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Poisson Process Modelling of the Temporal Behavior of Volcanic Eruptions in the East African Rift System
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The social costs of volcanic eruptions are severe for eruptions of considerable magnitude.
Understanding the temporal behavior of volcanic eruptions is thus key to hazard assessments
and prevention of future loss of life ...
Effect of capital expenditure on working capital management among manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)
Corporate finance focuses on investment decisions, dividend decisions, financing and WCM decisions. Working capital is usually considered circulating capital that is normally used to identify the assets that change with ...
Effect of Plethysmography Variability Index Based Fluid Therapy in Enhancing Recovery Aftermajor Abdominal-pelvicsurgery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
STUDY BACKGROUND:
Intra-operative fluid management based on Heart Rate (HR), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), Central Venous Pressure (CVP), urine output (U/O), replacing perioperative fluid deficits, insensible losses and ...
The effects of volatility risk on the volume of futures contracts trading at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)
The study sought to determine the effects of volatility risk on the volume of futures contracts traded at NSE. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The targeted population was the NSE Listed firms ...
Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis of Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 1-23 Months at Paediatric Emergency Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background:
In children under the age of five years acute malnutrition has remained a major health concern, with poor progress made towards achieving the desired reduction in prevalence. Currently 17 million children ...
Evaluation of the Practice and Adequacy of Current Pain Management Following Caesarean Delivery in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Between March & May 2019 a Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: The global increase in caesarean deliveries is associated with a rise in the burden of
postoperative pain which is ranked highest among undesirable clinical outcomes. Acute post operative
pain remains ...
Characterization and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms contaminating ultrasound probes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Patients subjected to ultrasound probes are at risk of microbial contamination including Staphylococcus aureus strains resistant to methicillin. This has been linked to cross-contamination from one patient to ...
Profiles of vitamin D among patients with rheumatoid arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic debilitating condition of undetermined cause. It affects numerous extra- articular organ systems. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone synthesized in the skin by ...
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of Hiv infected children aged 10 years and below, on follow up at comprehensive care clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences
associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic
illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers ...
Personal Related Factors Influencing Performance of Boards of Management of Public Secondary Schools in Vihiga Sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Boards of management in the Kenyan public school system are formed in order to promote quality education and the best interests of the schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate personal related factors that ...