Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Histomorphological changes in the cornea of the rat following monocular eyelid closure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe structural changes in the cornea of the rat after monocular eyelid closure. Methods: Twenty-six Rattus norvegicus male rats aged three months were used. The rats were ... -
Chemical Composition And Antifungal Activity Of Essential Oils Of Tagetes Minuta (Asteraceae) Against Selected Phytopathogenic Fungi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the years, management of plant pathogenic fungi has primarily relied on the use of synthetic chemical fungicides. However, in the recent past, exploration for biologically active compounds from plants with the aim ... -
Effect of homemade dental powder on population of streptococcus mutans in vitro
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Dental caries is a very common disease, and this study was conductedto identify the optimum concentration of a homemade dental powder that could be used to prevent dental caries. The formulation for this dental ... -
Genetic relationships of indigenous goats reared by pastoralists in Kenya based on mitochondria d-loop sequence
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya indigenous goat breeds (Capra hircus) have not been accurately described. Therefore, there is threat of erosion of unique genotypes such as those associated with adaptability and disease resistance, through indiscriminate ... -
Review Of Peste Des Petits Ruminants In Sheep
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Peste des petit ruminants [PPR] is an acute or sub-acute febrile, highly contagious and often fatal disease of sheep, goats and wild small ruminants. The disease is characterized by fever, erosive stomatitis, conjunctivitis, ... -
Lid reconstruction after tumour excision in a patient with seborrhoiec keratosis: a case report
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Seborrhoiec Keratosis (SK) is one of the most common benign neoplasia of the eyelids, usually affecting elderly females. Typically, the lesions start as discrete, tan-dark brown, flat lesions starting on the face and ... -
Agricultural extension approaches influencing uptake of improved sorghum technologies in Embu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Agricultural extension and technology transfer services play a vital role in disseminating research knowledge, skills and income generating strategies among the farming communities in Kenya. However, there exists a kind ... -
Haematological parameters in chronic myeloid leukaemia as determinants of clinical manifestations in this disease
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) patients commonly complain of abdominal swelling and pain. Presentations like hearing loss, visual impairment and priapism are rare and poorly understood. We aimed to relate ... -
A versatile hplc method for the simultaneous determination of bromhexine, guaifenesin, ambroxol, salbutamol/terbutaline, pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, and chlorpheniramine maleate in cough–cold syrups
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A simple, rapid, isocratic, and versatile liquid chromatographic method was developed for the simultaneous determination of bromhexine, guaifenesin, ambroxol, salbutamol/terbutaline, pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, and ... -
Detection of west Nile virus in wild birds in Tana river and Garissa counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: West Nile fever virus is a zoonotic arboviral infection maintained in a sylvatic cycle involving mosquito vectors and birds. It is one the arboviruses whose geographical range is expanding because of climate ... -
An in-vitro criterion for comparative assessment of fertility characteristics of bull semen in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The goal of a contemporary dairy farmer is to maximise the efficiency of milk production. Reproductive efficiency of the cow and bull fertility is major component of efficient production. General macro- and micro semen ... -
Effects of effluent contaminated river water on testicular histology of mice
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mature male mice were used to study the possible effects of effluent contaminated river water on reproduction using testicular histopathology. Freshly collected contaminated river water was supplied to the caged mice daily ... -
Levels of 17β steroid and alkylphenol estrogenic endocrine disrupting compounds in Nairobi river
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Water polluted with endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) has been demonstrated to cause reproductive problems in humans and wildlife. Rivers flowing through urban settlements have been shown to contain contaminated ... -
Knowledge and practices of the residents living along the Nairobi river riparian on the use of the contaminated river for farming and its effects on animal reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Residents practising pig farming along the Nairobi River Riparian in Kenyawere interviewed to evaluate theirknowledge and practices on the use of the contaminated riverfor farming and its effects on animal reproduction. ... -
Effects of exposure to effluent contaminated river water on boar reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was designed to evaluate the effects of exposure of boars to wastewater/effluent contaminated water on testicular function. Boars reared on contaminated water were purchased, and their testicular tissue was ... -
Capacity management and service industry performance, a case of sunset Hotel-Kisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Eco-design is a new approach to products design; it has emerged as a key approach for manufacturing firms seeking to become environmentally sustainable and globally competitive. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Effect of eco-design practices on the performance of manufacturing firms in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Eco-design is a new approach to products design; it has emerged as a key approach for manufacturing firms seeking to become environmentally sustainable and globally competitive. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Supply chain quality management practices and performance of pharmaceutical distributors and wholesalers in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study purposed to investigate the existing relationship between supply chain quality management (SCQM) practices and organizational performance of pharmaceutical players within Mombasa area in Kenya. This was prompted ... -
Assessment of marketing productivity on the performance of hotel firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-03)The principal objective of the study was to empirically assess the influence of marketing productivity (marketing activities and sales force performance) on the performance of hotel firms in Kenya. The relevant hypothesis ... -
Centralized revenue redistribution as a potential cause of internal conflict in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tis article argues that when a large part of a population has either limited or no access to social and economic resources as a result of government policy in redistributing revenue towards the capital, such concentrated ...