Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Screening for congenital fetal anomalies in low risk pregnancy: the Kenyatta National Hospital experience
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Congenital malformations contribute significantly to the disease burden among children globally. A study conducted in Kenya on understanding the burden of surgical congenital anomalies, highlights the need ... -
Cytokine Expression and Hypertension Comorbidity in HIV/AIDS Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital HIV Care Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Chronic inflammation in HIV disease is sustained by immune reconstitution that results from use of combination therapy by patients and manifested by increased expression of inflammatory cytokines. Chronic inflammation in ... -
Microbiological quality and contamination level of water sources in Isiolo county in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Water security and safety is of vital concern in arid and semiarid regions of Kenya. Potable water accessibility and supply is limited due to fluctuating climatic conditions and environmental pollution that lower the ... -
Influence of Urbanisation on Minimum and Maximum Temperature characteristics over Nairobi City
(Journal of Climate Change and Sustainability, 2018-04)Urban Heat Island being the most investigated aspect of urban climate is not prominently investigated in tropical African urban areas. This paper seeks to address the influence of urbanization on outdoor temperature ... -
Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Adult Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Persons At District Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Abstract: Background : The increased availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) infected patients has led to significant reduction in mortality. ... -
Serum Ferritin Levels In Patients With Sickle Cell Anaemia At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Abstract: Background: The iron levels in Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is thought to be increased because of the repeated red cell transfusion, haemolysis with subsequ ent recycling and accumulation of ... -
The relationship between liquidity risk and failure of commercial banks in kenya
(Horizon Research Publishing corporation, 2018)This study sought to establish the relationship between liquidity risk and failure of commercial banks in Kenya in the years 2013 to 2016. Additionally, the study endeavoured to establish the effect of capital adequacy, ... -
Work-based Learning, Procedural Knowledge And Teacher Trainee Preparedness Towards Teaching Practice At The University Of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Work-based learning (WBL) is a transition from educational institutions that creates an integrated experience for teacher trainees to put theory into practice. On the same vein, teaching practice is a training exercise ... -
Parental Involvement In Reading: Does Involvement Translate To Performance In Kiswahili Comprehension Among Elementary School Pupils In Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT The p urpose of the study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement on performance of children aged 5 - 6 years in Kiswahili reading comprehension ... -
Climate Change Projections And The Associated Potential Impacts For Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Somalia has faced severe challenges linked to climate variability, which has been exacerbated by conflict and limited governance that persisted for decades. Today climate extremes such as floods, drought, and coastal marine ... -
Potential Impacts Of Temperature Projections On Selected Large Herbivores In Savanna Ecosystem Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Due to global land surface warming, severe temperature events are expected to occur more frequently and more extremely causing changes in biodiversity and altering movement and survival of large herbivores. There are ... -
Magnitudes Of Climate Variability And Changes Over The Arid And Semi-Arid Lands Of Kenya Between 1961 And 2013 Period
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The magnitude and trend of temperature and rainfall extremes as indicators of climate variability and change were investigated in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya using in-situ measurements and gridded climate ... -
Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change in the Tana River Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In the Tana River Basin in Kenya, six Regional Circulation Models (RCMs) simulating two Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) (i.e., 4.5 and 8.5) were used as input to the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model ... -
Effect of drying air temperature and slice thickness on the physical and microbiological quality of dried beef
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of cabinet drying air temperature (30–60 °C) and sample thickness (2.5–10 mm) on the quality attributes of dried beef. The physical (colour, rehydration ratio/RR and ... -
Employer perceptions and attitudes towards agricultural university training in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Agriculture is the backbone of most Sub - Saharan African economies accounting for 40 % of the GDP and 80% employment. Yet agricultural graduates have not been able to “hit the ground running” upon graduation. This ... -
In vitro regeneration of pigeon pea using leaf explants
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) is a drought tolerant pulse legume, mainly grown for grain in the semiarid tropics, particularly in Africa. Pigeon pea production in countries like Kenya is faced with a number ... -
Seroepidemiological survey of Neospora caninum and its risk factors in farm dogs in Nakuru district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum (NC) and its risk factors in farm dogs in Kenya. Materials and Methods: As part of a longitudinal study on dairy cattle abortion in ... -
An evaluation of economic returns from east coast fever control through infection and treatment method at household level in Nandi and Uasin-Gishu counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has a vibrant small-scale based dairy industry that plays an important economic and nutrition role in the lives of many people, ranging from farmers to petty milk traders ("hawkers"), processors, and consumers. However, ... -
Managing ocular allergy in resource-poor settings.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
