and even death. In order to stop the progression of this life-threatening malignant tumor, early ... -
Influence of Performance Appraisal Criteria on Job Satisfaction Among Public Secondary School Teachers in Nandi Central Sub-county, Nandi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to determine the influence of teacher performance appraisal and Job promotion criteria on job satisfaction among teachers in public secondary schools in Nandi Central Sub-County. The objectives of the ... -
Influence of Community Participation on Sustainability of Water Projects in Laikipia County: a Case of Solio Water Project
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Community participation in water programs has a number of advantages along with more sustainability, social acceptability and equalized benefits for all members. Since water is not readily available, it should be carefully ... -
Management Skills and Performance of Kipepeo HIV/AIDS Project in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The performance of many projects is one of the extreme problems facing organizations. As a result, skills of managing project are a vital resource for ensuring that community projects achieve the desired outcomes and ... -
Descriptive study: Feasibility of integrating hypertension screening into HIV assisted partner notification services model in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are high among men while screening rates are low. Assisted partner notification service is a strategy recommended by the World Health Organization ... -
The Relationship Between the Big Five Personality Traits and Aggressive Behavior: the Case of Dandora Secondary School in Embakasi North, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to research, understanding adolescent aggressive behavior may aid in their developmental process to become well-adjusted individuals going forward. This research looked into whether there was a connection between ... -
Strategy Evaluation and Service Delivery of Universal Health Care at Machakos Level 5 Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy evaluation is critical for universal health care systems to ensure that they are delivering high-quality care that meets the needs of patients while operating in a cost-effective and efficient manner. This study ... -
Co-developed implementation guidelines to maximize acceptability, feasibility, and usability of mobile phone supervision in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Opportunities exist to leverage mobile phones to replace or supplement in-person supervision of lay counselors. However, contextual variables, such as network connectivity and provider preferences, must be considered. Using ... -
A Documentary Film on Different ‘truths’ on Akamba Most Feared Oath
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kithitu, the oath of the Ancients is a powerful and most fear Oath any man can take among the Akamba people of Kenya. This study on Kithitu investigated first, the origins of oath of justice and the mystery behind it. ... -
Effect of Competitive Advantage Strategies on Performance of Supermarkets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The guidance of the study was in determining the effects of competitive strategies on the performance of supermarkets specifically in the entire of Kenya. Specifically, in examining the influence of focus strategy, cost ... -
Antibiotic sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates from stool samples among children below five years in Murang'a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: the discovery of antibiotics led to the optimistic belief of completely eradicating infectious diseases during the golden era following their discovery. Countries are grappling with the burden of microbial ... -
Prevalence and predictors of tuberculosis infection among people living with HIV in a high tuberculosis burden context
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) disease is the leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) are approved for TB infection ascertainment. However, current IGRA data ... -
Efficacy of Bentonite and Fumonisin Esterase in Mitigating the Effects of Aflatoxins and Fumonisins in Two Kenyan Cattle Breeds
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of the study was to investigate the efficacy of bentonite and fumonisin esterase, separately or combined, in mitigating the effects of aflatoxins (AF) and fumonisins (FUM) in Boran and Friesian-Boran crossbreed ... -
Influence of Physical Touch on Marital Quality Among Heterosexual Couples in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective behind this study was to determine the effects of physical touch on the quality of marriage among heterosexual couples in Nairobi County, Kenya. The goals of the study were to examine the effects of physical ... -
Influence of School-based Factors on Integration of Information Communication and Technology in Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Kinangop Sub-county, Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The aim of this research was to explore the impact of school-related factors on the incorporation of information communication a County, Nyandarua County, Kenya. The study focused on four primary research objectives: ... -
The Contribution of Smallholder Women Farmers to Food and Nutritional Security in Vihiga Sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Women contribute in many waystowards food and nutritional security particularly in the rural areas. Although smallholder women farmers have great potential to guarantee food and nutritional security, they have an even ... -
Prospects of the Proposed Green Park Terminus for the Decongestion of Nairobi’s Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rapid population growth results in rapid urbanization. Nairobi has been experiencing rapid urbanization for the last few decades. For the CBD to be efficiently running, an efficiently working infrastructure has to be in ... -
Influence of Organisational Culture On The Implementation of Medium-scale Dairy Management System In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya's dairy industry is very vibrant, and it plays an important economic and nutritional role in the lives of a wide range of individuals, from farmers to milk vendors, processors, and consumers. Thus, fostering a culture ... -
A new C-C linked benzophenathridine-2-quinoline dimer, and the antiplasmodial activity of alkaloids from Zanthoxylum holstzianum
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The CH2Cl2/MeOH (1:1) extract of Zanthoxylum holstzianum stem bark showed good antiplasmodial activity (IC50 2.5 ± 0.3 and 2.6 ± 0.3 µg/mL against the W2 and D6 strains of Plasmodium falciparum, respectively). From the ... -
A call to review values, commitment, and outlook to mainstream mental health
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
