Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Measurement of Rayleigh Wave Attenuation in Granite Using Laser Ultrasonics
(School of mathematics, 1999)The use of ultrasonic waves to characterize a material requires the measurement of a variety of wave attributes such as phase velocity and attenuation. For example, experimentally measured phase velocities can be used to ... -
Characterization of Rayleigh Wave Propagation in Concrete Using Laser Ultrasonics
(School of Mathematics, 1998)Ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation of non-traditional civil engineering materials such as aluminum are fairly well advanced. However the advancement of ultrasonic methodologies for the nondestructive evaluation of concrete ... -
Effect of tempe and sodium metabisulphite on the microbiological quality, development of rancidity, and sensory quality of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) sausages
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1999-06)The conventional method of beef and pork sausage manufacture was adopted for processing fish sausage from Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets. Four types of sausage were made: sausages with 0.02% sodium metabisulphite ... -
Health seeking and hygiene behaviours predict nutritional status of pre-school children in a slum area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2000)A cross-sectional study was conducted during March to May 1997 in four selected slum kebeles (villages) of Addis Ababa in which nutritional status of 758 children aged 6 to 36 months was examined and stratified into ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigation of interfacial losses in concrete with laser ultrasonics
(1997)The strength of concrete is controlled by three factors: strength of the matrix, strength of the aggregate, and strength of the bond between matrix and aggregate. It is well known that material interfaces play an important ... -
Gender Inclusion in Transition Politics: A Review and Critique of Women's Engagement
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A Comparative Study On The Nutritional Status Of Children (6-59 Months) In A World Vision Project Area And A Non-project Area In Kathonzweni Division, Makueni District, Keny
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2005)A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Kathonzweni division, Makueni district to assess and compare the nutritional status of children (6-59 months) drawn from households participating in a World Vision project vis-à-vis ... -
Proceedings, African Crane & Wetland Training Workshop
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Use of Spices in Foods
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2002)In this era of increased concern on safety of chemical food additives, natural methods of preservation and natural preservatives are receiving increased attention. Despite their demonstrated potential use in food as ... -
Impact of privatization / liberalization of some veterinary services on animal welfare in Kenya. The expert perspective
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2010) -
Draft Nairobi Situation Analysis Supplementary Study: A Rapid Economic Appraisal of Rents in Slums and Informal Settlements
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Daily versus weekly iron supplementation and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in lactating women
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 2003)Objective: To demonstrate the effectiveness and social feasibility of weekly versus daily iron supplementation in preventing and treating iron deficiency anaemia among anaemic mothers. Design: A longitudinal in nature. Setting: ... -
Prevalence and significance for maternal nutrition in Ethiopia
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1998-03)A cross-sectional study of the nutritional significance of food aversions and cravings during pregnancy was conducted on 295 women in southern Ethiopia between February and May 1995. A questionnaire was used to collect ... -
Local governance and poverty alleviation in Africa
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Effect of tempe-yellow maize porridge and milk-yellow maize porridge on growth rate, diarrhoea and duration of rehabilitation of malnourished children.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1996)The diet for 117 protein-energy-malnourished children admitted into the Mbooni Family Life Training Centre between November 1992 and March 1993, was supplemented with either tempe-yellow maize porridge (TYMP) or milk-yellow ...
