Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Morphology and morphometry of the lingual nerve in relation to the mandibular third molar
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The position and branching of the lingual nerve (LN) in the mandibular third molar region were documented in 30 head hemi-sections (16: right and 14: left). In all the dissections, the LN was found below the level of the ... -
International Journal of Veterinary Science
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was conducted in 100 smallholder zero-grazing dairy units in Kikuyu district, Kiambu county of Kenya. The objective was to evaluate how much smallholder farmers knew about the importance of claw trimming ... -
An assessment of the factors influencing household willingness to pay for non-marketed benefit of cattle in the agro-pastoral systems of Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study used Probit model to analyze factors influencing probability of household willingness to pay for non-marketed benefits (NBS) of cattle in Mozambique. The primary data from 184 agro-pastoralist households were ... -
Effects of bed nets and anti-malaria drugs use on childhood mortality in Kenya's malaria endemic and epidemic areas.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys (KDHS) data collected since 1989 indicate that malaria prone areas have consistently recorded the highest childhood mortality rates. Malaria control programme information ... -
Effects of policy change on the dairy production support services within the smallholder dairy farmers in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)A survey was conducted in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts of Western Kenya in 2005 to evaluate the availability of dairy support services following liberalisation of agricultural sector by the Government. A total of ... -
Interleukin - 1 polymorphisms and chronic periodontitis in a rural Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)Susceptibility to Chronic periodontitis (CP) has been associated with genetic polymorphisms in the proinflammatory cytokine, interleukin-1 (IL-1A and IL-1B) isoforms but little is known about their role in rural Africans. ... -
Health rights in the post-2015 development agenda: including non-nationals
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Experimental investigation on performance, emission and combustion characteristics of croton megalocarpus biodiesel blends in a direct injection diesel engine
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01-01)The emission, performance and combustion characteristics of croton biodiesel blends were tested in a direct injection (DI) single cylinder four stroke diesel engine. The physico-chemical properties of the biodiesel blends ... -
Micro factors influencing use of electronic information resources among postgraduate students in institutions of higher learning in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 31.01.2015)Library Hi Tech News, Volume 32, Issue 1, March 2015. Purpose To evaluate micro factors influencing use of electronic information resources among postgraduate students in institutions of higher learning in Kenya, and suggest ... -
Biochemical changes in the plasma of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) experimentally infected with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
(University of Nairobi, 2008-05-16)Biochemical evaluation of plasma during disease conditions gives an indication of the functional status of the various body organs. Biochemical analysis of plasma from 32 vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) infected ... -
The prevalence and pattern of visual impairment and blindness among Primary School pupils in Kitale Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Objective: To investigate the prevalence and pattern of Visual Impairment(VI) and blindness among primary school pupils in Kitale Municipality from February to March 2009. Design: Cross-sectional school based study. Setting: ... -
Effect of heat on mechanical properties and microstructure of reinforcing steel bars made from scrap
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mechanical properties of reinforcing steel bars (rebars) degrade with elevated temperatures and this deterioration has to be properly accounted for to understand the behaviour of rebars and composite structures in fire. ... -
Application of gis to water quality management for the city of Nairobi water supply.
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Legal treatment of consent in sexual offences in Kenya
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Association between cellular immune activation, target cell frequency, and risk of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 superinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2014)We performed a case-control study of women at risk of HIV-1 superinfection to understand the relationship between immune activation and HIV-1 acquisition. An increase in the frequency of HIV-1 target cells, but not in other ... -
Potential economic effect of oil and gas in East African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Discoveries of oil and gas in East African Countries (EAC) has attracted the attention of many MNCs and EMNCs. EAC governments of northern corridor countries have come together, not only to strengthen the Northern Corridor ... -
Dynamic channel sharing strategies through game-theoretic reinforcement learning
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)—Random access protocols are used by multiple nodes in wireless networks to effectively share a wireless channel for data transmission. While competing for the channel, the nodes seek to achieve an individual or group ... -
Analysis of hydrological drought events in the Upper Tana basin of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Drought is a major environmental hazard which has serious implications for water management and environmental protection. This is especially so when unsustainable water management, as well as predicted climate change ... -
Applications of a noninvasive respiratory volume monitor for critical care medicine
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Respiratory volume monitoring (RVM) has been developed to noninvasively measure minute ventilation (V̇E), tidal volume, and breathing frequency and to display real-time respiratory curves in nonintubated patients. Although ... -
Infant neutropenia associated with breastfeeding during maternal antiretroviral treatment for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maternal antiretroviral treatment (ART) is recommended for prevention of mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission (PMTCT), including in women with high CD4+ cell counts. Within a pediatric HIV-1 vaccine trial PedVacc 002, we ...
