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Dr. Jemimah Ayuma Simbauni

Lecturer, Department of Zoological Sciences

Home School of Pure & Applied Sciences Department of Zoological Sciences Dr. Jemimah Ayuma Simbauni

Dr. Jemimah Ayuma Simbauni

Lecturer, Department of Zoological Sciences

Academic Qualifications

SIMBAUNI, J.A. AND R.T.F. BERNARD (2001) Changes in the abundance of cells in the anterior pituitary gland and the possible roles of leutinizing hormone, prolactin and progesterone in the control of delayed implantation in the straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum) African Zoology36(1):63-70
BOR, S.K., SIMBAUNI, J.A.,NJUE, W.N., KINYUA, A.M. & CHHABRA, S.C.(2004). Heavy metal contaminants in tissues of marine fauna along the coast of Mombasa Island-Kenya. East African Journal of Physical Sciences 5(2): 61-68.
S.K. BOR, J.A SIMBAUNI, M.P. OYUGI, W.N. NJUE & S.C CHHABRA, (2007). Organochlorine residues in tissues of marine fauna along the coast of Kenya, Mombasa Island . Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia.Vol 21 no.1 2007 pp145-149.
BRYSON A NDENGA, JEMIMAH A SIMBAUNI, JENARD P MBUGI, ANDREW GITHEKO, URLIKE FILLINGER (2011). Productivity of Malaria Vectors from Different Habitat Types In Western Kenya Highlands. PLoS ONE 6(4): e19473 dol: 10.1371/Journal, pone, 0019473.
BRYSON A NDENGA, JEMIMAH A SIMBAUNI, JENARD P MBUGI, ANDREW GITHEKO (2012) Physical, chemical and Biological characteristics in Habitats of High and LowPresence of Anopheline Larvae in Western Kenya Highlands . PLoS ONE.e0047975 dol:10.1371/journal. Pone 0047975.
TIBERRY.D.O. NYAKWANA, JEMIMAH. A. SIMBAUNI AND JAMES O.JOWI (2014) Factors underlying stigmatization of epilepsy: A comparative case study of Suba and Meru Central Districts, Kenya. American Scientific Research Journal for engineering, Technology and Sciences (ASRJETS) Volume 9, no 1 pp88-105.
John Gitonga1*, JemimahSimbauni1 and Nicholas Oguge* Effect of habitat fragmentation on food habits and gastrointestinal tract of Praomys delectorum sub-populations in the Taita and Kyulu hills, Kenya Int. J. Cur. Tr. Res (2015)4(1):63-72
John Gitonga1*, JemimahSimbauni1 and Nicholas Oguge2 Effects of Soil- Transmitted Helminths and Schistosoma Species on Nutritional Status of Children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya Journal of Applied Life Sciences International 5(1): 1-8, 2016; Article no.JALSI.25053 ISSN: 2394-1103
John Gitonga:1 Jemimah Simbauni: 1 Nicholas Oguge: 2 Effect of habitat fragmentation on some aspects of reproduction among Praomys delectorum Sub-Populations in the Taita and Kyulu Hills, Kenya . International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological SciencesISSN: 2348-8069 www.ijarbs.com Volume 3, Issue 4 - 2016
Jemimah Simbauni 1, *, Nicholas Oguge 2 Habitat fragmentation and occurrence of intestinal parasites among the Praomysdelectorum subpopulations in Taita and Kyulu hills, Kenya . Int. J. Cur. Tr. Res (2015)4(1):63-72 ISSN:2278-8042 www.injctr.com
Christine L. Wanjala1,2,3, Guofa Zhou4 , Jernard Mbugi2 , Jemimah Simbauni2 , Yaw A. Afrane1 , Ednah Ototo1,2, Maxwell Gesuge1 , Harrysone Atieli1 , Andrew K. Githeko1 and Guiyun Yan4* Insecticidal decay effects of long-lasting insecticide nets and indoor residual spraying on Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis in Western Kenya. Wanjala et al. Parasites & Vectors (2015) 8:588 DOI 10.1186/s13071-015-1194-6.
GLADYS GAKENIA NJOROGE, JOSEPH K. KOSKE AND JEMIMAH A. SIMBAUNI (2016). A Screening Experiment on Diabetes Mellitus Herbal Formulation . American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics. 2016:5(6)387-394.
Gladys Gakenia Njoroge, Jemmimah Ayuma Simbauni, Joseph Arap Koske, 2017, An Optimal Split-Plot Design for Performing a Mixture-Process Experiment . Science Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017, Pages: 15-23
Kithinji Lucy Mwari, Margaret N. Keraka, Jemimah A. Simbauni (2017) Care Giver Deteminants Of Utilization Of Growth Monitoring Clinic Among Children Aged 12-59 Months In Urban Kiambu County , Kenya International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 4 Issue 6, June 2017
Kithinji Lucy Mwari, Margaret N. Keraka, Jemimah A. Simbauni (2017) Health Facility Factors That Influence The Use Of Growth Monitoring Clinic Services By Children Aged Between Twelve And Fifty Nine Months In Rural Area, Machakos County, Kenya Kenya International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) July Issue 2017
GLADYS GAKENIA NJOROGE, JEMIMAH AYUMA SIMBAUNI AND JOSEPH ARAP KOSKE (2017). An Optimal Split-Plot Design in Performing a Mixture Process Experiment. Science Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics 2017:5(1)15-23).
LUCY MWARI KITHINJI, MARGARET KERAKA AND JEMIMAH SIMBAUNI (2017). Care-giver determinants of utilization of growth-monitoring clinic among children aged 12-59 months in urban Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies 2017: 4(6) 334-338.

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. University Text Book for Medical students
  2. TIBERRY D.O. NYAKWANA, JEMIMAH A SIMBAUNI AND JAMES JOWI (2018). Factors for stigmatization of Epilepsy: Case of Suba and Meru Kenya. Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP) 2018-11-08
  3. Research Report (Title: Monitoring bird species of Kenyatta University Main Campus and Development of the area checklist.
  4. SZL 409 Environmental Physiology Module online notes
  5. SZL 821 Biology of Chemical Mediation Module online notes

Conference Papers

  1. Mohammed, L.A, Simbauni, J.A.,Waswa, J.K. and Karimurio, J.: Barriers to the uptake of cataract surgical services in Merti Division of Isiolo District in Eastern Province, Kenya. ( National Zoological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 3rd to 6th August 2004 at Kenyatta University).
  2. Muswali, G.A., Simbauni, J.A. and Nang’ayo, F.L.O.: Factors influencing Newcastle disease vaccine biotechnology adoption by small-holder poultry farmers in Kathiani and Central Divisions of Machakos District, Kenya.(2nd National Zoological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 3rd to 6th August 2004 at Kenyatta University).
  3. Gitonga, J. W. Simbauni, J.A. and Oguge N.O.: Effects of habitat fragmentation on food habits and some reproductive aspectsofPraomysdelectorumpopulations in Taita and KyuluHills,Kenya.( First National Biological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 2nd to 5th August 2005 at AVU Hall, Kenyatta University).
  4. Njiru, J.M., Simbauni, J.A and Muhoho,N.: Effects of geohelminths and Schistosoma on the nutritional status of primary school children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. (First National Biological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 2nd to 5th August 2005 at AVU Hall, Kenyatta University).
  5. Nyaguthii, M.R., Ng’ang’a, Z.W. and Simbauni, J.A.: Sanitation practices among public primary schools within Nyeri Municipality, Nyeri District, Kenya. .( First National Biological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 2nd to 5th August 2005 at AVU Hall, Kenyatta University).
  6. Simbauni, J.A. and Kababu, M.: Survey of Blood Pressure patterns among the University staff at Kenyatta University. The 13th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES 13) held at EwhaWomans University, Seoul, Korea (26th-29th August 2005).
  7. Omosa, E. B., Simbauni, J.A and Mc’Ligeyo, S.: Factors that Influence Dietary Compliance in Renal Failure in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.(African Women in Science and Engineering, AWSE, conference held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi from 18th - 20th August 2010).
  8. Maina, F.W., Simbauni,J.A. and Kabiru,E,: Factors influencing choice and use of contraceptives among women aged 15-49 years in Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya. (International Network of Women in Engineering and Science, INWES Conference held at The Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya from 19th to 21st November 2013).
  9. Attended the 2nd National Zoological Postgraduate Students Conference held at Kenyatta University, Kenya (3rd -6th August 2004)
  10. Attended the 1st National Biological Postgraduate Students Conference held at Kenyatta University (2nd -5th August 2005)
  11. Attended the International Leadership Workshop for African Women in Science and Engineering held at Nairobi Safari Club, Kenya (16th -20th August 2004). (Sponsored by DAAD)
  12. Attended the 13th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists, held at EwhaWomans University, Seoul, Korea (26th-29th August 2005).(Sponsored by Kenyatta University and UNESCO)
  13. Attended the African Women in Science and Engineering conference held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi (18th - 20th August 2010).(Partially sponsored by DAAD)
  14. Attended the 2nd East Africa Neuroscience Conference held at Pride Inn, Nairobi Kenya. (18th-20th June 2012)(Sponsored by IBRO and SONA)
  15. Attended the Zoological Sciences Departmental Workshop on Review of curriculum held at KUCC, Kenyatta University (24th - 25th July 2012).
  16. Attended the Regional Conference of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 19th-21st November 2013. (Partially sponsored by DAAD)
  17. Mohammed,L.A, Simbauni, J.A.,Waswa, J.K. and Karimurio, J.: Barriers to the uptake of cataract surgical services in Merti Division of Isiolo District in Eastern Province, Kenya. (National Zoological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 3rd to 6th August 2004 at Kenyatta University).
  18. Muswali, G.A., Simbauni, J.A. and Nang’ayo, F.L.O.: Factors influencing Newcastle disease vaccine biotechnology adoption by small-holder poultry farmers in Kathiani and Central Divisions of Machakos District, Kenya.( Second National Zoological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 3rd to 6th August 2004 at Kenyatta University).
  19. Njiru, J.M., Simbauni, J.A and Muhoho,N.: Effects of geohelminths and Schistosoma on the nutritional status of primary school children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. First National Biological Postgraduate Students Conference held from 2nd to 5th August 2005 at AVU Hall, Kenyatta University.
  20. Omosa, E. B., Simbauni, J.A. and Mc’Ligeyo, S.: Factors that Influence Dietary Compliance in Renal Failure in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.(African Women in Science and Engineering, AWSE, conference held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi 18th - 20th August 2010).
  21. Maina, F.W., Simbauni,J.A. and Kabiru, E.: Factors influencing choice and use of contraceptives among women aged 15-49 years in Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya. (International Network of Women in Engineering and Science, INWES Conference held at The Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya from 19th to 21st November 2013).