Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Cytotoxic and antioxidant flemingins g-p from the leaves of flemingia grahamiana
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The known flemingins A-C (1-3) and nine new chalcones, named flemingins G-O (4-12), along with deoxyhomoflemingin (13) and emodin (14) were isolated from a leaf extract of Flemingia grahamiana. The isolated chalcones were ... -
The Ekegusii determiner phrase analysis in the minimalist program
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Among some of the recent syntactic developments, the noun phrase has been re-analyzed as a determiner phrase (DP). This study analyses the Ekegusii determiner phrase (DP) with an inquiry into the relationship between ... -
The antinociceptive effects of hydrazinocurcumin
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Analgesics in clinical used have many side effects and are not always effective. Hence need for safer and more effective agents. Hydrazinocurcumin is an azole derivative of the natural product curcumin. It is ... -
Spotlight on the young and skilled: Kenyan diaspora members in the south
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to explore the various ways through which the Government of Kenya can involve its diasporas in human development. Until recently, migration literature had concentrated on migration interactions between the ... -
Screening of large collections of plant associated bacteria for effective plant growth promotion and colonisation
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The use of potent and effective live microbial biofertilisers in agricultural has significant potential to reduce the costs of crop production and in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution associated ... -
Network logic and the stabilization of mobile banking products: a case study of selected mobile banking products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Financial inclusion of poor and marginalized populations has been a development agenda for the Kenyan Government for a long time though hampered by two main barriers; access and economic viability. Mobile banking, an ICT ... -
The impact of legislation on electoral opinion polls in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to investigate the impact of legislation on electoral opinion polls in Kenya. It sought to determine the extent to which legislation influences voter’s access to credible, reliable and representative polls ... -
Integrated marketing communication and technology adoption a case of safaricom's m-pesa mobile money transfer services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is an aggressive marketing plan that captures and uses an extensive amount of customer information in setting and tracking marketing strategy. This study sought to investigate the ... -
Internet and the Promotion of Aquaculture in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of this paper was to analyze the contribution of internet in the improvement of Aquaculture in Kenya and to establish the effectiveness of Phone internet in reaching the fish farmers. The paper further aimed ... -
The Role of Context of Use in the Stabilization of Mobile Banking Products: A Case of Selected Mobile Banking Products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The poor and marginalized have been excluded from formal banking services for a long time. This exclusion has been occasioned by various factors key among them logistics and economic viability. Mobile banking, a wireless ... -
The phenomenon of religious switching among university students: the case of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper examines the concept of religious switching or mobility which is one of the characteristics of modernity and post - mode rnity religious phenomenon. Modernity is characterized by differentiations in an ... -
Prevalence and causes of vision loss in north Africa and the Middle East: 1990-2010.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: To describe the prevalence and causes of visual impairment and blindness in North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) in 1990 and 2010. METHODS: Based on a systematic review of medical literature, we ... -
Prevalence And Causes Of Vision Loss In High-income Countries And In Eastern And Central Europe: 1990-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: To assess prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment in high-income regions and in Central/Eastern Europe in 1990 and 2010. METHODS: Based on a systematic review of medical literature, ... -
Androgyny and Women‘s Identity in Ari Katini Mwachofi’s Mama Ee
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A reading of Ari Katini Mwachofi’s Mama Ee reveals it as an analysis of gender relations specifically within the institution of marriage in a patriarchal social order. The playwright portrays an antagonistic relationship ... -
Morbidity profile of early experience of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in Kenya
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Correlation between morphometry of the uterine artery and estradiol levels in non-pregnant domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
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Early menarche among urban Kenyan primary school girls
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African traditional cultural conundrums which make women prone to hiv/ aids infections: a case of the Maasai of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The term conundrum may mean a tricky problem that is difficult to solve (Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, 2000: 251). It describes the problems of the African patriarchal society in which the sex - based assignment ...
