Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effects of Butorphanol, Meloxicam and Their Combination on Postoperative Pain, Stress Response and Wound Healing in Dogs Following Ovariohysterectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pain, defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage, is associated with trauma, surgery and disease processes. If pain is ... -
Impact of Sexual Harassment at Workplace:a Case of the United Nations in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of sexual harassment at the workplace a case study of the United Nations office, Nairobi. The objectives were to establish the impact of sexual harassment in the UN, ... -
Prevalence, Etiology, Public Health Importance and Economic Impact of Mycobacteriosis in Slaughter Cattle in Laikipia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mycobacteriosis is a chronic or acute systemic granulomatous disease that affects mammals, fish and birds. There are over 150 species recognized in Mycobacterium genus. The genus is divided into three groups according to ... -
An Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Practices at Construction Sites in Nairobi City Region, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Construction industry is one of the adequately regulated sector but still rated amongst the most risky place to work in. Accidents and the subsequent losses are common in this sector. Regulations have been enacted to ... -
Assessment of River Nzoia Basin Morphometric Characteristics and Flooding Risks in Budalang’i Area, Busia County
(university of nairobi, 2019)Flooding continues to be a common environmental hazard in both developed and developing countries. River Nzoia experiences perennial flooding in its lower reaches especially in Budalangi area of Busia county. The mean ... -
The Role of Factors on the Demand Side in Promoting Terrorism: a Case Study of the Coast Region of Kenya (2002-2018)
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to focus on the role of factors on the demand side in promoting terrorism, a case study of the coast region of Kenya (2002-2016). The study had the following objectives, the main objective was to establish ... -
Manhood to Madness: a Play
(university of nairobi, 2019)Richati and Kemunto have been married for eight years but her womb is still silent. She is facing a lot pressure to bear children to prove her womanhood. She reminisces over the romantic past and how the absence of ... -
Influence of 2jiajiri Project on Nyeri Town Sub-county Residents Livelihood
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Effect of agricultural practices on water quality in Ndakaini Dam, gatanga, Muranga, County, Kenya
(2017-10)Change in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) is inevitable and accuracy and time are important to detect the change in different seasons to monitor trends and status of water quality. Understanding LULC and Water Quality ... -
A Survey of Use of Financial Performance Indicators by Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)This study focused on the assessment of the use of financial performance indicators among the microfinance institutions in Kenya. All the interviewed institutions are located in Nairobi. The study had two main objectives. ... -
Gastric motility responses to duodenal stimulation of an in vitro abbit stomach-duodenum preparation
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Regulated gastric emptying is necessary for the complete digestion and absorption of intestinal chyme. However, experiments have shown that the extrinsic denervation of stomach and duodenum does not result in a cessation ... -
A taxonomic survey of macrofungi of Karura forest, with. Particular reference to the gasteromycetes
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A case study for the manufacture of sodium hydrogen carbonate
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used extensively in the baking and pharmaceutical industries, where it is required in very high purity. Commercially, it is prepared through the solvay process. In this project methods of ... -
The application of information technology in commercial property management in Nairobi: a comparative case study approach
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In this information age, the global real property industry like other industries is adopting information technology in its various forms at a fast pace. This form of technology has brought about advantages of speed, ... -
The effects of ascorbic acid on the immune system of the guinea pig (cavia porcel.Lusi)
(University of Nairobi, 1993)A review of the literature shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some mechanisms of both natural and acquired resistance against infection. The specif ic effects of ascorbic acid in these processes have ... -
Ultrasonic characterization of Kenyan clay refractories
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Characterization of ceramic antibacterials important in order to improve their quality. In this study ultrasonic nondestructive technique has been used to characterize some Kenyan clay refractories. Ultrasonic parameters ... -
Grazing speed : the test of a model
(University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Influence of principals' leadership styles on public secondary schoolteachers' levels of job satisfaction in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Previous studies have shown that teachers have low job satisfaction (Ngumi, 2003; Mbugua, 1998; Kimengi, 1983). A major reason for this is low pay (Eshiwani 1990; Mutie 1993). One undisputed way of enhancing satisfaction ... -
Application of tetralinylamines as carboxamide protecting groups in peptide synthesis
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
