• Development and evaluation of cationic nanostructured lipid carriers for ophthalmic drug delivery of besifloxacin 

  Njoroge, Wanjiku; SalmanBaigabc, Mirza; Owidac, Hamza; Aquil-ur-Rahim, Siddiqui; Yangc, Ying (Elsevier, 2020)

  Besifloxacin hydrochloride (BSF) is a new ophthalmic antibiotic. However, its low water solubility limits its therapeutic efficacy. This article reported a novel lipid based drug delivery system to enhance ocular bioavailability ...
• Factors influencing non-adherence of Tuberculosis medication among adults at Jericho Health Center 

  Kamau, Susan (Kirinyaga University, 2019)

  Tuberculosis patients have decreasing compliance with treatment leading to emergence of multidrug resistant strains. Consequently, patients are dying of tuberculosis and the spread of the disease in the community is high. ...
• Factors Influencing Family Planning Services Utilization Among Men in Kerugoya Ward; Kerugoya County 

  Maina, Evah; Mwai, R (Kirinyaga University, 2019)

  Family planning is one of the components of reproductive health services and its understanding is key to family health. Changes in both men`s and women`s knowledge, attitude and behavior are necessary to achieving the ...
• Evaluation of Gaussianity of the Surface Electromyography Signal as Per the Angle of Inclination of the Muscle Fibers 

  Langat, Daisy (Kirinyaga University, 2019)

  The study of Electromyography (EMG) signals can be useful for clinical/biomedical applications, prosthesis/rehabilitation devices, and modern human computer interaction, among others. They are acquired from activity of ...
• A Review on the Effect Of Acts on PLasmodium Falciparum Gametocyte Carriage In Kenya. 

  Wangai, N Laura (International Journal of Scientific Research, 2019)

  Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is currently adopted drug regimen the management of both uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria, targeting asexual blood-stage Plasmodium falciparum parasites. However, the ...
• Efficacy Trial of New Pest Control Product: Olyset Plus-Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Net with Added Synergist (Piperonyl Butoxide) for Malaria Vector Control in Kenya 

  Wangai, N Laura; Kiambo, Njagi (Journal of Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis, 2019)

  Background: Scientists and Manufactures are working closely in order to develop new tools and strategies that can fight resistant malaria vectors more efficiently. Sumitomo chemicals of Japan a company with a long history ...
• Efficacy of Sumilarv 0.5G - An Insect Growth Regulator - Pyriproxyfen, Against Mosquito Larvae in Kenya 

  Wangai, N Laura (Journal of Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis, 2019)

  Abstract Background: Malaria interventions particularly malaria vector control has gained popularity within the last twenty years. Sumitomo Chemical Company has developed a larvicide, Sumilarv 0.5G, based on the insect ...
• Influence of Cashflow Liquidity on Dividend Payout Among Deposit Taking Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in Kenya 

  Patrick, Mwangi; Agnes, Mutiso; David, Kabata (research journals of financial and acclounting, 2018)

  In the recent past Saving and Credit Cooperatives Societies in Kenya have gained popularity as a result of high interest being charged by commercial banks and borrowers have shifted their focus to the SACCOs due to their ...
• Influence of Human Resource Factors on Implementation of Strategic Plans Among Mission Hospitals in Kenya: A Case of Mission Hospitals in Nyeri County 

  Gladys, Wanjiku; Grace, Wangari; Denis, Muchangi (Europeans journals of business and mangement, 2018)

  In 2017 according to study done only 5% of the listed companies in Kenya were able to fully implement their strategic plans. Human resource have been argued as one the factors that hinders successful implementation of a ...
• Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Secondary Metabolites from Bacteria Associated with Marine Algae of the Kenya Coast 

  Mary, Ndungu; Purity, Kinya; Joseph, Wakibia; Viviene, Matiru (Kirinyaga University, 2018)

  The marine environment is a source of biologically active metabolites with great potential for the development of pharmaceuticals. Due to the rapidly increasing number of pathogenic microbes and tumorous ...
• Assessing Genetic Diversity in Nine Kenyan Populations of Strychnoshenningsii (Gilg.) as revealed by rapd and Issr Markers. 

  Kuria, M.W (Kirinyaga University, 2018-08-12)

  Strychnos henningsii (Gilg.) is an endangered medicinal plant in Kenya due to over exploitation for medicinal purposes. To understand the levels of genetic variation across populations and geographical regions of this ...
• Establishment of A Robust Biomimetic Blood Vessel Model for Stem Cell and Drug Therapies 

  Wanjiku, Njoroge; Butley, R; Harper, A; Yang, Y (Kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Vascular disease results from inflammation, injury and the accumulation of fatty deposits in the blood vessels. Blood vessels are composed of three distinct layers; intima, media and adventitia. Development of a three ...
• Tungiasis Infection: Bacterial Secondary Infection and Associated Risk Factors. 

  Mwangi, J; Mecha, E; Mwiruri, S; Omwandho, C (Kirinyaga University, 2018-08-12)

  Tungiasis is an inflammatory skin disease caused by a female ectoparasitic called Tungapenetran. The disease is mainly endemic in low-income communities in Africa and Latin America. Although a number of studies have been ...
• Psychoneural Immunology: Importance of Biopsychosocial Approach in Patient Management. Case Study of Kirinyaga University Clinic 

  Muiga, Muiga (kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a discipline that attempts to unearth the in- interaction between, psychology, neurosciences and immunology (psyche, nervous and immune systems). Onset and progression of diseases is attributed ...
• Roles of Parasitosis Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Diagnosis and Monitoring Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense Infections in Vervet Monkey 

  Chimbevu, M.L; Minyekenye, G.O; Gichuru, G.K; Oshule, P.S; Essuman, S (Kirinyaga University, 2018-08-12)

  This study investigated the role of clinical symptoms, blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), parasitosis, hematocrit, white blood cells (WBCs) and protein concentration in diagnosis of trypanosomiasis in Vervet Monkeys ...
• Distribution of Malaria Vectors Along Altitudinal Gradient in Western Kenya 

  Munyekenye, G.O; Shililu, J; Githeko, AK (kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Malaria is a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa where over 80% of estimated 2 million deaths occur annually. Partly, malaria control relies on measures targeting the vector. To correctly implement evidence based vector control ...
• Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) in Pathogenesis of Endometriosis 

  Mecha, E; Omwandho, COA; Swi, Cong; Hans-R, T; Konrad, L (Kirinyaga University, 2018-08-12)

  Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by loss of epithelial and acquisition of mesenchymal cell phenotype. The aim of this study was to assess the epithelial phenotype in pathogenesis of endometriosis ...
• Management of Chronic Comorbid Conditions Model: Context –Informed for Primary Health Care Settings in Kenya 

  Marwa, Irene N; Mtshali, NG (2018-08-12)

  Comorbidity of non-communicable diseases, poses a new global challenge to health systems. Management of chronic conditions requires comprehensive care provision to those at risk and affected. The management process has to ...
• Escherichia Coli Pathotypes and Shigella Sero-Groups in Diarrheic Children in Nairobi City, Kenya 

  Webale, M. K; Nyanga, P. L (kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Microbial infections are a major public health concern. We investigated prevalence of E. coli pathotypes and Shigella serogroups and their antimicrobial profiles among diarrheic children in Nairobi city, Kenya. Although ...
• Early Hiv Infection, Cancer Pathophysiology: Similarities, Differences and Implications 

  Mburu, S (Kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Cancer and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) are associated with chronic oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune activation. Although similarities in pathophysiology of these ...

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