Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Establishing the Impact of Double-intake Programmes on the Physical Infrastructural Learning Environment at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research was carried out in order to establish the impact of double-intake programmes on the physical infrastructural learning environment at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. It had one objective and one research ... -
The Impact of Double-intake Programmes on Provision of Quality Student Support Services at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research was carried out in order to assess the impact of double-intake programmes on the provision of quality student support services at the University of Nairobi Kenya. It had two objectives and ... -
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Various Designs of Ceramic Filter Membranes in Domestic Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of three different types of ceramic water filters (Disk, Candle and Frustum shaped) in treating drinking water. The ceramic water filters were made from red clay and sawdust ... -
Compositional Analysis and Optical Properties of Co Doped Tio2 Thin Films Fabricated by Spray Pyrolysis Method for Dielectric and P Hotocatalytic Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Abstract Cobalt doped TiO2 thin films (CTF) deposited by spray pyrolysis has been studied. The compositional analysis has been done using RBS method, while optical spectroscopy has been done by measuring the transmittance ... -
Clinical presentation and outcomes of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia at a national hospital, Kenya: A retrospective cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy including pre-eclampsia are associated with maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. Early detection is vital for effective treatment and management of pre-eclampsia. ... -
Postpartum metabolic syndrome and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein after gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Objective: To evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a biomarker of chronic inflammation and an independent predictor for cardiovascular disease overall ... -
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Is Associated With Higher Levels of Systemic Inflammation Among Kenyan Adults Despite Viral Suppression
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Systemic inflammation independently predicts future cardiovascular events and is associated with a 2-fold increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among persons living with human immunodeficiency virus ... -
Validating dental age estimation in Kenyan black children and adolescents using the Willems method
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Purpose: This study aimed to validate the Willems Belgian Caucasian (Willems BC) age estimation model in a Kenyan sample, to develop and validate a Kenyan-specific (Willems KB) age estimation model and to compare the age ... -
Behçet's syndrome presenting with chronic periodontitis: a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Behçet's syndrome is a disease of uncertain aetiology characterised by recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, ocular lesions and skin lesions. Although cases of this syndrome have been reported almost worldwide, the ... -
Concentrations of thiocyanate, hypothiocyanite, ‘free’ and ‘total’ lysozyme, lactoferrin and secretory lgA in resting and stimulated whole saliva of children aged 12–14 years and the relationship with plaque accumulation and gingivitis
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Resting and stimulated whole saliva was collected from 94 children aged 12–14 years and analyzed for thiocyanate, hypothiocyanite, ‘free’ and ‘total’ lysozyme, lactoferrin and secretory IgA. Clinical assessments of the ... -
The relationship between tooth brushing frequency and personal hygiene habits in teenagers
(University of Nairobi, 1993)A survey of 904, 14-17 year old school children from secondary schools around Nairobi was done to find out if there was any relationship between toothbrushing frequency and personal hygiene habits. The students completed ... -
Nutritional and oral health status of an elderly population in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Objective: To determine the nutrition and oral health status of elderly persons in Nairobi, Kenya. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Households in Dagoretti Division of Nairobi. Subjects: Two hundred and eighty ... -
Optical properties of amorphous Se90-XIn10SbX thin film alloys
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Ternary thin film alloys of Se90-XIn10SbX (x = 1, 4, 10, 15 and 20) were synthesised by flash evaporation of the pre-melt quenched bulk samples under a vacuum of 10−5 Torr. Optical absorption analysis pointed to indirect ... -
First-principle investigation of structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Co2VIn and CoVIn Heusler compounds
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Investigation of the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of full-Heusler Co2VIn as well as half-Heusler CoVIn Cobalt based Heusler compounds using density functional theory (DFT) leads to the general conclusion ... -
Satisfaction Of Residents With Gated Community Lifestyle: The Case Of Nairobi County; Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The residents in gated communities (GC) in Nairobi, Kenya have been promised elusive life with high expectations of convenient lifestyle without knowing the high cost of maintenance of the shared facilities. The ... -
Morphometry Of Osteodural Bridgeand The Myodural Bridge Of The Rectus Capitis Posterior Major In A Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The connective tissue between the rectus capitis posterior major and the cervical dura, popularly known as the myodural bridge has been postulated to contribute to dural tension monitoring. It prevents dural enfolding ... -
Branching Pattern Of The Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery In A Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Branching pattern of the left anterior descending coronary artery is important in explaining variations in occurrence of coronary atherosclerosis, informing management strategies for coronary heart disease and interventional ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the distal articular surface of lunate bone in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The morphology and morphometry of the distal articular surface of the lunate exhibits inter-population variations. They are of clinical importance to hand surgeons due to their influence on the occurrence of proximal pole ... -
Variations Of Pulmonary Veins And Their Clinical Relevance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Variations of pulmonary veins (PV) were previously considered rare, only documented as isolated case reports. Recent cadaveric, autopsy, CT, MDCT and MRI studies have revealed substantial variations with respect to ... -
Hexafurcation of Basilar Artery in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Pattern of terminal branching of the basilar artery may influence predisposition to atherosclerosis and aneurysms. Knowledge of unusual patterns is also important in interpretation of extent of stroke and during neuroradiological ...
