Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Intercropping compact Arabica coffee hybrid at establishment stages with food crops in Kenya, 1: Effects on coffee growth, leaf water potential and leaf nutrient concentration in Kenya.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2001-07)Intercropping studies involving Irish potatoes, tomatoes, maize and dry beans at various planting arrangements and combinations with young Arabica coffee hybrid Cv. "Ruiru 11' were conducted between 1987 and 1990. Intercropping ... -
Formal Operational Reasoning in African University Students
(Department of Psychology, School of Education, University of Nairobi, 1988)Few studies have investigated formal operational concepts among Africans. The present study examined formal operational reasoning among African university students. Both Piagetian and neo-Piagetian criteria of 75% and 50% ... -
Factors influencing provision of quality retail pharmaceutical care in Mombasa city: a case of Mombasa central business
(Department of Management Science, University of Nairobi, 2012)The study of pharmaceutical care can be influenced by a number of factors including demand and supply of pharmacists, pharmacist- patient care training, remuneration of pharmacy staff, the use of technology in patient ... -
Resolution of Ascorbic-Catechol-amine and Indolakaloid mixtures by pulse voltammetry at highly polished glassy carbon", Electroanalysis, 6, 445.
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Desertification In Africa
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2007)The term desertification has been defined by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) as "land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areasthrough natural processes as well as human ... -
First Report of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides as a Foliar and Die-back Pathogen of Prunus africana in Kenya
(Department of Botany, University of Nairobi, 1999-01)During tree disease surveys between February 1996 and March 1998 in highland forests of Kenya, leaves of Prunus africana (Hook f.) Kalkman collected from regeneration wildings in natural forests and seedlings raised in ... -
Women, harm reduction and HIV.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study touches on three important barriers to harm reduction with regards to drug use, unprotected sex and the sex trade. Advanced Sign out There is an unavailability of targeted drug treatment centres for women. ... -
Review of drought research in Eastern Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda
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Analysis of Mercury in Soils around Lake Naivasha,
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1995) -
Utilisation of sexual health services by female sex workers in Nepal.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2011)I found this article interesting because it verifies anecdotal information from female sex-workers in Kenya. The authors show that female sex-workers, a high percentage (30%) of whom have sexually transmitied diseases, ... -
Research Methods in Syntax
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Spectroscopic Studies and Physical Chemical Properties of Unsaponifiable Matter of Avocado oil,"
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1996) -
Impacts Of Land Cover Change Scenarios On Storm Runoff Generation: A Basis For Management Of The Nyando Basin, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2012)The effects of conceptual land cover change scenarios on the generation of storm runoffs were evaluated in the Nyando Basin. The spatial scenarios represented alternatives that vary between full deforestation and reforestation. ... -
Antinocieptive and anti-inflammatory effects of Toddalia asiatica (L) Lam. (Rutaceae) root extract in Swiss albino mice.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2013-04)INTRODUCTION: Toddalia asiatica is a commonly used medicinal plant in East Africa for the management of pain and inflammatory conditions. The present study investigated the antinociceptive and the anti-inflammatory effects ... -
The role of relationship intimacy in consistent condom use among female sex workers and their regular paying partners in the Dominican Republic
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2007)The findings of this study are of great value in planning responsive interventions for female sex workers (FSWs) who have a regular paying partner, also referred to as 'lover' or 'husband', and those who just have paying ... -
The relationship between HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection risk and alcohol use during commercial sex episodes: results from the study of female commercial sex workers in the Philippines
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2006)The results of this study will be particularly important in designing more responsive interventions for alcohol-related behaviour towards better control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. This interesting finding ... -
Survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers on commercial dairy farms in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2009)Herd health and adaptability are of concern in dairy herds in the tropics because of persistent exposure to multiple stresses of low quality and quantity feeding, heat stress, high disease and parasitic incidences, poor ... -
The impact of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on HIV epidemics in Africa and India: a simulation study.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)21 May 2008 INew Finding In this study, condoms were found to be a necessary addition and not a substitute to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This, once again, underscores behaviour modification as important in the fight ... -
Optimization of parameters for study of heavy metals in biological samples
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1996)In this work parameters such as AAS/CVAAS delay time, pH, digestion matrix, mercury reducing agents, sensitivity complexing time for XRF analysis and digestion temperature have been considered. The results demonstrates ... -
Survey Report of Kakamega District Farming Systems, Kenya, 1979/80
(University of Nairobi, 1980)No abstract available
