Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Peace And Development In Africa: Prospects And Challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper provides a critical appraisal of continental peace and development in Africa. Since the formation of Organization of African Unity (O.A.U) in early 1960s, African states agreed to strengthen their relalationship ... -
Cryotherapy following via/vili in Khwisero western Kenya: lesson from the field affecting policy and practice
(2013)Cervical cancer can be prevented and mortality/morbidity reduced by early detection and referral. Developing countries are likely to benefit from more cost effective methods of screening and treatment. Visual inspection ... -
Major Causes Of Poultry Mortality In Nairobi And Its Environs Established From Autopsie.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was undertaken to determine the causes of mortalities in broiler and layer chicken in Nairobi and its environs during a 20 years period (1990-2010) and the trends of identified important disease between 2006 and ... -
Investigation of Kenyan bentonite In Adsorption of some Heavy metals In aqueous Systems using cycli voltammetric techniques
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Potential application of Kenyan bentonite for adsorption of iron, cobalt, copper, nickel and zinc and for analysis of electroactive species in water from a polluted water course using a 3-electrode potentiostat and cyclic ... -
Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis of Arginine-vasopressin with Amide Side-chain of Asparagine Protected with 1-Tetralinyl Group
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Arginine-vasopressin, a nonapeptide amide, was synthesized on a benzhydryl-resin using the Boc-strategy. Benzyl group was used in the protection of sulfhydryl group of cysteine and tyrosine side-chain. Benzhydryl, tetralinyl ... -
In Vitro Antiplasmodial Activities and Synergistic Combinations of Differential Solvent Extracts of the Polyherbal Product, Nefang
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Nefang, a polyherbal product composed of Mangifera indica (bark and leaf), Psidium guajava, Carica papaya, Cymbopogon citratus, Citrus sinensis, and Ocimum gratissimum (leaves), is a potential therapy against P. falciparum ... -
Combing ability of maize (Zea Mays) inbred lines resistant to striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth evaluated under artificial striga infestation
(University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, 2014-04-17)The parasitic weed Striga affects maize on an estimated 20 million ha in Africa, making it a major cause of maize yield reduction from near world average of 4.2t/ha few decades ago to the present 1.5 t/ha. The objectives ... -
Quality protein Maize under Low-Nitrogen and drought :
(University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, 2014)Abstract: Maize (Zea Mays L.) is used as food and feed, although it is deficient in 2 essential amino acids, namely; lysine and tryptophan. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) developed by combining 2 genetic systems: Mutant ... -
Sodium Thiosulphate, A Novel Electrocatalyst In The Electrosynthesis Of Electronically Conducting Polymer-Polythiophene
(2014):In this paper we report on the electrosynthesis of polythiophene from aqueous media with sulphuric acid as the supporting electrolyte. The redox features of polythiophene on a bare carbon graphite working electrode ... -
Monitoring spatial-temporal variability of aerosol over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03-25)This study sought to investigate the spatial and temporal variations of aerosols over Kenya based on Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) satellite sensor Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) data for the period ... -
Determinants of antibiotic dose adjustment in patients with chronic kidney disease at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ... -
Electro-Characterization of Polypyrolle Electrosynthesized on a Montmorillonite Host-Matrix, in Aqueous Media Containing Sulphuric Acid as Supporting Electrolyte
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper polypyrolle has been electrosynthesised from an aqueous media containing the pyrolle monomer and sulphuric acid as the supporting electrolyte. The redox properties of polypyrolle on carbon graphite working ... -
Electrochemical Characterization of Amoxycillin, a Broad Spectrum Antibiotic on a Bentonite Host Matrix, Using Cyclic Voltammetry
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper we report on the redox properties of amoxycillin , a broad spectrum anti biotic. on a bentonite modified working electrode. The CV obtained with ethanol is well defined and quasi reversible suggesting fast ... -
Features of Atherosclerosis in the Tunica Adventitia of Coronary and Carotid Arteries in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Histologic changes which occur in the tunica adventitia during initiation, progression, and complications of atherosclerosis are seldom reported. This study aimed at describing the features of atherosclerosis in the tunica ... -
Surface Modified Electrodes Used In Cyclic Voltammetric Profiling Of Quinine An Anti - Malarial Drug
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper electrochemical profiling of quinine, an effective anti - malarial drug administered to humans, was done using primarily the very versatile el ectrochemical technique - cyclic voltammetry. In ... -
Surface Modified Electrode Used In The Electro-analysis Of N-Acetyl P-Aminophenol- A Pharmaceutical Drug
(2014): In this paper we report on the electrochemical behavior of paracetamol or N-acetyl-p-aminophenol. In the electro-analysis bare carbon graphite and bentonite modified working electrode has been used in conjunction ... -
Deviation of the Tunica Media of Aorta of Goat from Conventional Structural Concept : case for including Collagen
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Knowledge of the structural organization of the aortic tunica media is important in understanding the physicomechanical properties and alterations which underpin aor tic aging and pathologies such as atherosclerosis, ... -
Effect Of Corporate Characteristics On Capital Structure Decisions Of SMEs: A Case Of DTMs In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The choice between debt and equity for a business firm has implications on the value of a firm as well as strategic importance for corporate managers. Previous studies have addressed the issue of capital structure decisions ... -
Diversity and host range of lepidopteran stem borer species in Cameroon
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Lepidopteran stemborers are among the most important field insect pests of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa.With the exception of Chilo partellus, all other borer pests are indigenous to Africa and are assumed to have ...
