Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Inherent Challenges of Immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone: a Case Report
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Replacement of missing teeth with implant borne prostheses has become generally become acceptable in the field of dentistry. The traditional “Branemark protocol” has advocated for a period of healing after extraction before ... -
Response of ‘Apple Mango’ Fruit to 1-methylcyclopropene as Affected by Agro-ecological Zone and Maturity Stage.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Preharvest production conditions affect fruit growth and development and subsequently their postharvest characteristics. In this study the response of 'Apple' mango fruits produced under two different agro-ecological zones ... -
Phenotypic characterization of selected African eggplant accessions collected from a number of African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Africa is home to a variety of Solanaceae crops including the African eggplant used as food and for income generation. However, African eggplant has not been characterized to show their diversity to inform crop improvement ... -
Population Growth, Structure And Momentum In Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite debates on the linkages between population and development, studies have shown that issues related to population go beyond its size. The inter linkages between components of population such as age, structural ... -
A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This paper uses Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa to examine the use of maternal health services by teenagers. A comparison of maternal health care between teenagers and older ... -
Globalization, The Rule Of (administrative) Law, And The Realization Of Democratic Governance In Africa: Realities, Challenges, And Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This article reviews the impact of globalization on democracy in Africa. it sees globalization, which has largely taken the shape of liberalism, as leading to the development of a minimalist conception of democracy in ... -
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection in anal/rectal swabs and stool specimens in COVID-19 patients after negative conversion in nasopharyngeal RT-PCR test
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a rapidly escalating pandemic that has spread to many parts of the world. Current data available on COVID‐19 would suggest that SARS‐CoV‐2 virus is shed through the gastrointestinal ... -
The bridging bronchus: A comprehensive review of a rare, potentially life-threatening congenital airway anomaly associated with cardiovascular defects
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The bridging bronchus is a rare congenital airway anomaly in which the right upper lobe of the lung is supplied by the right main bronchus while the right lower lobe, and often the right middle lobe is supplied by an ... -
Surgical anatomy of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Purpose: To provide a comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the anatomical characteristics of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN). Materials and methods: A thorough systematic search was ... -
Effect of Cattle Manure and Calcium Ammonium Nitrogen on Growth and Leaf Yield of Local Cowpea Accessions in Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Cowpea is one of the major food crops contributing to food security and poverty alleviation especially among women and resource-poor farmers in marginal areas in Kenya. The effect of different concentrations of cattle ... -
Work-related Determinants of Nurses’ Burnout in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to examine work-related factors of burnout among nurses working in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi City County in Kenya. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The study was ... -
Effect of 1-MCP and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the shelf life of Purple Passion (Passiflora edulis Sims).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) being highly perishable is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality. This study evaluated the efficacy of activebag® which is a new modified atmosphere ... -
Evolution of a Multiuniversity Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of large-scale government and donor investments is essential for tracking quality improvement, documenting lessons learned, and measuring returns on investment. M&E becomes particularly ... -
A Comparative Evaluation of Quality and Sensory Characteristics of 'apple' Mango Fruits Produced Under Different Agro-ecological Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The postharvest quality of fruits is greatly influenced by preharvest production conditions. In Kenya, mangos are produced under a wide range of agro-ecological zones (AEZs), from sub-humid to semi-arid. The diverse ... -
Preservation of Postharvest Quality of Leafy Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Vegetables Using Evaporative Cooling
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Leafy vegetables are very highly perishable and must be utilized immediately after harvest. Their fast deterioration is attributed to various biological and environmental factors with temperature playing a central role. ... -
Off-season Flower Induction in Mango Fruits Using Ethephon and Potassium Nitrate
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Seasonality in mango production is a major factor contributing to high postharvest losses reported in the value chain. Oversupply during the high season is one of the factors that contribute to the high postharvest losses ... -
Investigation of the Electrocatalytic Properties of Spherical Palladium Nanoparticles and Palladium (100) Iridium Bimetallic Nanocomposites Towards Ammonia Electrooxidation on …
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The electrocatalytic properties of cubic palladium-iridium {Pd(100)Ir} bimetallic nanocomposite and spherical nanoparticles {Pd NPs} towards the electrochemical oxidation of ammonia were investigated in sodium hydroxide ... -
Effect of Water Stress on Yield and Physiological Traits Among Selected African Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) Land Races
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Expansion of tomato farming in dryland regions of Kenya has the potential to improve livelihoods and food security of rural farmers. However, the crop is very sensitive to water deficit that has made its expansion in ... -
Spatial and temporal trends of polychlorinated biphenyls in water and sediment from Nairobi River, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals that have become ubiquitous environmental pollutants due to their past use, persistence, and long-range transport thus requiring continuous monitoring. Therefore, this research ... -
Anilino-functionalized Graphene Oxide Intercalated With Pt Metal Nanoparticles for Application as Supercapacitor Electrode Material
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Nanostructured anilino-functionalized reduced graphene oxide intercalated with Pt metal nanoparticles was successfully synthesized. Graphene oxide nanosheets were synthesized using a modified Hummers method with simultaneous ...
