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Determination of reference intervals for common chemistry and immunoassay tests for Kenyan adults based on an internationally harmonized protocol and up-to-date statistical methods
(Public Library of Science, 2020-07-09)Due to a lack of reliable reference intervals (RIs) for Kenya, we set out to determine RIs for 40 common chemistry and immunoassay tests as part of the IFCC global RI project. -
Capacity building in porous materials research for sustainable energy applications
(The Royal Society, 2024-08-09)The project aimed to develop porous materials for sustainable energy applications, namely, hydrogen storage, and valorization of biomass to renewable fuels. At the core of the project was a training programme for Africa-based ... -
Prevalence, Knowledge, and Occupational Risk Factors for Tuberculosis among Health Workers in Siaya County Hospitals, Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2024-09-11)TB is a known occupational hazard for healthcare workers (HCWs), especially in countries with high TB burdens. It is estimated that HCWs have a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of developing TB compared with the general ... -
From Securing the State Security to Regional Disorder: An Exploration of Instability in North Eastern Kenya
(The Asian Institute of Research, 2024-03-04)From the colonial time to date, North Eastern Kenya has witnessed sporadic incidents of instability characterised by conflict and insecurity. Scholarly studies have attributed instability to state capacity that includes ... -
Determinants of Households’ Resilience to Covariate Shocks: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications from the Kenyan Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors
(MDPI, 2024-09-13)This paper analyzes the factors influencing households’ resilience capacities to shocks within Kenya’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors and draws from primary data collected from 419 fish-dependent households across Kisumu, ... -
The role of Multi Actor Communities of practice in dissemination of push-pull technology
(Ajol, 2024-09-12)Maize production is the main source of income in rural western Kenya, where 70% of the population lives below the poverty line. Many maize farmers over the years have been experiencing losses in their production that are ... -
Methodological assessment for efficient collection of Schistosoma mansoni environmental DNA and improved schistosomiasis surveillance in tropical wetlands
(Elsevier, 2024-10-28)Schistosomiasis, caused by trematodes of genus Schistosoma, is among the most seriously neglected tropical diseases. Although rapid surveillance of risk areas for Schistosoma transmission is vital to control schistosomiasis, ... -
Bioactive abietenolide diterpenes from Suregada procera
(Elsevier, 2024)The phytochemical investigation of the leaves and the roots of Suregada procera afforded the new ent-abietane diterpenoid sureproceriolide A (1) along with the known secondary metabolites 8,14β:11,12α-diepoxy-13(15)-abie ... -
The development of prosocial behavior from late childhood to adolescence: a longitudinal and multicultural study
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024-10-15)Prosocial behavior (i.e., voluntary actions aimed at benefiting others, such as helping, comforting, and sharing) has proven beneficial for individuals' adjustment during the transition to adolescence. However, less is ... -
Investigating Longitudinal Trajectories of COVID-19 Disruption: Methodological Challenges and Recommendations
(Springer US, 2024-10-02)Relatively few studies have longitudinally investigated how COVID-19 has disrupted the lives and health of youth beyond the first year of the pandemic. This may be because longitudinal researchers face complex challenges ... -
Influence of corporate governance practices, ownership concentration and firm size on financial performance of firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Financial status of firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange from 2016 -2020 showed a decrease in revenue of Ksh -89.671 billion, a decrease in market capitalization of Ksh-294.91 billion and a downward trend in the NSE ... -
A Broad Conceptualization of Social Change in Agritourism: An Examination of How Mobile Phone Technology Usage in Africa is Making it Possible
(CABI, 2024-02-02)This chapter examines the broad concept of social transformation in various domains, including agritourism, as well as the intricacies inherent in the process of its implementation, notably across African countries. It ... -
Social Media Marketing in Agritourism in a Pandemic World: Essential Ethical Considerations
(CABI, 2024-02-02)A global pandemic, such as Covid-19, can cause multifaceted crises, yet can also be viewed as an opportunity for agritourism enterprises to accelerate the adoption of digital technology, which is systematically reflected ... -
Does Planning Pay Off? Investigating Role of Procurement Planning in Fostering Organizational Performance: The Case of Kenyan Judiciary.
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2023-11)With the ever increasing competitions, complexity of business systems and structures buoyed by government regulations and deregulations, business organizations and corporates are turning to strategic practices with the ... -
Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship: Unlocking Growth Potential in Rural Kenya and Urban Slums
(American International Journal of Business Management (AIJBM), 2024)This prospective publication aims to delve into the role of women in entrepreneurship within the unique contexts of rural Kenya and urban slums. It seeks to explore the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in these ... -
Empirical Analysis of Macroeconomic Factors and Stock Return in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR), 2024-02-02).Studies about macroeconomic factors and stock return have revealed varied results despite interest and importance in this area of study. Many studies reviewed focused on macro-economic factors and stock return at firm ... -
Can Brand Awareness Influence co-operative performance? Evidence from Mwalimu National Sacco, Kenya.
(2024-03)Cooperatives are present in all SDG goals and can be seen as an inherently sustainable business model, with their “triple bottom line” of social, economic and environmental sustainability. Savings and Credit CoOperatives ... -
Assessing unmet Sexual and Reproductive Health needs of adolescents living with disabilities in Zambia: A cross-sectional study
(EU European Publishing, 2024-04-26)Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) thus are fundamental human rights, which should be enshrined in national, regional, and international laws as they are critical for gender equality and sustainable development. ... -
Improving mothers' understanding of the mother and child health handbook in Nyamira County, Kenya
(MA Healthcare, 2024-06-24)Mothers' knowledge of the mother and child health handbook positively affects their practice in child healthcare. However, there is evidence that their understanding of the handbook's contents and its purpose is limited. ... -
Utilization of Female Condoms among Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Murang’a County, Kenya
(2024-04-12)To prevent the risk of transmission of the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as achieve family planning targets, the use of Female Condom, a women-initiated method, ...