Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Learning in higher education: the role of active learning in redefining education to detach it from acquisition of certificates
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Integrative taxonomy of Acrapex stem borers (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae : Apameini): combining morphology and Poisson Tree Process analyses
(2014)Ten morphologically similar species of Acrapex from eastern and south-eastern Africa belonging to the A. stygiata and A. albivena groups are reviewed. Six species are described as new: A. brunneella, A. mitiwa, A. mpika, ... -
Performance characteristics of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide and rheumatoid factor tests in rheumatoid arthritis and undifferentiated arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The rheumatoid factor (RF) test has been the main serological test for diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Reports of it’s low sensitivity and specificity led to the introduction of anti cyclic citrullinated ... -
The association of fatigue, comorbidity burden, disease activity, disability and gross domestic product in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Results from 34 countries participating in the Quest-RA program
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objective:the aim is to assess the prevalence of comorbidities and to further analyse to which degree fatigue can be explained by comorbidity burden, disease activity, disability and gross domestic product (gdp) in patients ... -
Hydrogeochemical analysis and evaluation of water quality in Lake Chala catchment area, Kenya
(2013)Lake Chala is a transboundary fresh water resource with no surface water inflow or outflow and is located in the southwestern part of Kenya on the Kenya-Tanzania border. The lake catchment area is bound by longitudes 370 ... -
Transforming the image of the teaching profession in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Lack of a professional body specifically tasked with setting professional standards for teachers in Kenya is a challenge that should not be ignored any longer. The Sessional paper No. 1of 2005 on education, training and ... -
An Audit of Constraints and Opportunities in Kenya’s Livestock Export Value Chain
(2014)For a long time Kenya has desired to access lucrative export markets for her livestock products. Although this desire matches the growing global demand for livestock products and increasing interest in livestock products ... -
Retinoblastom in Kenia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background In industrialized nations a curative therapy of retinoblastoma can be achieved in a large number of patients due to timely diagnosis and therapy. In developing countries the survival rates are much lower and ... -
Striga asiatica growth and seed production in response to organic and inorganic P - fertilizers
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014)The measures for Striga management are hindered by a unique survival strategy of the weed, whereby it produces large amount of seeds. Therefore, prevention of further build up of the Striga seed bank through control measures ... -
Comparative Analysis of Competitive Strategy Implementation
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This paper presents research findings on Competitive Strategy Implementation which compared the levels of strategy implementation achieved by different generic strategy groups, comprising firms inclined towards low cost ... -
The State of Kenyan Historiography: Its Genesis, Evolution and Future Challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The writing of history as academic discipline in Kenya is relatively very recent. This is however not to deny its invaluable antecedents characterized by oral histories as well as written accounts. This paper thus provides ... -
Economic burden of malaria in six countries of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Economic burden studies are important for use in advocating with Ministries of Finance and donors for increased investments in public health problems such as malaria. In September 2001, the authors convened a workshop ... -
Subclinical mastitis affecting hygienic quality of marketed camel milk from North - Eastern Province, Kenya
(2013)North Eastern Province, camel is the dominant livestock; it provides subsistence to many people especially during the frequent droughts when other animals either die or are unthrifty. This is beca use camel is highly suited ... -
Spatial Analysis
(2013)
