Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Semiquantitative analysis of gaps in microbiological performance of fish processing sector implementing current food safety management systems: a case study.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Fish processing plants still face microbial food safety-related product rejections and the associated economic losses, although they implement legislation, with well-established quality assurance guidelines and standards. ... -
Variation of Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Contents in Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) Genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Variation in nutritional and anti-nutritional contents among six finger millet genotypes was determined. Improved finger millet genotypes Gulu-E and FMV-1 from Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, KNE-479 and KNE 1034 ... -
Effect of temperature on the phenology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae); simulation and visualization of the potential future distribution of C. partellus in Africa under warmer temperatures through the development of life-table parameters.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maize (Zea mays) is a major staple food in Africa. However, maize production is severely reduced by damage caused by feeding lepidopteran pests. In East and Southern Africa, Chilo partellus is one of the most damaging ... -
Studies on Viral Interference Induced by Rinderpest Virus: Interference and Interferon Induction by Tissue Culture Rinderpest Vaccine (TCRV) Virus in vitro
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Tissue culture rinderpest vaccine (TCRV) virus interfered with the replication of the viruses of bovine virus diarrhoea (BVD), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), bovine parainfluenza type 3 (Pl-3) and foot-and-mouth ... -
Emotional and behavioral problems among impoverished Kenyan youth: factor structure and sex-differences
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Data on youth emotional and behavioral problems from societies in Sub-Saharan Africa are lacking. This may be due to the fact that few youth mental health assessments have been tested for construct validity of syndrome ... -
Rh Proteins and NH4+ –activated Na+-ATPase in the Magadi Tilapia (Alcolapia grahami), a 100% Ureotelic Teleost Fish.
(2013)The small cichlid fish Alcolapia grahami lives in Lake Magadi, Kenya, one of the most extreme aquatic environments on Earth (pH ~10, carbonate alkalinity ~300 mequiv l−1). The Magadi tilapia is the only 100% ureotelic ... -
ICT and Food Security: Case of GIS in Food Emergency Response
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper presents a framework for food emergency response and demonstrates the use of Geographical Information Systems as a solution to planning for and managing food emergencies. This is particularly critical in countries ... -
Impact of Pain Education Program on Nurses: Pain Knowledge and Attitude
(2013)Introduction: Pain is a common symptom for patients receiving palliative care, but can be relieved by effective pain management. Nurses play a critical part in implementing pain management effectively and must therefore ... -
Prevalence, pathology and risk factors for coccidiosis in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in selected regions in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: The potential for rabbit production in Kenya is high. However, high morbidity and mortality of domestic rabbits were reported. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the pathology, prevalence ... -
Busseola segeta, a Potential New Pest of Maize in Western Kenya
(2014)In sub-Saharan Africa, Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) is considered as one of the major stem borer pests of maize (Zea mays) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) [1]. Recent surveys in Western Kenya indicated ... -
What role for government? The promotion of civil society through forestry‐related climate change interventions in post
(2014)This study examines rationales behind the choice of local interlocutors by forestry-related climate change projects in post-conflict Nepal. In their stated objectives, all projects claim to involve the government, and most ... -
Effect of temperature, pH, carbon and nitrogen ratios on the parasitic activity of Pochonia chlamydosporia on Meloidogyne incognita
(2014)Pochonia chlamydosporia (Goddard) Zare and Gams is a biological control agent for control of root-knot nematodes. However, the efficiency of many biological control agents, including P. chlamydosporia, depends on soil ... -
Reducing real and reactive power losses in the distribution system by DFIG placement and sizing using ordinary PSO and HGPSO : a comparison
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Due to the increased importance of DFIGs in optimization of real and reactive power losses and the maintenance of voltage profile, the general methods of DG placement and sizing in the existing literature cannot be of ... -
A new species of sucking louse (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Linognathidae) from Gunther's dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) in Kenya
(2014)Linognathus samburi n. sp. is described from adult male and female specimens collected from a juvenile female Günther's dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) live-trapped near Olturot Village, Samburu district (Rift Valley Province) ... -
Snacking and its effect on nutritional status of adolescents in two national high schools in Nairobi Kenya
(2014)Snacking is defined as any intake of food or energy-containing beverage outside of breakfast, lunch and dinner (Bellisle, 2007). Previous studies have shown that snacking among adolescents is most common in the afternoon ... -
Household dietary exposure to aflatoxins from maize and maize products in Kenya
(2014)Aflatoxicosis has repeatedly affected Kenyans, particularly in the eastern region, due to consumption of contaminated maize. However, save for the cases of acute toxicity, the levels of sub-lethal exposure have not been ... -
Host genetics and viral load in primary HIV-1 infection: clear evidence for gene by sex interactions
(2014)Research in the past two decades has generated unequivocal evidence that host genetic variations substantially account for the heterogeneous outcomes following human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. In ... -
Early HIV-1 Infection Is Associated With Reduced Frequencies of Cervical Th17 Cells.
(2015)BACKGROUND:: The hallmark of HIV infection is progressive but variable rates of systemic and mucosal CD4 depletion, leading to immunodeficiency. The impact of early HIV infection on cervical CD4 T-cell populations in ... -
Understanding Adherence to Daily and Intermittent Regimens of Oral HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya.
(2014)A qualitative assessment of Kenyan men who have sex with men taking daily and intermittent oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) found stigma, sex work, mobility, and alcohol impacted adherence. We analyzed quantitative ...
