Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Factors Associated With Daily Weight Gain Of Calves In Maasai Pastoral Systems In Kajiado District, Kenya
(2014-07-22)An on-farm observational study was conducted between November 2000 and February 2002 to identify the factors associated with average daily weight gain (ADWG) of calves in Maasai pastoral systems of Kenya. The study involved ... -
Control of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia: Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices in Narok district of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)CBPP is an important transboundary disease in sub-Saharan Africa whose control is urgent. Participatory data collection involving 52 focus group discussions in 37 village clusters and key informant interviews, a cross-sectional ... -
Mastitogenic bacteria isolated from dairy cows in Kenya and their antimicrobial sensitivity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is limited epidemiological knowledge on udder health in Kenyan dairy cattle that would aid in a pro-active approach towards mastitis prevention. The study objectives were: (1) to investigate the prevalence and ... -
Eritrea: malaria surveillance epidemic preparedness and control program strengthening
(University Of Nairobi, 2004)This report describes the results of efforts to improve malaria surveillance in Eritrea in ways that will increase preparedness for epidemics as well as strengthen the control program in general. This involved describing ... -
Phase I Safety and Immunogenicity of Electroporated HIV DNA with or Without Interleukin 12 in Healthy HIVSeronegative African Volunteers
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: DNA vaccines have typically been safe in clinical trials, but weakly immunogenic. Strategies to enhance their immunogenicity include i) co-administration of adjuvants and ii) intramuscular administration by ... -
Acute-Phase Response Proteins Are Overexpressed in Vaginal Mucosa and Plasma of HIV-Resistant Women upon Viral Challenge
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The primary receptive portals of entry for HIV are through mucosal surfaces. Our previous studies show that HIVexposed uninfected individuals (HESN) have unique innate responses associated with resistance ... -
In vivo activity of selected medicinal plants in Kenya against Trypanosoma evansi.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Chloroform extracts from two Kenyan medicinal plants (Azadirachta indica/ neem leaves, 500 mg/ kg, 250mg/kg and 125mg/kg and Physalis peruviana 1000mg/kg, 500mg /kg and 250mg/kg body weights) were analysed in vivo for ... -
Characterization of Rabbit Production Systems in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Rabbit production systems in Kenya were studied; challenges to production were identified and recommendations to boost rabbit productivity were suggested in this research. Four regions of Kenya with significant rabbit ... -
Evaluation of Antidiabetic Effects kleinia Squarrosa on Alloxanized Diabetic Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Diabetes mellitus is a disease of antiquity with a worrying global prevalence and incidence. It is conventionally managed by insulin and use of oral hypoglycemic drugs besides exercise, diet and physical intervention ... -
Agronomic Evaluation of Field Bean(Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) to Unacidulated Phosphorus Source in an Andosol in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Phosphate rocks(PR) which have high reactivity may be effective as a direct application of fertilizer especially in highly weathered acid soils. The agronomic effectiveness of such PR, Minjingu rock phosphate (MRP)was ... -
Breast cancer in pregnancy; routine examination, diagnosis and management: A case report
(University of Nairobi, 2013-04-16)Pregnancy associated breast cancer is defined as breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first postpartum year. The incidence is rare; however it is important to be aware of its occurrence with the increased ... -
Transoral Retrieval of a displaced mandibular tooth in the Parapharyngeal space: A patient with unusual clinical findings.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Accidental displacement of the lower third molar is a fairly rare complication, but may cause tissue injury and considerable functional incapacitation when it occurs. We report this particular case to remind clinicians on ... -
Vegetative and reproductive phenological traits of Rhizophora mucronata Lamk. and Sonneratia alba Sm
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Mangrove phenology is important in understanding the past, present and future response of mangrove species to impacts of climate change. Our study is the first long term direct observation of the phenology of Rhizophora ... -
Organizational Culture: Effect on information systems adaptation
(2014-07-16)This report is a study of how the organizational culture of the University of Nairobi could have affected full adaption of the Human Resource Management Information System. This was done by examining the organizational ... -
Reserves as oceanic islands: lessons for conserving some East African montane forests
(University of Nairobi, 2008-04)Current models, applying equilibrium theory to reserve planning, all treat reserves as land-bridge islands. Recent evidence suggests that most forests in East Africa, especially montane ones, are more accurately regarded ... -
Dynamic ecology of Aldabran seabird communities
(University of Nairobi, 1979-07)The characteristics of the present seabird community of Aldabra are described, and compared briefly with others in the tropics. By comparison with Pacific Ocean communities, Aldabra is deficient especially in petrels and ... -
Primary production of a grassland in Nairobi National Park, Keny
(University of Nairobi, 1986)(1) Net aerial primary production of a grassland in Nairobi National Park was estimated using the harvest method in conjunction with estimates of mortality in the three most abundant grass species. (2) As a result of ... -
Institute for Development Studies, University College, Nairobi: supplementary note
(University of Nairobi, 1969-07)This Institute was established in October 1965 for the purpose of initiating and directing research on socio-economic and cultural problems relating to the over-all development of Kenya in particular and East Africa in ... -
Clinical Significance of Pathological and Anatomical Findings in Cone Beam CT Scans of the Maxillary Sinus
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objective: To determine the range and prevalence of pathological conditions and demonstration of significant anatomical structures in the maxillary sinuses using the cone beam computerized tomographic (CBCT) scan. Methodology: ...
