Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Increased Cervical CD4 + CCR5 + T Cells Among Kenyan Sex Working Women Using Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is the most common hormonal contraceptive used by women in sub- Saharan Africa, however, it has been epidemiologically associated with HIV infections. To assess whether DMPA has ... -
The Importance of Stromal Endometriosis in Thoracic Endometriosis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Thoracic endometriosis (TE) is a rare type of endometriosis, where endometrial tissue is found in or around the lungs and is frequent among extra-pelvic endometriosis patients. Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is the most ... -
Endothelial Dysfunction Is Related to Monocyte Activation in Antiretroviral-Treated People With HIV and HIV-Negative Adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Residual monocyte activation may contribute to increased risk for endothelial dysfunction and subsequent atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among people with HIV (PWH) on antiretroviral therapy ... -
Use of CROPWAT Model to Predict Water Use in Irrigated Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Production at Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study uses CROPWAT model to predict water use in rainfed agriculture and simulated irrigation requirement for tomato production in the Kabete Field Station. The model predicted increased irrigation requirement ... -
Uptake And Correlates Of Contraception Among Postpartum Women In Kenya: Results From A National Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Objective: The objective was to characterize uptake and correlates of effective contraceptive use postpartum. Study design: We analyzed data from a national, cross-sectional evaluation of prevention of mother-to-child ... -
Influence of Selected Ecological Farming Practices on Soil Moisture Retention and Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and Cassava (Manihot esculanta Crantz) in Semi-Arid Yatta Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In this study, the influence of ecological farming practices on soil moisture and yield of cassava (Manihot esculanta Crantz) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) was investigated. The study was conducted in semi-arid ... -
Nitrogen Mineralization Potential (No) in Three Kenyan Soils, Nitisols, Ferralsols and Luvisols
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Nitrogen mineralization potential is important so as to prevent over-fertilization that could lead to groundwater contamination or under-fertilization that could lead to poor nutrient provision by crops leading to low ... -
Characteristics Associated with Disclosure Status to Sexual Partners among Kenyan Women
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Kenya has the fourth-largest HIV epidemic across the globe. Disclosure of HIV-positive status plays a critical role in the prevention of HIV transmission. Disclosure, specifically to sexual partners, has been ... -
Soil and water conservation measures and challenges in Kenya; A review
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The preservation and sustainable development of soil and water resources is one of the basic principles for the development of Kenya. Throughout the course of history, all the social improvement and economic development are ... -
Literature, Critical Thinking and Value Creation
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Association between umbilical cord hygiene and neonatal sepsis among neonates presenting to a primary care facility in Nairobi County, Kenya: a case-control study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Three-quarters of all annual neonatal deaths in developing countries are attributable to neonatal sepsis. In primary care settings, poor cord hygiene due to improper handling of the infant's cord is a major contributor to ... -
Perceptions on Adherence to Dietary Prescriptions for Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diet is one of the modifiable lifestyle factors in management of kidney disease. We explored perceptions on adherence to dietary prescriptions for adults with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. This was a qualitative ... -
Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1-2375.4 g were divided ... -
The moderating effect of operating environment on corporate governance and firm performance: a case of corporate entities listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)Firm decisions are majorly affected by the operating environment in which they exist. Environmental context represents an exterior ecosystem. Effect of external environment context on strategic management ... -
How do food processing firms in Kenya learn? Empirical insights from potato processing in Nairobi
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)How food processing firms learn in their quest to build their capabilities is central for their success. This question is paramount because while research has shown the importance of learning to capability ... -
Organizational ambidexterity and performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)The research objective was to establish the influence of organizational ambidexterity on the Kenyan large manufacturing firms’ performance. The studies linking ambidexterity to organizational performance are ... -
Business incubation practices adopted by the youth enterprise development fund and the financial performance of Youth-owned Enterprises in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)n Kenya, Youth-Owned Enterprises (YOEs) create employment for youths and contributes to poverty reduction. Despite this, more than a third of start-up YOEs often fails before the third year of operation, resulting far-reaching ... -
Effect of environmental dynamism on organizational ambidexterity and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-03)The study sought to examine the effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between organizational ambidexterity and performance of large manufacturing firms (LMFs) in Kenya. The studies ... -
The joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of Small And Medium Manufacturing Enterprises In Nairobi County, Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-01)The main objective of this study was to determine the joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises ... -
Moderating effect of information technology infrastructure on the relationship between business process re-engineering strategy and performance of food manufacturing companies in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-01)The main objective of the study was to evaluate the moderating effect of information technology infrastructure on the relationship between business process re-engineering strategy and performance ...