Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The effect of temperature and gonadotropin on testicular steroidogenesis in Sarotherodon (tilapia) mossambicus in vitro
(University of Nairobi, 1983-04)Testes of sexually mature Sarotherodon mossambicus were incubated at 15, 22, 30, and 40° with (a) tritiated testosterone and (b) salmon pituitary extract. Formation of 11-keto- and 11β-hydroxytestosterone from the tritiated ... -
Reproduction of the North American blackbass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacépède), in an equatorial lake, Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008-06). In contrast to its North American relatives, the Lake Naivasha blackbass, Micropterus saimoides (Lacepdde) has a prolonged spawning season of 8 months between June and January, peaking in August to November. This season ... -
Management of Thrips in French Bean by Integrating Biological and Synthetic Pesticides in Conventional Spray Regimes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Thrips are major pest of snap bean that cause losses as high as 60% but the use of synthetic pesticides is restricted due to strict market regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs). This study aimed at reducing the use ... -
The art of prescribing
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)Most junior doctors are unaware of the sizeable contribution that prescribing aberrations make to hospital adverse events and medicolegal activities. The incidence of drug-related adverse events in patients in hospital ... -
Decomposition of grasses in Nairobi National Park Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The litter-bag technique was used to estimate decomposition rates of standing-dead grass and grass litter in Nairobi National Park. Decomposition was extremely slow. After almost 2 years standing-dead and litter had lost ... -
Mentorship in African health research training programs: an exploratory study of fogarty international center programs in Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Introduction: Mentorship is a critical element of capacity-building for health research as it can support career counseling, promote interest in health research and build professional networks. Few studies of mentorship ... -
Cardiovascular therapeutics
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)Cardiology is an expanding area, with a strong evidence base for many of the interventions used. When prescribing for a patient with cardiovascular disease, it is essential to check the diagnosis (several drugs can be used ... -
Service Quality in Kenyan Universities: Dimensionality and Contextual Analysis
(2014)The dimensionality of service quality remains debatable with extant literature revealing divergence in thought. This study examined the dimensions of service quality and tested the existence of a significant difference ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Used in the Control of Striga in Maize by Smallholder Farmers of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The production of maize is constrained by parasitic weeds, particularly Striga. A study was carried out to document farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices on Striga control among smallholder farmers across three ... -
Antibiotic prescribing
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)Antibiotics are commonly prescribed by junior doctors, sometimes based upon previous discussions but often when the rest of the team are unavailable, and sometimes under pressure from other members of the health-care team. ... -
Voltage controller for radial distribution networks with distributed generation
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)This paper presents a coordinated network controller whose objective is to maintain an optimal voltage profile across radial distribution networks with distributed generation. This is done by varying the output of the ... -
Possible Mechanism Of Action For Aldosterone-induced Hypertension
(University of Nairobi, 1970)Aldosterone applied locally to the carotid-sinus regions in rabbits produces a substantial rise in arterial pressure. The rise is larger and happens more quickly than when similar doses are given intravenously. Cross-circulation ... -
Anticoagulation therapy
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Every junior doctor will have to prescribe some form of anticoagulation therapy for their patients. Foundation year 1 doctors should be familiar with the use of warfarin and heparin as anticoagulants, and be able to prescribe ... -
Adapting or Coping ? An Analysis of Pastoralists’ Responses to Extreme Climatic Events in North-western Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2012-09)Pastoral systems in Africa have always operated under high climate– related risk. However, recent repeated extreme weather events in short succession have exposed their vulnerability. Any supportive action requires ... -
Actions of prolactin on human renal function
(University of Nairobi, 1971)The action of sheep prolactin on human renal function was investigated in conscious, adult, male volunteers. The prolactin was given by intramuscular injection, and the dose used was within the physiological range for ... -
Accelerated Suppression of Primary Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in HIV-Infected Infants Initiating Lopinavir/Ritonavir-Based Versus Nevirapine-Based Combination Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)We compared primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and suppression between Kenyan human immunodeficiency virus–infected infants starting nevirapine-based vs lopinavir/ritonavir-based antiretroviral regimens. Although ... -
The impact of Behavioural biases on investor decisions in Kenya: Male vs Female
(2014)This research paper seeks to identify behavioral biases which affect individual investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. In addition, the relationship between gender and the behavioral biases was investigated. To ... -
The Mediation Effect of Customer Perception on the Relationship Between Quality Drivers and Customer Satisfaction in Large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish the influence of quality drivers on the satisfaction of direct business customers within large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi and assess the mediation effect of customer perception on this ... -
Impacts of pesticides on human health and environment in the River Nyando catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)River relies on rain fed agriculture. Important crops grown include cereals, cash crops fruits and vegetables. Farming is one of the contributors’ of pollution to Lake Victoria. Organophosphates and other banned ... -
Note on the effect of cross-sensitivity in the determination
(University of Nairobi,, 1971)The concentric Mohr circles of modified apparent strain, true strain and stress permit quick visualisation and calculation of true strains and stresses from readings of gauges with known cross-sensitivities
