Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Electrophoretic Deposition of Titanium Dioxide Thin Films for Photocatalytic Water Purification Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In this study, electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique was used to deposit titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin films on conducting glass substrates for application in water purification from organic contaminants. Phenol was ... -
Electrophoretic Deposition ofTiO2Thin Films for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this study, electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique was used to deposittitanium dioxide (TiO2) thin filmson conducting glass substratesfor application in photocatalytic degradation of organic ... -
Characteristics And Production Constraints Of Smallholder Tomato Production In Kenya
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Hydrological Response and Complex Impact Pathways of the 2015/2016 El Niño in Eastern and Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)AbstractThe 2015/2016 El Niño has been classified as one of the three most severe on record. El Niñoteleconnections are commonly associated with droughts in southern Africa and high precipitation ineastern Africa. Despite ... -
An overview of groundwater and sanitation challenges in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The sub-surface is used in most parts of Africa as a repository of human waste and as a source of groundwater through pit latrines and shallow wells respectively. The wells provide freshwater to millions of people in Africa ... -
Characterization of Major Ion Chemistry and Hydro-Geochemical Processes in Mt. Elgon Trans-Boundary Aquifer and Their Impacts on Public Health
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is a gradual paradox shift from the utilization of surface water to groundwater in both urban and rural Kenya. This is because surface water is both diminishing in quantity due to climate variability and deteriorating ... -
Microbial and Physical Chemical Indicators of Groundwater Contamination in Kenya: A Case Study of Kisumu Aquifer System, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Safe water of adequate quantity, and dignified sanitation, is vital for the sustenance of a healthy and productive human population. In the recognition of this, the United Nations formulated the Sustainable Development ... -
The Working Group on the Anthropocene: Summary of evidence and interim recommendations
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Since 2009, the Working Group on the ‘Anthropocene’ (or, commonly, AWG for Anthropocene Working Group), has been critically analysing the case for formalization of this proposed but still informal geological time unit. The ... -
Scale And Diversity Of The Physical Technosphere: A Geological Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2016)We assess the scale and extent of the physical technosphere, defined here as the summed material output of the contemporary human enterprise. It includes active urban, agricultural and marine components, used to sustain ... -
Containment Studies of Transgenic Mosquitoes in Disease Endemic Countries: The Broad Concept of Facilities Readiness
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Genetic strategies for large scale pest or vector control using modified insects are not yet operational in Africa, and currently rely on import of the modified strains to begin preliminary, contained studies. Early ... -
The Effect Of Essential Oils Of Tagetes Minuta And Tithonia Diversifolia On On-host Behaviour Of The Brown Ear Tick Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
(University of Nairobi, 2018)On-host behaviour of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus was studied in the field in Bungoma County in Kenya to evaluate the putative repellent effects of essential oils of Tagetes minuta and Tithonia diversifolia at its predilection ... -
Pathophysiological effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica) derivatives to Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, the tick vector for Theileriosis (East Coast Fever)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Theeffects of 2 Neem derivatives, Neem oil (NO) and Neem Seed Powder (NSP),on various physiological parameters of the brown ear tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus,the vector for Theileria parva. ... -
Building Pastoralists’ Resilience To Shocks For Sustainable Disaster Risk Mitigation: Lessons From West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Most pastoralists’ in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) are adversely affected by climate-change related shocks such as droughts and livestock diseases. These shocks lead to deterioration of livestock quality and even mass death ... -
Cytotoxicity of selected medicinal plants extracts using the brine shrimp lethality assay from Samburu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Aim of the study:This test was carried out to assess the cytotoxicity bioassay of selected medicinal plants from Samburu County, Kenya.Materials and Methods:Selectedmedicinal plants namely Clerodendrum ... -
Regeneration-Competent And -Incompetent Murids Differ In Neutrophil Quantity And Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes. Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute to both ... -
Stroke, cerebrovascular diseases and vascular cognitive impairment in Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With increased numbers of older people a higher burden of neurological disorders worldwide is predicted. Stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases do not necessarily present with different phenotypes in Africa but their ... -
Quality of life of depressed and suicidal patients seeking services from traditional and faith healers in rural Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: In rural Kenya, traditional and faith healers provide an alternative pathway to health care, including mental health care. However, not much is known about the characteristics of the populations they serve. ... -
Infant/child rapid serology tests fail to reliably assess HIV exposure among sick hospitalized infants.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: The WHO guidelines for infant and child HIV diagnosis recommend the use of maternal serology to determine child exposure status in ages 0-18 months, but suggest that infant serology can reliably be used to ... -
Surgical anatomy of reduction mammaplasty: a historical perspective and current concepts.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Reduction mammaplasty is the volumetric reduction in the bulk of the breast. Techniques have evolved from primarily reducing the breast bulk to reducing with emphasis on functional and aesthetic outcome. The deeper ... -
Multidimensional needs of patients living and dying with heart failure in Kenya: a serial interview study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: Heart failure is an emerging challenge for Sub Saharan Africa. However, research on patients' needs and experiences of care is scarce with little evidence available to support and develop services. We aimed ...