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Change we can believe in? Reviewing studies on the conservation impact of popular participation in forest management
(University of Nairobi,Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2009)This article presents a review of methods in 60 empirical studies on forest conservation impact of popular participation in forest management. The review illustrates a high degree of variance in methods among the studies, ... -
Changes and Improvement in Water Management Practices in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(2003)n experiment to assess the impact of intermittent irrigation on Anopheles larval populations, rice yields and water use was conducted in the Mwea rice irrigation scheme in Kenya. Four water regimes including intermittent ... -
Changes in ascorbic acid, beta‐carotene and sensory properties in Sundried and stored Amaranthus hybridus vegetables
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2000)maranthus hybridus was grown as a leafy vegetable in Dar‐Es‐Salaam, Tanzania. Freshly harvested leaves were analyzed for moisture content, beta‐carotene and reduced ascorbic acid. The leaves from the four sites were bulked, ... -
Changes in beta-carotene, ascorbic acid and sensory properties in fermented, solar-dried and stored cowpea leaf vegetables. African journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AFJFAND) 7(
(University of Nairobi, 2007)This study was conducted to determine the effect of fermentation, solar drying and packaging on the nutritional, sensory and keeping properties of cowpea leaf vegetables. The cowpea leaves were purchased from the local ... -
Changes In Blood Chemistry In Late Pregnancy And Early Lactation And Their Relationship To Milk Production In Dairy Cows
(University of NairobiFaculty Of Veterinary Science, 1991) -
Changes in blood pressure levels and antihypertensive medication use before and after renal transplantation among patients in Nairobi, Kenya: a comparative cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Objectives. To determine the changes in blood pressure levels and antihypertensive medication use in the postrenal transplantation period compared to pretransplantation one. Methods. A comparative cross-sectional study was ... -
Changes in concentrations of certain plasma and erythrocyte minerals associated with hypomagnesaemia in young calves.
(University of Nairobi.Clinical Studies Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989-12)Hypomagnesaemia was induced in young calves 1-2 weeks old by feeding them with a diet composed of skimmed milk and barley straw to which urea, potassium chloride and soya-bean oil were added. Blood samples were collected ... -
Changes in erythrocyte Mg, Na and K concentrations in late pregnancy and early lactation and their relationship with subsequent fertility and milk production in dairy cows
(University of Nairobi.Clinical Studies Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1988-08)No abstract available -
Changes in Fatty Acid Levels of Young Shoots of Tea (Camellia Sinensis L.) due to Nitrogenous Fertilizers", Food Chemistry, 38, 211-219
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1990) -
Changes in Fungal population and Aflotoxin levels and assessment of major aflotoxin types in stored peanuts( Arachis hypogaea Linnaeus)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Peanut kernels of Homabay Local, Valencia Red, ICGV-SM 12991 and ICGV-SM 99568 cultivars were stored for six months in jute, polypropylene and polyethylene bags to assess the effect of storage bags, temperature and R.H. ... -
Changes In Genotypes Of Plasmodium Falciparum Human Malaria Parasite Following Withdrawal Of Chloroquine In Tiwi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-09)Chloroquine (CQ) drug was withdrawn in 1998 as a first-line treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Kenya. This was in response to resistance to the drug in Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite. Investigations were conducted ... -
Changes in Glomerular Kidney Function Among HIV-1-Uninfected Men and Women Receiving Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Preexposure Prophylaxis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Importance: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) use has been associated with declines in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) when used as part of antiretroviral treatment by persons with human immunodeficiency ... -
Changes in haemodynamics and plasma catecholamine concentrations after field block for inguinal herniorrhaphy using lignocaine with adrenaline
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1990-01)Haemodynamic changes and plasma catecholamine concentrations were measured in 12 patients aged 24 to 87 years after performance of a field block for elective repair of inguinal or femoral hernia. The local anaesthetic used ... -
Changes in HIV-related behaviours, knowledge and testing among refugees and surrounding national populations: a multicountry study.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2013-08)To our knowledge, there is currently no published data on the prevalence of risky sex over time as displaced populations settle into long-term post-emergency refugee camps. To measure trends in HIV-related behaviours, we ... -
Changes in leaf yield and nutritive quality of the black nightshade (solarium nigrum) as influenced by nitrogen application
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996)The effect of nitrogen application rates on the leaf yield and nutritive quality of the black nightshade (Solatium nigrum L.), an indigenous Kenyan leafy vegetable was investigated. Application of 5 g N per plant gave the ... -
Changes in Mitochondrial Oxidative phosphorylation characteristics in Dietary obese rats
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1991) -
Changes in oestrone sulphate concentrations in peripheral plasma of Pony mares associated with follicular growth, ovulation and early pregnancy.
(1983)A simple and rapid (less than 2 h) immunoassay method has been developed based upon a novel separation technique called LIDIA (Ligand Differentiation Immunoassay), enabling direct estimation of the concentration of oestrone ... -
Changes in percentages of CD4 in HIV seropositive and seronegative children during a 2-year follow- up
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Changes in Phytochemical Content During Different Growth Stages in Tubers of Five Varieties of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) synthesizes a variety of bioactive metabolites including phenolic compounds and glycoalkaloids that protects against insects and diseases, and may influence its nutritional quality. ...