Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Micromechanisms of short fatigue crack growth in an Al-Si piston alloy
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)The short fatigue crack growth behaviour of a model cast aluminium piston alloy has been investigated. This has been achieved using a combination of fatigue crack replication methods at various intervals during fatigue ... -
An Adaptive ICT-Enabled Model for Knowledge Identification and Management for Enterprise Development
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)Knowledge is vital in achieving enterprise growth and development. This paper argues that treating knowledge management as a Complex Adaptive System CAS presents an alternative lens within which processes within knowledge ... -
ICT Powered Strategic Flexibility System Dynamic Model: A Pillar for Economic Development in Micro and Small Enterprises
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)Resource-Based View RBV of the firm in strategic management literature focuses on firm internal endowments in terms of resources, capabilities and dynamic capabilities for their development. By establishing a learning ... -
Quality Management as an Outcome of Management Field Evolution: A Review
(2014)The interest in Quality Management since its entry into the management arena has grown unabated despite the controversies, criticisms and dismissive labels. There are those who have dismissed it as a fad. Enthusiastic ... -
The Future of ISO 9000 Quality Management System in a Global Economy
(2013)This position paper discusses ISO 9000 family of standards in terms of its capability assessment value and as a framework for ma nagement of organizations. Uses data collected from empirical sources to buttress a ... -
Open access academic publishing and its implications for knowledge equity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Traditional, subscription-based scientific publishing has its limitations: often, articles are inaccessible to the majority of researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where journal subscriptions or one-time ... -
Multiple readout assay for hormonal (androgenic and antiandrogenic) and cytotoxic activity of plant and fungal extracts based on differential prostate cancer cell line behavior.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Prostate cancer is one of the most diagnosed forms of cancer among men in western regions. Many traditional applications or phytotherapeutic concepts propose to inhibit the proliferation ... -
Characteristics of Lactation Curves of the Kenya Alpine Dairy Goats in Smallholder Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Lactation curves are a graphical representation of the milk production profile of a doe from parturition to drying up. Their shape provides information about the productivity of the doe and offers a means of explaining ... -
Cardiac Surgery Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa: Quo Vadis?
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)ackground Current data on cardiac surgery capacity on which to base effective concepts for developing sustainable cardiac surgical programs in Africa are lacking or of low quality. Methods A questionnaire concerning cardiac ... -
Child abuse: A classic case report with literature review.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Child abuse and neglect are serious global problems and can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing for the child's needs. These factors can leave the child with serious, long-lasting ... -
Declaration on mental health in Africa: moving to implementation.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Urgent action is needed to address mental health issues globally. In Africa, where mental health disorders account for a huge burden of disease and disability, and where in general less than 1% of the already small health ... -
Potential of Library 2.0 in Provision of Information Services in Academic Libraries
(University of Nairobi, 2012)In general, library 2.0 is playing critical roles in provision of information services to support quality research, teaching and learning in institutions of higher learning. Traditional methods of information management ... -
A pilot study investigating the effect of a patient-held pain assessment tool in palliative care outpatients attending a rural Kenyan hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)BACKGROUND: Pain is a frequent and distressing symptom in palliative care patients worldwide. Careful assessment is the first vital step to relieve this suffering. Assessment tools form a useful adjunct to pain management, ... -
Institutional capacity for health systems research in East and Central African schools of public health: knowledge translation and effective communication.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)BACKGROUND: Local health systems research (HSR) provides policymakers and practitioners with contextual, evidence based solutions to health problems. However, producers and users of HSR rarely understand the complexities ... -
Medical trainees' experiences and perceptions towards elective period; a cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Introduction: Medical electives make significant contribution in the training of medical students on healthcare outside their affiliated academic institutions. During this period, learners get exposed to different healthcare ... -
Environmental Impact Assessment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya, environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been used to ensure that environmental management is integrated into project planning and decision-making with a view of achieving ecologically sustainable development. ... -
A xanthone and a phenylanthraquinone from the roots of Bulbine frutescens, and the revision of six seco-anthraquinones into xanthones
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Phytochemical investigation of the dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract of the roots of Bulbine frutescens led to the isolation of a new xanthone, 8-hydroxy-6-methylxanthone-1-carboxylic acid (1) and a new phenylanthraquinone, ... -
Reinventing academic libraries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review recent initiatives by academic libraries in Kenya aimed at reinventing, re-engineering, and providing innovative information products and services to support learning and ... -
Making university libraries in Kenya the destination for the user population
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of marketing of information products and services in university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – The paper utilises literature surveys of ... -
Bridging the information gap with the patrons in university libraries in Africa: The case for investments in web 2.0 systems
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in handling and supporting information services and activities in Kenyan university libraries. Des ...
