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2. Barriers and misconceptions hindering reduction of intestinal schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
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Cheruiyot, Ngetich B., Nagi, Sachiyo, Chadeka, Asena E., Takeuchi, Rie, Sassa, Miho, Felix, Bahati, Kobayashi, Noriko, Moriyasu, Taeko, Masaku, Janet, Okomo, Gordon, Ouma, Collins, Njomo, Doris, Njenga, Sammy M., and Hamano, Shinjiro
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- 2024
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3. Temporal changes in the positivity rate of common enteric viruses among paediatric admissions in coastal Kenya, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019–2022
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Lambisia, Arnold W., Murunga, Nickson, Mutunga, Martin, Cheruiyot, Robinson, Maina, Grace, Makori, Timothy O., Nokes, D. James, and Agoti, Charles N.
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- 2024
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4. An improved method of soil moisture meter calibration for satellite data validation at watershed scale
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Cheruiyot, Elijah, Mito, Collins, and Menenti, Massimo
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5. Analyzing non-revenue water dynamics in Rwanda: leveraging machine learning predictive modeling for comprehensive insights and mitigation strategies
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Janvier Mwitirehe, Cheruiyot W. Kipruto, and Charles Ruranga
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machine learning ,network ,non-revenue water ,panel data ,water loss risk ,water supply ,Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering ,TD1-1066 - Abstract
This study investigated non-revenue water (NRW) dynamics in Rwanda from 1 July 2014, to 30 June 2023, utilizing panel data and cross-sectional datasets. It aimed to assess progress towards achieving the government's target of 25% NRW. Through panel data analysis and machine learning models, it examined water supply variations, NRW levels, and associated risks across fiscal years and regions. The observed average NRW of 41.24% underscores the need for targeted interventions to meet the set target. Regional disparities, exemplified by Kigali City's water network's 38.61% average NRW compared to Nyagatare's 55.31%, emphasize the importance of tailored strategies. Machine learning models indicated low and inconsistent progress across networks. Notably, no single water supply managed to meet the target in more than 20% of the 36 quarters studied. Comparison with existing literature highlighted excessive NRW in Rwanda, aligning with global trends. Achieving the 25% NRW target requires region-specific approaches, necessitating infrastructure improvements, leak detection, and capacity building. The positive correlation between water loss risk and household access to improved water sources accentuated the complexity in NRW reduction efforts. This study contributes to understanding NRW dynamics and informs sustainable water management strategies tailored to Rwanda's context. HIGHLIGHTS Need for balancing NRW reduction and access to improved water sources.; NRW is a region-specific issue.; WASAC is progressing slowly in the attainment of the target NRW of 25%.; Need to leverage panel data analysis and machine learning algorithms to understand NRW.; Most instances of 25% NRW or below were uncertain (due to issues of overlaps identified in all NRW classes), thus the need for a specific investigation on them.;
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- 2024
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6. Exploring the drinking water supply in Rwanda with panel data analysis
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Janvier Mwitirehe, Cheruiyot W. Kipruto, and Charles Ruranga
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non-revenue water ,production cost ,raw water ,reliability ,supply ,water quality ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
This study in Rwanda offers a comprehensive analysis of water quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, departing from previous research by utilizing panel data analysis for a nuanced understanding of spatiotemporal dynamics. Unlike earlier studies focusing on specific aspects, this research adopts a holistic approach, examining factors crucial for water supply, quality, and cost, thus providing an integrated view of Rwanda's water sector. By analyzing data from various sources, including the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), the study evaluates the reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness of drinking water. It identifies cost-effective water treatment plants and studies determinants such as production cost, raw water quality, and supply between 2017 and 2022, introducing novel metrics such as performance scores and a drinking water quality index. Despite an increase in lost water, WASAC notably improves water supply, resulting in a higher water access rate by 2022. The study highlights the influence of factors such as performance scores and raw water quality on water supply and quality. It emphasizes continuous monitoring, targeted interventions, and community engagement for sustainable water service delivery. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and practitioners, aiming to enhance water management strategies and improve water access in Rwanda. HIGHLIGHTS Panel data analysis offers nuanced spatiotemporal insights departing from cross-sectional methods.; Holistic approach examines water supply, quality, and cost, unlike prior single-focus studies.; Innovative metrics introduced include performance score and water quality index.; Practical insights help identify cost-effective water treatment plants and key determinants.; Sustainability focus emphasizes continuous monitoring and community engagement.;
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7. TCAF1 promotes TRPV2-mediated Ca2+ release in response to cytosolic DNA to protect stressed replication forks
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Lingzhen Kong, Chen Cheng, Abigael Cheruiyot, Jiayi Yuan, Yichan Yang, Sydney Hwang, Daniel Foust, Ning Tsao, Emily Wilkerson, Nima Mosammaparast, Michael B. Major, David W. Piston, Shan Li, and Zhongsheng You
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Abstract The protection of the replication fork structure under stress conditions is essential for genome maintenance and cancer prevention. A key signaling pathway for fork protection involves TRPV2-mediated Ca2+ release from the ER, which is triggered after the generation of cytosolic DNA and the activation of cGAS/STING. This results in CaMKK2/AMPK activation and subsequent Exo1 phosphorylation, which prevent aberrant fork processing, thereby ensuring genome stability. However, it remains poorly understood how the TRPV2 channel is activated by the presence of cytosolic DNA. Here, through a genome-wide CRISPR-based screen, we identify TRPM8 channel-associated factor 1 (TCAF1) as a key factor promoting TRPV2-mediated Ca2+ release under replication stress or other conditions that activate cGAS/STING. Mechanistically, TCAF1 assists Ca2+ release by facilitating the dissociation of STING from TRPV2, thereby relieving TRPV2 repression. Consistent with this function, TCAF1 is required for fork protection, chromosomal stability, and cell survival after replication stress.
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8. Barriers and misconceptions hindering reduction of intestinal schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
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Ngetich B. Cheruiyot, Sachiyo Nagi, Asena E. Chadeka, Rie Takeuchi, Miho Sassa, Bahati Felix, Noriko Kobayashi, Taeko Moriyasu, Janet Masaku, Gordon Okomo, Collins Ouma, Doris Njomo, Sammy M. Njenga, and Shinjiro Hamano
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Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine ,RC955-962 - Abstract
Abstract Background Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of enhanced sanitation, health education, and Mass Drug Administration (MDA) in the fight against schistosomiasis. These approaches rely on the knowledge and practices of the community to be successful; however, where the community knowledge is low and inappropriate, it hinders intervention efforts. Hence, it is essential to identify barriers and misconceptions related to awareness of schistosomiasis, sources of infection, mode of transmission, symptoms, and control measures. Methods This was a mixed-method cross-sectional study involving 1200 pre-school children randomly selected and examined for Schistosoma mansoni infection using the Kato-Katz technique. All parents/guardians of selected children were enrolled for a pre-tested questionnaire survey, while 42 were engaged in focus group discussions (FGDs). The level of knowledge and awareness among parents/guardians about schistosomiasis was evaluated in relation to the infection status of their pre-school children. Results Among pre-school children, the prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis was 45.1% (95% CI 41.7–48.5). A majority of parents/guardians (85.5%) had heard about schistosomiasis, and this awareness was associated with the participant’s level of education (OR = 0.16, 95% CI 0.08, 0.34). In addition, a positive association was observed between higher educational attainment and knowledge of the causative agent (OR = 0.69, 95% CI 0.49, 0.96). Low education level was significantly associated with limited knowledge of transmission through lake water contact (OR = 0.71, 95% CI 0.52, 0.97) and infection from the lake (OR = 0.33, 95% CI 0.19, 0.57). Notably, parents/guardians who have heard of schistosomiasis could not recognize symptoms of S. mansoni infection, such as abdominal pain (91.8%, 815/888) and blood in the stool (85.1%, 756/888). Surprisingly, 49.8% (442/888) incorrectly identified hematuria (blood in urine), a key sign of S. haematobium, but not S. mansoni, in an endemic area for S. mansoni infection. The majority (82.6%, 734/888) of parents/guardians were unaware that dams are potential infection sites, despite 53.9% (479/888) of their pre-school-aged children testing positive for schistosome infection. Conclusions Despite the high level of awareness of intestinal schistosomiasis in the study area, we identified a low level of knowledge regarding its causes, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms and potential sites of transmission within the community. This study emphasizes the need for targeted educational interventions to address the misconceptions and knowledge gaps surrounding intestinal schistosomiasis through tailored community-based programs.
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9. Cost comparison of a rapid results initiative against standard clinic-based model to scale-up voluntary medical male circumcision in Kenya
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Jaradeh, Katrin, Van Fleet Kingery, Tyler, Cheruiyot, Jackline, Odhiambo, Francesca, Bukusi, Elizabeth A, Cohen, Craig R, and Shade, Starley B
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Public Health ,Health Sciences ,Clinical Research ,Health Services ,Good Health and Well Being - Abstract
Voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) reduces HIV acquisition by up to 60%. Kenya has successfully scaled up VMMC to an estimated 91% of eligible men and boys in certain regions in combination due to VMMC and cultural circumcisions. VMMC as a program is implemented regionally in traditionally non-circumcising counties where the prevalence is still below 91%, ranging from 56.4% to 66.7%. Given that funding toward VMMC is expected to decline in the coming years, it is important to identify what models of service delivery are most appropriate and efficient to sustainably meet the VMMC needs of new cohorts' eligible men. To this end, we compared the costs of facility-based VMMC and one within a rapid results initiative (RRI), a public health service scheduled during school holidays to perform many procedures over a short period. We employed activity-based micro-costing to estimate the costs, from the implementer perspective, of facility-based VMMC and RRI-based VMMC conducted between October 2017 and September 2018 at 41 sites in Kisumu County, Kenya supported by the Family AIDS care & Education Services (FACES). We conducted site visits and reviewed financial ledger and programmatic data to identify and quantify resources consumed and the number of VMMC procedures performed during routine care and RRIs. Ledger data were used to estimate fixed costs, recurring costs, and cost per circumcision (CPC) in United States dollar (USD). A sensitivity analysis was done to estimate CPC where we allocated 6 months of the ledger to facility-based and 6 months to RRI. Overall, FACES spent $3,092,891 toward VMMC services and performed 42,139 procedures during the funding year. This included $2,644,910 in stable programmatic costs, $139,786 procedure costs, and $308,195 for RRI-specific activities. Over the year, 49% (n = 20,625) of procedures were performed as part of routine care and 51% (n = 21,514) were performed during the RRIs. Procedures conducted during facility-based cost $99.35 per circumcision, those conducted during the RRIs cost $48.51 per circumcision, and according to our sensitivity analysis, CPC for facility-based ranges from $99.35 to $287.24 and for RRI costs ranged from $29.81 to $48.51. The cost of VMMC during the RRI was substantially lower than unit costs reported in previous costing studies. We conclude that circumcision campaigns, such as the RRI, offer an efficient and sustainable approach to VMMC.
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- 2023
10. The PTPN2/PTPN1 inhibitor ABBV-CLS-484 unleashes potent anti-tumour immunity
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Baumgartner, Christina K., Ebrahimi-Nik, Hakimeh, Iracheta-Vellve, Arvin, Hamel, Keith M., Olander, Kira E., Davis, Thomas G. R., McGuire, Kathleen A., Halvorsen, Geoff T., Avila, Omar I., Patel, Chirag H., Kim, Sarah Y., Kammula, Ashwin V., Muscato, Audrey J., Halliwill, Kyle, Geda, Prasanthi, Klinge, Kelly L., Xiong, Zhaoming, Duggan, Ryan, Mu, Liang, Yeary, Mitchell D., Patti, James C., Balon, Tyler M., Mathew, Rebecca, Backus, Carey, Kennedy, Domenick E., Chen, Angeline, Longenecker, Kenton, Klahn, Joseph T., Hrusch, Cara L., Krishnan, Navasona, Hutchins, Charles W., Dunning, Jax P., Bulic, Marinka, Tiwari, Payal, Colvin, Kayla J., Chuong, Cun Lan, Kohnle, Ian C., Rees, Matthew G., Boghossian, Andrew, Ronan, Melissa, Roth, Jennifer A., Wu, Meng-Ju, Suermondt, Juliette S. M. T., Knudsen, Nelson H., Cheruiyot, Collins K., Sen, Debattama R., Griffin, Gabriel K., Golub, Todd R., El-Bardeesy, Nabeel, Decker, Joshua H., Yang, Yi, Guffroy, Magali, Fossey, Stacey, Trusk, Patricia, Sun, Im-Meng, Liu, Yue, Qiu, Wei, Sun, Qi, Paddock, Marcia N., Farney, Elliot P., Matulenko, Mark A., Beauregard, Clay, Frost, Jennifer M., Yates, Kathleen B., Kym, Philip R., and Manguso, Robert T.
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11. Temporal changes in the positivity rate of common enteric viruses among paediatric admissions in coastal Kenya, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019–2022
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Arnold W. Lambisia, Nickson Murunga, Martin Mutunga, Robinson Cheruiyot, Grace Maina, Timothy O. Makori, D. James Nokes, and Charles N. Agoti
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COVID-19 ,Rotavirus group A ,Norovirus GII ,Astrovirus ,Sapovirus ,Adenovirus F40/41 ,Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology ,RC799-869 - Abstract
Abstract Background The non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented to curb the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, substantially disrupted the activity of other respiratory viruses. However, there is limited data from low-and-middle income countries (LMICs) to determine whether these NPIs also impacted the transmission of common enteric viruses. Here, we investigated the changes in the positivity rate of five enteric viruses among hospitalised children who presented with diarrhoea to a referral hospital in coastal Kenya, during COVID-19 pandemic period. Methods A total of 870 stool samples from children under 13 years of age admitted to Kilifi County Hospital between January 2019, and December 2022 were screened for rotavirus group A (RVA), norovirus genogroup II (GII), astrovirus, sapovirus, and adenovirus type F40/41 using real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. The proportions positive across the four years were compared using the chi-squared test statistic. Results One or more of the five virus targets were detected in 282 (32.4%) cases. A reduction in the positivity rate of RVA cases was observed from 2019 (12.1%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 8.7–16.2%) to 2020 (1.7%, 95% CI 0.2–6.0%; p
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12. Exploring the potential of adopting geofence mobile technology in the South African retail sector
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Koech Cheruiyot and Kalasipa Moenyane
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Geofence mobile technology ,retail property sector ,retailers ,shoppers ,marketing ,South Africa ,Business ,HF5001-6182 ,Management. Industrial management ,HD28-70 - Abstract
AbstractGeofence mobile technology can offer significant benefits to all stakeholders in the retail property sector ecosystem. This paper investigated the opportunities and challenges associated with the adoption of geofence mobile technology by retailers in South Africa. The paper adopted a qualitative research approach and interviewed property management professionals who have several years of work experiences in the retail sector in the country. As key stakeholders, retail property managers significantly contribute to the retail environment, especially with the integration of technology. Findings revealed that targeted marketing, shopper engagement and increased sales are opportunities presented by geofencing mobile technology to retailers. These opportunities potentially encourage retailers, and by implication property owners and property portfolio managers, to have management buy in and invest in employees’ skills for the adoption of geofence mobile technology. Additionally, the presence of vendor support and clear and assured data privacy and regulations are needed for the adoption of geofence mobile technology. These results represent a solid attempt to extend knowledge – in terms of research, policy, and practice – of the impact that new technologies have on the retail sector within a developing country, which is ripe for the adoption of geofence technology across its many economic sectors.
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13. Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) genotypes and field margin vegetation influence bean aphids and their natural enemies
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Joseph M. Karimi, Jane G. Nyaanga, Richard M.S. Mulwa, Joshua O. Ogendo, Philip K. Bett, Erick K. Cheruiyot, Sarah E.J. Arnold, Steven R. Belmain, and Philip C. Stevenson
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bean aphids ,lablab ,field margin vegetation ,natural enemies ,natural pest regulation ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) is an important food and livestock feed legume that can also enhance soil fertility. However, its production is limited by insect pests, notably the black bean aphid (Aphis fabae). The present field study was conducted to determine the difference in the contribution of lablab genotypes and natural field margin vegetation (FMV) to the abundance and diversity of natural enemies and the damage, incidence, and abundance of bean aphids. Eighteen lablab genotypes were planted in the presence or absence of FMV in a randomized complete block design experiment replicated four times. Data on aphid abundance, incidence, and severity of damage were collected at four growth stages of the crop. Lablab genotypes significantly influenced aphid incidence, suggesting some level of tolerance to aphid colonization. Findings showed that lablab genotypes were a significant influence on natural enemy species richness with no statistical difference for abundance and natural enemy species diversity. However, the genotypes did not vary significantly in their influence on the number of aphid natural enemies. FMV was associated with low bean aphid damage. Overall, the presence or absence of FMV did not influence the number of natural enemies caught on the crop. This concurs with recent work that shows a similar number of natural enemies with field margin plants but may reflect the reduced number of pest insects. Cropping seasons influenced aphid abundance and damage severity, with the populations developing at the early stages of lablab development and decreasing as the crop advanced. This pattern was similar both in the presence or absence of FMV. The findings of this study highlight the important contribution of crop genotype together with the presence of field margin species in the regulation of aphids and their natural enemies in lablab.
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14. Examining the sustainability of African debt owed to China in the context of debt-trap diplomacy
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Noah Cheruiyot Mutai, Nguyen Manh Cuong, Valdrin Dervishaj, Joyce Wangui Kiarie, Peter Misango, Lawrence Ibeh, Olufunke Mercy Popoola, and Muniruddeen Lallmahamood
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C01 ,C54 and H63 ,Science - Abstract
The escalating public debt in African nations has sparked global discussions regarding the sustainability within the region. This concern primarily stems from China's increasing role as a significant financier of African infrastructure projects, raising fears that China might be using debt to gain geopolitical leverage by ensnaring impoverished nations in unmanageable loan agreements. To address this issue, we employ three distinct approaches: a descriptive trend analysis, an examination of the debt-to-GDP ratio, and a modelling approach.For the modelling, we utilize a panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag model to assess the short and long-term relationships between economic growth and specified independent variables, including loans. We choose this model because it allows for panel data analysis encompassing the African countries over a span of 20 years and accounts for potential autocorrelation through the inclusion of lagged terms.Our key findings indicate that, based on the debt-to-GDP ratio, some African countries have sustainable debt levels, while others are at risk of facing financial distress. Furthermore, the results of the Autoregressive Distributed Lag model suggest that Chinese loans contribute to long-term economic growth in the region. Therefore, our study recommends that African governments implement robust debt management strategies to avoid default. Additionally, they should recognize that debt can stimulate economic growth when utilized to enhance infrastructure and production capacity.
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15. Characterizing landscape fragmentation of Koitobos river sub-basin, Trans-Nzoia, Kenya
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Kennedy Wekesa Murunga, Maurice Nyadawa, Joseph Sang, and Charles Cheruiyot
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Landscape fragmentation fragmentation indices ,Watershed heterogeneity ,Land-use policy ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
The changes in landscape structure and functioning due to unprecedented human interference are hastening across the globe and it is thus a compelling necessity to preserve and restore our ecosystems. This study aimed to characterize levels of landscape fragmentation, habitat structure, driving forces, and perceptions of the residents on the most preferred reconfiguration approaches. The land use/land cover [LULC] change was first determined by interpreting the 1973, 1986, 1995, 2002, 2014, and 2022 Landsat images using the QGIS 3.26 while the selected landscape fragmentation metrics were analyzed using FRAGSTATS 4.2. Forests, shrubs, and grasslands showed a declining trend, except for agriculture, water, and built-up areas, which depicted high increases for the study periods [1973 to 2022]. The landscape of the study area is characterized as progressively fragmenting as signified by high escalated values of patch number [374 %], edge density [7828 %] between 1986 and 2002, contagion [10.3%], and a declined value of Shannon Diversity Index [SHDI] [-17.42%], Shannon evenness index [SHEI] [-25.8 %] and connectedness [-43.3%]. Considering these results, high losses of forests and grasslands coupled with expansive farmlands and built-up areas have led to unprecedented landscape fragmentation From field surveys and oral interviews, this has not only left streams vulnerable to massive sediment loads but has also triggered annual floods which occur during wet months even though change in onset of rainfall seasons was also reported. The findings call for restoration and integrated and sustainable restoration efforts, especially for the forests, grasslands, and riparian corridors along with sustainable urban planning and community-based sensitization on watershed management.
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16. Day-ahead prediction using time series partitioning with Auto-Regressive model
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Kiplangat, Dennis Cheruiyot, Drisya, G. V., and Kumar, K. Satheesh
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Wind speed forecasting has received a lot of attention in the recent past from researchers due to its enormous benefits in the generation of wind power and distribution. The biggest challenge still remains to be accurate prediction of wind speeds for efficient operation of a wind farm. Wind speed forecasts can be greatly improved by understanding its underlying dynamics. In this paper, we propose a method of time series partitioning where the original 10 minutes wind speed data is converted into a two-dimensional array of order (N x 144) where N denotes the number of days with 144 the daily 10-min observations. Upon successful time series partitioning, a point forecast is computed for each of the 144 datasets extracted from the 10 minutes wind speed observations using an Auto-Regressive (AR) process which is then combined together to give the (N+1) st day forecast. The results of the computations show significant improvement in the prediction accuracy when AR model is coupled with time series partitioning., Comment: International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSE), http://www.enggjournals.com/ijcse/ , 2016
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17. Phenytoin-induced cerebellar atrophy: A case for reversibility of neurological decline
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Edwin Mogere, Davis Cheruiyot, and Manakhe Nassiuma
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Anticonvulsant ,Ataxia ,Apoptosis ,Drug-Related side effects and adverse reactions ,Nystagmus ,Pathologic ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
This case serves as a reminder of the infrequent, yet consequential occurrence of cerebellar degeneration linked to phenytoin usage. Whilst emphasizes the importance of monitoring patients on long-term phenytoin therapy, and it further suggests considering employing bedside imaging tools such as Ultrasound fusion imaging for follow-up of patients at risk of this type of disorder. We present a case study involving a 23-year-old woman who experienced significant neurological impairment resulting in severe cerebellar atrophy while undergoing phenytoin treatment. On cessation of phenytoin, the patient exhibited improvement with enhanced cerebellar function.
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18. New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant with Spike Protein Mutation Y451H, Kilifi, Kenya, March–May 2023
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Mike J. Mwanga, Arnold W. Lambisia, John Mwita Morobe, Nickson Murunga, Edidah Moraa, Leonard Ndwiga, Robinson Cheruiyot, Jennifer Musyoki, Martin Mutunga, Laura M. Guzman-Rincon, Charles Sande, Joseph Mwangangi, Philip Bejon, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, D. James Nokes, Charles N. Agoti, Joyce Nyiro, and George Githinji
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COVID-19 ,Omicron ,respiratory infections ,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ,SARS-CoV-2 ,SARS ,Medicine ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
We report a newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant FY.4 that has mutations Y451H in spike and P42L in open reading frame 3a proteins. FY.4 emergence coincided with increased SARS-CoV-2 cases in coastal Kenya during April–May 2023. Continued SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance is needed to identify new lineages to inform COVID-19 outbreak prevention.
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19. Nematode Galectin Inhibits Basophilic Leukaemia RBL-2H3 Cells Apoptosis in IgE-Mediated Activation
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Marta Maruszewska-Cheruiyot, Ludmiła Szewczak, Katarzyna Krawczak-Wójcik, Michael James Stear, and Katarzyna Donskow-Łysoniewska
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Nematode galectin ,mast cells ,apoptosis ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Mast cells are essential immune cells involved in the host’s defence against gastrointestinal nematodes. To evade the immune response, parasitic nematodes produce a variety of molecules. Galectin 1, produced by Teladorsagia circumcincta (Tci-gal-1), reduces mast cell degranulation and selectively regulates mediator production and release in an IgE-dependent manner. To uncover the activity of Tci-gal-1, we have examined the effect of the protein on gene expression, protein production, and apoptosis in activated basophilic leukaemia RBL-2H3 cells. Rat RBL-2H3 cells were activated with anti-DNP IgE and DNP-HSA, and then treated with Tci-gal-1. Microarray analysis was used to examine gene expression. The levels of several apoptosis-related molecules and cytokines were determined using antibody arrays and ELISA. Early and late apoptosis was evaluated cytometrically. Degranulation of cells was determined by a β-hexosaminidase release assay. Treatment of activated RBL-2H3 cells with Tci-gal-1 resulted in inhibited apoptosis and decreased degranulation, although we did not detect significant changes in gene expression. The production of pro-apoptotic molecules, receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and Fas ligand (FasL), and the cytokines IL-9, IL-10, IL-13, TNF-α, and IL-2 was strongly inhibited. Tci-gal-1 modulates apoptosis, degranulation, and production of cytokines by activated RBL-2H3 cells without detectable influence on gene transcription. This parasite protein is crucial for modulation of the protective immune response and the inhibition of chronic inflammation driven by mast cell activity.
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20. Isoliensinine from Cissampelos pariera rhizomes exhibits potential gametocytocidal and anti-malarial activities against Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates
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Muema, Jackson M., Mutunga, James M., Obonyo, Meshack A., Getahun, Merid N., Mwakubambanya, Ramadhan S., Akala, Hoseah M., Cheruiyot, Agnes C., Yeda, Redemptah A., Juma, Dennis W., Andagalu, Ben, Johnson, Jaree L., Roth, Amanda L., and Bargul, Joel L.
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21. Patient perceptions of facilitators and barriers to reducing hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV in East Africa
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Lewis-Kulzer, Jayne, Mburu, Margaret, Obatsa, Sarah, Cheruiyot, Julius, Kiprono, Lorna, Brown, Steve, Apaka, Cosmas, Koros, Hillary, Muyindike, Winnie, Kwobah, Edith Kamaru, Diero, Lameck, Aluda, Maurice, Wools-Kaloustian, Kara, and Goodrich, Suzanne
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22. Increased sensitivity of malaria parasites to common antimalaria drugs after the introduction of artemether-lumefantrine: Implication of policy change and implementation of more effective drugs in fight against malaria.
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Winnie Okore, Collins Ouma, Raphael O Okoth, Redemptah Yeda, Luicer O Ingasia, Edwin W Mwakio, Douglas O Ochora, Duncan M Wakoli, Joseph G Amwoma, Gladys C Chemwor, Jackline A Juma, Charles O Okudo, Agnes C Cheruiyot, Benjamin H Opot, Dennis Juma, Timothy E Egbo, Ben Andagalu, Amanda Roth, Edwin Kamau, and Hoseah M Akala
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Plasmodium falciparum multi-drug resistance protein 1 (Pfmrp1) gene have previously been reported to confer resistance to Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) in Southeast Asia. A total of 300 samples collected from six sites between 2008 and 2019 under an ongoing malaria drug sensitivity patterns in Kenya study were evaluated for the presence of SNPs at Pfmrp1 gene codons: H191Y, S437A, I876V, and F1390I using the Agena MassARRAY® platform. Each isolate was further tested against artemisinin (ART), lumefantrine (LU), amodiaquine (AQ), mefloquine (MQ), quinine (QN), and chloroquine (CQ) using malaria the SYBR Green I-based method to determine their in vitro drug sensitivity. Of the samples genotyped, polymorphism at Pfmrp1 codon I876V was the most frequent, with 59.3% (163/275) mutants, followed by F1390I, 7.2% (20/278), H191Y, 4.0% (6/151), and S437A, 3.3% (9/274). A significant decrease in median 50% inhibition concentrations (IC50s) and interquartile range (IQR) was noted; AQ from 2.996 ng/ml [IQR = 2.604-4.747, n = 51] in 2008 to 1.495 ng/ml [IQR = 0.7134-3.318, n = 40] (P
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23. Mechanical Behaviour of Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polymer/Polyvinyl Chloride Foam Cored Sandwich Structures
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Edwin Cheruiyot Kosgey, Krishnan Kanny, and Festus Maina Mwangi
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Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
This study focuses on the fabrication and analysis of the mechanical behaviour of unidirectional (UD) glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) facesheet and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam core sandwich structures fabricated by a vacuum-assisted resin infusion method (VARIM). These sandwich structures are commonly used in marine and wind turbine blade applications. To date, relatively little knowledge about the functional behaviour of UD GFRP compared to composites reinforced with bidirectional mats is available for day-to-day applications. The effects of the facesheet orientation, facesheet thickness, and core thickness on the mechanical behaviour of the specimens were examined. The UD fibres were oriented in cross-ply (0/90), angle-ply (+45/−45), and quasi-isotropic orientations. Various mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, flatwise compression, and edgewise compression tests were examined. Characterization of the tensile properties of the facesheet showed that the cross-ply orientation had a higher strength than the angle-ply and quasi-isotropic orientations. The flexural load-carrying capacity of the cross-ply facesheet orientation was superior to the other orientations. The increase in the core thickness changed the flexural failure mode from face yield and core shear to core indentation. Flatwise compression (FWC) was tested to determine the core characteristics of the sandwich structure, and the peak loads of 4.90, 1.81, and 3.90 kN were obtained for 10-, 15-, and 20 mm core thicknesses, respectively. Edgewise compression (EWC) exhibited stable end crushing for thinner facesheet, whereas thicker facesheet showed core crushing and buckling. When the facesheet thickness was increased from 1.5 mm to 3 mm in the EWC, the buckling load increase ranged from 2.53% to 44.83% for core thicknesses 10-, 15-, and 20 mm, respectively.
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24. Adaptation of the Client Diagnostic Questionnaire for East Africa.
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Edith Kamaru Kwobah, Suzanne Goodrich, Jayne Lewis Kulzer, Michael Kanyesigye, Sarah Obatsa, Julius Cheruiyot, Lorna Kiprono, Colma Kibet, Felix Ochieng, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Susan Ofner, Steven A Brown, Constantin T Yiannoutsos, Lukoye Atwoli, and Kara Wools-Kaloustian
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Research increasingly involves cross-cultural work with non-English-speaking populations, necessitating translation and cultural validation of research tools. This paper describes the process of translating and criterion validation of the Client Diagnostic Questionnaire (CDQ) for use in a multisite study in Kenya and Uganda. The English CDQ was translated into Swahili, Dholuo (Kenya) and Runyankole/Rukiga (Uganda) by expert translators. The translated documents underwent face validation by a bilingual committee, who resolved unclear statements, agreed on final translations and reviewed back translations to English. A diagnostic interview by a mental health specialist was used for criterion validation, and Kappa statistics assessed the strength of agreement between non-specialist scores and mental health professionals' diagnoses. Achieving semantic equivalence between translations was a challenge. Validation analysis was done with 30 participants at each site (median age 32.3 years (IQR = (26.5, 36.3)); 58 (64.4%) female). The sensitivity was 86.7%, specificity 64.4%, positive predictive value 70.9% and negative predictive value 82.9%. Diagnostic accuracy by the non-specialist was 75.6%. Agreement was substantial for major depressive episode and positive alcohol (past 6 months) and alcohol abuse (past 30 days). Agreement was moderate for other depressive disorders, panic disorder and psychosis screen; fair for generalized anxiety, drug abuse (past 6 months) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); and poor for drug abuse (past 30 days). Variability of agreement between sites was seen for drug use (past 6 months) and PTSD. Our study successfully adapted the CDQ for use among people living with HIV in East Africa. We established that trained non-specialists can use the CDQ to screen for common mental health and substance use disorders with reasonable accuracy. Its use has the potential to increase case identification, improve linkage to mental healthcare, and improve outcomes. We recommend further studies to establish the psychometric properties of the translated tool.
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25. Associated Factors and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients in Kenya
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Susan Cheruiyot, Jacob Shabani, Jasmit Shah, Catherine Gathu, and Ahmed Sokwala
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Background: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been the largest global pandemic since the turn of the 21st century. With emerging research on this novel virus, studies from the African continent have been few. Corona Virus Disease 2019 has been shown to affect various organs including the lungs, gut, nervous system, and the kidneys. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an independent risk factor for mortality and increases the health care burden for patients with persistent kidney dysfunction and maintenance dialysis. Sub-Saharan Africa has a high number of poorly controlled chronic illnesses, economic inequalities, and health system strains that may contribute to higher cases of kidney injury in patients with COVID-19 disease. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the incidence, associated factors, and outcomes of AKI in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Kenya. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 1366 patients with confirmed COVID-19 illness hospitalized at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, between April 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021. Data were collected on age, sex, the severity of COVID-19 illness, existing pregnancy and comorbid conditions including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and functioning kidney transplant patients. Univariate analysis was carried out to determine the association of clinical and demographic factors with AKI. To determine independent associations with AKI incidence, a logistic regression model was used and the relationship was reported as odds ratios (ORs) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The outcomes of AKI including the in-hospital mortality rate, renal recovery rate at hospital discharge, and the duration of hospital stay were reported and stratified based on the stage of AKI. Results: The median age of study patients was 56 years (interquartile range [IQR] = 45-68 years), with 67% of them being male (914 of 1366). The AKI incidence rate was 21.6% (n = 295). Patients with AKI were older (median age = 64 years vs 54 years; P < .001), majority male (79% of men with AKI vs 63.6% without AKI; P < .001), and likely to have a critical COVID-19 (OR = 8.03, 95% CI = 5.56-11.60; P < .001). Diabetes and hypertension, with an adjusted OR of 1.75 (95% CI = 1.34-2.30; P < .001) and 1.68 (95% CI = 1.27-2.23; P < .001), respectively, were associated with AKI occurrence in COVID-19. Human immunodeficiency virus, pregnancy, and a history of renal transplant were not significantly associated with increased AKI risk in this study. Patients with AKI had significantly higher odds of mortality, and this effect was proportional to the stage of AKI (OR = 11.35, 95% CI = 7.56-17.03; P < .001). 95% of patients with stage 1 AKI had complete renal recovery vs 33% of patients with stage 3 AKI. Of the patients with stage 3 AKI (n = 64), 10 underwent hemodialysis, with 1 recovery in renal function and 3 patients requiring ongoing dialysis after discharge. Conclusions: This study was conducted at a single private tertiary-level health care facility in Kenya and only up to the time of hospital discharge. It is one of the first large studies from sub-Saharan Africa looking at the associated factors and outcomes of AKI in COVID-19 and forms a foundation for further analysis on the long-term consequences of COVID-19 on the kidneys. A major limitation of the study is the lack of baseline pre-admission creatinine values for most patients; thus, the impact of chronic kidney disease/baseline creatinine values on the incidence of AKI could not be established.
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26. Flowering margins support natural enemies between cropping seasons
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Janet N. Obanyi, Joshua O. Ogendo, Richard M. S. Mulwa, Jane G. Nyaanga, Erick K. Cheruiyot, Philip K. Bett, Steven R. Belmain, Sarah E. J. Arnold, Victoria C. Nash-Woolley, and Philip C. Stevenson
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IntroductionPopulations of natural enemies of insect pests are declining owing to agricultural intensification and indiscriminate use of pesticides, and this may be exacerbated in agricultural systems that clear all margin plants after the cropping season for other uses such as fodder. Retaining a diversity of non-crop flowering vegetation outside the cropping season may support more resilient and effective natural pest regulation.MethodsWe tested the potential for non-crop vegetation to support natural enemies in fields across two locations after harvesting the primary crops of lablab and maize.ResultsA total of 54 plant species were recorded across the sites in Kenya with 59% of them being annuals and 41% perennials. There was a significant seasonal variation in plant species richness (ANOVA: F1, 16 = 33. 45; P< 0.0001) and diversity (ANOVA: F1, 16 = 7.20; P = 0.0511). While time since harvesting was a significant factor influencing the overall abundance of natural enemies (ANOVA: F2, 1,133 = 8.11; P< 0.0001), they were generally higher in abundance in locations with margin plants or where a diversity of margin plants was observed.DiscussionThese findings demonstrate that flowering plants in agricultural systems offer refuge and alternative food for natural enemies and potentially other beneficial insects between cropping seasons. The conservation of natural enemies between crops may lead to more effective natural pest regulation early in the following crop, thus reducing reliance on insecticides application.
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27. Therapeutic response to artemisinin combination therapies among individuals with Plasmodium falciparum single infection vs mixed Plasmodium species infections: a retrospective posthoc analysis in Kisumu County, western Kenya
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Gladys C. Chemwor, Ben M. Andagalu, Irene A. Onyango, Benjamin H. Opot, Raphael O. Okoth, Redemptah A. Yedah, Jackline A. Juma, Edwin W. Mwakio, Dancan M. Wakoli, Joseph G. Amwoma, Agnes C. Cheruiyot, Dennis W. Juma, Bernhards R. Ogutu, Timothy E. Egbo, Eric C. Garges, Amanda L. Roth, Edwin Kamau, Oliver J. Watson, and Hoseah M. Akala
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Non-falciparum ,Therapeutic efficacy ,Mixed-species infections ,Plasmodium, falciparum ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Objectives: This study examined the treatment response of mixed vs single-species Plasmodium falciparum infections to artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). Methods: A total of 1211 blood samples collected on days 0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42 from 173 individuals enrolled in two randomized ACT efficacy studies were tested for malaria using 18s ribosomal RNA-based real-time polymerase chain reaction. All recurrent parasitemia were characterized for Plasmodium species composition and time to reinfection during 42-day follow-up compared across ACTs. Results: Day 0 samples had 71.1% (116/163) single P. falciparum infections and 28.2% (46/163) coinfections. A total of 54.0% (88/163) of individuals tested positive for Plasmodium at least once between days 7-42. A total of 19.3% (17/88) of individuals with recurrent infections were infected with a different Plasmodium species than observed at day 0, with 76.5% (13/17) of these “hidden” infections appearing after clearing P. falciparum present at day 0. Artesunate-mefloquine (16.4 hours) and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (17.6 hours) had increased clearance rates over artemether-lumefantrine (21.0 hours). Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine exhibited the longest duration of reinfection prophylaxis. Cure rates were comparable across each species composition. Conclusion: No differences in clearance rates were found depending on whether the infection contained species other than P. falciparum. Significantly longer durations of protection were observed for individuals treated with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine.
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28. Biosynthetic Pathways of Tryptophan Metabolites in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strain: Insights and Implications
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Hsin-Chieh Kung, Ngoc-Han Bui, Bo-Wun Huang, Nicholas Kiprotich Cheruiyot, and Guo-Ping Chang-Chien
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indolamines ,5-hydroxytryptophan ,LC-MS/MS ,probiotic strains ,serotonin ,sustainability ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Tryptophan metabolites, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), serotonin, and melatonin, hold significant promise as supplements for managing various mood-related disorders, including depression and insomnia. However, their chemical production via chemical synthesis and phytochemical extraction presents drawbacks, such as the generation of toxic byproducts and low yields. In this study, we explore an alternative approach utilizing S. cerevisiae STG S101 for biosynthesis. Through a series of eleven experiments employing different combinations of tryptophan supplementation, Tween 20, and HEPES buffer, we investigated the production of these indolamines. The tryptophan metabolites were analyzed using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Notably, setups replacing peptone in the YPD media with tryptophan (Run 3) and incorporating tryptophan along with 25 mM HEPES buffer (Run 4) demonstrated successful biosynthesis of 5-HTP and serotonin. The highest 5-HTP and serotonin concentrations were 58.9 ± 16.0 mg L−1 and 0.0650 ± 0.00211 mg L−1, respectively. Melatonin concentrations were undetected in all the setups. These findings underscore the potential of using probiotic yeast strains as a safer and conceivably more cost-effective alternative for indolamine synthesis. The utilization of probiotic strains presents a promising avenue, potentially offering scalability, sustainability, reduced environmental impact, and feasibility for large-scale production.
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29. Volatile organic compounds in ambient air of a major Asian port: spatiotemporal variation and source apportionment
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Le, Thi-Hieu, Lin, Chitsan, Nguyen, Duy-Hieu, Cheruiyot, Nicholas Kiprotich, Yuan, Chung-Shin, and Hung, Chung-Hsuang
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30. Isoliensinine from Cissampelos pariera rhizomes exhibits potential gametocytocidal and anti-malarial activities against Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates
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Jackson M. Muema, James M. Mutunga, Meshack A. Obonyo, Merid N. Getahun, Ramadhan S. Mwakubambanya, Hoseah M. Akala, Agnes C. Cheruiyot, Redemptah A. Yeda, Dennis W. Juma, Ben Andagalu, Jaree L. Johnson, Amanda L. Roth, and Joel L. Bargul
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Isoliensinine ,Gametocytes ,Plasmodium transmission-blocking ,Cissampelos pariera ,Malaria control ,Natural product ,Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine ,RC955-962 ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Abstract Background The unmet demand for effective malaria transmission-blocking agents targeting the transmissible stages of Plasmodium necessitates intensive discovery efforts. In this study, a bioactive bisbenzylisoquinoline (BBIQ), isoliensinine, from Cissampelos pariera (Menispermaceae) rhizomes was identified and characterized for its anti-malarial activity. Methods Malaria SYBR Green I fluorescence assay was performed to evaluate the in vitro antimalarial activity against D6, Dd2, and F32-ART5 clones, and immediate ex vivo (IEV) susceptibility for 10 freshly collected P. falciparum isolates. To determine the speed- and stage-of-action of isoliensinine, an IC50 speed assay and morphological analyses were performed using synchronized Dd2 asexuals. Gametocytocidal activity against two culture-adapted gametocyte-producing clinical isolates was determined using microscopy readouts, with possible molecular targets and their binding affinities deduced in silico. Results Isoliensinine displayed a potent in vitro gametocytocidal activity at mean IC50 gam values ranging between 0.41 and 0.69 µM for Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates. The BBIQ compound also inhibited asexual replication at mean IC50 Asexual of 2.17 µM, 2.22 µM, and 2.39 µM for D6, Dd2 and F32-ART5 respectively, targeting the late-trophozoite to schizont transition. Further characterization demonstrated a considerable immediate ex vivo potency against human clinical isolates at a geometric mean IC50 IEV = 1.433 µM (95% CI 0.917–2.242). In silico analyses postulated a probable anti-malarial mechanism of action by high binding affinities for four mitotic division protein kinases; Pfnek1, Pfmap2, Pfclk1, and Pfclk4. Additionally, isoliensinine was predicted to possess an optimal pharmacokinetics profile and drug-likeness properties. Conclusion These findings highlight considerable grounds for further exploration of isoliensinine as an amenable scaffold for malaria transmission-blocking chemistry and target validation.
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31. Spatio-temporal epidemiology of livestock diseases in the variable semi-arid rangelands of northern Kenya
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Lelenguyah, Geoffrey Lenyayon, Nyangito, Moses Moywaywa, Wasonga, Oliver Vivian, and Bett, Rawlynce Cheruiyot
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32. Exploring the Effects of Green Portfolio on REITs’ Return Performance in South Africa
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Koech Cheruiyot, Kingsley Martell, and Kyle Motani
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Green portfolio ,REITs ,return performance ,South Africa ,Real estate business ,HD1361-1395.5 - Abstract
AbstractThis paper investigates the extent of “greenness” of South African REITs; and whether green investments have any significant effects on the REITs return performance at the aggregate level. It used publicly-accessible green buildings and financial data obtained from the Green Building Council of South Africa’s (GBCSA) website and financial reports of 27 REITs that operate in South Africa, respectively. With only 11 REITs having green buildings in their portfolios, the results show phenomenal growth in the cumulative amount of green Gross Lettable Area (GLA) in under a decade – from a paltry 38,133 square metres of GLA in 2013, to over two million square metres of GLA in 2021. From panel analyses, consistent regression results show that green variables were positive and statistically significant across most of the estimated models. The statistically significant results imply that increased investments in green infrastructures have positive effects on REITs’ return performances. The study has implications for research and practice as far as the investments by REITs in green buildings in South Africa is concerned.
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33. Safety and immunogenicity of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) vaccine in adults in Kenya: a phase 1/2 single-blind, randomised controlled trial [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
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Mainga Hamaluba, Cynthia Mauncho, Neema Mturi, Henry Karanja, Daisy Mugo, James Nyagwange, Caroline Ngetsa, Bernadette Kutima, Samuel Sang, John N. Gitonga, Benjamin Tsofa, Philip Bejon, Naomi Kamau, George Warimwe, Benedict Orindi, Irene Njau, Mwaganyuma Mwatasa, Lynette Ochola-Oyier, Donwilliams Omuoyo, Elizaphan Oloo, Stanley Cheruiyot, Eunice W. Nduati, Roselyne Namayi, Anthony Etyang, Nadia Aliyan, Adrian Hill, Amy Boyd, Marianne Munene, Alexander Douglas, Amek Nyaguara, Sarah Gilbert, Daniel Wright, Teresa Lambe, Charles Agoti, Kadondi Kasera, Alun Davies, Andrew Pollard, and Noni Mumba
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Background There are limited data on the immunogenicity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in African populations. Here we report the immunogenicity and safety of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) vaccine from a phase 1/2 single-blind, randomised, controlled trial among adults in Kenya conducted as part of the early studies assessing vaccine performance in different geographical settings to inform Emergency Use Authorisation. Methods We recruited and randomly assigned (1:1) 400 healthy adults aged ≥18 years in Kenya to receive ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 or control rabies vaccine, each as a two-dose schedule with a 3-month interval. The co-primary outcomes were safety, and immunogenicity assessed using total IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein 28 days after the second vaccination. Results Between 28th October 2020 and 19th August 2021, 400 participants were enrolled and assigned to receive ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (n=200) or rabies vaccine (n=200). Local and systemic adverse events were self-limiting and mild or moderate in nature. Three serious adverse events were reported but these were deemed unrelated to vaccination. The geometric mean anti-spike IgG titres 28 days after second dose vaccination were higher in the ChAdOx1 group (2773 ELISA units [EU], 95% CI 2447, 3142) than in the rabies vaccine group (61 EU, 95% CI 45, 81) and persisted over the 12 months follow-up. We did not identify any symptomatic infections or hospital admissions with respiratory illness and so vaccine efficacy against clinically apparent infection could not be measured. Vaccine efficacy against asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection was 38.4% (95% CI -26.8%, 70.1%; p=0.188). Conclusions The safety, immunogenicity and efficacy against asymptomatic infection of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 among Kenyan adults was similar to that observed elsewhere in the world, but efficacy against symptomatic infection or severe disease could not be measured in this cohort. Pan-African Clinical Trials Registration PACTR202005681895696 (11/05/2020)
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34. Shallow-incorporated straw returning further improves rainfed maize productivity, profitability and soil carbon turnover on the basis of plastic film mulching
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Wesly Kiprotich Cheruiyot, Shuang-Guo Zhu, Sylvia Ngaira Indoshi, Wei Wang, Ai-Tian Ren, Zheng-Guo Cheng, Ze-Ying Zhao, Jin-Lin Zhang, Jun-Sheng Lu, Xu-Cheng Zhang, Alex Ndolo Munyasya, Ling Zhao, Kiprotich Koskei, Ming-Sheng Ma, David Mwehia Mburu, Aggrey Bernard Nyende, and You-Cai Xiong
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Ridge and furrow plastic film mulching (RFM) has improved net primary productivity (NPP) to a high level in semi-arid rainfed agricultural regions. Yet, it is unclear whether there is still a room for further improvement on NPP while stabilizing soil organic carbon through returning previous maize stover pieces. To address this issue, maize stubbles were smashed into pieces and in situ ploughed into 30 cm topsoil at a semi-arid site in northwest China from 2016 to 2017. This was done using the Pioneer 335 maize variety with three treatments (CK, ridge and furrow without mulching; RFM, ridge and furrow with plastic mulching; RFML, 3.49 t ha−1 of maize stover returning in RFM; RFMH, 5.24 t ha−1 of returning in RFM). The results indicated that maize stover returning exhibited similar trend as RFM at early cool seedling stage, raising the topsoil temperature. However, in warm and dry silking stage (2017), both stover returning rates reduced soil temperatures by 1.33 and 0.8 ◦C relative to RFM and CK (P
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35. Patient perceptions of facilitators and barriers to reducing hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV in East Africa
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Jayne Lewis-Kulzer, Margaret Mburu, Sarah Obatsa, Julius Cheruiyot, Lorna Kiprono, Steve Brown, Cosmas Apaka, Hillary Koros, Winnie Muyindike, Edith Kamaru Kwobah, Lameck Diero, Maurice Aluda, Kara Wools-Kaloustian, and Suzanne Goodrich
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Abstract Background Hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV is associated with poor outcomes and increased morbidity and mortality. Understanding the hazardous drinking experiences of people living with HIV is needed to reduce their alcohol use. Methods We conducted 60 interviews among people living with HIV in East Africa with hazardous drinking histories. Interviews and Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) scores were conducted 41 – 60 months after their baseline assessment of alcohol use to identify facilitators and barriers to reduced alcohol use over time. Results People living with HIV who stopped or reduced hazardous drinking were primarily motivated by their HIV condition and desire for longevity. Facilitators of reduced drinking included health care workers’ recommendations to reduce drinking (despite little counseling and no referrals) and social support. In those continuing to drink at hazardous levels, barriers to reduced drinking were stress, social environment, alcohol accessibility and alcohol dependency. Conclusions Interventions that capacity-build professional and lay health care workers with the skills and resources to decrease problematic alcohol use, along with alcohol cessation in peer support structures, should be explored.
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36. Small area estimation of health insurance coverage for Kenyan counties
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Mutai, Noah Cheruiyot
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37. Soil Moisture Modulates Carbon Dioxide Assimilation in Soybean (Glycine max)
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Mwamlima, Louis Hortensius, Cheruiyot, Erick Kimutai, and Ouma, Josephine Pamela
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38. Plant biomass mediates the decomposition of polythene film-sourced pollutants in soil through plastisphere bacteria island effect
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Ze-Ying Zhao, Peng-Yang Wang, Xiao-Bin Xiong, Rui Zhou, Feng-Min Li, Zheng-Guo Cheng, Wei Wang, Fei Mo, Kiprotich Wesly Cheruiyot, Wen-Ying Wang, Aimee Grace Uzamurera, Hong-Yan Tao, and You-Cai Xiong
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The polyethylene (PE) film mulching as a water conservation technology has been widely used in dryland agriculture, yet the long-term mulching has led to increasing accumulation of secondary pollutants in soils. The decomposition of PE film-sourced pollutants is directly associated with the enrichment of specific bacterial communities. We therefore hypothesized that plant biomass may act as an organic media to mediate the pollutant decomposition via reshaping bacterial communities. To validate this hypothesis, plant biomass (dried maize straw and living clover) was embedded at the underlying surface of PE film, to track the changes in the composition and function of bacterial communities in maize field across two years. The results indicated that both dry crop straw and alive clover massively promoted the α-diversity and abundance of dominant bacteria at plastisphere, relative to bulk soil. Bacterial communities tended to be clustered at plastisphere, forming the bacteria islands to enrich pollutant-degrading bacteria, such as Sphingobacterium, Arthrobacter and Paracoccus. As such, plastisphere bacteria islands substantially enhanced the degradation potential of chloroalkene and benzoate (p
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39. Prevalence of the Retro-Renal Colon: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Implications for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
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Kipkorir V, Cheruiyot I, Ongidi I, Nyaanga FK, Neema B, Otieno EH, Baskaran RR, Srichawla BS, Biswas J, Dhali GK, and Dhali A
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Vincent Kipkorir,1 Isaac Cheruiyot,1 Ibsen Ongidi,1 Fiona K Nyaanga,1 Bridget Neema,1 Elisha Harry Otieno,1 Roger R Baskaran,2 Bahadar S Srichawla,3 Jyotirmoy Biswas,4 Gopal Krishna Dhali,5 Arkadeep Dhali6 1Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; 2Department of Critical Care, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India; 3Department of Neurology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA; 4Department of General Medicine, College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata, India; 5Department of Gastroenterology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India; 6Department of Internal Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UKCorrespondence: Arkadeep Dhali; Roger R Baskaran, Email arkadipdhali@gmail.com; rogerrathna@gmail.comBackground: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the prevalence of the retrorenal colon (RRC) and its implications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy with the overall objective of promoting the prevention of associated iatrogenic complications.Methods: A systematic search of literature was conducted on the electronic databases PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Hinari to identify studies eligible for inclusion. Search results were screened by title and abstract, and those potentially relevant were evaluated by full text. Studies were deemed eligible for inclusion if they reported clear extractable data regarding the prevalence of the retro-renal colon. A meta-analysis was completed using MetaX1 to calculate the pooled prevalence of the retro-renal colon. Sub-group analysis was performed based on geographical regions from which the studies originated, imaging modality, and patient position.Results: 174 records were screened and a total of 10 records included in the analysis with retrospective cohort studies being the most common study design. A male predominance was seen in most sample sizes that had reported data on gender demographics ranging from 41.5– 62%. The most common imaging modality utilized was computerized tomography (CT) scan followed by ultrasound. The range of the unweighted prevalence of retro-renal colon across all studies that had absolute numbers reported was from 3.5– 25%. One of the studies reported a colonic perforation rate of 0.3% in patients without CT images.Conclusion: The retro-renal colon is a relatively common finding with observed preponderance to females and left lateralization. The presence of RRC increases the likelihood of colon perforations while gaining percutaneous access to the kidney. Pre-procedural imaging can help detect its presence and choose an appropriate route of entry. USG and CT have both been found useful as a modality to pick up RRC.Keywords: colon, nephrolithotomy, retro-renal, urolithiasis
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40. Impact of parasite genomic dynamics on the sensitivity of Plasmodium falciparum isolates to piperaquine and other antimalarial drugs
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Dancan M. Wakoli, Bartholomew N. Ondigo, Douglas O. Ochora, Joseph G. Amwoma, Winnie Okore, Edwin W. Mwakio, Gladys Chemwor, Jackeline Juma, Raphael Okoth, Charles Okudo, Redemptah Yeda, Benjamin H. Opot, Agnes C. Cheruiyot, Dennis Juma, Amanda Roth, Benhards R. Ogutu, Daniel Boudreaux, Ben Andagalu, and Hoseah M. Akala
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Abstract Background Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHA-PPQ) is an alternative first-line antimalarial to artemether-lumefantrine in Kenya. However, recent reports on the emergence of PPQ resistance in Southeast Asia threaten its continued use in Kenya and Africa. In line with the policy on continued deployment of DHA-PPQ, it is imperative to monitor the susceptibility of Kenyan parasites to PPQ and other antimalarials. Methods Parasite isolates collected between 2008 and 2021 from individuals with naturally acquired P. falciparum infections presenting with uncomplicated malaria were tested for in vitro susceptibility to piperaquine, dihydroartemisinin, lumefantrine, artemether, and chloroquine using the malaria SYBR Green I method. A subset of the 2019–2021 samples was further tested for ex vivo susceptibility to PPQ using piperaquine survival assay (PSA). Each isolate was also characterized for mutations associated with antimalarial resistance in Pfcrt, Pfmdr1, Pfpm2/3, Pfdhfr, and Pfdhps genes using real-time PCR and Agena MassARRAY platform. Associations between phenotype and genotype were also determined. Results The PPQ median IC50 interquartile range (IQR) remained stable during the study period, 32.70 nM (IQR 20.2–45.6) in 2008 and 27.30 nM (IQR 6.9–52.8) in 2021 (P=0.1615). The median ex vivo piperaquine survival rate (IQR) was 0% (0–5.27) at 95% CI. Five isolates had a PSA survival rate of ≥10%, consistent with the range of PPQ-resistant parasites, though they lacked polymorphisms in Pfmdr1 and Plasmepsin genes. Lumefantrine and artemether median IC50s rose significantly to 62.40 nM (IQR 26.9–100.8) (P = 0.0201); 7.00 nM (IQR 2.4–13.4) (P = 0.0021) in 2021 from 26.30 nM (IQR 5.1–64.3); and 2.70 nM (IQR 1.3–10.4) in 2008, respectively. Conversely, chloroquine median IC50s decreased significantly to 10.30 nM (IQR 7.2–20.9) in 2021 from 15.30 nM (IQR 7.6–30.4) in 2008, coinciding with a decline in the prevalence of Pfcrt 76T allele over time (P = 0.0357). The proportions of piperaquine-resistant markers including Pfpm2/3 and Pfmdr1 did not vary significantly. A significant association was observed between PPQ IC50 and Pfcrt K76T allele (P=0.0026). Conclusions Circulating Kenyan parasites have remained sensitive to PPQ and other antimalarials, though the response to artemether (ART) and lumefantrine (LM) is declining. This study forms a baseline for continued surveillance of current antimalarials for timely detection of resistance.
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41. Real-time energy consumption and air pollution emission during the transpacific crossing of a container ship
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Chin-Ko Yeh, Chitsan Lin, Hsueh-Chen Shen, Nicholas Kiprotich Cheruiyot, Duy-Hieu Nguyen, and Chi-Chung Chang
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Abstract This study presents the real-time energy consumption of a container ship’s generator engine on two round-trips from the West Coast of the US to the East Asian ports and analyzes the ship’s PM10, PM2.5, NOx, SOx, CO, and HC emissions, shore power usage, and factors affecting energy consumption. The average total energy consumption and air emissions for the two round trips were 1.72 GWh and 42.1 tons, respectively. The transpacific crossing segment had the highest average energy consumption (2848 ± 361 kWh) and pollutant emission rate (78.9 ± 10.0 kg h−1). On the other hand, the West Coast of the US had the least energy consumption due to shore power adoption. Furthermore, switching from heavy fuel oil (HFO) to ultra-low-sulfur fuel oil (ULSFO) greatly reduced the emissions of PM and SOx by > 96% and NOx by 17.0%. However, CO and HC increased by 16.9% and 36.1%, respectively, implying incomplete combustion. In addition, the energy consumption was influenced by the number of reefers and wind. Therefore, this study recommends further research on energy-efficient reefers, generator engine optimization, and shore power adoption to reduce emissions from container ships.
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42. Burden of malaria infection among individuals of varied blood groups in Kenya
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Redemptah Yeda, Charles Okudo, Eunice Owiti, Gladys Biwot, Cliff Momanyi, Winnie Korir, Thoya Mitsanze, Caroline Tegerei, Dennis Juma, Benjamin Opot, Edwin Mwakio, Gladys Chemwor, Raphael Okoth, Douglas O. Ochora, Agnes C. Cheruiyot, Amanda Roth, Hoseah M. Akala, and Ben Andagalu
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Abstract Background The ABO blood groups consist of A, B, and H carbohydrate antigens, which regulate protein activities during malaria infection in humans. Understanding the interplay between the malaria parasite and blood group antigens is essential in understanding new interventions to reduce the global burden of malaria. This study assessed the burden of malaria infection among individuals with varying blood groups seeking treatment at selected hospitals in Kenya. Methods A total of 366 samples from an ongoing malaria surveillance study were diagnosed for malaria by microscopy and further typed for blood group using ABO blood grouping. Age and sex were recorded in a data sheet, and analysed using R software version 4. Groups’ proportions (blood group, malaria infection, age and sex) were compared using Pearson’s Chi-square and Fischer exact tests. Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed and P-value 18 years n = 61 (19.43%)). Malaria prevalence was higher among females than males, 54.46% and 45.54%, respectively. Kisumu enrolled the highest number 109 (35%)) of malaria cases, Kombewa 108 (35%), Malindi 32 (10%), Kisii 28 (9%), Marigat 23 (7%), and Kericho 12 (4%). Blood group O+ was the most prevalent among the enrolled individuals (46.50%), A+ (27.71%), B+ (21.02%) and AB+ (4.78%) respectively. Compared to blood group O+, blood group B+ individuals were (14%) were more likely to habour Plasmodium falciparum infection as opposed to A+ and AB+ individuals, that were 7% and 20%, respectively,. Those living in malaria-endemic zones presented with higher parasite densities compared to those living in malaria-epidemic (p = 0.0061). Individuals bearing B + blood group are more likely to habour high parasitaemia compared to O + blood group bearers (OR = 4.47, CI = 1.53–13.05, p = 0.006). Conclusion Individuals of blood group B harbour high parasitaemia compared with the blood group O, Additionally, blood group A and B present with symptoms at lower parasitaemia than blood group O. Regardles of malaria transmission zones, individuals from endemic zones showed up with high parasitaemia and among them were more individuals of blood groups A and B than individuals of blood group O. Implying that these individuals were more at risk and require additional attention and effective case management. Garphical Abstract
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43. Effects of single and integrated water, sanitation, handwashing, and nutrition interventions on child soil-transmitted helminth and Giardia infections: A cluster-randomized controlled trial in rural Kenya.
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Pickering, Amy J, Njenga, Sammy M, Steinbaum, Lauren, Swarthout, Jenna, Lin, Audrie, Arnold, Benjamin F, Stewart, Christine P, Dentz, Holly N, Mureithi, MaryAnne, Chieng, Benard, Wolfe, Marlene, Mahoney, Ryan, Kihara, Jimmy, Byrd, Kendra, Rao, Gouthami, Meerkerk, Theodora, Cheruiyot, Priscah, Papaiakovou, Marina, Pilotte, Nils, Williams, Steven A, Colford, John M, and Null, Clair
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Animals ,Humans ,Helminths ,Giardia ,Giardiasis ,Soil ,Treatment Outcome ,Nutrition Assessment ,Sanitation ,Water Purification ,Adolescent ,Child ,Child ,Preschool ,Rural Population ,Female ,Male ,Hand Disinfection ,General & Internal Medicine ,Medical and Health Sciences - Abstract
BackgroundHelminth and protozoan infections affect more than 1 billion children globally. Improving water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutrition could be more sustainable control strategies for parasite infections than mass drug administration, while providing other quality of life benefits.Methods and findingsWe enrolled geographic clusters of pregnant women in rural western Kenya into a cluster-randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01704105) that tested 6 interventions: water treatment, improved sanitation, handwashing with soap, combined water treatment, sanitation, and handwashing (WSH), improved nutrition, and combined WSH and nutrition (WSHN). We assessed intervention effects on parasite infections by measuring Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworm, and Giardia duodenalis among children born to the enrolled pregnant women (index children) and their older siblings. After 2 years of intervention exposure, we collected stool specimens from 9,077 total children aged 2 to 15 years in 622 clusters, including 2,346 children in an active control group (received household visits but no interventions), 1,117 in the water treatment arm, 1,160 in the sanitation arm, 1,141 in the handwashing arm, 1,064 in the WSH arm, 1,072 in the nutrition arm, and 1,177 in the WSHN arm. In the control group, 23% of children were infected with A. lumbricoides, 1% with T. trichiura, 2% with hookworm, and 39% with G. duodenalis. The analysis included 4,928 index children (median age in years: 2) and 4,149 older siblings (median age in years: 5); study households had an average of 5 people, 90% had dirt floors. Compared to the control group, Ascaris infection prevalence was lower in the water treatment arm (prevalence ratio [PR]: 0.82 [95% CI 0.67, 1.00], p = 0.056), the WSH arm (PR: 0.78 [95% CI 0.63, 0.96], p = 0.021), and the WSHN arm (PR: 0.78 [95% CI 0.64, 0.96], p = 0.017). We did not observe differences in Ascaris infection prevalence between the control group and the arms with the individual interventions sanitation (PR: 0.89 [95% CI 0.73, 1.08], p = 0.228), handwashing (PR: 0.89 [95% CI 0.73, 1.09], p = 0.277), or nutrition (PR: 86 [95% CI 0.71, 1.05], p = 0.148). Integrating nutrition with WSH did not provide additional benefit. Trichuris and hookworm were rarely detected, resulting in imprecise effect estimates. No intervention reduced Giardia. Reanalysis of stool samples by quantitative polymerase chain reaction confirmed the reductions in Ascaris infections measured by microscopy in the WSH and WSHN groups. Trial limitations included imperfect uptake of targeted intervention behaviors, limited power to detect effects on rare parasite infections, and that it was not feasible to blind participants and sample collectors to treatment status. However, lab technicians and data analysts were blinded to treatment status. The trial was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development.ConclusionsIntegration of improved water quality, sanitation, and handwashing could contribute to sustainable control strategies for Ascaris infections, particularly in similar settings with recent or ongoing deworming programs. Combining nutrition with WSH did not provide further benefits, and water treatment alone was similarly effective to integrated WSH. Our findings provide new evidence that drinking water should be given increased attention as a transmission pathway for Ascaris.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT01704105.
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44. Integrating water, sanitation, handwashing, and nutrition interventions to reduce child soil-transmitted helminth and Giardia infections: a cluster-randomized controlled trial in rural Kenya
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Pickering, Amy, Njenga, Sammy, Steinbaum, Lauren, Swarthout, Jenna, Lin, Audrie, Arnold, Benjamin, Stewart, Christine, Dentz, Holly, Mureithi, MaryAnne, Chieng, Benard, Wolfe, Marlene, Mahoney, Ryan, Kihara, Jimmy, Byrd, Kendra, Rao, Gouthami, Meerkerk, Theodora, Cheruiyot, Priscah, Papaiakovou, Marina, Pilotte, Nils, Williams, Steven, Colford, John, and Null, Clair
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Background. Helminth and protozoan infections affect >1 billion children globally. Improved water, sanitation, handwashing, and nutrition could be more sustainable control strategies for parasite infections than mass drug administration (MDA), while providing other quality of life benefits. Methods and Findings. We enrolled geographic clusters of pregnant women into a cluster-randomized controlled trial that tested six interventions: disinfecting drinking water(W), improved sanitation(S), handwashing with soap(H), combined WSH, improved nutrition(N), and combined WSHN. We assessed intervention effects on parasite infections by measuring Ascaris lumbricoides , Trichuris trichiura , hookworm, and Giardia duodenalis among individual children born to enrolled mothers and their older siblings (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01704105 ). We collected stool specimens from 9077 total children in 622 clusters, including 2346 children in control, 1117 in water, 1160 in sanitation, 1141 in handwashing, 1064 in WSH, 1072 in nutrition, and 1177 in WSHN. In the control group, 23% of children were infected with Ascaris lumbricoides , 1% with Trichuris trichuria , 2% with hookworm and 39% with Giardia duodenalis . After two years of intervention exposure, Ascaris infection prevalence was 18% lower in the water treatment arm (95% confidence interval (CI) 0%, 33%), 22% lower in the WSH arm (CI 4%, 37%), and 22% lower in the WSHN arm (CI 4%, 36%) compared to control. Individual sanitation, handwashing, and nutrition did not significantly reduce Ascaris infection on their own, and integrating nutrition with WSH did not provide additional benefit. Trichuris and hookworm were rarely detected, resulting in imprecise effect estimates. No intervention reduced Giardia . Reanalysis of stool samples by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) confirmed the reductions in Ascaris infections measured by microscopy in the WSH and WSHN groups. Lab technicians and data analysts were blinded to treatment assignment, but participants and sample collectors were not blinded. The trial was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID. Conclusions. Our results suggest integration of improved water quality, sanitation, and handwashing could contribute to sustainable control strategies for Ascaris infections, particularly in similar settings with recent or ongoing deworming programs. Water treatment alone was similarly effective to integrated WSH, providing new evidence that drinking water should be given increased attention as a transmission pathway for Ascaris .
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45. Impact of resettlement on livestock production and performance among the Maasai pastoralists of RAPland village, Olkaria Kenya
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Gai, Abraham Biar, Wahome, Raphael Githaiga, and Bett, Rawlynce Cheruiyot
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46. Real-time energy consumption and air pollution emission during the transpacific crossing of a container ship
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Yeh, Chin-Ko, Lin, Chitsan, Shen, Hsueh-Chen, Cheruiyot, Nicholas Kiprotich, Nguyen, Duy-Hieu, and Chang, Chi-Chung
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47. Functionally prioritised whole-genome sequence variants improve the accuracy of genomic prediction for heat tolerance
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Cheruiyot, Evans K., Haile-Mariam, Mekonnen, Cocks, Benjamin G., MacLeod, Iona M., Mrode, Raphael, and Pryce, Jennie E.
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48. Burden of malaria infection among individuals of varied blood groups in Kenya
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Yeda, Redemptah, Okudo, Charles, Owiti, Eunice, Biwot, Gladys, Momanyi, Cliff, Korir, Winnie, Mitsanze, Thoya, Tegerei, Caroline, Juma, Dennis, Opot, Benjamin, Mwakio, Edwin, Chemwor, Gladys, Okoth, Raphael, Ochora, Douglas O., Cheruiyot, Agnes C., Roth, Amanda, Akala, Hoseah M., and Andagalu, Ben
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49. Impact of parasite genomic dynamics on the sensitivity of Plasmodium falciparum isolates to piperaquine and other antimalarial drugs
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Wakoli, Dancan M., Ondigo, Bartholomew N., Ochora, Douglas O., Amwoma, Joseph G., Okore, Winnie, Mwakio, Edwin W., Chemwor, Gladys, Juma, Jackeline, Okoth, Raphael, Okudo, Charles, Yeda, Redemptah, Opot, Benjamin H., Cheruiyot, Agnes C., Juma, Dennis, Roth, Amanda, Ogutu, Benhards R., Boudreaux, Daniel, Andagalu, Ben, and Akala, Hoseah M.
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50. RFID-based location based services framework for alerting on black spots for accident prevention
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Wilson Ogutu Ochieng, Kipruto Wilson Cheruiyot, and George Okeyo
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The need of developing systems that address traffic matters such as traffic control and accidents has led to the development of a number of techniques, methods and tools to address road usability issues. Many automated models have been proposed and applied in different scenarios such as road oddities. Despite of the advantages of these models the major problem of road accidents continue to pose problem globally. This has created the need to come up with more user-effective approaches to address road accidents. Main objective of this research therefore is to identify and address the gap in Location Based Services (LBS). A model that combines RFID and GPS technology to provide Location Based Services via audio alerts to drivers as they approach black spots is presented. The model provides location based services to drivers as they approach black spots causing them to adjust their driving accordingly (i.e. speeding, overtaking). Since LBS technologies have different limitations, most researchers have focused on addressing accuracy limitation by proposing hybrid technologies. Accuracy requirement varies depending on application area. The analysis of the different technologies revealed that in vehicle transportation medium accuracy is effective. This research focused on availability aspect which is a key requirement in LBS. To achieve this a model made up of RFID & GPS is formulated. Higher availability of significant alerts at black spots is registered through simulation as compared to alerts when the technologies are applied separately. Black spot accidents are therefore managed due to safer driving around black spots. This can lead to reduction in exposure to accidents, likelihood of occurrence and impact in the event of an incident. Usability metrics is used to determine effectiveness of the model.
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