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Comparative analysis of clinical breakpoints, normalized resistance interpretation and epidemiological cut-offs in interpreting antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates originating from poultry in different farm types in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Existing breakpoint guidelines are not optimal for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from animal studies and low-income countries, and therefore their utility for analysing such data is limited. ... -
The internet and various social media platforms as source of information to patients with wounds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The internet has led to the realization that the world is a global village. Due to technological advancements, anyone can access the internet and various video sharing platforms and in turn, get access to or ... -
Plasmodium falciparum population structure inferred by msp1 amplicon sequencing of parasites collected from febrile patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Multiplicity of infection (MOI) is an important measure of Plasmodium falciparum diversity, usually derived from the highly polymorphic genes, such as msp1, msp2 and glurp as well as microsatellites. Conventional ... -
Effect of a Nurse-Led Intervention on Knowledge of the Modifiable Risk Behaviors of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has disproportionately burdened the low- and middle-income countries where awareness and detection rates remain very low. Interventions directed to promote the community's awareness ... -
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Sciuri Group by Residents of an Urban Informal Settlement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Staphylococcus sciuri group constitutes animal-associated bacteria but can comprise up to 4% of coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from human clinical samples. They are reservoirs of resistance genes ... -
Quality of inpatient paediatric and newborn care in district hospitals: WHO indicators, measurement, and improvement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Poor-quality paediatric and neonatal care in district hospitals in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) was first highlighted more than 20 years ago. WHO recently developed more than 1000 paediatric and neonatal ... -
The Impact of Gender Policy on Women’s Leadership in Labour Organizations in Kenya
(AWSC, 2024-02-06)The gender policy, dubbed the National Policy on Gender and Development, is backed up by Kenya’s Two-thirds Gender Principle. The gender policy draws parallels with international efforts to increase women’s leadership ... -
Empowering Kenyan Maasai women through cultural Bomas Tourism
(AWSC, 2023-07-28)The focus of this article is on the empowerment of Maasai women through tourism. Using cultural bomas tourism as a case study, the article explores the different ways this form of tourism is contributing to the empowerment ... -
Quality assessment of eucalyptus oils available in Nairobi County, Kenya
(ECAJPS, 2023-11-24)This study assessed eucalyptus oil quality in Nairobi County, Kenya, a product that garnered global attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twelve Eucalyptus oil product samples were obtained from local retailers encompassing ... -
Formulation design and in vitro characterization of gastroretentive floating acyclovir tablets.
(ECAJPS, 2023-11-20)Acyclovir is a thymidine kinase enzyme inhibitor used in the management of herpes zoster. Doses above 400mg exhibit poor bioavailability necessitating frequent administration to achieve the required therapeutic serum ... -
A retrospective study of oral and dermatological formulations compounded via dosage form modifications at Kenyatta National Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021
(ECAJPS, 2023)The current study aimed to elucidate the extent of compounding involving dosage form modifications at Kenyatta National hospital from 2020-2021. A total of 2205 oral formulations, containing one out of thirty-eight active ... -
Effect of Ownership Structure on Corporate Risk among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-12-18)Ownership structure of companies as well as corporate risk management are critical features in corporate governance. The relationship between ownership structure and corporate risk is partially studied and existing scholarly ... -
Effect of Automation of Accounting Services on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-12-19)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the automation of accounting services on the financial performance of the commercial banks in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey ... -
Operational innovation practices effect on performance of manufacturing firms: empirical evidence from firms in Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2023-12-08)The concept of firm performance was premised on operational innovations. The interplay of these factor's dimensions contributes towards the firm's performance outcome. The factors, which include innovations ... -
Capital structure, profitability, growth and firm value: a critical literature review
(AJBUMA, 2023-12-08)Future research preparations and development of in-depth exploration forms the key objective of the independent study paper. The paper sought to answer this research question; what is the effect of capital ... -
Determinants of financial inclusion of Working Women in Uganda
(AJBUMA, 2023-12-08)This study sought illuminate the determinants of financial inclusion among working women. The two objectives of this investigation were to establish the effect of financial literacy on financial inclusion and ... -
Stakeholder Involvement and, Monitoring and Evaluation: Determinants of Schools’ Compliance with Safety Standards.
(JPAHAP, 2023-12-06)The safety of school children at all times, and everywhere cannot be over-emphasized. Learner safety is central to the provision of quality education and globally, governments are committed to ensure safety and overall ... -
Inquiry-Based Learning and Mathematics Achievement: Does Learner’s Individual Prior-Knowledge Count?
(JPAHAP, 2023-12-06)Performance in mathematics as a foundational subject to majority of scientific disciplines continues to remain below expectation especially ability to solve real life problems. This study investigated the effect of learner’s ... -
An Analysis of Substitution Errors Made in Reading Standard Chinese Characters by Students of the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, UoN, 2023-12)The present study investigated the errors made in reading standard Chinese characters by students of the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi. Each participant was given a passage to read aloud in isolation ... -
Translating from English into Ekegusii in Radio Broadcasts: Presenters’ “Mistranslations” vs. Native Speakers’ Acceptability of Them
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, UoN, 2023-12)This paper investigates the procedures which presenters on Egesa FM (a radio station broadcasting in Ekegusii) use to translate segments of news and advertisements from English into Ekegusii, a Bantu language of Kenya. One ...