Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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New pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introductions in four sub-Saharan African countries: a cross-country analysis of health systems’ impacts
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Background: Pneumonia is a main cause of under-five mortality in low-income settings. The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) has been introduced in many countries as a tool in the disease’s prevention. Although PCV’s ... -
When we are together I feel at home." Types and sources of social support among youth newly diagnosed with HIV in Kenya: implications for intervention
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Social support helps youth manage psychosocial stress. Though many studies have investigated the role of social support in helping youth in developed countries cope with their HIV status, such research is lacking among ... -
The effect of strategy implementation on performance of Kenya state corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-30)Strategy implementation has been established to influence organizational performance. The main objective of the study was to establish the influence of str ategy implementation on performance of Kenyan ... -
Application of IS-balanced scorecard in performance measurement of e-government services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research applied the Balanced Scorecard concept to audit performance of e-Government services at Kenya Revenue Authority. An analysis was made on how KRA developed performance measurement data. A systematic study of ... -
Perception of marketing as a determinant of growth among micro, small and medium enterprises in Mavoko Municipality, Machakos, County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to establish the determinants of growth among the micro, small and medium sector enterprises in Mavoko municipality, Machakos county, Kenya. Descriptive crosssectional survey design was used with a semi ... -
Work life balance practices adopted in horticultural farms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organisations in modern day competitive world can only perform at optimal levels if each employee is committed to the organisation's objectives and works as an effective team member. An inability to create a balance ... -
Prediction of Consistent Stock Performance and Low Stock Price Movement in Nairobi Securities Exchange Using underlying Firm Characteristics
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Stock markets that are efficient generate prices in a random manner which causes high stock price movement or volatility. Low stock price movement implies consistent stock performance and the existence of anomalies in ... -
Invasive squamous-cell cervical carcinoma and combined oral contraceptives: Results from a multinational study
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Data from a hospital-based case-control study collected in 11 participating centers in 9 countries were analyzed to determine whether use of combined oral contraceptives alters risk of invasive squamous-cell cervical cancer. ... -
Arterial blood supply variation in the anterior midline mandible: Significance to dental implantology
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-02)Background Inter-foraminal implant placement poses a risk to the sublingual artery as it enters the mandibular midline lingual foramen. Lack of consensus on the source of this artery poses a dilemma to surgeons during ... -
Large scale maize production in Ghana.
(University of Nairobi, 1973)Technical information on large-scale maize production in Ghana is summarized. Information on land-use policy, varieties, land clearing, soil conservation, land preparation, seeds and sowing, fertilizers, weed control, pests ... -
Zero tillage.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The effects of different cultivation systems on soil OM content, soil erosion, soil moisture and cover crops are reviewed. It was concluded that although minimum cultivation has advantages over conventional systems in soil ... -
Pruning and trellising purple passion fruit. II. Disease incidence, fruit size and quality.
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Trellising did not affect fruit size or quality. Three-wire trellising produced more diseased [Alternaria passiflorae] laterals and fruit than 1-wire trellising. Light and selective pruning produced heavier and better ... -
Pruning and trellising purple passion fruit. I. Yields and seasonal trends.
(University of Nairobi, 1980)In an experiment in which one-wire and 3-wire trellising as well as severe, selective, light and no pruning were compared, it was found that pruning did not increase yields or reduce the usual decline in yield over a 3-year ... -
Potential side effects of biocontrol and plant-growth promoting bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria on earthworms.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many bacteria strains are now successfully used for plant-growth promotion (PGPR) and as biocontrol agents (BCA) against plant diseases. Mechanisms behind their action involve production of enzymes and antibiotics, which ... -
ISO 9001: 2008 Implementation and Impact on the University of Nairobi: a Case Study
(2015)Purpose This paper presents the experience and impact of implementing the ISO 9001:2008 Standard at the University of Nairobi, in relation to effectiveness on service delivery, operational performance, automation, ... -
Is lower tana river forest complex and ecosystem under threat of total destruction? Evidence from participatory GIS
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Flowering and fruiting of purple passion fruit at Thika.
(University of Nairobi, 1978)Vines started to flower 5 months after transplanting. The flowers opened between 7 and 9 a.m., depending on the weather conditions, and they remained open until 10 a.m. the following day. Fruit set of flowers covered with ... -
Spacing and pruning of purple passion fruit.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)Row spacing of 1.8 m (wide) was compared with that of 1.2 m (narrow) under 4 pruning regimes: severe, selective, light and no pruning. Narrow spacing outyielded wide spacing over a period of 3 years by 40%. The greater ... -
The Relationship Between Distance and Post-operative Visit Attendance Following Medical Male Circumcision in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To date, there is no research on voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) catchment areas or the relationship between distance to a VMMC facility and attendance at a post-operative follow-up visit. We analyzed data from ...