Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Improving Utilization of HIV Viral Load Test Results Using a Quality Improvement Collaborative in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has the world's fourth largest burden of HIV, with an estimated adult HIV prevalence of 4.8% and 1.6 million people living with HIV (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2019). In response, the Government of ... -
Effect of water conservation measures on soil moisture and maize yield under drought prone agro-ecological zones in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was conducted to assess agricultural practices for generating maximum maize productivity in drought prone agro-ecological zones. The experiment was conducted in Cyili sub-catchment in Southern Province of Rwanda, ... -
Impact of preconception vaginal microbiota on women's risk of spontaneous preterm birth: protocol for a prospective case-cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vaginal microbiota disruption during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB), but clinical trials of BV treatment during pregnancy have ... -
Intimate Partner Violence, Human Rights Violations, and HIV among Women in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study presents qualitative results from a mixed-method investigation conducted between May and August 2012 into the prevalence and consequences of four forms of intimate partner violence among women living with HIV ... -
Zika Virus Circulates at Low Levels in Western and Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Zika virus (ZIKV) was discovered over 70 years ago in East Africa, but little is known about its circulation and pathogenesis there. Methods: We screened 327 plasma samples collected 2-12 months after febrile ... -
What Could "Fair Allocation" during the Covid-19 Crisis Possibly Mean in Sub-Saharan Africa?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked rapid and voluminous production of bioethics commentary in popular media and academic publications. Many of the discussions are new twists on an old theme: how to fairly allocate scarce ... -
Tackling an emerging epidemic: the burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is at a crossroad. Over the last decade, successes in the scale up of HIV care and treatment programs has led to a burgeoning number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in care. At the same time, an ... -
Growth patterns and their contributing factors among HIV-exposed uninfected infants
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With expanded HIV treatment and prevention programmes, most infants born to HIV-positive women are uninfected, but the patterns and determinants of their growth are not well described. This study aimed to assess growth ... -
Setting priorities for patient-centered surveillance of drug-resistant infections
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Methods: A priority-setting process (PSP) was launched to define priorities for patient-centered antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A list of uncertainties ... -
No rain but bumper harvest: the magic of pigeonpea in semi-arid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Land degradation and low rainfall seriously constrain agricultural production in arid and semi-arid areas. A study was conducted at Katumani Research Centre between 2009 and 2013 to investigate the effect of pigeonpea and ... -
Modelling surface runoff using the soil conservation service-curve number method in a drought prone agro-ecological zone in Rwanda. International Soil and Water Conservat
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Runoff farming is reported to improve land productivity and crop yields in hot and dry climates. This study was conducted to assess the available rainwater that can be harvested in a conserved catchment in a drought prone ... -
The antecedents of innovativeness in manufacturing small and medium enterprises: a qualitative approach
(AJBUMA, 2020-11-30)The paper sought to establish the factors that influence firm innovativeness within manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya. A descriptive instrumental multi case study design was adopted. ... -
Business process re-engineering strategy and service delivery: does the moderating role of information technology infrastructure matter?
(AJBUMA, 2020-11-30)The main objective of the study was to investigate the link between business process re-engineering strategy, information technology infrastructure and service delivery of companies manufacturing food in Kenya. Specifically, ... -
Market entry strategies and performance of multinational corporations in kenya
(AJBUMA, 2020-11-30)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between market entry strategies and organisational performance of multinational corporations in Kenya. The specific objective is to establish the relationship ... -
Firm managerial capabilities, sustainable operations management practices and competitive advantage of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2020-11-30)Successful implementation of sustainable practices requires resources and capability (Moldan, Janouskova & Hak, 2012). However, little is known about the moderating effect of managerial capabilities on the relationship ... -
Tackling an emerging epidemic: the burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is at a crossroad. Over the last decade, successes in the scale up of HIV care and treatment programs has led to a burgeoning number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in care. At the same time, an ... -
Soil spatial variation to guide the development of fertilizer use recommendations for smallholder farms in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A farm survey was conducted within a 100 km2 sampling block to collect data on the spatial variation in unfertilized maize biovolume and grain yields in relation to soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen, phosphorus ... -
Investigation of the governance structure of the Nairobi dairy value chain and its influence on food safety
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The dairy value chain of Nairobi is comprised, in its majority, of small-scale independent enterprises that operate within a complex interlinked system. In this complexity, the coordination and power structures of the ... -
Nutritive value of important range forages species for camels in Western Marsabit, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2005)A study carried out in the semi-arid rangelands of Marsabit during dry and wet seasons assessed the content and seasonal variation of crude protein (CP) and fibre of important forage species for camels. Using a ...