Seroprevalence of Taenia saginata Cysts in Cattle, Human Hospital Cases, and Risk Factors for Human Taeniasis in Kajiado County, Kenya by Ruphline M. Anyango, Timothy M. Wachira, Gerald M. Muchemi

“…A cross-sectional survey was conducted between June and July 2021 in Kajiado County, Kenya, to estimate the seroprevalence of Taenia saginata cysts in cattle presented for slaughter in Kitengela, Kiserian, and Keekonyokie slaughterhouses; determine the annual hospital reported cases of T. saginata in humans that visited all level 4 hospitals in Kajiado County between 2015 and 2021; and assess the risk factors for Taenia saginata in humans. …”
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Application of low-cost hydrokinetic technology for accelerating electricity access to rural areas in developing economies: field experiment in Kenya by Willis Awandu, Jens-Uwe Wiesemann, Boris Lehmann

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Successes and Challenges in an Integrated Tuberculosis/HIV Clinic in a Rural, Resource-Limited Setting: Experiences from Kericho, Kenya by Douglas N. Shaffer, Eunice T. Obiero, Josphat B. Bett, Ignatius N. Kiptoo, Jonah K. Maswai, Fredrick K. Sawe, E. Jane Carter

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Lived experiences and perspectives of women who had undergone perinatal loss in Nairobi county, Kenya: a qualitative study by Emily Wanja Kaburu, Christopher O Aimakhu, Thomas Matenjwa Kamau, Michael Omondi Owor

“…Background This study explored the lived experiences and perspectives of women who had suffered a perinatal loss in Nairobi county, Kenya. Existing research works have established that perinatal loss often comes with a significant psychosocial burden, which has been made worse by negative cultural beliefs and practices. …”
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Women's experiences and acceptability of self-administered, home delivered, intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil cream for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya by Konyin Adewumi, Aparna Ghosh Kachoria, Everlyn Adoyo, Mercy Rop, Mercy Rop, Antony Owaya, Jennifer H. Tang, Jennifer H. Tang, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo

“…Compared to their previous ablation or excision treatments, participants found 5FU to be less painful, and all would prefer a self-administered treatment instead of a procedure if it were an option.ConclusionSelf-administered intravaginal 5FU as an adjuvant treatment for cervical precancer among women living with HIV in Kenya was highly acceptable. Randomized studies of 5FU and other topical therapies in LMICs are needed to evaluate their use in closing the current precancer treatment gaps in these settings.…”
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Impact of Temperature and Relative Humidity on PMD in Directly Buried Optical Fibre Cables in Semi-Arid and Tropical Highlands in Kenya by Moses Ndunda, Alix Dehayem-Kamadjeu, David Waswa

“…This work undertook a real life assessment of how fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity influence PMD in directly buried fibre optical links, in a case study that focused on the fibre cable network owned by Liquid Telecom Kenya. The network spans across two key climatic ecosystems, namely, rift valley highlands and northern lowlands. …”
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Assessment of Groundwater Quality Using Water Quality Index from Selected Springs in Manga Subcounty, Nyamira County, Kenya by Alice Makonjo Wekesa, Calford Otieno

“…We present the results of groundwater quality assessment that was done during the rainy season in November 2018 in the Manga region of Nyamira County, Kenya. Water samples were collected from three springs, Kiangoso, Kerongo, and Tetema, for the assessment. …”
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Antioxidative Activity and Inhibition of Key Enzymes Linked to Type-2 Diabetes (α-Glucosidase and α-Amylase) by Khaya Senegalensis by Ibrahim Mohammed Auwal, Koorbanally Neil Anthony, Islam Md. Shahidul

Subjects: “…khaya senegalensis (meliaceae)…”
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Therapeutic and Safety Evaluation of Combined Aqueous Extracts of Azadirachta indica and Khaya senegalensis in Chickens Experimentally Infected with Eimeria Oocysts by J. G. Gotep, J. T. Tanko, G. E. Forcados, I. A. Muraina, N. Ozele, B. B. Dogonyaro, O. O. Oladipo, M. S. Makoshi, O. B. Akanbi, H. Kinjir, A. L. Samuel, T. E. Onyiche, G. O. Ochigbo, O. B. Aladelokun, H. A. Ozoani, V. Z. Viyoff, C. C. Dapuliga, A. A. Atiku, P. A. Okewole, D. Shamaki, M. S. Ahmed, C. I. Nduaka

“…Reports show that Azadirachta indica and Khaya senegalensis have been used individually in the treatment of avian coccidiosis. …”
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Porcine Cysticercosis Control in Western Kenya: The Interlink of Management Practices in Pig Farms and Meat Inspection Practice at Slaughter Slabs by Marie-Françoise Mwabonimana, Charles Muleke Inyagwa, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Eduard Kokan Shakala, Anthony Macharia King’ori

“…This study assessed the management practices for controlling porcine cysticercosis (PC) on pig farms and in pork at the slaughter slabs in two counties (Busia and Kakamega) of Western Kenya. A total of 162 pig-rearing households at the farm level, 26 butcher owners, and 26 slaughter slab workers at the slaughter slab level were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi‐Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi‐Arid Regions of Kenya by Agnes Omire, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Johnstone Neondo, Robert Gituru, Cecilia Mweu

“…Ninety H. compressa accessions collected from Northern, Eastern, and Coastal regions of Kenya were examined to determine the morphological variability of the vegetative and fruit traits of H. compressa and to identify its morphotypes for improvement. …”
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Photographier les villes à venir : diffusion des économies urbaines et morcellement des terres au Kenya by Bérénice Bon

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Tingkat Serangan Brontispa Longissima (Gestro) (Coleoptera: Chrysomellidae) pada Kelapa (Cocos Nucifera) Varietas Genjah dan Varietas Dalam di Kabupaten Solok by Kiki Fajrina Simamora, Yunisman Yunisman, Winarto Winarto

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Exploring the Socio-personal Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Symptoms of Reproductive Tract Infections among Sexually Active Married Women in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India by Ann Merrin George, Leena Kunnath Chacko

“…This study aims to determine the socio-personal factors associated with the prevalence of symptoms of RTIs among sexually active married women in Ernakulam district of Kerala. Material and Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional approach and was conducted among 640 married women in the reproductive age group. …”
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Hubungan Ekspresi Protein 16 (p16) dengan Derajat Histopatologik dan Invasi Perineural pada Karsinoma Sel Skuamosa Kepala dan Leher by Zulda Musyarifah, Salmiah Agus, Yenita Yenita, Hardisman Hardisman

“…Tujuan: Menentukan hubungan protein 16 dengan derajat histopatologik dan Invasi Perineural (IPN) pada KSS kepala dan leher. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan cross-sectional study dengan sampel sebanyak 60 kasus KSS kepala dan leher yang telah didiagnosis di Laboratorium Patologi Anatomik RSUP Dr. …”
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Karakteristik Pasien Disfonia di Poliklinik Telinga Hidung Tenggorok–Bedah Kepala Leher RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2010-2013 by Aini Gusmarina, Novialdi Novialdi, Hardisman Hardisman

“…Bagian Ilmu Kesehatan Telinga Hidung  Tenggorok–Bedah  Kepala Leher (THT-KL) RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang belum memiliki data empiris terkait karakteristik kelainan ini. …”
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The health status of hybrid grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (♀) x E.lanceolatus (♂) cultured in floating-net cage at Kelapa Dua Island, Seribu Islands, Indonesia by Ruku Ratu Borut, Sukenda, Sri Nuryati, kukuh Nirmala, Irzal Effendi, Widanarni

“…The study was located in floating-net cage of Kelapa Dua Island, Seribu Islands, Jakarta, Indonesia. …”
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Land Rights, Land Ownership, and Land Governance among Rural Communities in River Tana County, Kenya: A Gender Perspective by Wilson Ndenyele, Marie-Emmanuelle, Halimu Suleimani Shauri, Godffrey Nato

“…The study was informed by primary data that was obtained through interviews and observation from the field and secondary data that involved critical review of different legal documents related to land policy process and issues in Kenya. Transcripts were uploaded on Atlas ti computer software for in-depth analysis, through finding meaning of data, coding, developing patterns, creating themes, and presenting them with respective to the research objectives. …”
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Metabolic resistance to pyrethroids with possible involvement of non-coding ribonucleic acids in Anopheles funestus, the major malaria vector in western Kenya by Isaiah Debrah, Daibin Zhong, Maxwell G. Machani, Godfrey Nattoh, Kevin O. Ochwedo, Collins M. Morang’a, Ming-Chieh Lee, Linda E. Amoah, Andrew K. Githeko, Yaw A. Afrane, Guiyun Yan

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Mitigating moral distress by enhancing healthcare workers’ understanding of challenges faced by carers of children with disabilities in low-resource settings in Kenya by Anne Geniets, Jarim Omogi, Laura Hakimi, Alice Lakati, Niall Winters

“…Conclusions Female carers of children with disabilities in low-resource settings in Kenya face numerous psychological, social and systemic challenges which jeopardize their caregiving, leading to moral distress. …”
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