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Human NCR3 gene variants rs2736191 and rs11575837 alter longitudinal risk for development of pediatric malaria episodes and severe malarial anemia
(BMC Cancer, 2023-06-20)Background Epstein Barr virus (EBV)-associated endemic Burkitt’s Lymphoma pediatric cancer is associated with morbidity and mortality among children resident in holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum regions in western Kenya. ... -
Human NCR3 gene variants rs2736191 and rs11575837 alter longitudinal risk for development of pediatric malaria episodes and severe malarial anemia
(Springer Link, 2023-09-13)Background Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality in holoendemic transmission areas. Severe malarial anemia [SMA, hemoglobin (Hb) < 5.0 g/dL in children] is the most common ... -
Above-ground carbon stocks and its functional relationship with tree species diversity: the case of Kakamega and North Nandi Forests, Kenya
(Scientific Reports, 2023-11-27)Estimating aboveground carbon (AGC) dynamics and tree diversity functionality relationships is critical in understanding the role of vegetation in implementing climate change mitigation strategies and promoting sustainable ... -
Training on Childbirth Preparation on the Self-Efficacy and Psychological State of Pregnant Women in Kakamega County
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2023-09-01)Pregnant women’s ability to cope with childbirth pain is a significant indicator of self-efficacy during labour. The link between antenatal childbirth knowledge and self-efficacy is largely unknown. This study assessed the ... -
Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown streak disease revealed through the analysis of multiple data sources
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023-11-03)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a food and industrial storage root crop with substantial potential to contribute to managing risk associated with climate change due to its inherent resilience and in providing a ... -
Co-Text and Implicature in Bi. Msafwari’s Topical Discussions
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-08)Decoding meaning in communication depends on semantic properties assigned by grammar and the speaker's intended meaning. Therefore, it is necessary to infer the intended meaning from the cues the speaker provides in the ... -
Effect of Provision of Non-Audit Services on Internal Audit Effectiveness in Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions in Western Region, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-19)The effectiveness of internal auditing, particularly when it is tightly aligned with risk management frameworks, compliance standards, and strengthened internal controls, attracts substantial attention worldwide, particularly ... -
Role of Chinese Economic Diplomacy in Fostering Infrastructural Development in Kenya Since 1963
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)This study investigated the role of Chinese economic diplomacy in fostering infrastructural development in Kenya since 1963. The focus was on how this partnership manifests itself in infrastructure development. This study ... -
Determinants of Negotiated Wages in the Kenyan Banking Industry
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-20)Over time, wages in the Kenyan banking sector have increased, but not at a rate that has kept up with inflation. This has had a negative effect in that the employees in the banking sector were unable to maintain the standards ... -
Influence of Internal Audit Risk Planning Practices on the Financial Performance of SACCOs in the Western Region of Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-12)To better monitor and control risks, businesses may use risk-based internal audit (RBIA) practices. It also increases transparency and honesty in the financial reporting process. The Western Region and Kenyan Deposit Taking ... -
Effect of External Debt on Performance of the Agricultural Sector in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-05)Agriculture forms the backbone of the economy in most developing and developed countries. Its production has increased significantly over the last three to four decades. In 2018, it contributed to about 4% of global gross ... -
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Risk Factors for Nosocomial Pressure Injury among Hospitalized Adults at a Tertiary Hospital in Western Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-12)The high incidence and prevalence of nosocomial pressure injuries pose a threat to safe hospitalization and additional strain on the healthcare system. Analysis of pressure injury risk factors is necessary for efficient ... -
Freshwater Aquaculture and Household Performance in Busia County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-15)Aquaculture has become a household source of proteins, taking over the traditional red meat delicacy that promotes food security and livelihood for over 2.5 billion people. This covers approximately 40 percent of the world’s ... -
School Budget Development and Financial Accountability of Public Secondary Schools in Khwisero Sub County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) raised concern about the misuse of funds in public secondary schools, warned principals in charge, and even indicated the interdiction of principals with financial anomalies. In Turkana ... -
Evaluating strategies for coping with patient surge in hospitals due to mass casualties along a highway in Western Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2022-12-18)Background: During mass casualty incidents, nearby hospitals receive `many patients who tend to stretch hospital resources resulting in poor outcomes. Objective: To evaluate strategies for coping with patient surge in ... -
Nature and Extent of Women’s Socioeconomic Conflicts along Lake Victoria, Kisumu County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-13)In recent years, informal peace committees have rapidly made their mark, either as precautionary or as response mechanisms to particular conflicts globally. Their main purpose is to prevent the eruption or escalation of ... -
Enhancing National Cohesion through Primary Social Studies Learning Experiences in Kenya
(https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.4.2.81, 2023-11-04)The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of educational experiences contained within the basic Social Studies curriculum that help foster the development of unity and harmony in Kenya. The study utilized ... -
The Significance of Primary Social Studies Content Organization in Fostering Knowledge, Skills, and Values for Cohesion and Integration in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-09)The field of Social Studies (SS) plays a crucial role in nurturing students' knowledge, intellectual abilities, and democratic disposition, all of which are essential for active engagement in society. The SS curriculum is ... -
Supply Chain Information Systems and Service Delivery of the Public Health Care Sector in the County Governments of Western Region, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-10)The healthcare sector has undergone significant changes within the past decades, and amidst these changes, attaining efficient and effective healthcare service delivery has remained a distant prospect. This study, therefore, ... -
Supplier Evaluation Management Practice and Supply Chain Performance of Kenyan Selected County Governments in Nyanza Region
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-02)Adequate supplier evaluations reduce the cost of projects. Therefore, inadequate supplier monitoring can lead to high costs, non-performance risks, and poor quality of the deliverables. The study examined the influence of ...
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