Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Nemetode Infection And Their Impact On Cattle In Nakuru And Mukurweini Districts Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A cross-sectional study was conducted in Nakuru and Mukurweini districts of Kenya to estimate the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) and the financial impact of such infections among smallholder dairy farms. ... -
A newly found jet in North Kenya (Turkana Channel)
(University of Nairobi, 1982-11)On the basis of recent pilot balloon observations which have become available in northern Kenya, it is shown that there exists a strong southeasterly low-level jet in the Turkana Channel which separates the Ethiopian ... -
Monitoring Rain Fed Data In Order To Estimate Milk Production In Mweiga Location, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Dependence on natural pastures with little or no supplementation makes the dairy production systems among small scale farmers in the East African region vulnerable to seasonal weather variations, characterized by low ... -
The South Turkana Expedition: Scientific Papers III. A Geological Reconnaissance of South Turkana
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Report on airmagnetic surveys of two areas in the Kenya rift valley ag
(University of Nairobi, 1972)Airmagnetic surveys have been carried out in two areas within the Kenya Rift system: the Lake Magadi region and the region south of Lake Hannington. In both regions, but particularly in the area south of Lake Hannington, ... -
Genetic Diversity among Disease Resistant Coffee Varieties and Cultivars in Rwanda Based On RAPD and SSR Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Understanding the genetic diversity existing in a germplasm collection is important to identify parental combinations with distinct gene sets that can be used in crossing to obtain superior hybrids. This study was carried ... -
The Cerebro-placental Ratio as a Prognostic Factor of Foetal Outcome in Patients with Third Trimester Hypertension
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can cause complications in both the maternal and fetal circulations resulting in poor fetal outcome. These circulations can be safely and non-invasively assessed using arterial ... -
Measurement of SO2 in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere at Nairobi industrial area and its environs was measured using pararosaniline method. Higher concentrations were recorded in the morning hours (14.2-112.0μgm3) than in the afternoon ... -
Effects Of Epidural Ketamine, Xylazine And Their Combination On Body Temperature In Acepromazine-sedated Dogs
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)A study was carried out to compare the effects of lumbosacral epidural ketamine, xylazine and their combination on body temperature in dogs. Fifteen healthy dogs were randomly assigned to three groups of five animals each. ... -
Variations of Lewis Glacier, Mount Kenya, 1974-78
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Medetomidine-Tiletamine-Zolazepam Anaesthesia with Brachial Plexus Blockade: An Alternative Protocol for Canine Forelimb Surgeries
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The use of medetomidine-tiletamine-zolazepam anaesthesia with brachial plexus blockade is reported as an alternative anaesthetic technique for repair of radius and ulna fractures in dogs. A 3 years old male Japanese spitz ... -
Geochemical studies of the geothermal area east of the Jombo Hill intrusion, Coast Province, Kenya: 1. Hot water reservoir temperatures
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The hot springs east of Jombo Hill intrusion occur at four different places over an area measuring 9 km x 2 km. They consist of slightly alkaline waters of pH 7.5-8.5, with surface discharge temperatures averaging 59oC - ... -
Successful Discontinuation of the Placebo Arm and Provision of an Effective HIV Prevention Product After a Positive Interim Efficacy Result: The Partners PrEP Study Experience
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Dissemination of research results to study participants and stakeholders and provision of proven effective products in the immediate post-trial period are core elements of the conduct of biomedical HIV prevention ... -
Basaltic Macadam-breccias In The Girvan-ballantrae Complex, Ayrshire
(University of Nairobi, 1979-09)Many supposed “volcanic agglomerates and tuffs” in the Girvan-Ballantrae complex of southern Ayrshire are considered to be non-pyroclastic in origin. These macadam breccias are accumulations of lava breccia derived mainly ... -
Compartmentalized Cytomegalovirus Replication and Transmission in the Setting of Maternal HIV-1 Infection
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with adverse outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–exposed infants. Determinants of vertical CMV transmission in the setting of maternal HIV-1 infection ... -
Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of formation of bauxites
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Experiments in which cleavage nepheline samples were reacted with aqueous solutions at fixed pH's and temperature were carried out in the laboratory. The chemistry of the solution as a function of time was monitored, as ... -
Determination of rare earth elements in geological materials by total reflection x-ray fluorescence
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The use of a basic total reflection x-ray fluorescence (TXRF) unit coupled to a fine structure Mo x-ray tube for the determination of rare earth elements (REEs) in geological materials was investigated. Three certified ... -
Spatial Characteristics of Drought Duration and Severity in the Upper Tana Basin
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Drought is a recurring hazard in many countries of Africa, and Kenya is thus no exception. In the majority of the countries in the continent, drought affects agriculture, since it is predominantly rain-fed and is the ... -
The Kenya Rift volcanics: A note on volumes and chemical composition
(University of Nairobi, 1972)Cainozoic alkaline volcanics associated with the Kenya Rift Valley have an estimated total volume of about 144,000 km3. Basalts were erupted repeatedly and account for more than half this volume. The most strongly alkaline ... -
The FT - IR and Malarial Biological Studies of Copper(II ) Complexes Containing Thiosemicarbazone and Semicarbazone Ligands Derived from Ferrocene and Pyridyl Fragments
(University of Nairobi, 2010-03)The Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic and malarial biological studies of complexes derived from the reactions of 2- acetylferrocenyl 4-phenylthiosemicarbazone, 2-acetylferrocenyl-4-methylthiosemicarbazone, ...
