Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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International citizen science: making the local global
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Hindmilk And Weight Gain In Preterm Very Low-birthweight Infants
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2007-04)Background: Feeding of own mother’s milk to preterm very low-birthweight infants often results in suboptimal weight gain in these infants for whom energy requirements are high but in whom volume tolerance is limited. ... -
Bethwell A. Ogot: A Bio-Bibliography
(Africana Publishing CompanyLibrary Department, University of Nairobi, 1998)This contribution brings together in one source, Bethwell A. Ogot, the man and his works. It attempts to identify his creative and scholarly works so that they may serve as a guide to the wide range and depth of his ... -
Emerging issues in measles.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2001) -
Use of TXRF and Convectional Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Analysis (EDXRF) to determine trace metal concentrations in waters of Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2010-06)To understand better the pollution levels in the waters of the Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria, the concentrations of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) were determined using ... -
Bat species diversity and distribution in three vegetation communities of Meru National Park, Kenya
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)Diversity and distribution of bats was determined in four vegetation types in and around Meru National Park, Kenya between September 2000 and February 2001. Bat-habitat studies were based on plant species dominance, cover ... -
Human immunodeficiency virus -1 seroprevalence among antenatal clinic clients in Kitale district hospital and their attitudes towards screening
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Kenya’s Grand Coalition Government – Another Obstacle to Urgent Constitutional Reform?
(Department of Political Science and Public Administration, 2009)Kenya’s Grand Coalition Government was formed in the aftermath of a serious post-electoral crisis including widespread violence. No political progress has been recorded; in striking contrast to all expectations for more ... -
Anti-fertility effects of oral medroxyprogesterone acetate in rabbits
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996)Studies on the anti-fertility effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) were conducted in rabbits. The bioavailability of MPA and plasma concentrations of progesterone and luteinizing hormone (LH) after mating were ... -
Two new isoflavones from millettia dura
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi,, 2010)The genus Millettia belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is represented by more than 200 species and is, found widely distributed in tropical Africa, Australia and Asia. Previous chemical investigationsof a number" of ... -
Population sizes and distribution of primates in the lower Tana River forests, Kenya
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)We studied the population size and distribution of diurnal primates in the lower Tana River forests, Kenya. They are the only remaining habitats for 2 threatened primates: the Tana River red colobus (Procolobus rufomitratus) ... -
Bioactivity of 'Flemingin A' and other Natural Products from the leaves of Flemingia grahamiana
(Department of Chemistry; Kyambogo University,Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi,Department of Chemistry, University of Gothenburg,, 2011)Flemingia graharriiana (Wight & Arn.) is an erect herb or sub-shrub up to 1.8 m tall with deep (sometimes tuberous) roots and 3-foliate alternate leaves. It is distributed in Tropical Africa and occurs in open and wooded ... -
An electron microscopic study of the chorioallantoic placenta and the subplacenta of the cane rat (Thryonomys Swinderianus Temminck)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 1984)The ultrastructure of the cane rat chorio-allantoic placenta has been studied. In its thinnest regions the interhaemal membrane is composed of a single layer of syncytiotrophoblast, a common basal lamina, and the fetal ... -
Ectoparasites (sucking lice, fleas and ticks) of small mammals in southeastern Kenya
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)During 1998–2000, at least 14 species (n = 309) of small mammals were live-trapped and examined for ectoparasites in moist forests of the Taita and Shimba Hills and drier savannah habitats of Nguruman, southeastern Kenya. ... -
Community-Based Animal Health Care in East Africa: Experiences and Case Studies.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology,, 2001) -
Reversing rural poverty in an African country: A review of the Kenyan policy regime
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Nutrition Status of Children Under-Five Years in Cassava Consuming Communities in Nambale, Busia of Western Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2012-06)A study was carried out to assess the nutritional status of under-five child population within cassava consuming community in Nambale of western Kenya. A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio -economic data, ... -
Effects of browse availability and quality on black rhino (Diceros bicornis michaeliGroves 1967) diet in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000)Investigations were conducted to study the effects of browse availability and quality on black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeliGroves 1967) diet in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, between September 1994 and February ... -
Peace and security in post-cold war Africa: Safeguarding the future.
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Limiting Depredation by African Carnivores: the Role of Livestock Husbandry
(College Biological and physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)Most large carnivore species are in global decline. Conflict with local people, particularly over depredation on livestock, is a major cause of this decline, affecting both nominally protected populations and those outside ...
