Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Collaborative research project on urban and camp-based refugee in Kenya with UNHCR, IRC and university of Nairobi
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Effects of teacher recruitment and utilization policy on quality of secondary school education in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 225)The teacher recruitment and utilization policy is demand-driven, operating under decentralized system. Teachers are recruited in schools where there exists vacancy. The researcher sought to establish the following: extent ... -
Top management team, diversity management strategies and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diversity is an increasingly important factor in organizational life as organizations worldwide become more diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age and other characteristics. There have been different findings as ... -
Antiplasmodial and cytotoxic activities of the constituents of turraea robusta and turraea nilotica
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Ethnopharmacological relevance Turraea robusta and Turraea nilotica are African medicinal plants used for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases, including malaria. The genus Turraea is rich in limonoids and other ... -
The role of planning resources in firm performance: an empirical investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish the relationship between planning resources and firm performance. The study premised on the resource based perspective which presupposes that resources are valuable bundles which when utilized ... -
Towards re -defining the institution of marriage: new historicism approach to Kiswahili prose
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Phosphorus adsorption and its relation with soil properties in acid soils of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Low available phosphorus (P) is one of the major hindrances to crop production in acid soils of western Kenya. Although considerable work has been done to establish P levels in the region, there is paucity of information ... -
Huduma ya kwanza ya usaidizi wa kisaikolojia (HKK): mwongozo kwa wahudumu walio nyanjani
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Effects of synthalin on mitochondrial functions
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Synthalin, the decamethylene derivative of diguanide, Full-size image (2 K) has been used in the treatment of diabetes for several years. However, its use has been limited due to its liver toxicity. The present study was ... -
Reserpine as an uncoupling agent
(University of Nairobi, 1974)1. Reserpine, like the uncoupling agent, 2,4-dinitrophenol prevents oxidative phosphorylation but stimulates the rate at which oxygen is reduced. 2. Both reserpine and 2,4-dinitrophenol fail to stimulate oxygen uptake by ... -
Role of L-ascorbic acid in the reversal of the monoamine oxidase inhibition by caffeine
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Turbidimetric Procedure for Determination of Lipase Activity
(University of Nairobi, 1973-04)A method is described for turbidimetric assay of lipase activity. The substrate is a two-phase emulsion composed of a fairly homogenous dispersion of micelles of either triolein or olive oil. The de-emulsification of the ... -
A new approach for detecting visibility bias for the fixed-width transect method
(University of Nairobi, 1991-09)Four road counts and four series of daily road counts of 28.4% sampling intensity were carried out at Wildlife Ranching and Research Ltd (WRR), Athi River, Kenya, between December 1966 and July 1987 to test the applicability ... -
Prevalence and characterization of salmonella isolated from beef in Namibia
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-29)Aim: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in raw beef produced from selected commercial abbatoirs in Namibia. Methodology: A total of 9508 of beef samples from three different types ... -
Development of Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Kenyan Women Using Linear Programming
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)Objectives: Women in Kenya are at high risk of multiple micronutrient deficiencies due to low intake through monotonous diets. Country-specific food based dietary recommendations (FBRs) facilitate dietary improvement. ... -
Lime-Aluminium- Phosphorus interactions in acid soils of the Kenya highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)Liming and phosphorus (P) applications are common practices for improving crop production in acid soils of the tropics. Although considerable work has been done to establish liming rates for acid soils in many parts of the ... -
Seasonability as an ecological factor in Africa. The Proceedings of the second East African Wildlife Symposium, Kilaguni Lodge, Tsavo National Park (West), Kenya, 9-11 July, 1974.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Papers of interest have been abstracted separately in Herbage Abstracts. -
Demographic patterns of acoustic shock syndrome as seen in a large call centre
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Call centers represent one of the fastest growing industries in East Africa. However, there are health and safety hazards unique to this new industry. This field is underexplored for workers of call centers in East Africa ... -
Effect of Provitamin A-biofortified Cassava on Vitamin A Status of Kenyan Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)Objectives: To measure the effect of daily consumption of provitamin A-biofortified cassava on vitamin A status in children aged 5-13 years. Methods: Mild-to-moderate vitamin A deficient children (n=342) were randomly ... -
] The habitat of the rock hyrax
(University of Nairobi, 1966-01)
