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Uncovering the circular economy potential and opportunities for the textile and apparel sector in Kenya [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesThe global textile & apparel industry is undergoing rapid change driven by fast fashion trends, shift of consumer preferences towards eco-products and intensified environmental and social welfare-motivated regulations.
Bowen Betzy, Khisa Kelvin, George Sharon
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Chinese economic presence in East Africa: the case of Kenya
Vestnik MGIMO-Universiteta, 2020 The first ever Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum in October 2019 demonstrates not only interest of both sides in developing bilateral cooperation, but also has every chance of becoming a turning point in translating words into action.
K. A. Gemueva
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Ecology and Society, 2021 Categorically distinct instrumental values and non-instrumental "cultural" values of "nature" are central to ecosystem services assessments and many wildlife conservation interventions alike. However, this approach to understanding the value of nature is
Ryan Unks +3 more
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Gender a Výzkum, 2020 In 1929-30, British missionaries active in central Kenya sought the help of the British colonial government in banning and eventually eradicating the Gikuyu tradition of female circumcision.
Anna Adima
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Becoming a target of HIV intervention
Medicine Anthropology Theory, 2019 This think piece asks readers to consider how the science of anthropology has contributed to (re)categorization and imaginaries of gender, class, and the state in the context of public and global health interventions.
Eileen Moyer
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Experiences of Professional Autonomy Among Critical Care Nurses in Kenya: A Qualitative Study
Annals of Health Research, 2023 Background: Exercising autonomy allows nurses to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. However, more information is needed about the critical care nurses' perceptions of their professional autonomy in rural areas. Objective: To explore the perceptions,
Njoroge JK, Onsongo L, Githemo G
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Forest-based livelihood choices and their determinants in Western Kenya
Forest Science and Technology, 2021 Forest extraction is an important livelihood activity for millions of low-income households in rural areas of developing countries. Understanding the choices households make to extract forest products can help formulate strategies for preventing ...
Purity Yego +3 more
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A population-based survey of autistic traits in Kenyan adolescents and young adults
South African Journal of Psychiatry, 2022 Background: To date, there have been no large-scale population studies of autistic traits (AUT) conducted in Africa. Aim: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders in a large sample of Kenyan adolescents
Daniel Mamah +4 more
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Association between coagulation indicators and menorrhagia among women in Kenya
African Journal of Laboratory MedicineBackground: Despite the significant burden of menorrhagia (bleeding 80 mL every menstrual cycle) among women in Western Kenya, it remains unknown whether coagulation disorders are an important underlying cause of this condition in the region. Objective:
Phidelis M. Marabi +4 more
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Barriers and Facilitators to Uptake of Prostate Cancer Screening in a Kenyan Rural Community
The Annals of African Surgery, 2021 Background: Prostate cancer (PC) is curable with early detection, yet it remains a major public health problem globally and a leading cause of mortality among men.
Ruth Gathoni Mbugua +2 more
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