Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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An investigation into the existence of exchange rate arbitrage in the Mombasa Spot Market
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Effectiveness of indigenous pea rhizobia (Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) in cultivated soils of central Kenya
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The Knell of Readership: A Case of Censorship in Children’s Literature
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Transepithelial potential in the Magadi tilapia, a fish living in extreme alkalinity.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2012-02)We investigated the transepithelial potential (TEP) and its responses to changes in the external medium in Alcolapia grahami, a small cichlid fish living in Lake Magadi, Kenya. Magadi water is extremely alkaline (pH = 9.92) ... -
Red Blood Cell Immune Complex Binding Capacity in Children with Sickle Cell Trait (HbAS) Living in P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID), Kenya.US Army Medical Research Unit, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kisumu, Kenya.Maseno University School of Medicine, Kisumu, KenyaDepartment of Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA., 2012)Aims: Malaria infection leads to the formation of circulating immune complexes (CICs) which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of complicated malaria which includes severe malarial anemia. Children with sickle cell ... -
In vitro study of the effects of khat (Catha edulis Forsk) extract on isolated mouse interstitial cells.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2007-04)Isolated mouse interstitial cells were incubated with different concentrations of khat (Catha edulis) extract (0.06 mg/ml, 0.6 mg/ml, 6 mg/ml, 30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) and cell viability as well as testosterone concentration ... -
The Paradoxes of Form and Style
(Department of Literature, Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Association between Sickle Cell Trait and Low Density Parasitaemia in a P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases (UNITID), KenyaUS Army Medical Research Unit, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kisumu, KenyaMaseno University School of Medicine, Maseno, KenyaDepartment of Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA, 2012)Aims: The frequency of the mutant gene for sickle cell is widely distributed in the sub- Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. There is epidemiologic evidence that sickle cell trait confers a ... -
Placentation in species of phylogenetic importance: the Afrotheria.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2004-07)Afrotheria, one of four mammalian superorders, comprises elephants, sea cows, hyraxes, aardvark, elephant shrews, tenrecs and golden moles. Their placentas either form an equatorial band or are discoid in shape. The ... -
Adopting electricity prepayment billing system to reduce non-technical energy losses in Uganda: Lesson from Rwanda
(Elsevier, 2012)Uganda is contemplating adopting an electricity prepayment billing system (EPBS) as an intervention to reduce non-technical energy losses. To provide more insight on EPBS a study was formulated to assess potential benefits ... -
Performance of socially screened portfolio at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2013)Since its introduction in the early 1970s, socially responsible investment (SRI) has gained prominence as both a rival and a complement to conventional investment. SRI is the philosophy and practice of making strategic ... -
The influence of geographic and morphometric factors on the distribution of water bird species in small high altitude tropical man made reservoirs, Central Rift Valley, Kenya
(WileyDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2009)Variability in waterfowl characteristics among eight high altitude (2040–2640 m) small shallow (0.065–0.249 km2; 0.9–3.1 m) reservoirs in the escarpment zone along the central rift valley in Kenya between Naivasha and ... -
The hypersensitive tooth.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1996-12)Not available -
Use of biometric embryonic growth parameters as indicator of exposure to a teratogen.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1997-01)Disturbances in embryonic growth were studied in 233 foetuses harvested on day 14.5 of gestation, after the administration of various doses of 5 Fluoro-2' deoxyuridine (FUdR) to pregnant mice on day 11.0 of gestation. ... -
Organic Resource Management in Kenya
(rum for Organic Resource Management and Agricultural Technologies (FORMAT), 2003)The Forum for Organic Resource Manage ment and Agricultural Technologies serves as a platform for promoting innovation among those seeking to make better use of what is too often overlooked. These under-utilized organic ... -
Morphological characterization of the seminiferous cycle in the goat (Capra hircus): a histological and ultrastructural study.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2000-05)The cycle of spermatogenesis/seminiferous cycle was investigated in the goat testis using both light and electron microscopy techniques. Using the various cell associations and the accompanying changes in spermatid shape ... -
A Point Prevalence Study of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Burchell\'s Zebra (Equus Burchelli Antiquorum) at Lewa Downs Ranch, Isiolo District Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2002)Burchell's Zebra ( Equus Burchelli Antiquorum) were sampled for gastrointestinal parasites at the Lewa Downs Game Ranch in Isiolo District between 4/7/95 and 11/7/95. The stomach, small intestines and abdominal cavity were ... -
The relationship between corporate social responsibility practices and financial performance of firms in the manufacturing, construction and allied sector of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2013)Literature provides conflicting results on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice and firm financial performance with some studies showing a positive relationship (Waddock & Graves, 1997; ... -
Microbial Safety of Street Food in Industrial Area, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of food Science, nutrition and technology,, 2012)Street food play a significant role in feeding urban population with cheap accessible and nutritious foods. Most street foods vendors are not trained on food hygiene and safety........ -
The Effect of Twist Angle on the Modulus in Worsted and Semi-Worsted Staple Yarns
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1999)This paper is concerned with the prediction of the tensile properties of worsted (spun wholly from combed wool in which the fibres are reasonably parallel) and semi-worsted (in which combing operation is skipped) yarns ...
