Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Two polymethoxylated flavonoids with antioxidant activities and a rearranged clerodane diterpenoid from the leaf exudates of Microglossa pyrifolia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Three novel compounds; two polymethoxylated flavonoids, 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3,8,3′,5′-tetramethoxyflavone (1), 5,7,3′-trihydroxy-3,8,4′,5′-trimethoxyflavone (2), and a clerodane diterpenoid; 8-acetoxyisochiliolide lactone ... -
Assessment of neonatal care in clinical training facilities in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01)Objective An audit of neonatal care services provided by clinical training centres was undertaken to identify areas requiring improvement as part of wider efforts to improve newborn survival in Kenya. Design Cross-sectional ... -
Indigenous knowledge research in Kenya and South Africa: an informetrics study
(2010)This article applies informetrics using descriptive bibliometrics to determine the state Indigenous Knowledge (IK) development in Kenya and South Africa. Data was analysed using the following variables: document type; ... -
Applying Earl’s KM model in IK management: with reference to Kenya and South Africa
(2011)Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to show-case how modern Knowledge Management Models, specifically that of Earl, can be applied to manage Indigenous Knowledge (IK). Design/methodology/approach ‐ The paper is largely ... -
Mapping and Auditing Indigenous Knowledge and its Management Environment: A Comparative Study of Kenya and South Africa
(2015-01-08)Knowledge management (KM) is increasingly popularized in various societies, organizations and governments because of its confirmed importance in fostering knowledge creation, codification and transfer, and development of ... -
Transactional distance as a predictor of perceived learner satisfaction in distance learning courses: a case study of bachelor of education arts program, university of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is a long history of study and recognition of the critical role of interaction in supporting and even defining distance education. Interaction has been identified as key to the success of distance learning. It is ... -
Science process skills application in practical assessments in Maara district secondary schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Science assessment studies reveal very little attention on testing Science Process Skills (SPS) emphasizing practical examination which is understudied in secondary schools. SPS have been described as mental and physical ... -
The moderating effect of subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and gender on the relationship between attitude towards internet advertising and purchase intention of University students in Kenya.
(2014)Advertising through the internet is now an important source of consumer information as the number of internet users continues to increase. Internet usage trends and advertising in Kenya has been growing faster than any ... -
The effect of internet advertising on attitude towards internet advertising of university students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The internet is fast emerging as an important advertising medium in Kenya. The enhanced ICT infrastructure in Kenya resulting in improved and faster internet connection along with a drop in prices for internet services ... -
Relationship between electronic operations and organizational performance amongst government agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Organizations have to adapt ICTs to business processes. E - operations in government provide many opportunities to improve t he quality of service to the citizens. Citizens should be able to get service or information ... -
Polydisperse Low Diameter ‘Non-Toxic’ Silver Nanoparticles Encapsulated by Rooibos Tea Templates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This work reports the synthesis of ‘non-toxic’ polydisperse, low diameter silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Rooibos extracts at temperatures 25 °C, 30 °C, 50 °C, 70 °C and 90 °C were used. The effect of different extraction ... -
Development of vVC-NI eutectic alloys for wear resistance
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Vanadium carbide is less dense, harder and tougher than tungsten carbide, and nickel is more corrosion resistant that cobalt. Replacing the binder with Ni should improve the corrosion resistance. Since there are eutectics ... -
Factors influencing choice of paediatrics as a career among medical students at the university of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)We aimed to determine factors influencing choice of a career in paediatrics by medical students in Kenya. Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 450 medical students from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, was undertaken ...
