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Evidence for Over-Dispersion in the Distribution of Clinical Malaria Episodes in Children
(PLOS ONE, 2008-05-21)Abstract Background: It may be assumed that patterns of clinical malaria in children of similar age under the same level of exposure would follow a Poisson distribution with no over-dispersion. Longitudinal studies that ... -
Evidence for Reliability of the DMQ
(Szent István University, Gödöllő, 2020)This chapter provides guidelines developed by the International Test Commission: The ITC Guidelines for Translating and Adapting Tests (ITC, 2017). We recommend that future researchers who want to translate and use DMQ 18 ... -
The ‘Evil Eye’ (Ebibiriri) In The Gusii Community Origins, Manifestations And Effects: Origins, Manifestations And Effects
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2023-05-05)Social Workers, Sociologists and Social anthropologists have given little attention to the evil-eye in communities where the depravity is predominant. The evil eye has continued to affect the health and social well-being ... -
EVOLUTIONARY DYNAMICS OF INFLUENZA B VIRUS IN KILIFI, KENYA AND UGANDA FROM 2010 TO 2022
(PWANI UNIVERSITY, 2024-04-24)This study focused on the understanding the evolutionary dynamics of Influenza B virus (IBV) in Kilifi, Kenya and Uganda from 2010 to 2022. IBV is a significant cause of upper and lower respiratory infections contributing ... -
EX VIVO INTERFERON-GAMMA IMMUNE RESPONSE TO THROMBOSPONDIN-RELATED ADHESIVE PROTEIN IN COASTAL KENYANS: LONGEVITY AND RISK OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM INFECTION
(American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2003)Abstract. Thrombospondin-related adhesive protein (TRAP) of Plasmodium falciparum iscurrently being tested in human vaccine studies. However, its natural reactivity in the field remainspoorly characterized. More than 40% ... -
AN EXPANDED MOTIF ASSESSMENT AND RANKING SUITE FOR HUMAN AND INSECT RESEARCH
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)Motif Assessment and Ranking Suite (MARS - http://bioinf.ict.ru.ac.za/) is a benchmark web server for MARSTools developed to evaluate, assess, rank and elucidate transcription factor (TF) binding motifs in Position Weight ... -
Exploitation of Scented Volatiles and Essential Oil of Mkilua fragrans Verdc. for Livelihood Enhancement Among the Coastal Communities of Kenya
(Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)Essential oils and volatiles are complex mixtures of biologically active substances used since time immemorial as flavoring agents and constituents of a number of commercial products. The fragrant plant, Mkilua fragrans ... -
EXPLORING 23 YEARS DATA OF RAINFALL AND MALARIA POSITIVE FRACTION IN AREAS UNDER KILIFI HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
(Pwani University, 2017-05)Malaria has been identified as the disease most likely to be affected by climatic changes. Identifying climatic factor that influence the incidence of malaria by modifying the abundance of mosquito populations or the ... -
Exploring Deep Learning Methods Used in the Medical Device Sector
(2024-04-02)The healthcare sector is witnessing significant development in many aspects thanks to the effects of artificial intelligence or software, which has turned out to be the centre of attraction all over the world. This is ... -
Exploring Dialogue: Reflections on Christianity's Mission and African Indigenous Religion
(LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012-10-05)This timely book by Dr. Tsawe-Munga Chidongo explores how Christianity can relate positively, engage in dialogue and cooperate with African Indigenous Religion (AIR). This is urgently needed to address the ills - political, ... -
EXPLORING INTRODUCTIONS AND SPREAD OF HUMAN CORONAVIRUSES IN KILIFI, COASTAL KENYA, BY ANALYSIS OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR SEQUENCE DATA, 2015-2016
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-09-05)Human coronaviruses (HCoV) OC43 and NL63 are globally endemic viruses that contribute to mild and severe respiratory tract infections. These two have been previously observed to be the most prevalent HCoV strains in ... -
Exploring the Role of Universities in Enhancing Food Security and Food Safety in Kenya
(Global Scientific Journals, 2022)The number of undernourished people in agriculture and livestock reliant communities in Kenya is on the rise. Hunger has increased not just in traditional arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), but also in agriculturally ... -
EXPLORING VIRUS SEQUENCE DIVERSITY USING GENOME GRAPHS
(Pwani University, 2020-11-23)Linear reference genomes are a consensus of the most frequent base at a given position. Graph-based reference genomes represent a genome as a network of alternative paths, thereby providing information on variant bases. ... -
Extended Follow-Up Following a Phase 2b Randomized Trial of the Candidate Malaria Vaccines FP9 ME-TRAP and MVA ME-TRAP among Children in Kenya
(Plos One, 2007)Background. ‘‘FFM ME-TRAP’’ is sequential immunisation with two attenuated poxvirus vectors (FP9 and modified vaccinia virus Ankara) delivering the pre-erythrocytic malaria antigen ME-TRAP. Over nine months follow-up in ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL GROWTH OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)While the main function of SACCOS is to mobilize members’ savings and grant them credit for their growth and development, it has been hard for the SACCOS to achieve this objective due to weak financial policies and controls. ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHING AND COMPLETION RATES OF PUPILS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF MALINDI SUB-COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA BY
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-12)High dropout of pupils with disabilities is a challenge to stakeholders in the education sector. Such learners have to grapple with multiple problems. Similarly, teachers in such schools do not have the requisite training ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY, IN KILIFI COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Pwani University, 2022-09-30)Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are one of the common causes for perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder that complicates about 3-8% pregnancies ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB SATISFACTION LEVELS OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-08-16)The study set out to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction levels of teachers in public secondary schools in Kilifi County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were as follows; to investigate the influence ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING LOW ACCESS OF THE GIRL CHILD TO FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF BALI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(Pwani University, 2019-06-03)v ABSTRACT The best practice for developing any society lies in investing in human capital, especially, through education. Accordingly, most third world countries have set aside considerable portions of their budgets to ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AS PROVIDERS OF BASIC HEALTH CARE IN GANZE SUB-COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY-KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-01-05)The global scarcity of competent, motivated health workers is widely recognized as a significant obstacle to strengthening health systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Community Health Workers (CHWs) play ...