Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Genotypic variation for low striga germination stimulation in sorghum “sorghum bicolor (L) moench” landraces from eritrea
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench), the second most important staple crop in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) after maize, is well adapted to marginal environments of drought stress and high temperatures. But besides drought ... -
Participatory approaches involving community and healthcare providers in family planning/contraceptive information and service provision: a scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)As efforts to address unmet need for family planning and contraception (FP/C) accelerate, voluntary use, informed choice and quality must remain at the fore. Active involvement of affected populations has been recognized ... -
The extent to which enhancement of ICT in public technical and vocational education and training institutions in Kenya has accelerated skill development
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information and communication technologies in education deal with the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within educational technology. Educational technology is the study and ethical ... -
Education curriculum of circumcising males to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in a non-circumcising community: logical analysis of the practice among the Luo of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In a non - circumcising community like the Luo of Kenya, to promote non - therapeutic mass circumcision of the males in order to stem the spread of HIV/Aids without using a multidisciplinary approved ... -
Antifungal Activity of Local Microbial Isolates against Snap Bean Pathogens
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Production of snap beans is constrained by diseases that make farmers use synthetic pesticides excessively. Use of synthetic pesticides leads to contamination of produce, threat to beneficial organisms and pollutes the ... -
Factors influencing smallholder farmers' participation in domestic high value markets for African Indigenous Vegetables in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Participation in high value markets holds potential for raising smallholder farmers’ income and reducing poverty in the rural areas. Despite a growing literature on farmers’ participation in supermarkets, there is no ... -
Financial time series modelling of trends and patterns in the energy markets
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Precise recognition of a time series path is important to policy makers, statisticians, economists, traders, hedgers and speculators alike. The correct time series path is also a key ingredient in pricing models. This study ... -
Blue, able and simplified linear estimation of the selected order statistics from the logistic distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Simplified linear estimation of the scale parameter of the logistic distribution based on the sum of consecutive order statistics is considered. The paper also discusses the ... -
Socio-economic and demographic determinants of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine awareness among urban women aged 18-45 years in Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cancer of cervix is the third leading gynaecological malignancy in the world and the leading cause of deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Cancer of cervix can completely be treated with early diagnosis. Approaches ... -
New ent-clerodane and abietane diterpenoids from the roots of Kenyan croton megalocarpoides Friis & M. G. Gilbert
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The roots of the endangered medicinal plant Croton megalocarpoides collected in Kenya were investigated and twenty-two compounds isolated. Among them were twelve new ent-clerodane (1–12) and a new abietane (13) diterpenoids, ... -
Devolution and healthcare services provision for women small scale traders in informal settlements in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the current Kenya political dispensation, h ealth care is a devolved function. At the same time, the Kenya government is moving towards universal health coverage. Both situations, if implemented w ould ... -
ICT governance drivers and effective ICT governance at the university of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Investments in information and communication technology (ICT) based systems and processes are essential for business organizations. Yet many organizations have not been able to derive maximum benefit from their substantial ... -
Prevalence of counselling services among university students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Transition to university life can be stressful for all students. In mitigation, most universities, both private and public, including those in Kenya offer social support to students in form of counselling, financial ... -
Reasons why university students do not seek counselling services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Transition to university life can be stressful for all students. In mitigation, most universities in K enya offer social support to students in form of counselling, financi al assistance, health and academic support. ... -
Interest rate variations and the profitability of Islamic banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study examines the impact of market interest rate fluctuations on the profitability of Islamic banks in Kenya. Kenya is fast developing as the Islamic finance hub of East Africa. Gulf African Bank and the First Community ... -
Discerning cash conversion cycle management practices by sugar cane outgrower companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Decisions about how much to invest in the customer and inventory accounts, and how much credit to accept from suppliers, are reflected in a firm’s cash conversion cycle. Some previous studies have used this measure to ... -
Better outcomes through learning, data, engagement, and research (bolder) – a system for improving evidence and clinical practice in low and middle income countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Despite the many thousands of research studies published every year, evidence for making clinical decisions is often lacking. The main problem is that the evidence available is generated in conditions very different from ... -
Assessing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies among Rural Maasai pastoralist in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study is to assess adaptation and coping strategies of Maasai pastoralist to climate change and identify viable adaptation options to reduce the impac t of climate change ... -
Impact of Marine Woodborers Dicyathifer mannii, Sphaeroma terebrans and Cirolana sp. on the Mangroves of the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Three species of woodborers from marine mangrove plants at Mida Creek, Tudor Creek and Gazi Bay along the Kenyan coast are identified. The relationship between the borers and the host mangrove plants (Avicennia, Sonneratia, ... -
Knowledge and adherence to the national guidelines for malaria case management in pregnancy among healthcare providers and drug outlet dispensers in rural, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Although prompt, effective treatment is a cornerstone of malaria control, information on provider adherence to malaria in pregnancy (MIP) treatment guidelines is limited. Incorrect or sub-optimal treatment ...
