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Decoding The Swahili: An Integrated Archaeological and Genetic Study of The Swahili of East Africa
(E&D Vision, 2011)Current studies of ancient urbanism readily recognize the role of regional and interregional interaction processes in the development and sustenance of urbanism. Although trade and immigration were inherent in the origins ... -
Defining Childhood Severe Falciparum Malaria for Intervention Studies
(PLOS, 2007-08-21)Background Clinical trials of interventions designed to prevent severe falciparum malaria in children require a clear endpoint. The internationally accepted definition of severe malaria is sensitive, and appropriate for ... -
Degradation of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) by bacterial isolates from cultivated and uncultivated soil
(Academic Journals, 2010-02-04)The re-introduction of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) to control mosquitos was recommended by the World Health Organization in 2007. In this study, the potential for biodegradation of DDT by soil microorganisms ... -
Demystifying Open Access Publishing
(2013-11-06)The need to publish is embedded in the general principle of willingness to share and communicate scientific endeavor's with others -
Demystifying the Privacy Myth: Navigating around Gate Keepers in Male Reproductive Health Clinic
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2022)Successful doctor-patient interaction in a medical setting heavily relies on negotiating communication practices in terms of language use. To the outsider, the medical setting is shrouded in the mystery of what happens ... -
DESCRIBING THE PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC MALARIA AND VIRAL INFECTIONS AMONG BLOOD DONORS IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-07)Blood transfusion is a practice that has saved millions of lives of patients with severe anemia. Although blood transfusion is life saving, the practice poses a great threat to the health of the recipient due to transmission ... -
The determinant of the relationship between the knowledge on HIV/AIDs and safety measures taken MSEsGikomba market,(Nairobi,Kenya
(http://scholarpublishing.org, 2014)Kenya is among the world’s nations affected by HIV/AIDS with the virus claiming 600 people per day. The most endangered are the young people of the age bracket of 15-49 years who own/managers and employees of the Micro ... -
DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG MILLENNIAL EMPLOYEES: A CASE STUDY OF KILIFI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
(Pwani University, 2019-06-29)Background: The purpose of the study was to determine financial literacy among millennial employees of Kilifi county government. The study was guided by the following research objectives; knowledge level of literacy among ... -
DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY STATUS AMONG THE SMALLHOLDER FARMING COMMUNITY IN KILIFI SOUTH SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-02-15)Food security is critical to the economic, social, religious, political and cultural development worldwide. This study goes deeper to investigate the role of household characteristics, food security constraints, extension ... -
DETERMINANTS OF JIGGER INFESTATION: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-01-20)Jigger infestation is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by the jigger flea and is common in resource limited settings. Jigger lesions are susceptible to bacterial super- infections and tend to complicate the infection ... -
DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE UTILIZATION IN GANZE DISTRICT, KILIFI COUNTY OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2015-08)Maternal health care service utilization is an important health issue related to both maternal and child survival as it reduces maternal mortality and morbidity as well as improving the well being of mothers and their ... -
DETERMINANTS OF POOR TREATMENT OUTCOME AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
(Pwani University, 2016-05)In 2013, an estimated 9 million people developed TB and 1.5 million died from the disease. Many countries globally have adopted DOT strategy which addresses factors of poor treatment outcome at community and health ... -
Determination of effective tow duration for estimation of fish and shellfish abundance in deeper-water bottom trawl surveys
(Springer Japan, 2011-07-01)Experimental trawl surveys were conducted to determine effective tow durations for estimating fish and shellfish abundances in deeper-water bottom trawl surveys. A total of 304 hauls were conducted in Kagoshima Bay, southern ... -
DETERMINATION OF PREVALENCE OF DEFAULTING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS FROM TREATMENT AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI NORTH SUB COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-09)Tuberculosis is a major public health problem and remains one of the deadliest communicable diseases. Understanding the characteristics of patients who default from treatment for tuberculosis will help modify the strategies ... -
DETERMINATION OF PREVALENCE OF DEFAULTING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS FROM TREATMENT AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI NORTH SUB COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Tuberculosis is a major public health problem and remains one of the deadliest communicable diseases. Understanding the characteristics of patients who default from treatment for tuberculosis will help modify the strategies ... -
Development and Application of FOCUS App for Assessment of Approaches to Learning in 3–8‐Year‐Old Children in Kenya: A Design‐Based Research Approach
(International Journal of Early Childhood, 2022-03-14)Performance-based tools to assess school readiness domains such as Approaches to Learning are lacking in Low and Middle-Income Countries such as Kenya. This study aims to develop the Kenyan version of the FOCUS app ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A PRE-PROCESSING WORKFLOW FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY PROTEOMICS DATA
(2022-11-15)Introduction: Omics technological advancements have improved the ability to quickly collect significant amounts of data and efficiently support scientific research. The Proteomics platform is not an exception as the large ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF BREEDING OBJECTIVES FOR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS UTILISING THE BORAN BREED IN KENYA
(Egerton University Nakuru Kenya, 2004-04)Boran cattle are important in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya for beef production and as a source of livelihood to pastoralists as dual purpose animals providing both milk and meat. Despite their importance, ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF CEREAL-BASED FUNCTIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS USING PROBIOTIC POTENTIAL LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM KENOKO
(Pwani University, 2022-03-17)The global demand and interest for non-dairy beverages with potential health benefits continue to increase. Development of probiotic strains from fermented cereal and legumes with the ability to grow well and adapt to ... -
DIABETES KNOWLEDGE, SELF CARE PRACTICES AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL AMONG DIABETES PATIENTS IN KITUI COUNTY REFFERAL HOSPITAL
(Pwani University, 2022-03-03)Background: Diabetes is a serious disease that causes devastating personal suffering and financial burden worldwide. Nevertheless, minimal burden occurs through proper diabetes knowledge and self-care practices by effective ...