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Prevalence and causes of vision loss in Latin America and the Caribbean: 1990-2010.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)OBJECTIVE: To present regional estimates of the magnitude and temporal trends in the prevalence and causes of blindness and moderate/severe visual impairment (MSVI) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). METHODS: A ... -
The phenomenon of examination malpractice an example of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with particular reference t o two public universities in Kenya. To facilitate this discussion we posed the following questions: What is an examination ... -
Work ethics for lecturers an example of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Universities as institutions of higher learning have organizational vision based on and consistent with their core values. Values are what people judge to be right and acceptable. They are moral, ethical and professional ... -
Deposition and characterization of thin film deposited by dc-rf co-sputtering for photovoltaic application
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Solar cell has the potential of being the main drive to economic prosperity as it is one of the most promising sources of cheap, environmentally friendly and renewable energy. Crystalline silicon based technology currently ... -
Economic value - accounting value nexus: –the effect of accounting measures on economic value added amongst the Kenyan commercial banks.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study is an empirical investigation on the relationship between Economic Value and Accounting Value among commercial banks in Kenya as a basis of company value. Accounting information has always been critical to ... -
Dynamics of chlorpyrifos in water from upper Tana River in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Water covers 70.9% of the Earth's surface (WFB, 2008), and is vital for all known forms of life (WFB, 2008). The specific contaminants leading to pollution in water include a wide spectrum of chemicals like Persistent ... -
Dynamic industrial policy in Africa: innovative institutions, effective processes and flexible mechanisms
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A Rare Case of Crossed Renal Ectopia without Fusion
(2014)Crossed renal ectopia without fusion is a rare congenital renal anomaly that occasionally presents with abdominal pain and abdominal mass. We present a 65 year old woman who presented with abdominal pain. Renal functions ... -
Analysis of Soft Tissue Injuries and Scarring Following Terrorist Bomb Explosion at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2014)Background: This retrospective observational descriptive study was aimed at determining the pattern of soft tissue injuries and subsequent scars that followed the American Embassy Terrorist Bomb Explosion in Nairobi. Methods: ... -
Molecular characterization of the cytochrome b gene and in vitro atovaquone susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The prevalence of genetic polymorphism(s) at codon 268 in cytochrome b gene which is associated with Atovaquone-proguanil treatment failure was analyzed in 227 Plasmodium falciparum parasites from western Kenya. Prevalence ... -
Epidemiology of Burns in Patients Aged 0 – 13 Years at a Paediatric Hospital in Kenya.
(2014)Background: Burns are a common and significant cause of admission following injury in children. Methods: This was a retrospective hospital based multivariate survey conducted on burns patients aged 0 to 13 years over a ... -
The role of farmer field schools approach in improving tea production among smallholding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Tea production, processing and marketing in Kenya is under management of two sectors. The two sectors include; Kenya Tea Development Agency which manages approximately six hundred thousand small scale farmers ... -
Small scale horticultural farming along the Kenyan highways and local economic development: exploring the effect of factor prices
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigates the effect of cost of seeds, labour, fertilizers, borrowing and leasing land on the economic livelihood of small scale horticultural farmers in Kenya. In carrying out the study, a stratified sampling ... -
Management of cassava green mite Mononychellus progresivus (Acari: Tetranychidae) in different agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(2015)The cassava green mite (CGM), Mononychellus progresivus Doreste, causes serious leaf damage on cassava leading to low root yield in the dry savanna regions of Africa. A study to compare effectiveness of the predatory phytoseiid ... -
Typhlodromalus aripode leon (acari: phytoseiidae) development and reproduction on major cassava pests at different temperatures and humidities: an indication of enhanced mite resilience
(2014)Both prey type and abiotic conditions limit performance of phytoseiid predators. The exotic predatory mite, Typhlodromalus aripo developed and reproduced when maintained on eggs and active stages of the cassava ... -
Comparative study of breast cancer risk factors at Kenyatta National Hospital and the Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Breast cancer rates in high-income countries increased sharply with industrialization and urbanization but are now declining. Rates in low-income countries are instead rising after adoption of western type lifestyles. Some ... -
Male Spouse Perpetrated Psychological and Sexual Abuse among Pregnant Women in Nairobi, Kenya
(International Invention Journals, 2014)The purpose of this comparative retrospective study was to evaluate the nature of male spouseperpetrated gender based violence (GBV) during pregnancy. The objective was to establish whether diagnosis of HIV infection ... -
Tuberculosis interferon-gamma responses in the breast milk of human immunodeficiency virus infected mothers.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Tuberculosis (TB) cellular immune responses were examined in the breast milk of human immunodeficiency virus infected mothers using the T-SPOT(®). TB interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). Positive TB interferon-gamma ... -
International Journal of BioChemiPhysics:Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Posterior fossa tumours in children as seen in a tertiary and referral hospital in sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Background: Posterior cranial fossa tumours in children results in morbidity & mortality worldwide. In Sub- saharan Africa delayed diagnostic modalities and lack of awareness of the symptoms and signs is common.Objective: ...
