Jemimah A. Simbauni
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View article: Linking human activities to wildfires in Tsavo Conservation Area: a social-ecological study
Linking human activities to wildfires in Tsavo Conservation Area: a social-ecological study Open
Background The Tsavo Conservation Area (TCA) in Kenya has recently experienced severe wildfires, but there is scarce data on the factors contributing to these fires. Aims This study aimed to investigate the connection between human activit…
View article: Weather pattern and wildfire interplay in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya
Weather pattern and wildfire interplay in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya Open
Background In recent years, wildfires have caused devastating destruction in many protected areas globally. The Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya is one such place where wildfires have become more frequent and severe. The incidence of wildf…
View article: Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Strain-specific Antibody Titres in Naturally Infected or Vaccinated Bulls in Kenya
Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Strain-specific Antibody Titres in Naturally Infected or Vaccinated Bulls in Kenya Open
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a global viral infection that causes vesicular lesions in and around the mouth and feet, causing reluctance of animals to eat or move. In Kenya, bulls raised for AI receive vaccinations against FMD, but it i…
View article: Human footprint and rainfall shape Masai giraffe's habitat suitability and connectivity in a multiple‐use landscape
Human footprint and rainfall shape Masai giraffe's habitat suitability and connectivity in a multiple‐use landscape Open
Giraffe populations have declined by around 40% in the last three decades. Climate change, poaching, habitat loss, and increasing human pressures are confining giraffes to smaller and more isolated patches of habitats. Masai giraffes ( Gir…
View article: Interplay of weather patterns and Wildfire in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya.
Interplay of weather patterns and Wildfire in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya. Open
Background: Wildfires, in recent years have caused devastating destructions in many parts of the world due to extreme weather conditions. Wildfire trend in Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya is not well understood and published articles on w…
View article: Astemizole-Methylene Blue Combination Therapy Reduces Monotherapy Adverse Effects in Balb/C Mice
Astemizole-Methylene Blue Combination Therapy Reduces Monotherapy Adverse Effects in Balb/C Mice Open
Aims: To determine the toxicity of astemizole-methylene blue combination therapy as effective candidates for therapeutic repurposing against malaria.
Study Design: Randomized block study design.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of…
View article: Association between Heavy Metals and Selected Reproductive Parameters in the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, along River Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya
Association between Heavy Metals and Selected Reproductive Parameters in the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, along River Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya Open
The Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, is a tropical fish species of commercial importance in both aquaculture and in the wild. It plays a great role in human nutrition and food security. River Ruiru is one of the rivers faced with pollu…
View article: Utilization of hospital services during delivery among post-natal mothers in Thika urban and Kangundo rural Counties, Kenya
Utilization of hospital services during delivery among post-natal mothers in Thika urban and Kangundo rural Counties, Kenya Open
Background: Maternal mortality rate due to pregnancy-related complications in Kenya remains high at 362 per 100,000 live births. Hospital deliveries are low despite government strategies on improving health system and human resources. Home…
View article: The Performance of Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria Parasite Diagnosis Compared to Microscopic Test in Meru South Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
The Performance of Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria Parasite Diagnosis Compared to Microscopic Test in Meru South Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya Open
Despite intensive worldwide attempt to control malaria, it remains one of the most fatal and widespread protozoan infection of mankind. About 2.4 billon people inhabit malaria prone regions which is about forty percentage of the world popu…
View article: Effects of Soil- Transmitted Helminths and Schistosoma Species on Nutritional Status of Children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
Effects of Soil- Transmitted Helminths and Schistosoma Species on Nutritional Status of Children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya Open
Aim: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosomiasis are a major public health problem in Kenya as well as in many other tropical countries.Intestinal parasite infections have been associated with malabsorption and nutrient loses that…