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The fate of cadmium introduced to soils
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Fate of lambda-cyhalothrin in kales, tomatoes and cabbage from rural setting in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A vegetable is any part of a plant that is consumed by humans as food as part of a savory course or me al. They are highly nutritious and form as key food com modity in the human consumption. ... -
The fate of the pregnant diabetic in the developing country: Kenya
(College of Health Sciences, 1982)A six-year survey of pregnancies complicated by diabetes has been performed at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Fifty-five babies were delivered with 14 perinatal deaths-a perinatal mortality rate of 254/1000, which ... -
The fate of the strain of mycoplasma mycoides var. mycoides following vaccination of cattle
(1973)Mycoplasma mycoides var. mycoides (M. mycoides) was recovered from lymph nodes draining the tail region of cattle vaccinated with the T1 strain of M. mycoides for up to 71 days. M. mycoides antigens were not detected until ... -
Fathers and grandmothers experiences participating in nutrition peer dialogue groups in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Grandmothers and fathers are key influencers of maternal and child nutrition and are increasingly included in interventions. Yet, there is limited research exploring their experiences participating in interventions. This ... -
Fathers’ and grandmothers’ motivation to serve as volunteer peer educators to improve maternal and child nutrition in Western Kenya (119.2)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sub optimal maternal and child nutrition practices contribute to high rates of stunting and mortality in Western Kenya. In formative research to understand the sociocultural context of nutrition, mothers identified fathers ... -
Fatty acid composition of seed kernel oil of calodendrum capense (lf) thunb.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1983)Seed kernels ofCalodendrum capense (L.f.) Thunb. yielded 60% of a light yellow oil which had the following fatty acid composition: 23.8% palmitic, 4.5% stearic, 33.7% oleic, 35.6% linoleic, 1.4% linolenic and 1.0% arachidic. ... -
Fc Gamma Receptors IIa and IIIa Genetic Polymorphisms Do Not Predict HIV-1 Disease Progression in Kenyan Women.
(2014)Abstract Genetic polymorphisms of the Fc gamma receptors (FcγR) IIa and IIIa have been implicated in the rate of HIV-1 disease progression, but results are inconsistent. We aimed to determine the association between these ... -
FCGR2A and FCGR3A Genotypes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Mother-to-Child Transmission.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Background. Fc-mediated effector functions have been suggested to influence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and disease progression. Analyzing the role of host Fc gamma receptor (FcγR) polymorphisms on HIV ... -
FDI determinants: Kenya and Malaysia compared
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper examines in a comparative context the determinants of foreign direct investment in Kenya and Malaysia as well as its impact on economic growth in order to inform policy debates. Kenya in the recent past has ... -
FDI In Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya
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Feasibility and acceptability of artemisinin-based combination therapy for the home management of malaria in four African sites
(2008-01-08)Abstract Background The Home Management of Malaria (HMM) strategy was developed using chloroquine, a now obsolete drug, which has ... -
Feasibility and effectiveness of supplementation with locally available foods in prevention of child malnutrition in Kenya
(Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi, Kenyatta National HospitalUniversity of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 2400 Tucker Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA:, 2011)Objective: To establish the operational feasibility and effectiveness of using locally available foods to prevent malnutrition and improve child growth in Kenyan children. Design: Quasi-experimental design with an intervention ... -
Feasibility and Safety of Cervical Biopsy Sampling for Mucosal Immune Studies in Female Sex Workers from Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medical Microbiology, 2012)Background There is an urgent need to improve our understanding of the mucosal immuno-pathogenesis of HIV acquisition in the female genital tract, particularly in high-risk women such as female sex workers (FSWs). ... -
Feasibility for chemometric energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering (EDXRFS) spectroscopy method for rapid soil quality assessment
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2011)Soil quality assessment (SQA) is important for modulating agricultural productivity and thus requires simple and rapid analysis of soil (macro & micro) nutrients (here called soil quality indicators – SQIs). We report ... -
Feasibility for direct rapid energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and scattering analysis of complex matrix liquids by partial least squares
(University of NairobiInstitute of Nuclear Science and Technology, 2012-11)The greatest challenge to material characterization by XRF technique is encountered in direct trace analysis of complex matrices. We exploited partial least squares (PLS) in conjunction with energy dispersive X-ray ... -
Feasibility of an innovative electronic mobile system to assist health workers to collect accurate, complete and timely data in a malaria control programme in a remote setting in Kenya
(2015-11-04)Abstract Background The cornerstone of decision making aimed at improving health services is accurate and timely health information. The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation ... -
Feasibility of commercial production of amaranth leaf vegetable by smallscale farmers in Kenya
(1 University of Nairobi, Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Faculty of AgricultureUniversity of Nairobi, Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture,3 Kenya Agricultural Research Institute , Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, KARI HQ, Kaptagat Road, Loresho- Nairobi, KenyaWagenngen University, Department of Plant sciences, Horticultural Supply Chains. The Netherlands, 2009)Vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) was grown under a range of fertiliser treatments (manure and a range of diammonium phosphate (DAP) applications) to determine the potential profitability under commercial ...