Academic Articles & Research Papers

Epstein–Barr Virus-Induced Metabolic Rearrangements in Human B-Cell Lymphomas

Tumor metabolism has been the object of several studies in the past, leading to the pivotal observation of a consistent shift toward aerobic glycolysis (so-called Warburg effect). More recently, several additional investigations proved that...

Impact of patient-centered communication on patient satisfaction scores in patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses: an experience from Kenya

BackgroundPatient satisfaction remains a key area of interest worldwide; utilizing a patient-centered communication approach, particularly with patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses may be one way to achieve this. However, there is ...

City beautification through corporate social responsibility landscape branding in enhancing urban landscape identity in Kisumu City, Kenya

City identity and branding have traditionally been shaped by iconic architecture, including monumental buildings and landmarks. However, recent studies have begun to explore city branding through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initia...

Evaluasi Penggunaan Aplikasi Sistem Keuangan Desa (Siskeudes) di Nagari Kayu Tanam Kecamatan 2x11 Kayutanam

Aplikasi Siskeudes ini merupakan suatu sistem yang dikembangkan oleh BPKP dalam meningkatkan kualitas tata kelola keuangan desa. Pemerintah Padang Pariaman sudah menetapkan Siskeudes untuk diaplikasikan namun pada kenyataannya masih banyak ...

From data neglect to data respect: A framework for institutionalising a sustainable research data management culture in Kenyan universities.

Modelling Potassium Properties in East African Soils Using Infrared Spectroscopy

Potassium (K) is an essential plant nutrient and is often in short supply in the highly weathered soils of East Africa. The development of effective and sustainable fertilisation strategies could be helped by developing rapid and relatively...

Seroprevalence of dengue, yellow fever, and related flaviviruses among the rural human population in Nguruman and Kerio Valley, Kenya

BackgroundYellow fever virus (YFV) and dengue virus (DENV) are among the major re-emerging arboviruses that pose a significant threat to public health. Their associated burden and prevalence can be substantially underestimated due to insuff...

Experiences administering the EuroQol five-dimension five-level (EQ-5D-5L) for valuation of health-related quality of life estimates in Kenya: An embedded qualitative study.

Mapping early childhood development data systems in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

A Sex-Specific Platelet Switch Controls Anti-Tumor Immunity in Glioblastoma.

The Microbiome Composition of a Man's Penis Predicts Incident Bacterial Vaginosis in His Female Sex Partner With High Accuracy

Background: We determined the predictive accuracy of penile bacteria for incident BV in female sex partners. In this prospective cohort, we enrolled Kenyan men aged 18–35 and their female sex partners aged 16 and older. We assessed BV at ba...