Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The effects of rights issue announcements on stock returns for firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rights issue is a secondary equity issue in which new additional shares are issued to the existing shareholders in exchange for cash (capital) needed by a publicly quoted company, either for expansion purposes or to ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on rabies and socio-economic value of dog keeping in Kisumu and Siaya counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rabies is endemic in all counties of Kenya. This study describes community knowledge, attitudes and practices that may influence the incidence and control of the disease. Semi-structured questionnaires and focus group ... -
The anthropocene is functionally and stratigraphically distinct from the holocene
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Humans are altering the planet, including long-term global geologic processes, at an increasing rate. Any formal recognition of an Anthropocene epoch in the geological time scale hinges on whether humans have ... -
A Single-Arm, Proof-Of-Concept Trial of Lopimune (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) as a Treatment for HPV-Related Pre-Invasive Cervical Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Cervical cancer is the most common female malignancy in the developing nations and the third most common cancer in women globally. An effective, inexpensive and self-applied topical treatment would be an ideal ... -
Exploring the intricacies of contemporary Phd research process
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The process leading to a PhD degree award has evolved over a period of many years to become what it is today. There are important considerations and emphasis continually being placed by the degree awarding authorities on ... -
Applying Bayesian Model to Predict Socio-demographic and Occlusal Determinants of Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Objective: To use the Bayesian statistical Model approach to predict the most important socio-demographic and occlusal factors pertinent to high prevalence of ECC. Material and Methods: A questionnaire and an oral ... -
Association Of Fever And Diarrhea With Infant Teething Among Mothers Attending Two Health Centres In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Many global communities associate infant teething with diarrhea and fever. The perception that infant teething is a cause of pain and discomfort is often shared by both mothers/care- givers ... -
Preliminary Outcome of Case Series of the Management of Unilateral and Bilateral Craniomandibular Ankylosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Temporomandibularmandibular ankylosis also known as the craniomandibular joint (CMJ) ankylosis is a Greek terminology that means “stiff joint”. It is most commonly associated with trauma and to a lesser extent middle ear ... -
Myiasis in dogs in the greater Accra region of Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Myiasis is the infestation of tissues of live vertebrate animals and humans with dipterous larvae. In sub-Saharan Africa, Cordylobia anthropohaga and Cordylobia rodhaini are known to be responsible for cutaneous myiasis ... -
Randomized controlled trial on impacts of dairy meal feeding interventions on early lactation milk production in smallholder dairy farms of central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is limited field-based research and recommendations on the effect of cattle feeding management practices on smallholder dairy farms (SDF) for the growing dairy industry in Kenya. This controlled trial aimed to determine ... -
Repositioning school based teacher management in Kenya: global practices and approaches
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Teacher resource is major in influencing the quantity and quality of teaching and learning in an educational institution. To achieve educational goals, effective management of this resource is vital. There is therefore ... -
Social media and teenage pregnancy among students in secondary schools in Imenti north sub-county, Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Teenage pregnancies and the eventual dropping out of school has been and still is a major problem bedeviling theeducation sector in many parts of developing countries. This study investigated the influence social media ... -
Enhancement of colonisation of soybean roots by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi using vermicompost and biochar
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Pollution and contamination of soil is one of the major concerns in the world today. Excessive use of synthetic fertilisers has caused tremendous harm to the environment and the human population indirectly. Chemical residues ... -
Unpacking the impacts of ‘participatory’ forestry policies: evidence from Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)We evaluate the livelihoods of member and non-members of Community Forestry Associations under Kenya's participatory forest management (PFM) programme. We use propensity score matching of households based on recall based ... -
Determinants of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine uptake among children attending immunisation services at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: To establish the determinants of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine uptake among children brought to Kenyatta National Hospital. Design: A cross-sectional hospital-based quantitative and qualitative study Setting: ... -
Selection of direct restorative and rooting filling materials by Kenyan dentists in 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objectives: To establish the categories of direct restorative and root filling materials used by dentists in Kenya as well as the factors considered in their selection. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting: ... -
Early growth in preterm infants after hospital discharge in rural Kenya: longitudinal study
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Prematurity is the single most important cause of mortality during the neonatal period. The early growth of these infants has been shown to be a predictor of their later growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes. ... -
Biotechnology And Food Security In Kenya - An Assessment Of Public Concerns On Biosafety, Public Health And Religious Ethics.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Aim: To determine the perceived public concerns on the introduction of maize related agrobiotechnology including genetically modified (GM) maize in Kenya specifically with regard to biosafety, public health and religious ... -
Land cover dynamics in the Chyulu watershed ecosystem, Makueni-Kajiado counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of the study was to assess the state of land cover dynamics in the Chyulu Hills watershed ecosystem of Makueni and Kajiado Counties in Kenya by considering the following objectives:- a) assessing the state of land ... -
Estimation of the economic value for the consumptive water use ecosystem service benefits of the Chyulu hills watershed, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Chyulu Hills watershed ecosystem is a critical dryland water tower which supports large populations of people, livestock and wildlife in terms of water supply. The objectives of the study were to: - a) delineate the ...