Language and Witchcraft as a Trade: Insights from, Machakos County, Kenya

Autor: Gatitu Kiguru, Phyllis W. Mwangi, Caryn Kimuyu, Nthiga Pm

Publikováno v: Revista Internacional de Organizaciones, Iss 23 (2019)
Revista Internacional de Organizaciones = International Journal of Organizations; Núm. 23 (2019): Language and Work; 59-77
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Repositori Institucional de la Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Universitat Rovira i virgili (URV)

Witchcraft is defined as the use of magical powers for healing, seeing into the future, causing harm or for religion. The belief in the powers of witchcraft is widespread in Africa. Due to these perceived magical powers people from different walks of

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https://doi.org/10.17345/rio23.59-77

Adult education and development

Autor: Phyllis W. Mwangi, Nthiga Pm, Gatitu Kiguru

Publikováno v: Msingi Journal. 1:18-34

The Incheon Declaration 2015- “Towards 2030: a new vision for education,” recognizes the important role of education as the main driver of development, and therefore commits to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-

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https://doi.org/10.33886/mj.v1i1.93

The Social Function of Swearing in a Miraa Market Environment

Autor: Daniel M. Mukuni, Owili Fa, Nthiga Pm, Anthony M. Ireri

Publikováno v: Arts and Social Sciences Journal.

The study aimed at evaluating the social motivations behind the use of swearwords in the language of miraa traders. The study was carried out in Ka?–ra?–tira?– open-air miraa (khat) market in Mbeere South sub-county within Embu County. Twelve nego

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https://doi.org/10.4172/2151-6200.1000187

In Vitro Antiproliferative Activity of Aqueous Root Bark Extract of Cassia abbreviata (Holmes) Brenan

Autor: Njagi Sm, Nthiga Pm, Arika Wm, Kamau Jk, Mawia Am, P.G. Mwitari, Mathew Piero Ngugi, Michael N Musila, Lagat Rc, Ogola Pe, Ouko Ro, Wambua Fk

Publikováno v: Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy.

Cancer is referred to as uncontrolled abnormal proliferation of body cells. Currently cancer treatment and management is a challenge due to complexity of the disease, toxicity of chemotherapy, unaffordability of treatment and severe side effects. The

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https://doi.org/10.4172/1948-5956.1000402

Antipyretic Potential of Methanolic Stem Bark Extracts of Harrisonia Abyssinica Oliv and Landolphia Buchananii (Hallier F.) Stapf in Wistar Rats

Autor: Mburu Dn, Mathew Piero Ngugi, Safari Vz, Mwonjoria Jk, Nthiga Pm, Kamau Jk

Publikováno v: Journal of Applied Pharmacy. 8

Interest in herbal drugs is undergoing a renaissance at present time. Herbal agents are regarded to be more effective and comparatively safe as opposed to conventional medications which are relatively inaccessible and arguably associated with various

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https://doi.org/10.21065/1920-4159.1000227